After this watching this review i felt confident enough to pull the trigger and i bought one that was on sale for $600. Cant wait to get it and use it! Thanks for all you do!
The one exceptionally annoying thing about this robot: it *requires* wifi. I moved into a new home 2 months ago and no internet company has yet been able to lay down internet in any kind of way. The only way I can be in the internet is through a phone hotspot. But I can't select the phone's hotspot from the the wifi list on the phone's app, which means of course that the vacuum has no internet and most of the really nice features don't work
Excellent review! Lots of useful information and very practical tests as well. One thing I would suggest though. Please add subtitles as well. The automatically generated subtitles are really difficult to follow. Keep up the good work! I really enjoy watching your videos.
@@RobomateTV Hello! The problem is not actually in the dialect. I understand it quite well, but more than often I watch these videos at work or in a loud environment, where I can't use the right sound volume, so I have to rely on subtitles. And as the automatically generated subs are generated on the fly, they are quite difficult to read. The words appear one by one, unlike ordinary subs, that are shown all together at the same moment.
@@RobomateTV Nah, you deserve more for just acknowledging comments, most youtubers dont care about their fanbase and just clickbaits their viewers. Thank you for being honest and genuine.
I think the app is updated and they dont support the Deep Mopping no longer which I want to use. Do you know is it still somehow possible to use it? To go over same area more than once?
If you had a choice, would you go with this one or the Ecovac T9, tossing up between the 2. 2 kids, 2 cats and a short haired dog. 40% engineered oak floor, 60% carpet Thank you :)
That's a super tough one, normally with kids and toys on the floor, the object avoidance on the T9 is a bit of a lifesaver though. It's all about picking the right one for your environment - you will have to carry the mop between spaces but it's better to have to do that than forever clear toys out of the brush.
Great review! Can you speak to its object avoidance capabilities? I have a Z10 Pro and am dissatisfied with its mop so im considering selling it and going with a Roborock S7+ buuuut only if it doesn't get thrown off course by socks, toys, etc
Thanks for the review! A fundamental problem I have about these kinds of devices is their consumables. Are they reasonably priced? Will the company provide the same model of consumables, once the model you have bought has been deprecated? If the consumables cannot be purchased as original, are there generic substitutes available?
even after a model is "deprecated", as long as there is people owning these products and using them, there will be companies producing consumables for them.
Hi. Is it possible to change location of the charging dock, and how do it, or I have to create the same floor again ? I’ve tried but the S7 goes on the ol position or did’nt find charging station. Thanks in advance.
The Ecovacs Deebot N9 model does wash its own mop. Unfortunately that isn't available outside of Asia (as far as I'm aware) and probably never will be in many markets. The reason I have heard is that Asian homes typically have a lot of hard-floors so the mop feature is more important, whereas many other countries have more carpet so the auto-empty function on the N8 is more desirable.
wonder where you're from. autosubtitling has difficulties with the accent lol. nice review. edit: your channel description says New Zealand, interesting (at least to me as a non-native English speaker)
Still like to know how this will go on hard floors there are mixed reviews saying dirt particles can stick to the rubber brush and then will scratch the floor
Interesting to hear David. Where have you heard that reported? It can't be too common because we would've heard really quickly if lots of people were having this issue
@@RobomateTV mixed reviews..some say it's fine some say some scratches. I ended up getting the s6 max v but down the track I will upgrade as really wanted some of the s7 features. Once robovacs can do hot water mopping while spraying a soap on the floor too they are going to be perfect!
@@DavidMudge It probably depends on the floor surface and environmental issue (beach front with sand in the house etc) more than anything. It's bit of a catch-22 in a way - you want friction while mopping. iRobot have got cleaning solutions now, but they won't do a hybrid robot any time soon. How do you like your S6?
@@RobomateTV I love my S6 max v! I wanted the cameras that the s7 removed. I knew there was an S7 max v coming but I was still worried about the potential floor scratching Always thought it would be cool if they could add a model with water refill but didnt think it would ever happen
Deciding between these two robots is actually really common! Basically, they're both great but for slightly different reasons and it depends on the layout of your house and your specific needs. We have written a detailed article about it here - robomate.co.nz/roborock-s7-vs-ecovacs-t9-which-should-i-choose/ Hope that helps!
Hello from Greece, my friend. Can i ask you something? i am owner of roborock e5 and i am satisfied but it has no maps at the application. So, i cannot give orders for no go zones or rooms and i cannot name my rooms. I think that roborock e5 has not this option. Do you know if there is another application that helps about mapping or if there will be an update for fixing this problem?
I have never used the E5, however as it is gyroscopic navigating it is very unlikely that those smart mapping features will come in a future update. Robots without either LiDAR or vSLAM lack the navigational accuracy to be confident in things like no go zones. If that's important to you, look out for a LiDAR robot next time you upgrade
With multi floors, do you need to move the entire docking station to vaccuum/mop another level? I've heard this about most robot vacs and it seems really incovenient.
You were so kind and quick to answer my previous question, so I take this opportunity to ask another one, waiting for the Roborock S7 to get home ... If I memorize the floor plan of the house, and then I move the charging station to another room on the same floor, is something happening? Or is the Roborock indifferent to the position of the charging station?
Once you’ve made a plan it’s best not to move the base on the same level. It does matter for the base location. If you want to clean down the far end of the house it’s best to send it there through the app instead of carrying it. It should locate based on the shape of the room/furniture anyway, but it’s best practice this way. Hope this helps. :)
If it is under 2cm high then it is likely the robot will just clean over the top of it. They aren’t super common in NZ so I’m not 100% sure - maybe someone else can help here. Regardless though, if you didn’t want it to go over it you could set up no go zones around it.
hey mate, looking for my first robot vac, mop isn't overly important to me, but i have kids that leave toys around, i want something that maps out the house and can set boundries. and clean individual rooms. any recommendations would be awesome.
I didn’t realise I missed a few comments - sorry! Check out our more recent video comparing the T9 and S7. Whereabouts are you based? What is available really varies by country.
Great review 👍🏼Would love to see a comparison of this Roborock S7+ with the The Dreame Bot W10 robot vacuum witch is a mopping robot with self-cleaning and self-drying mops.
Great review! One minor video recording suggestion... there is a glare in your glasses from what might be camera LEDs or such - was a tad distracting :)
Yeah it's not that great. Mine drags the dirty ass mop pad over the edges of my rugs all the time, especially when the wheels straddle the edge. You have to spend time optimizing "no mop" zones and virtual walls to make it usable. The sensors are not good at learning the actual edges of a rug -- it's all realtime sensor data so it makes plenty of mistakes
Thank you! The biggest difference comes down to how the mop works... but you can find an article which compares the 2 here: robomate.co.nz/roborock-s7-vs-ecovacs-t9-which-should-i-choose/
I'm thinking about buying a Robot Vacuum Cleaner but just wondering. We usually have some Socks and other Clothes and stuff on the floor because our Dog likes to carry them around. My Wife is also waiting for a Baby so that may also add some more stuff and Toys on the floor in the near future. So how does this Robot handle these kind of Soft Objects? Or does this just mean that if I want a Robot Vacuum Cleaner I just have to use it manually every time to make sure it won't eat all our Socks in the process :D
The S7 will eat any cables or socks… but it will get caught in the brush and not make it into the dust bin so it’s nice and easy to clear. You could consider something with object avoidance but know that it’s never 100% so if there’s lots of socks etc it will still get stuck.
@@RobomateTV Thank you for the answer. So there's still some way to go until Robots are good enough for every situation possible. But now when I think about this, maybe the fact that a Robot Vacuum Cleaner is still not going to be able to avoid every possible object keeps us humans more motivated to keep the floor empty(er)?
@@pohjarummuttaja There are robot vacuums with object avoidance. For example the Roborock S7 MaxV. It has a camera and can detect objects like cables and socks with the camera and avoid them. I would still recommend to not store your socks and stuff on the floor. Obviously if it avoids the part of the floor where for example the sock is it won't clean that spot, because the sock is there.
Here is my big question - I get that the mop raises when it senses a rug but what happens when it is running on a line that is half on and half off a rug?
Do you have stuff on the ground often, clumps (specifically clumps not just shedding) of pet hair, or a pet that regularly deposits gifts on the carpet? -> T9 If you don't have those things, then the convenience factor of the mop raising is awesome. Actual cleaning and navigation performance is similar enough that convenience probably wins imo. S7 is significantly louder though too.
@@RobomateTV two dogs and 2 kids under 4. I use our Dyson v12 twice a day and spot mop every day. Here in Aus I was surprised at the price difference between the T9+ and S7+. I think you can get a T9+ for $1299 where’s as the S7+ is $1799
@@RobomateTV oath. I just read your review comparing both and was shocked at the price. I guess it’s pretty clear that the T9 wins factoring the price. What do you recommend setting wise to combat the mopping of hard floor areas and carpeted bedrooms?
@@Funkshen08 It'll use the ultra-sonic sensors to avoid carpet when the mop is attached but it's still best practice to set up the no-mop zones anyway because it doesn't seem to be very proactive at using the ultra-sonic sensors to map. Map the house without the mop first... there's a pretty basic guide on our site: robomate.co.nz/first-cleaning-run-ecovacs-premium-series/
Ah, well let me tell you about it instead... Are you talking about human or pet hair? I often find that the long hair test is a little bit confusing actually (as are a lot of the tests, which is why we try to put comments to explain what it actually means). On human hair: It'll do a good job, almost as good as any, however because the brush won't get as tangled, it also won't be quite as good at picking up. On pet hair: It does well on most, however I've heard of it not doing as well in a specific situation - long haired cats on long carpet. If you don't have that, then it'll likely be close enough to its bristled competitors without the inconvenience of getting tangled all the time. Hope this helps :)
How many square feet can it do? Also, because it’s Chinese made, can I trust the reviews? Sorry, but they do have a history of fake reviews on Chinese products.
We didn’t actually test the max area - it is advertised at 3,200ft2 max. I have personally spoken to people who have used them in homes around this size too. It may differ if you have really thick carpet, more mopping areas or complicated furniture layouts. In a large home placing the base centrally can help too. In terms of reviews, it seems that Roborock have a super passionate following, many of them which are definitely genuine. I’m a member of quite a few different robot vac owner Facebook pages and forums and most Roborock customers are happy. The software stability and longevity of them does seem particularly impressive, from what I’ve heard first-hand.
One of the Best reviews I've seen about the roborock s7+
Thank you!
Thanks man! 😄
After this watching this review i felt confident enough to pull the trigger and i bought one that was on sale for $600. Cant wait to get it and use it! Thanks for all you do!
One of the best reviews on s7 +👏🏼👏🏼
Appreciate it! :)
The one exceptionally annoying thing about this robot: it *requires* wifi. I moved into a new home 2 months ago and no internet company has yet been able to lay down internet in any kind of way. The only way I can be in the internet is through a phone hotspot. But I can't select the phone's hotspot from the the wifi list on the phone's app, which means of course that the vacuum has no internet and most of the really nice features don't work
What feature aren’t available with the wifi?
Excellent review! Lots of useful information and very practical tests as well. One thing I would suggest though. Please add subtitles as well. The automatically generated subtitles are really difficult to follow. Keep up the good work! I really enjoy watching your videos.
ya rufff
Thanks for the suggestion Andrei - we speak a unique style of English in New Zealand for sure :) We will add them soon.
@@RobomateTV Hello! The problem is not actually in the dialect. I understand it quite well, but more than often I watch these videos at work or in a loud environment, where I can't use the right sound volume, so I have to rely on subtitles. And as the automatically generated subs are generated on the fly, they are quite difficult to read. The words appear one by one, unlike ordinary subs, that are shown all together at the same moment.
Clean video and great review.
I've got two dogs around the house and this could change the game for us.
Thanks William
I have the S7 with pets and love it. My floors have never been cleaner.
@@stephaniechristy9402 thanks for the feedback Stephanie!
Subbed because of the detailed review and the scoring system!
thanks mate!! Really appreciate it!
I am your 500th sub!
Great video, can’t ask for more
with the production quality and everything else
Thank you so much! We really appreciate the support. I missed a few comments so sorry for the late reply.
@@RobomateTV Nah, you deserve more for just acknowledging comments, most youtubers dont care about their fanbase and just clickbaits their viewers. Thank you for being honest and genuine.
@@Skoopyy. We do care so it's easy :) Enjoy your weekend.
Very comprehensive review thank you
Thanks for the support Jan
I think the app is updated and they dont support the Deep Mopping no longer which I want to use. Do you know is it still somehow possible to use it? To go over same area more than once?
If you had a choice, would you go with this one or the Ecovac T9, tossing up between the 2. 2 kids, 2 cats and a short haired dog. 40% engineered oak floor, 60% carpet
Thank you :)
That's a super tough one, normally with kids and toys on the floor, the object avoidance on the T9 is a bit of a lifesaver though. It's all about picking the right one for your environment - you will have to carry the mop between spaces but it's better to have to do that than forever clear toys out of the brush.
Any troubleshooting advice on wifi connection, experiencing issues with connection to wifi and the app
This is very useful keep them coming :)
Lots more coming soon!
Great review! Can you speak to its object avoidance capabilities? I have a Z10 Pro and am dissatisfied with its mop so im considering selling it and going with a Roborock S7+ buuuut only if it doesn't get thrown off course by socks, toys, etc
@@iwatchvideos9187 it has virtually no obstacle avoidance!
great job =) thanks, best review
Thank you!
Thanks for the review! A fundamental problem I have about these kinds of devices is their consumables. Are they reasonably priced? Will the company provide the same model of consumables, once the model you have bought has been deprecated? If the consumables cannot be purchased as original, are there generic substitutes available?
even after a model is "deprecated", as long as there is people owning these products and using them, there will be companies producing consumables for them.
Hi. Is it possible to change location of the charging dock, and how do it, or I have to create the same floor again ?
I’ve tried but the S7 goes on the ol position or did’nt find charging station.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry, I didn’t see this question. Yes, you’ll need to re-map. Try factory resetting if it doesn’t work.
I believe deebot robot washes its own mop which is a big plus
The Ecovacs Deebot N9 model does wash its own mop. Unfortunately that isn't available outside of Asia (as far as I'm aware) and probably never will be in many markets. The reason I have heard is that Asian homes typically have a lot of hard-floors so the mop feature is more important, whereas many other countries have more carpet so the auto-empty function on the N8 is more desirable.
The side brush gets stuck under carpet, and it pushes the carpet
wonder where you're from. autosubtitling has difficulties with the accent lol. nice review. edit: your channel description says New Zealand, interesting (at least to me as a non-native English speaker)
Could you understand? Or is that why you turned to the subtitles? :) Thanks for watching!
so no obstacle avoidance ?
Still like to know how this will go on hard floors there are mixed reviews saying dirt particles can stick to the rubber brush and then will scratch the floor
Interesting to hear David. Where have you heard that reported? It can't be too common because we would've heard really quickly if lots of people were having this issue
@@RobomateTV mixed reviews..some say it's fine some say some scratches. I ended up getting the s6 max v but down the track I will upgrade as really wanted some of the s7 features.
Once robovacs can do hot water mopping while spraying a soap on the floor too they are going to be perfect!
@@DavidMudge It probably depends on the floor surface and environmental issue (beach front with sand in the house etc) more than anything. It's bit of a catch-22 in a way - you want friction while mopping. iRobot have got cleaning solutions now, but they won't do a hybrid robot any time soon. How do you like your S6?
@@RobomateTV I love my S6 max v! I wanted the cameras that the s7 removed. I knew there was an S7 max v coming but I was still worried about the potential floor scratching
Always thought it would be cool if they could add a model with water refill but didnt think it would ever happen
@@DavidMudge the fundamentals generally stay more similar than the press releases make them seem. Can't wait to see a new MaxV Ultra.
How good is it at moving Across doorframes ?I have some that are about 2 - 4 cm depending on which side it comes from.
It should be ok at 1-2cm - that is the height it can cross in the spec sheet
Hi, which one would you recommend? This or the Ecovacs Deebot T9+?
Deciding between these two robots is actually really common! Basically, they're both great but for slightly different reasons and it depends on the layout of your house and your specific needs.
We have written a detailed article about it here - robomate.co.nz/roborock-s7-vs-ecovacs-t9-which-should-i-choose/
Hope that helps!
@@RobomateTV thanks!
Hello from Greece, my friend. Can i ask you something? i am owner of roborock e5 and i am satisfied but it has no maps at the application. So, i cannot give orders for no go zones or rooms and i cannot name my rooms. I think that roborock e5 has not this option. Do you know if there is another application that helps about mapping or if there will be an update for fixing this problem?
I have never used the E5, however as it is gyroscopic navigating it is very unlikely that those smart mapping features will come in a future update. Robots without either LiDAR or vSLAM lack the navigational accuracy to be confident in things like no go zones.
If that's important to you, look out for a LiDAR robot next time you upgrade
With multi floors, do you need to move the entire docking station to vaccuum/mop another level? I've heard this about most robot vacs and it seems really incovenient.
You need to while you are creating the map, however once it is properly mapped you don't need to keep moving the base.
@@RobomateTV Excellent! Thank you so much for your fast reply.
You were so kind and quick to answer my previous question, so I take this opportunity to ask another one, waiting for the Roborock S7 to get home ... If I memorize the floor plan of the house, and then I move the charging station to another room on the same floor, is something happening? Or is the Roborock indifferent to the position of the charging station?
Once you’ve made a plan it’s best not to move the base on the same level. It does matter for the base location. If you want to clean down the far end of the house it’s best to send it there through the app instead of carrying it. It should locate based on the shape of the room/furniture anyway, but it’s best practice this way. Hope this helps. :)
@@RobomateTV many thanks
How do robo vacs handle floor vents for ducted heating? Do they avoid them or drive over them?
If it is under 2cm high then it is likely the robot will just clean over the top of it. They aren’t super common in NZ so I’m not 100% sure - maybe someone else can help here. Regardless though, if you didn’t want it to go over it you could set up no go zones around it.
hey mate, looking for my first robot vac, mop isn't overly important to me, but i have kids that leave toys around, i want something that maps out the house and can set boundries. and clean individual rooms. any recommendations would be awesome.
I didn’t realise I missed a few comments - sorry! Check out our more recent video comparing the T9 and S7. Whereabouts are you based? What is available really varies by country.
Great review 👍🏼Would love to see a comparison of this Roborock S7+ with the The Dreame Bot W10 robot vacuum witch is a mopping robot with self-cleaning and self-drying mops.
Thanks Enrique! We have quite a few videos in production and haven't got a W10 as it's not available here yet.
Grear review! Does the S7+ supports dual voltage? (100-240V) ...I know the S7 does, but not sure about the new auto-empty dock
Great question Tamas... the exact product varies per region so it is definitely worth asking Roborock directly on this one.
T9 or S7 if you have lots of hair in the house? Secondly, how expensive are consumables and how often do you need to change them?
I've seen some cases where the S7 scratches the floor because of the 4 teeth holding the rubber brush in place.
Have you encountered this?
We haven't actually heard of that happening but it could be possible!
Very good. I want to know if this robot suport 2 maps (2 floor
Yes, no problem
This is epic indeed, super cool how am I just now hearing of this brand? looks to perform circles around roombas
Check out our S8 review ;) this is old now too
Whoops, I see you commented there too!
great job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Great review! One minor video recording suggestion... there is a glare in your glasses from what might be camera LEDs or such - was a tad distracting :)
Thanks for the feedback! It’s actually something that has bothered me at times too but on balance I think I feel more like me with them on 8-)
Yeah it's not that great. Mine drags the dirty ass mop pad over the edges of my rugs all the time, especially when the wheels straddle the edge. You have to spend time optimizing "no mop" zones and virtual walls to make it usable. The sensors are not good at learning the actual edges of a rug -- it's all realtime sensor data so it makes plenty of mistakes
Great video! Can you please help me decide between Ecovacs t9 pro plus and s7 plus. Much appreciated in advance 🙏🏻
Thank you! The biggest difference comes down to how the mop works... but you can find an article which compares the 2 here: robomate.co.nz/roborock-s7-vs-ecovacs-t9-which-should-i-choose/
@@RobomateTV thank you for your help🙏🏻
@@kuljeetkaurmakkar no problem!
By changing floor, do I have to move charge dock too ?
Only while creating the map or if the floor is so bigger than what it can do on a single charge (so that it recharges and resumes)
@@RobomateTV thanks for prompt and kind answering.
No problem :) good luck choosing your robot
I'm thinking about buying a Robot Vacuum Cleaner but just wondering. We usually have some Socks and other Clothes and stuff on the floor because our Dog likes to carry them around. My Wife is also waiting for a Baby so that may also add some more stuff and Toys on the floor in the near future.
So how does this Robot handle these kind of Soft Objects? Or does this just mean that if I want a Robot Vacuum Cleaner I just have to use it manually every time to make sure it won't eat all our Socks in the process :D
The S7 will eat any cables or socks… but it will get caught in the brush and not make it into the dust bin so it’s nice and easy to clear. You could consider something with object avoidance but know that it’s never 100% so if there’s lots of socks etc it will still get stuck.
@@RobomateTV Thank you for the answer.
So there's still some way to go until Robots are good enough for every situation possible.
But now when I think about this, maybe the fact that a Robot Vacuum Cleaner is still not going to be able to avoid every possible object keeps us humans more motivated to keep the floor empty(er)?
@@pohjarummuttaja
There are robot vacuums with object avoidance.
For example the Roborock S7 MaxV.
It has a camera and can detect objects like cables and socks with the camera and avoid them. I would still recommend to not store your socks and stuff on the floor.
Obviously if it avoids the part of the floor where for example the sock is it won't clean that spot, because the sock is there.
Roidmi eve plus or roborock s7??
I haven’t used a roidmi, but I find it hard to believe it’ll beat the S7 as it doesn’t have the mop raise feature.
Here is my big question - I get that the mop raises when it senses a rug but what happens when it is running on a line that is half on and half off a rug?
It seems that most of the time it will realise and raise... I wouldn't want to guarantee it at every possible angle though.
In your opinion - T9 or S7?
Do you have stuff on the ground often, clumps (specifically clumps not just shedding) of pet hair, or a pet that regularly deposits gifts on the carpet? -> T9
If you don't have those things, then the convenience factor of the mop raising is awesome. Actual cleaning and navigation performance is similar enough that convenience probably wins imo. S7 is significantly louder though too.
@@RobomateTV two dogs and 2 kids under 4. I use our Dyson v12 twice a day and spot mop every day.
Here in Aus I was surprised at the price difference between the T9+ and S7+. I think you can get a T9+ for $1299 where’s as the S7+ is $1799
@@Funkshen08 it's significantly cheaper over the ditch - same price!
@@RobomateTV oath. I just read your review comparing both and was shocked at the price. I guess it’s pretty clear that the T9 wins factoring the price.
What do you recommend setting wise to combat the mopping of hard floor areas and carpeted bedrooms?
@@Funkshen08 It'll use the ultra-sonic sensors to avoid carpet when the mop is attached but it's still best practice to set up the no-mop zones anyway because it doesn't seem to be very proactive at using the ultra-sonic sensors to map. Map the house without the mop first... there's a pretty basic guide on our site: robomate.co.nz/first-cleaning-run-ecovacs-premium-series/
i was here for the long hair test... 😭😂
Ah, well let me tell you about it instead... Are you talking about human or pet hair? I often find that the long hair test is a little bit confusing actually (as are a lot of the tests, which is why we try to put comments to explain what it actually means).
On human hair: It'll do a good job, almost as good as any, however because the brush won't get as tangled, it also won't be quite as good at picking up.
On pet hair: It does well on most, however I've heard of it not doing as well in a specific situation - long haired cats on long carpet. If you don't have that, then it'll likely be close enough to its bristled competitors without the inconvenience of getting tangled all the time.
Hope this helps :)
Bro you’re pretty cute.
How many square feet can it do? Also, because it’s Chinese made, can I trust the reviews? Sorry, but they do have a history of fake reviews on Chinese products.
We didn’t actually test the max area - it is advertised at 3,200ft2 max. I have personally spoken to people who have used them in homes around this size too. It may differ if you have really thick carpet, more mopping areas or complicated furniture layouts. In a large home placing the base centrally can help too.
In terms of reviews, it seems that Roborock have a super passionate following, many of them which are definitely genuine. I’m a member of quite a few different robot vac owner Facebook pages and forums and most Roborock customers are happy. The software stability and longevity of them does seem particularly impressive, from what I’ve heard first-hand.
Hearing first hand is probably second hand, right? But from speaking to people I personally know who own S5s etc.
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the problem remain, if he take a shit in his face he will carry that one all around the house. i have cats some of them are dumb.
Maybe check out the new MaxV 👍 we’re releasing a video for it soon too.