I've owned a large line up with my latest being the i7+. It is the best option for most people. Until now you had to maintain the vacum every time you used it making it less of a convenience. The self emptying docking station is mind blowing. I don't touch the i7 for a full month. It's on schedule to clean the entire first floor of my large house daily and require zero maintenance. Best thing we ever did. Run time doesn't matter because it docks itself, charges exactly the amount of time it needs to finish its job and does that. The mopping on the roborock is a gimmick. It'll be awhile before they make robots mop well. You spend more time filling tank and cleaning the cloth on the robots that don't even do a decent job than it'll take you to grab a swiffer and mop yourself.
roborock s7 works very well according to new reviews and that works with an auto empty dock. The roborock g10 (Chinese flagship) works with a dock that can automatically clean your mop pad so it won't be very much longer until something similar comes to the US.
I bought the i3+ and loved it, but it constantly got stuck under my coffee table. After the third time in a week, I'm exchanging it and giving the 6s a try. A little disappointed the i3+ has better suction, but liking the zone mapping. Hoping it fits inside my google nest atmosphere well.
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No. It does not have that feature. EDIT - Just double checked my source at Roborock.com and you are correct. My apologies. I either missed that last time I looked or Roborock updated it at some point recently. In any case, Roborock S4 Max DOES have recharge and resume.
@@ModernCastle I just checked the s4 Max's manual on Roborock's website. They are correct, it will do recharge and resume. I don't believe your information is correct.
@@hamsterbrigade Just double checked my source at Roborock.com and you are correct. My apologies. I either missed that last time I looked or Roborock updated it at some point recently. In any case, Roborock S4 Max DOES have recharge and resume.
Hello, thank you so much for video, I have not too much carpet. And I don’t want mop. What should I do, i7+ or i3+? Is i7+ worth the price difference with i3+ ? What is the biggest difference i7+ and i3+?
Biggest difference between i7+ and i3+ is that the i7+ has customized digital mapping and in general is a better navigator because of it. If you have a complex and/or large home layout (say 1,500+ square feet) then I would say go with the i7+. If not, save the money and get the i3+.
Depends on the mode. S6 MaxV and S9 have a quiet mode, both of which are similar. However, the S6 MaxV on mopping mode would the be the most quiet. Roomba i7+ doesn't have variable power, so it's going to be louder (or closer to the same volume as the others at full power). At full power all 3 are about the same.
What if I own the dog and have mostly have hard floor and wooden floor with one rug. What will clean the fur the best? Roomba i3 or maybe Roborock S5 Max? Great comparizon video!
Since you have mostly wood floors I'd go S5 Max, as the mopping attachment is going to be more impactful than Roomba's increased cleaning performance relative to Roborock
Which robot do you recommend? I have a 86m2 flat, two cats, and basically just two small carpets. Self-cleaning is nice but not sure if needed. What can you recommend me?
If budget is of little concern the best robots that I recommend are... amzn.to/2S2C4Oo - Roomba S9+ - get this if you have lots of carpet and need the absolute best carpet cleaning performance amzn.to/3H0cdyn - Roborock S7 or S7+ - if the self empty bin isn't important get the non-plus version and save a few bucks. In either case, the S7 is the best choice for mixed floors...get this if you have 30-50% or more hard surface flooring, as the mopping function is super nice. amzn.to/3cGk9EN - Roborock S6 MaxV - get this if you frequently leave items lying around that the vacuum can get stuck on, the avoidance AI does a great job at avoiding those obstacles and getting stuck less amzn.to/303bdbF - Roomba j7+ - get this if you frequently leave items lying around that the vacuum can get stuck on AND you want a self empty dust bin
Thank you so much for doing this review! My bedrooms are all carpeted. I have a pet and long hair. I am looking for a review that will go over carpet vacuuming performance. Most Chinese reviews on Roomba vs Roborock focus on hard floor performance which is not really helpful for me. Your review is a saver!
Some small corrections: All of Roborock's E series are capable of smart navigation. Not just the E4 Every single Roborock vacuum is capable of auto-rechage charging Not a single Roomba has a maximum rated battery life of over 120 minutes even on low power Little bit of a nitpick but Roomba isn't its own company. Roomba is just the name of the product. iRobot is the company
Regarding the top-up charging for Roborock, that is a very recent change (like within the month or two). Last time I went through their comparison specs table only a handful of their robots included that feature. Evidently they have now added it to all of their robots.
Hello, thanks for video. I have got no carpet but we have pet(Golden retriever so we have lot of hair) at home, what do you recommend? Roborock or Roomba? Thanks in advance
Roomba. Whatever is the most high-end version that's still within your budget. The dual spinning rubber brushrolls perform better than Roborock's single brush when it comes to cleaning pet hair and not having it get stuck / tangled in the brushroll.
Thank you for the video. Just a heads up and you may already know it if someone commented on it but Roomba e5 has no mapping and in your video its listed as it does.
You're welcome! Sorry about that mistake. Another commenter mentioned it a while back and we added an error correction notice to the top pinned comment and to the description.
I indeed love your channel, very informative, I have a quick question and May be you can include this is your future videos with pet owners like me , I am considering between Roomba i7 vs roborook S7 max v ( as it has wet clear) We have two pet a GSD and Siames cat as pet hair is a big issue do you think can make a comparison video?
We don't have any immediate plans to compare the Roomba i7 vs. the Roborock S6 MaxV, but I'll put that on our suggestions list. Perhaps we can do it in the future. Both of those vacuums will do extremely well for pets. It really just comes down to your floor type. If you have more carpets than hardwoods, get the Roomba i7, as it's best at cleaning carpet. If you have more hard surfaces then get the Roborock S6 MaxV, as the mopping attachment gives it an advantage at cleaning hard surfaces.
Any thoughts on Roomba 675 vs Roborock S4 Max? Tile only, a few rugs. The house has multiple levels (not floors, for example, the kitchen is three steps above the living room) so it will have to be carried a lot anyway so I’m not sure if I should splurge on the navigation.
S4 Max is the clear winner vs the 675. Both had similar cleaning performance, but the S4 Max has better features, usability, and navigation. Most of which is driven through the app.
Roborock S6 MaxV is certainly the best in a real house setting with lots of obstacles. The front facing camera and AI obstacle detection allows it to see and avoid better than all other robots we've tested.
Here's a strange question, or maybe not. On my who's on my WiFi app, I can find the vacuum but I keep getting "unknown device found" . I changed WiFi password just in case someone was piggybacking on ours. But it still appears.. So, my question, is it possible that the vacuum and the charging base have 2 separate WiFi addresses?
No, that's not possible. Only the vacuum communicates with your wifi. Device labeling in the router's backend is notoriously hit or miss. My router too has trouble knowing what every single device is. However, it's more likely that it's something you added yourself that the router just cannot identify, even though it has been allowed on.
What about repair & maintenance? Availability of parts? I know that the Roombas are very easy to take apart, clean thoroughly & repair yourself. I'd like to know if the others are as well?
bro loved your video, i have one golden retriever dog, a huge three-floor house, which one do you suggest? all my floors are hard and have zero carpets? no issues with the budget, please suggest the best.
If you've got no issues with budget then just get the best of the best...which is the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra See our review here - moderncastle.com/roborock-s7-maxv-ultra-review/ It's just got every bleeding edge feature on the market. -Obstacle detection -Mops & vacuums at the same time -Auto empty dock + auto wash dock for the mop -Can raise / lower mopping pad based on floor type -Multi floor automatic mapping It's got everything you need for the easiest robot vacuum experience
@@djrounak Early impression is it's very impressive. Perhaps to the same level as the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra. We're still finishing our initial round of tests on the X1 OMNI and then I'll be testing it for at least 100 days. Our initial review will be live next week sometime.
Buy Roborock & Roomba Models Here: Roborock S6 MaxV amzn.to/3cGk9EN Roborock S6 amzn.to/2GSRgb8 Roborock S5 amzn.to/2GfU2Gl Roborock S5 Max amzn.to/357YX7z Roborock S4 amzn.to/2kWmfvt Roborock E35 amzn.to/2GfyxWo Roborock E25 amzn.to/2IrYANF Roomba S9+ amzn.to/2S2C4Oo Roomba i7+ amzn.to/2Ti3rlb Roomba e5 amzn.to/2N0tBLp Roomba 960 amzn.to/2vgi4MR Roomba 675 amzn.to/2P3GhgF Braava m6 amzn.to/2Khkipt ERROR CORRECTION - At 6:09 we brought up a data table that incorrectly identified the Roomba e5 as having the ability to digital map. That was an error. It cannot digitally map. In addition, we want to clarify the "Yes" answers on several other Roomba models from that screenshot. The Roomba i3+, Roomba 980, and Roomba 960 all utilize digital mapping to navigate and clean your space. At the conclusion of the cleaning session a digital mapping report is created and available to users. However, users cannot interact with the map to create room labels, keep out zones, and other custom cleaning control. You can find the corrected screenshot here - moderncastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/roborock-vs-roomba-corrected-screenshot3.png
It's available now in the UK, but it doesn't seem like iRobot is going to launch it globally any time soon. Until they do a global and/or US launch we probably won't test it.
but if you have to clean brushes on roomba with a closer frequency then getting the main dust tank empty what Is the real advantage of this roomba dust tank ? I would both actions on a roborock at the same time when needed and save money on purchase
I guess it depends on your floors and how dirty they are. I rarely need to clean brushrolls, whereas I need to empty the dust bin twice per week. In any case, the clean base is a convenience feature. It's worth a lot to some consumers, and not worth very much to others. It's a personal preference.
Hi there, I have never owned one of these because i have hardwood floors only. I like the roborock s5 max and wondered if the suction on this one good enough? I like the mopping feature. Nice to keep the floors spruced up in between.
S5 Max performed great on our hardwood floor tests, removing 99% of debris on hardwood floor vacuum tests. When you couple that with the mopping feature it's a proficient cleaner.
We have mainly hard surfaces, tiles and wooden flors. The vacuum cleaners ability to actually clean, so it looks nice is important for us, plus my wife is allergic to dust, so that’s important too, that the machine can remove as much dust as possible. Our price range is about $1100-1200. What should we go for? I’ve seen so many clips and reviews, and I don’t seem to get any wiser😬 Should we go for a Roborock S5 Max or perhaps a S6 Max, or maybe Roomba i7+? Please help🙏🏼
Give your price range and the fact that you have mostly hard surface flooring I think the obvious pick for you is the Roborock S6 MaxV - amzn.to/3cGk9EN It's pricy, but it's also the best navigator and best 2-in-1. What you give up by not going with the i7+ is largely moot (better carpet cleaning performance) in your case. S6 MaxV is the best for you, in my view.
Which one should I get I need a vacuum and a mop because mostly have hard surfaces and 2 rugs my daughter likes to make spills and when she eats it spill a.l over so I need a mop and a vacuum which one should I go with I need the most reliable affordable and great robot for my needs this will be a miracle I don’t have to bend over and mop it my self instead a robot will mop it for me and if there is cookie dust or any type of dust or debris that will also be picked pls help me choose this will be a miracle
We've not tested the t8 aivi, so I cannot say for sure. But it does seem well reviewed. Regarding your other question, could you restate the question? I'm not sure what you're asking.
@@ModernCastle Thanks for your response. My other query is, I have a requirement to vaccum and mop the floor. Some part of the floor is wooden and some part is tiles. And I only have door mats and no other carpets.. Which latest model you suggest?
@@vijay5532 If you can afford it get the Roborock S6 MaxV. It's the most recent model from Roborock and almost the best. None of the Roomba vacuum and mop. So Roborock is your best choice.
The i3+ is VERY tempting due to the self empty feature. I just ordered the S5 max, but questioning myself now. Is there a chart of like how often you empty the Roborocks? Is it daily with mostly dog hair and crumbs or every few days?
Depends on how often you run it and how large you house is. If you have lots of dirt / hair and run daily, you will probably need to empty it daily. I would say emptying it every 2 cleaning sessions is pretty typical.
@@marclaan12 I'm unfamiliar with that model, so I cannot say. And I do not know why the S4 was discontinued. I can only guess it's because the S4 Max is just a moderately improved version, while being substantially similar.
If money is no object? Roomba S9+ amzn.to/2S2C4Oo If you have more than 50% hard surface flooring? Roborock S6 MaxV amzn.to/3cGk9EN If you have mostly carpet and want something a little less expensive than S9+? Roomba i7+ amzn.to/2Ti3rlb
If mopping ability is important and/or you just have lots of hard surface flooring go with the S5 Max If you have way more carpet, especially high pile carpet, than hard surfaces, go with the Roomba i7. Don't get the Roombo combo. Based on what I've read about its specs it just doesn't seem like it's designed to the same standards of other Roomba models. I hope I'm wrong about that, because a mop + vacuum iRobot product would be great. But I think it's telling that they didn't choose to release it in the US.
@@ModernCastle I have mainly carpet. Yes I was concerned about it not being available to the US. Also noticed there was only one brush roller this time.
@@leighbarrett6797 Yeah, that single roller brush is a big red flag for me. A large part of what makes the newer Roomba models so good is their dual rubberized brushroll system. Since you have mostly carpet I'd get the i7+. It's going to be the best performer for you. If you decide you want something to mop you could add the Braava Jet 240 - amzn.to/2IUrW92 - It should be on sale for Black Friday.
@@ModernCastle is the i7 better on carpets than the s5 max would you say? The uk iRobot site has some good deals at the moment so was considering ordering from there or Amazon for the s5 max
Please help me with your advice. I am indecided between the roomba i7 or roborocks: I don’t care about the washing of the floor (of which I have heard conflicting views about it) but what I am looking for is the most thorough cleaning possible in a vacuum cleaner robot, so... which do I have to buy? Thank you
If you don't care about mopping then it's an easy choice for the Roomba i7. Roomba's e, i, and s series out performed every Roborock we've tested to date, including the S7, when it comes to vacuuming on carpets. If vacuuming is the most important then go with the Roomba i7.
@@ModernCastle thank you very much for the rapid response. And do you think spending more money on taking 9 is worth it, or the differences are so small that I have to prefer i7?
@@valerioparadisi8131 If you have super thick carpets and/or high traffic / pets then I'd say it's worth the S9. If not, go i7. i7 is still an absurdly powered machine. S9 just takes it to the next level in terms of suction power. But at some point enough is enough.
Hrm...interesting. Yeah, the S4 does seem to be out of stock at most retailers. I wonder if it's just due to demand or if they really are no longer going to sell it.
Im having a hard time deciding between the Roomba 960 ($299) and the i3+ ($399). I originally bought a 675 for $180 and while its interesting and works better than I expected I can see its short comings with long cat hair and tile floors. I don't need the best carpet cleaning, but I don't know what the smart decision is here... Tough..
For $100 extra it's hard to not recommend the i3+. It's a notable step up from the 960 in terms of cleaning power, but also in terms of navigation ability. Add that to the self empty dust bin and I think it's the obvious choice.
@@ModernCastle Thank you for responding. I think I'll take your suggestion and step up to the i3+. Hopefully I can find a 10-15% coupon to sweeten the deal even more. Thanks man.
@@pacificdrum0301 You're very welcome. At this point I'd say just wait until Black Friday (if you're in the US). It will almost with 100% certainty be on sale at various places.
@@RichieColemanSr S6 is a great vacuuum. It performed extremely well in our cleaning tests. And yes, Roborock has become a large enough brand that there are a multitude of replacement parts and accessories available - amzn.to/39ge7wt - from both Roborock and 3rd party manufacturers.
@@ModernCastle Thanks for responding. I noticed in your review that the S6 didn't scare very well in cleaning prepared to the Roomba vacuums. Is the S6 better than the i3+? If you had to recommend a vacuum would you recommend one with or without mapping, and which one would you recommend that would cost less than $400? Does the S6 start cleaning and finish the job once it recharges? Is the self dumping a must have?
@@ModernCastle I wish the side brush was slower and didn't get tangled in the rug fringe. It cleans great and gets rid of cat hair without getting clogged up. I wish there was a lower power (sound) setting.
@@Boodieman72 Double check in the app under settings. I cannot recall if the i7 / i8 has a variable power setting. I know the S9 does for sure, so the i8 might.
I have been thinking about the Roborock AI model for a while, but.. is anyone else concerned about the data being sent to china and how china could control this information? I'm not conspiracy theorist or anything, but this is a genuine concern/fear of mine. The US Roborock website doesn't ease any concerns when their website looks like it's just been translated from Chinese and a lot of their website reviews are mandarin.
Indeed. I think it's a fair concern and one that's been on my mind also. It seems the data privacy concerns with Chinese-based companies are likely going to come to a head within the next few years. Hopefully we'll see some level of trust and transparency, but I do have my doubts.
I've owned a large line up with my latest being the i7+. It is the best option for most people. Until now you had to maintain the vacum every time you used it making it less of a convenience. The self emptying docking station is mind blowing. I don't touch the i7 for a full month. It's on schedule to clean the entire first floor of my large house daily and require zero maintenance. Best thing we ever did. Run time doesn't matter because it docks itself, charges exactly the amount of time it needs to finish its job and does that. The mopping on the roborock is a gimmick. It'll be awhile before they make robots mop well. You spend more time filling tank and cleaning the cloth on the robots that don't even do a decent job than it'll take you to grab a swiffer and mop yourself.
roborock s7 works very well according to new reviews and that works with an auto empty dock. The roborock g10 (Chinese flagship) works with a dock that can automatically clean your mop pad so it won't be very much longer until something similar comes to the US.
Thank you for answering all these questions. Not every vlogger does it.
I've found all the info I needed. Thanks again!
You're very welcome. Glad I could help!
For mostly hard surfaces with a few rugs, roomba i3 or the roborock s4/s5max?
S5 Max for sure.
The mopping feature on the S5 Max is the ideal choice if you have mostly hard surfaces.
I bought the i3+ and loved it, but it constantly got stuck under my coffee table. After the third time in a week, I'm exchanging it and giving the 6s a try. A little disappointed the i3+ has better suction, but liking the zone mapping. Hoping it fits inside my google nest atmosphere well.
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When cleaning larger spaces S4 Max will record where it has cleaned to, return to recharge, and continue from where it left off.
No. It does not have that feature.
EDIT -
Just double checked my source at Roborock.com and you are correct. My apologies.
I either missed that last time I looked or Roborock updated it at some point recently. In any case, Roborock S4 Max DOES have recharge and resume.
@@ModernCastle I just checked the s4 Max's manual on Roborock's website. They are correct, it will do recharge and resume. I don't believe your information is correct.
@@hamsterbrigade Just double checked my source at Roborock.com and you are correct. My apologies.
I either missed that last time I looked or Roborock updated it at some point recently. In any case, Roborock S4 Max DOES have recharge and resume.
@@ModernCastle kudos to you for responding, and getting it right. You just earned a subscriber.
@@hamsterbrigade My pleasure. Thanks very much!
Hello, thank you so much for video, I have not too much carpet. And I don’t want mop. What should I do, i7+ or i3+? Is i7+ worth the price difference with i3+ ? What is the biggest difference i7+ and i3+?
Biggest difference between i7+ and i3+ is that the i7+ has customized digital mapping and in general is a better navigator because of it.
If you have a complex and/or large home layout (say 1,500+ square feet) then I would say go with the i7+.
If not, save the money and get the i3+.
@@ModernCastle Thank you so much, you are the best!
@@gozelihsan My pleasure!
Which is most quiet? Roborock S6 or iRobot 7 or 9?
Depends on the mode. S6 MaxV and S9 have a quiet mode, both of which are similar.
However, the S6 MaxV on mopping mode would the be the most quiet.
Roomba i7+ doesn't have variable power, so it's going to be louder (or closer to the same volume as the others at full power).
At full power all 3 are about the same.
What if I own the dog and have mostly have hard floor and wooden floor with one rug. What will clean the fur the best? Roomba i3 or maybe Roborock S5 Max?
Great comparizon video!
Since you have mostly wood floors I'd go S5 Max, as the mopping attachment is going to be more impactful than Roomba's increased cleaning performance relative to Roborock
Hey, thanks for your great review. Would you go for the roborock s6max or s7?
S7 for sure.
I've got them both, but the S7 ends up being my daily driver in my home.
Which robot do you recommend? I have a 86m2 flat, two cats, and basically just two small carpets. Self-cleaning is nice but not sure if needed. What can you recommend me?
If budget is of little concern the best robots that I recommend are...
amzn.to/2S2C4Oo - Roomba S9+ - get this if you have lots of carpet and need the absolute best carpet cleaning performance
amzn.to/3H0cdyn - Roborock S7 or S7+ - if the self empty bin isn't important get the non-plus version and save a few bucks. In either case, the S7 is the best choice for mixed floors...get this if you have 30-50% or more hard surface flooring, as the mopping function is super nice.
amzn.to/3cGk9EN - Roborock S6 MaxV - get this if you frequently leave items lying around that the vacuum can get stuck on, the avoidance AI does a great job at avoiding those obstacles and getting stuck less
amzn.to/303bdbF - Roomba j7+ - get this if you frequently leave items lying around that the vacuum can get stuck on AND you want a self empty dust bin
Thank you so much for doing this review! My bedrooms are all carpeted. I have a pet and long hair. I am looking for a review that will go over carpet vacuuming performance. Most Chinese reviews on Roomba vs Roborock focus on hard floor performance which is not really helpful for me. Your review is a saver!
You're very welcome. I'm glad to hear our video was helpful!
Some small corrections:
All of Roborock's E series are capable of smart navigation. Not just the E4
Every single Roborock vacuum is capable of auto-rechage charging
Not a single Roomba has a maximum rated battery life of over 120 minutes even on low power
Little bit of a nitpick but Roomba isn't its own company. Roomba is just the name of the product. iRobot is the company
Regarding the top-up charging for Roborock, that is a very recent change (like within the month or two). Last time I went through their comparison specs table only a handful of their robots included that feature. Evidently they have now added it to all of their robots.
@@ModernCastle I've never heard anything about that feature suddenly arriving to those models. I know it was at least on every S series model
@@ModernCastle My mistake. Seems as though the E series didn't have recharge & resume upon release
@@ExclamationMarx web.archive.org/web/20200502055710/us.roborock.com/pages/robot-vacuum-cleaner-compare
@@ModernCastle My mistake again. I thought that top-up charging & auto-rechage were the same thing for some reason. I've updated my original comment
My Recommendation are
First thing I want is it has to be high PA
Second thing is it has to have mopping and sweeping.
Exactly
Mopping is essential
Hello, thanks for video.
I have got no carpet but we have pet(Golden retriever so we have lot of hair) at home, what do you recommend? Roborock or Roomba?
Thanks in advance
Roomba. Whatever is the most high-end version that's still within your budget.
The dual spinning rubber brushrolls perform better than Roborock's single brush when it comes to cleaning pet hair and not having it get stuck / tangled in the brushroll.
Thank you for the video. Just a heads up and you may already know it if someone commented on it but Roomba e5 has no mapping and in your video its listed as it does.
You're welcome! Sorry about that mistake. Another commenter mentioned it a while back and we added an error correction notice to the top pinned comment and to the description.
I indeed love your channel, very informative,
I have a quick question and May be you can include this is your future videos with pet owners like me ,
I am considering between Roomba i7 vs roborook S7 max v ( as it has wet clear)
We have two pet a GSD and Siames cat as pet hair is a big issue do you think can make a comparison video?
We don't have any immediate plans to compare the Roomba i7 vs. the Roborock S6 MaxV, but I'll put that on our suggestions list. Perhaps we can do it in the future.
Both of those vacuums will do extremely well for pets. It really just comes down to your floor type. If you have more carpets than hardwoods, get the Roomba i7, as it's best at cleaning carpet. If you have more hard surfaces then get the Roborock S6 MaxV, as the mopping attachment gives it an advantage at cleaning hard surfaces.
@@ModernCastle DO IT, NOW!!!
Any thoughts on Roomba 675 vs Roborock S4 Max? Tile only, a few rugs. The house has multiple levels (not floors, for example, the kitchen is three steps above the living room) so it will have to be carried a lot anyway so I’m not sure if I should splurge on the navigation.
S4 Max is the clear winner vs the 675. Both had similar cleaning performance, but the S4 Max has better features, usability, and navigation. Most of which is driven through the app.
let compare in real scene a house with alot object around and see which robot is better .
Roborock S6 MaxV is certainly the best in a real house setting with lots of obstacles. The front facing camera and AI obstacle detection allows it to see and avoid better than all other robots we've tested.
Here's a strange question, or maybe not. On my who's on my WiFi app, I can find the vacuum but I keep getting "unknown device found" . I changed WiFi password just in case someone was piggybacking on ours. But it still appears.. So, my question, is it possible that the vacuum and the charging base have 2 separate WiFi addresses?
No, that's not possible. Only the vacuum communicates with your wifi.
Device labeling in the router's backend is notoriously hit or miss. My router too has trouble knowing what every single device is. However, it's more likely that it's something you added yourself that the router just cannot identify, even though it has been allowed on.
What about repair & maintenance? Availability of parts? I know that the Roombas are very easy to take apart, clean thoroughly & repair yourself. I'd like to know if the others are as well?
Repairs and maintenance are about the same as Roborock. And parts are widely available on Amazon and other sites online.
bro loved your video, i have one golden retriever dog, a huge three-floor house, which one do you suggest? all my floors are hard and have zero carpets? no issues with the budget, please suggest the best.
If you've got no issues with budget then just get the best of the best...which is the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra
See our review here - moderncastle.com/roborock-s7-maxv-ultra-review/
It's just got every bleeding edge feature on the market.
-Obstacle detection
-Mops & vacuums at the same time
-Auto empty dock + auto wash dock for the mop
-Can raise / lower mopping pad based on floor type
-Multi floor automatic mapping
It's got everything you need for the easiest robot vacuum experience
@@ModernCastle got you, any views on ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI ?
@@djrounak Early impression is it's very impressive. Perhaps to the same level as the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra.
We're still finishing our initial round of tests on the X1 OMNI and then I'll be testing it for at least 100 days. Our initial review will be live next week sometime.
The Roborock series is the Roomba killer, especially with Roborock's newer models about to be unveiled.
What newer models? They just released the s7, or am i wrong? Asking because i’m thinking of buying the s7 max when it comes out.
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ERROR CORRECTION - At 6:09 we brought up a data table that incorrectly identified the Roomba e5 as having the ability to digital map. That was an error. It cannot digitally map. In addition, we want to clarify the "Yes" answers on several other Roomba models from that screenshot.
The Roomba i3+, Roomba 980, and Roomba 960 all utilize digital mapping to navigate and clean your space. At the conclusion of the cleaning session a digital mapping report is created and available to users. However, users cannot interact with the map to create room labels, keep out zones, and other custom cleaning control.
You can find the corrected screenshot here - moderncastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/roborock-vs-roomba-corrected-screenshot3.png
How are the I7+ to get on to a little thicker carpet or over door ledges?
For carpets it should be able to climb up to around 0.75" to 1".
For hard ledges, that's going to max out at around 0.75"
You mentioned the Roomba Combo. When will it be available on the market, and when will you test it?
It's available now in the UK, but it doesn't seem like iRobot is going to launch it globally any time soon.
Until they do a global and/or US launch we probably won't test it.
but if you have to clean brushes on roomba with a closer frequency then getting the main dust tank empty what Is the real advantage of this roomba dust tank ? I would both actions on a roborock at the same time when needed and save money on purchase
I guess it depends on your floors and how dirty they are. I rarely need to clean brushrolls, whereas I need to empty the dust bin twice per week.
In any case, the clean base is a convenience feature. It's worth a lot to some consumers, and not worth very much to others. It's a personal preference.
Hi there, I have never owned one of these because i have hardwood floors only. I like the roborock s5 max and wondered if the suction on this one good enough?
I like the mopping feature. Nice to keep the floors spruced up in between.
S5 Max performed great on our hardwood floor tests, removing 99% of debris on hardwood floor vacuum tests. When you couple that with the mopping feature it's a proficient cleaner.
@@ModernCastle thank you!
@@sugare509 You're welcome!
We have mainly hard surfaces, tiles and wooden flors. The vacuum cleaners ability to actually clean, so it looks nice is important for us, plus my wife is allergic to dust, so that’s important too, that the machine can remove as much dust as possible. Our price range is about $1100-1200. What should we go for? I’ve seen so many clips and reviews, and I don’t seem to get any wiser😬 Should we go for a Roborock S5 Max or perhaps a S6 Max, or maybe Roomba i7+?
Please help🙏🏼
Give your price range and the fact that you have mostly hard surface flooring I think the obvious pick for you is the Roborock S6 MaxV - amzn.to/3cGk9EN
It's pricy, but it's also the best navigator and best 2-in-1. What you give up by not going with the i7+ is largely moot (better carpet cleaning performance) in your case. S6 MaxV is the best for you, in my view.
@@ModernCastle Thank you very much for your advice.
Which one should I get I need a vacuum and a mop because mostly have hard surfaces and 2 rugs my daughter likes to make spills and when she eats it spill a.l over so I need a mop and a vacuum which one should I go with I need the most reliable affordable and great robot for my needs this will be a miracle I don’t have to bend over and mop it my self instead a robot will mop it for me and if there is cookie dust or any type of dust or debris that will also be picked pls help me choose this will be a miracle
Roborock S5 Max or Roborock S6 MaxV would be my picks for you based on your needs and desires.
@@ModernCastle thanks but there way too expensive I live in Canada so prices are higher the s5 max is 799$ and s6 Maxv is 1100$
Hard floor and v less carpets.. Vacuum + MOP.. S6 MAX V or any of IROBOT models ? also how is ozmo t8 aivi?
We've not tested the t8 aivi, so I cannot say for sure. But it does seem well reviewed.
Regarding your other question, could you restate the question? I'm not sure what you're asking.
@@ModernCastle Thanks for your response. My other query is, I have a requirement to vaccum and mop the floor. Some part of the floor is wooden and some part is tiles. And I only have door mats and no other carpets.. Which latest model you suggest?
@@vijay5532 If you can afford it get the Roborock S6 MaxV. It's the most recent model from Roborock and almost the best.
None of the Roomba vacuum and mop. So Roborock is your best choice.
@@ModernCastle many thanks for your time and response
@@vijay5532 You're very welcome
Hi, I have ALL carpet. I'm between the S4 Max roborock vs Roomba +i3
I'd go with the i3+. It was better than the S4 max on carpet in our low & high pile carpet cleaning tests.
The i3+ is VERY tempting due to the self empty feature. I just ordered the S5 max, but questioning myself now. Is there a chart of like how often you empty the Roborocks? Is it daily with mostly dog hair and crumbs or every few days?
Depends on how often you run it and how large you house is. If you have lots of dirt / hair and run daily, you will probably need to empty it daily. I would say emptying it every 2 cleaning sessions is pretty typical.
Where can you buy the Roborock S4? Amazone or AliExpress dont sell them.
S4 has been discontinued. Very hard to find now.
@@ModernCastle do you also know why?
@@ModernCastle Xiaomi Mijia Robotstofzuiger Mop P STYJ02YM is this a simular?
@@ModernCastle is the E-4 a good alternative?
@@marclaan12 I'm unfamiliar with that model, so I cannot say.
And I do not know why the S4 was discontinued. I can only guess it's because the S4 Max is just a moderately improved version, while being substantially similar.
excellent review!
Thank you!
We have two cats and a few rugs. What would be the best choice?
If money is no object? Roomba S9+ amzn.to/2S2C4Oo
If you have more than 50% hard surface flooring? Roborock S6 MaxV amzn.to/3cGk9EN
If you have mostly carpet and want something a little less expensive than S9+? Roomba i7+ amzn.to/2Ti3rlb
Hmm do I go for the s5 max, iRobot i7 or the iRobot combo 🤔
If mopping ability is important and/or you just have lots of hard surface flooring go with the S5 Max
If you have way more carpet, especially high pile carpet, than hard surfaces, go with the Roomba i7.
Don't get the Roombo combo. Based on what I've read about its specs it just doesn't seem like it's designed to the same standards of other Roomba models. I hope I'm wrong about that, because a mop + vacuum iRobot product would be great. But I think it's telling that they didn't choose to release it in the US.
@@ModernCastle I have mainly carpet. Yes I was concerned about it not being available to the US. Also noticed there was only one brush roller this time.
@@leighbarrett6797 Yeah, that single roller brush is a big red flag for me. A large part of what makes the newer Roomba models so good is their dual rubberized brushroll system.
Since you have mostly carpet I'd get the i7+. It's going to be the best performer for you. If you decide you want something to mop you could add the Braava Jet 240 - amzn.to/2IUrW92 - It should be on sale for Black Friday.
@@ModernCastle is the i7 better on carpets than the s5 max would you say? The uk iRobot site has some good deals at the moment so was considering ordering from there or Amazon for the s5 max
@@leighbarrett6797 Yes it is. You can see the relative difference in carpet cleaning performance here - ruclips.net/video/vWkfG68EpS0/видео.html
What about pet hair?
Which Robert vacuum cleaner is best
Based on your other comment...Roborock S6 MaxV followed by Roborock S5 Max
Great video!, but the 675 does not use vSLAM. And the e5 does not have vSLAM either. But thanks for the video!
Thank you!
My apologies for those errors. I should have been more clear with the navigation.
@@ModernCastle Great video, though!
@@techspeak5801 Thanks, I appreciate it!
Xiaomi roidmi eve plus or irobot i7 ???
Unfortunately, we haven't tested the Eve Plus. So we're not sure how they compare.
Please help me with your advice.
I am indecided between the roomba i7 or roborocks: I don’t care about the washing of the floor (of which I have heard conflicting views about it) but what I am looking for is the most thorough cleaning possible in a vacuum cleaner robot, so... which do I have to buy?
Thank you
If you don't care about mopping then it's an easy choice for the Roomba i7.
Roomba's e, i, and s series out performed every Roborock we've tested to date, including the S7, when it comes to vacuuming on carpets. If vacuuming is the most important then go with the Roomba i7.
@@ModernCastle thank you very much for the rapid response.
And do you think spending more money on taking 9 is worth it, or the differences are so small that I have to prefer i7?
@@valerioparadisi8131 If you have super thick carpets and/or high traffic / pets then I'd say it's worth the S9. If not, go i7.
i7 is still an absurdly powered machine. S9 just takes it to the next level in terms of suction power. But at some point enough is enough.
@@ModernCastle thanks man, you’r really kind!
I will buy the i7!!
@@valerioparadisi8131 You're welcome!
If hard surface then Roborock, If carpet it's Roomba
Pretty good summary
Any comparison on customer support? I know roomba sucks but not sure about other brands.
Indeed...I have heard a number of less than great stories from Roomba, but not much from Roborock. I'm unsure how they would really compare.
There was no mention of performance for cleaning edges or hair
i was thinking about this too... hair especially women long hair, or guy in some case. LOL
Lol that guy looks like the sherminator from American pie :) :) :)
"I am The Sherminator. I'm a sophisticated sex robot sent back through time, to change the future for one lucky lady."
thank you!
You're welcome
I think the s4 has been discontinued and replaced with the s4 max.
Hrm...interesting. Yeah, the S4 does seem to be out of stock at most retailers. I wonder if it's just due to demand or if they really are no longer going to sell it.
Im having a hard time deciding between the Roomba 960 ($299) and the i3+ ($399). I originally bought a 675 for $180 and while its interesting and works better than I expected I can see its short comings with long cat hair and tile floors.
I don't need the best carpet cleaning, but I don't know what the smart decision is here... Tough..
For $100 extra it's hard to not recommend the i3+.
It's a notable step up from the 960 in terms of cleaning power, but also in terms of navigation ability. Add that to the self empty dust bin and I think it's the obvious choice.
@@ModernCastle Thank you for responding. I think I'll take your suggestion and step up to the i3+. Hopefully I can find a 10-15% coupon to sweeten the deal even more. Thanks man.
@@pacificdrum0301 You're very welcome.
At this point I'd say just wait until Black Friday (if you're in the US). It will almost with 100% certainty be on sale at various places.
@@ModernCastle Even lower than 399?
@@pacificdrum0301 Eh...hard to say. Maybe $350, but $399 could also be the pricing floor.
$250 off of the Roborock S6 right now, very tempting.....
Indeed. Lowest price we've ever seen most of their lineup.
Don’t forget the S6 Pure on Amazon, which has a $240 off coupon. This rounds it out to only $360!
@@ModernCastle Is the S6 a good vacuum and can you get Roborock replacement parts like you can for Roomba?
@@RichieColemanSr S6 is a great vacuuum. It performed extremely well in our cleaning tests.
And yes, Roborock has become a large enough brand that there are a multitude of replacement parts and accessories available - amzn.to/39ge7wt - from both Roborock and 3rd party manufacturers.
@@ModernCastle Thanks for responding. I noticed in your review that the S6 didn't scare very well in cleaning prepared to the Roomba vacuums.
Is the S6 better than the i3+?
If you had to recommend a vacuum would you recommend one with or without mapping, and which one would you recommend that would cost less than $400?
Does the S6 start cleaning and finish the job once it recharges?
Is the self dumping a must have?
I will go with roborock s6 max :P
Good choice!
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Thanks ✌️
I wouldn't get a robot vac without the self empty bin. I bought the Roomba i8+
Nice. How do you like it?
@@ModernCastle I wish the side brush was slower and didn't get tangled in the rug fringe. It cleans great and gets rid of cat hair without getting clogged up. I wish there was a lower power (sound) setting.
@@Boodieman72 Double check in the app under settings. I cannot recall if the i7 / i8 has a variable power setting. I know the S9 does for sure, so the i8 might.
@@ModernCastle Just the S9 not the i7/8
@@Boodieman72 Ah, dang it.
Roborock Works in the Dark and the Roomba doesn't.
That simply is not true. We run Roomba in near pitch black every day without issue.
I have been thinking about the Roborock AI model for a while, but.. is anyone else concerned about the data being sent to china and how china could control this information? I'm not conspiracy theorist or anything, but this is a genuine concern/fear of mine. The US Roborock website doesn't ease any concerns when their website looks like it's just been translated from Chinese and a lot of their website reviews are mandarin.
Indeed. I think it's a fair concern and one that's been on my mind also.
It seems the data privacy concerns with Chinese-based companies are likely going to come to a head within the next few years. Hopefully we'll see some level of trust and transparency, but I do have my doubts.
@@ModernCastle you know, I very much appreciate your reply! It was sincere and simple, and I thank you for that.
@@johnnyrobby1 You're very welcome! Always happy to have productive conversations in the comments.
I bought the I3+ and think that is the worst Piece of Crap ever made.
I'm sorry to hear it's not working well.
What's it doing / not doing exactly?
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