Roborock S7+ - Review + testing

Roborock S7+ - Review + testing | RobomateTV

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The Roborock S7 Plus is the first robot vacuum and mop combination that is truly hands-free. It automatically detects carpet and raises the mop. This full review covers the auto empty dock, app, and cleaning tests along with real-world experiences of this robot vacuum in action.
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Watch the video for a full list of all the features and we'll explain how they actually apply in your own home. Plus, we have done deep-cleaning tests of the suction and mopping, so you can see how it compares to other options on the market.
00:00 Introduction to Roborock S7
00:48 Auto Empty Dock [Robodock]
01:25 Lidar navigation and sensors
02:35 Performance of vacuum and operation
03:56 Mop performance and operation
05:21 Roborock S7 real world performance
07:21 Roborock Mobile App
12:03 Cleaning tests
14:11 Closing thoughts on Roborock S7
**Let us know in the comments if you have any questions and we'll do our best to give detailed answered.
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@ConorV 10 ай бұрын

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!

@techprocr 2 жыл бұрын

One of the Best reviews I've seen about the roborock s7+ Thank you!

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 😄

@Jan-ke2cg 2 жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive review thank you

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Jan

@saf6996 Жыл бұрын

Subbed because of the detailed review and the scoring system!

@RobomateTV Жыл бұрын

thanks mate!! Really appreciate it!

@Nithdas 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best reviews on s7 +👏🏼👏🏼

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! :)

@Skoopyy. 2 жыл бұрын

I am your 500th sub! Great video, can’t ask for more with the production quality and everything else

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We really appreciate the support. I missed a few comments so sorry for the late reply.

@Skoopyy. 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@Skoopyy. We do care so it's easy :) Enjoy your weekend.

@nvsjr 2 жыл бұрын

great job =) thanks, best review

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@williamtorres4820 2 жыл бұрын

Clean video and great review. I've got two dogs around the house and this could change the game for us.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William

@stephaniechristy9402 2 жыл бұрын

I have the S7 with pets and love it. My floors have never been cleaner.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniechristy9402 thanks for the feedback Stephanie!

@ChirathAkon 2 жыл бұрын

This is very useful keep them coming :)

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Lots more coming soon!

@AndreiPuzakov 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@CCCC-tq8yo 2 жыл бұрын

ya rufff

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion Andrei - we speak a unique style of English in New Zealand for sure :) We will add them soon.

@AndreiPuzakov 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@philipbaker4003 Жыл бұрын

Any troubleshooting advice on wifi connection, experiencing issues with connection to wifi and the app

@EnriqueReyes 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Enrique! We have quite a few videos in production and haven't got a W10 as it's not available here yet.

@DominicPowell 2 жыл бұрын

great job.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@evo-labs Жыл бұрын

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?

@neovirtuality Жыл бұрын

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.

@tamasfekete7302 2 жыл бұрын

Grear review! Does the S7+ supports dual voltage? (100-240V) ...I know the S7 does, but not sure about the new auto-empty dock

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Great question Tamas... the exact product varies per region so it is definitely worth asking Roborock directly on this one.

@CLAUDIOEHRLICH 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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. :)

@CLAUDIOEHRLICH 2 жыл бұрын

@@RobomateTV many thanks

@umutemreonder360 Жыл бұрын

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?

@pelagiusseptim3454 2 жыл бұрын

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)

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Could you understand? Or is that why you turned to the subtitles? :) Thanks for watching!

@kuljeetkaurmakkar 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Can you please help me decide between Ecovacs t9 pro plus and s7 plus. Much appreciated in advance 🙏🏻

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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/

@kuljeetkaurmakkar 2 жыл бұрын

@@RobomateTV thank you for your help🙏🏻

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@kuljeetkaurmakkar no problem!

@KrunkCobain Жыл бұрын

This is epic indeed, super cool how am I just now hearing of this brand? looks to perform circles around roombas

@RobomateTV Жыл бұрын

Check out our S8 review ;) this is old now too

@RobomateTV Жыл бұрын

Whoops, I see you commented there too!

@sofiacosta1845 2 жыл бұрын

Very good. I want to know if this robot suport 2 maps (2 floor

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, no problem

@StevenSellers1 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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-)

@SimpPro101 2 жыл бұрын

How do robo vacs handle floor vents for ducted heating? Do they avoid them or drive over them?

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@daniellaspinetti8171 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

You need to while you are creating the map, however once it is properly mapped you don't need to keep moving the base.

@daniellaspinetti8171 2 жыл бұрын

@@RobomateTV Excellent! Thank you so much for your fast reply.

@me217 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@nissen4700 2 жыл бұрын

How good is it at moving Across doorframes ?I have some that are about 2 - 4 cm depending on which side it comes from.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

It should be ok at 1-2cm - that is the height it can cross in the spec sheet

@darknight264441 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, which one would you recommend? This or the Ecovacs Deebot T9+?

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@darknight264441 2 жыл бұрын

@@RobomateTV thanks!

@CLAUDIOEHRLICH 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I didn’t see this question. Yes, you’ll need to re-map. Try factory resetting if it doesn’t work.

@jpthsd Жыл бұрын

so no obstacle avoidance ?

@DavidMudge 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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

@DavidMudge 2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@DavidMudge 2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidMudge the fundamentals generally stay more similar than the press releases make them seem. Can't wait to see a new MaxV Ultra.

@cassysiddle 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@xilouris 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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

@CLAUDIOEHRLICH 2 жыл бұрын

By changing floor, do I have to move charge dock too ?

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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)

@CLAUDIOEHRLICH 2 жыл бұрын

@@RobomateTV thanks for prompt and kind answering.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

No problem :) good luck choosing your robot

@uziboozy4540 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

We haven't actually heard of that happening but it could be possible!

@insu_na Жыл бұрын

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

@Melanie____ 7 ай бұрын

What feature aren’t available with the wifi?

@Lalalalalelo 2 жыл бұрын

I believe deebot robot washes its own mop which is a big plus

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@pohjarummuttaja 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@pohjarummuttaja 2 жыл бұрын

@@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)?

@Animefreak353 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@superpunchie2540 Жыл бұрын

The side brush gets stuck under carpet, and it pushes the carpet

@alperenselcuk2948 2 жыл бұрын

Roidmi eve plus or roborock s7??

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Funkshen08 2 жыл бұрын

In your opinion - T9 or S7?

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Funkshen08 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@Funkshen08 it's significantly cheaper over the ditch - same price!

@Funkshen08 2 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@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/

@TimothyCollins 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

It seems that most of the time it will realise and raise... I wouldn't want to guarantee it at every possible angle though.

@bobotmeister 2 жыл бұрын

i was here for the long hair test... 😭😂

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@thegrimmer Жыл бұрын

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

@EnjoyMyVideos Жыл бұрын

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?

@jjayguy23 2 жыл бұрын

Bro you’re pretty cute.

@rifatmusa2409 2 жыл бұрын

@mechanicjobs 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@RobomateTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hearing first hand is probably second hand, right? But from speaking to people I personally know who own S5s etc.