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roborock E4 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Smart Navigation Robotic Vacuum, 2000Pa Strong Suction, 200 min Runtime, Self-Charging, APP Control, Perfect for Pet Hair, Carpet, Larger Home, Works with Alexa
Brand | roborock |
Model Name | E55 |
Special Feature | ❤Oversize dustbin, ❤2152sqft/200mins one charge, ❤OpticEye Navigation, ❤2000Pa strong suction, ❤Ideal for pets See more |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 13.8"L x 13.7"W x 3.6"H |
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About this item
- 【Z-shape Route Navigation & Mapping】: Compared with other robot vacuums of the same price, E4 is powered by OpticEye motion tracking and dual gyroscope route algorithms, can make a route planning while cleaning and never miss any corner of your home. You could see the cleaning map it builds up on App.
- 【4 Cleaning Mode & Strong Suction】: Designed with 4 cleaning mode(Silent, Balanced, Turbo, Max), you could choose different modes for different floors on the App. And when walks on the carpet, it will automatically increase the suction power (2000pa max) and take away the tenacious dust on the carpet, making your family life healthier.
- 【Large Battery & 200 Runtime】: A 100% battery can run for 200 min, is enough to clean up to 2152sqft. When the robot vac is low of battery during cleaning, it can automatically recharge and then continue cleaning where it left, so if you have larger house, just entrust the cleaning work to E4, without worries.
- 【640 ML Dustbin & Washable Filter】: A 640 ml larger dustbin can store more debris, making the robot vacuum easier to clean large spaces or just empty it less often. The washable filter means longer service life and better cleaning effect.
- 【App & Voice Control】: Control every element of your robot wherever you are from the Mi Home app. You could even set a cleaning schedule for each room. With Alexa and Google Home support, you could freely start and stop cleanups and more with the power of your voice.
- 【24 hours Customer Care】: Roborock provides a 12 months warranty for each product. And if you have any questions, please contact our 24-hour customer service center.
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Suction power | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Battery life | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — |
For deep cleaning | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | — | 3.8 | — |
Easy to use | — | 4.5 | — | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
For cleaning up hair | — | 4.1 | 4.4 | — | 4.1 | 3.9 |
Sold By | — | Roborock Technology Co. Ltd | EufyHome | Tikom US | Roborock Technology Co. Ltd | Roborock Technology Co. Ltd |
surface suggestion | Carpet,Floor | Hard Floor, wood, carpet | Hard Floor & Tile & Medium carpet | Hard Floor | Hard Floor, Carpet, Wood, Tile | Carpet, Hard Floor |
runtime | 200 minutes | — | 100 minutes | 150 minutes | 180 minutes | — |
batteries included | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
battery average life | 200 minutes | 180 minutes | 100 minutes | 150 minutes | 180 minutes | — |
compatible devices | Amazon Echo, Google Home | Amazon Echo, Google Home, Smartphones | — | Smartphones, Amazon Echo, Google Home | Amazon Echo, Google Home, Smartphones | Amazon Echo, Google Home |
weight | 7.9 pounds | 7 pounds | 5.73 pounds | 2.8 kilograms | 7 kilograms | 1.6 ounces |
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About Roborock
Founded in July 2014, Roborock specializes in the research, development, and production of products that make peoples lives more comfortable. We design our range of robot vacuums, and our cordless stick vacuum to work so effectively that people are empowered to spend more time on the things they love and less time on chores.
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Product Description
Multiple Control Methods
- MagBase Remote Control: Start cleaning with the push of a button on the remote control. Control direction, start a full clean or a Spot clean, or send the robot back to the dock. Snap the remote to any magnetic surface for easy access. Ideal for elderly people and people without smartphones.
- Comprehensive App Control: Start cleanup even when you aren't home with the Mi Home app. You can also check the cleanup route, schedule cleaning, and more.
- Voice control: Hands full? Start a cleanup with the power of your voice, using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
Comprehensive App Control
Your phone is all you need for control. Start cleaning from anywhere, set schedules, choose cleanup modes, and more.
- Set schedules
- Spot cleaning, Timer, Maintenance
- Check the apartment layout in the cleaning history
- Choose cleanup modes
Roborock E5 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Methodical Cleaning Perfection
Clean your floors more effectively and efficiently with Roborock E5. Equipped with OpticEye, dual gyroscopes, and precision internal mapping, it knows where it has been and what is left to clean. A 38% boost in HyperForce suction and double the battery power delivers deeper, longer-lasting cleaning. Keep the MagBase remote control close to hand for effortless control.
- Logical Navigation
- 2500Pa Strong Suction
- Large Battery
- 640ML Oversize Dustbin
- MagBase Remote Control
- Total App Control
- Alexa and Google Assistant Compatible
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Deeper Carpet CleaningThe moment a carpet is detected, Automatic Carpet Boost increases suction power to the maximum 2500Pa for a more thorough clean. |
Long-Lasting CleanA large battery gives up to 200 mins of cleaning time, enough to clean most homes in a single clean. |
Safer Cleaning with SensientThe Sensient array of sensors keeps the robot away from ledges and drops for a safer clean on multi-level homes. |
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Automatic Top-Up ChargingWhen the battery is low, the robot will return to the dock to recharge then continue from where it left off. |
Cleaning without blind AngleA super-slim 3.56in tall design allows the robot to reach under beds, sofas, and other areas where dirt hides. |
Control Movement with MagnetsStop access to rooms or bumping into fragile décor with magnetic strips that can be stuck to the ground. *Magnetic strip needs to be purchased separately. |
Optimized edge cleaning
E5 cleans the interiors of a space first, then finishes by running close to each wall. As it does, the side brush accelerates for a deeper clean.
Dual gyroscopes
Onboard gyroscopes monitor minute changes in the angle of motion and recognize if the robot has been flipped.
Harsh on Hair
Anti-tangle main brush, side brush, and omnidirectional front-wheel resist tangles better, keeping E5 cleaning without interruption.
Washable Filter
The integrated E11 rated air filter is washable for a longer life.
Anti-entrapment systems
As it records every movement, E5 can escape from tricky locations.
NOTE:
* 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi required for the app connection.
* Place charging dock against a wall in a wide open area.
* Clear floors of loose cables, i.e., charging cables to avoid more severe tangles.
* Use on low- to medium-pile carpets, tile, laminated, and hardwood floors. Not suitable for high-pile carpet and very dark-colored floors.
* App interface is subject to change without notice.
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Product information
Brand | roborock |
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Model Name | E55 |
Special Feature | ❤Oversize dustbin, ❤2152sqft/200mins one charge, ❤OpticEye Navigation, ❤2000Pa strong suction, ❤Ideal for pets |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 13.8"L x 13.7"W x 3.6"H |
Included Components | 1* E5 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, 1* Charging Dock, 1* Power Cable, 1* User Manual 1*Remote |
Filter Type | Washable |
Battery Life | 200 minutes |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Capacity | 0.64 Liters |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Control Method | App |
Compatible Devices | Amazon Echo, Google Home |
Form Factor | Robotic |
Item Weight | 7.9 pounds |
Manufacturer | roborock |
ASIN | B0825NN2FM |
Item model number | E4 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #96,869 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #87 in Commercial Indoor Robotic Vacuums #477 in Robotic Vacuums |
Specific instructions for use | carpet |
Warranty Description | Authentic products from roborock technology co. Ltd enjoy 1-year warranty. |
Batteries required | Yes |
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Customers like the performance, ease of cleaning, value, and suction of the robotic vacuum cleaner. For example, they mention that it works well, the filter is easy to empty and clean out, and it saves cleaning history. That said, some complain about the stickiness and disagree on battery life and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the robotic vacuum cleaner. For example, they say it works well on carpets, the app has worked great, and the sensor works great. Some say the vacuum is amazing and runs like new. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The Roborock is very primitive but very gentle. Like I said, only 1 time out of dozens of cleanings did it go down some stairs...." Read more
"...It does a great job with easy, usable, and desirable features for less money than its competition." Read more
"...The sensor works great and the rob vac knows when to increase suction power when on carpet/rug...." Read more
"...It's quiet and smooth. Sensors work well so it slows down and doesn't bash into things...." Read more
Customers like how easy it is to clean with the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it cleans amazingly well, the brush can be cleaned out with no tools needed, and the filter is easy to empty and clean out. It takes far less time to clean a room or the whole house, and it even rinses well with warm water. Customers also appreciate that it stores and saves cleaning history after each cleaning.
"...It has a washable filter and I cut the hair from the brushes and cleaned the sensors...." Read more
"...I really love that you can clean out the brush with no tools needed. Just pop it out, take the hair off of it, and pop it back in...." Read more
"...The E4 cleans amazingly well, so I am going to keep it, since that’s why I bought it, and I can do everything I need to do from the buttons on the..." Read more
"...Pros:-maps out your house and starts cleaning better each time.-you can change the location/floor it cleans and name it that...." Read more
Customers like the value of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They say it's well worth the price, has great features, and is fairly cheap. Some mention that it'll be easy and inexpensive to get replacement parts on Amazon.
"...It has been well worth the $179 to not have to see cat hair, hay, gravel, stove dust, and leaves everywhere...." Read more
"...It is a good alternative both in price and performance to the random navigation robot vacuums, which just bounce around...." Read more
"...you to do this, but it reacts so slowly with a delay that it's virtually unusable and every time you try to get it to go where you want you'll have..." Read more
"...It does a great job with easy, usable, and desirable features for less money than its competition." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the suction of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it has amazing suction power, and it doesn't get stuck like other vacuums. They also say that it's a great vacuum for daily use, and that the dust filter is of good quality.
"...Rhonda doesn't clog. There is no hose to clog. The suction is amazing...." Read more
"...The suction is rated at 2000Pa. There are only a few other vacuums out there that have a stronger suction of 2500Pa. It cleans VERY well...." Read more
"...The suction power is great and picks up really well, even things like dust and pet hair...." Read more
"...It changes suction levels automatically as it moves from carpets to hard floors...." Read more
Customers find the set up of the robotic vacuum cleaner to be easy. They mention that it does a great job with easy, usable, and desirable features for less money. They also say that the app is really easy to use and that it is easy to fire up. Customers say that it saves them a lot of time and that the vacuum takes its time on carpets. They say that every cleaning after that it gets faster, more efficient, and bumps.
"...The Roborock app is great and easy to use, but very primitive. You also cannot choose certain areas to clean with the E4...." Read more
"...Usually we empty her dust bin twice. Because it's so fun and easy to use, sometimes we run her a 2nd time during the day...." Read more
"...The other is a Smart home hub so it was kind of clunky to get the vacuum installed in the first place...." Read more
"...This has made my life so much easier and less stressful...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that they love the battery, saying it has a big battery that can do an entire floor. However, others say that the app is useless most of the time and has some problems with connection.
"...I owned mine for about 10 months without issue until mine started randomly turning off in the middle of a cleaning cycle...." Read more
"...We named her Rhonda. Rhonda not only keeps up with the work load, she doesn't clog with dog hair the way the Hyla's hose did...." Read more
"...The app setup is odd. You have to connect to a wifi network generated by the vacuum itself...." Read more
"...The battery life is amazing. There are few, if any, manufacturers out there that use a 5200mAh battery in their bots...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's much higher quality than the Eufy, well made, and reliable. However, others say that it is not an intelligent vacuum, meaning you can't clean certain rooms.
"...A few seconds and I'm done. The filter is also washable, so it lasts a long time...." Read more
"...a mass amount of hair stuck to them, looked disgusting, everything had dirty furry feet! The Hyla could not get this off. Enter Rhonda!..." Read more
"...which ensures that most areas are cleaned, and the straight lines are pleasing to the eye. (Photo attached)..." Read more
"...It only had this schedule for a little while before it broke. It would boot back on for a short while and turn off again...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stickiness of the robotic vacuum cleaner. They mention that it constantly gets stuck on piles, under furniture, and in one location or another. Customers also mention that the vacuum has not enough suction power and that it gets caught into the edges of the roller and impossible to take out.
"...a rolling cart on wheels that is too close to the ground and it got stuck part way. Had to drag it out from under...." Read more
"...It still struggles to ride over the carpet but it is now returning to dock most of the time. For these reasons I’ll upgrade my rating to 4 stars." Read more
"...This error causes the suction to go down and we noticed it wasn't picking things up anymore, including on the tile...." Read more
"...Often, Wall-E will get stuck somewhere and not remember how to turn around and back out...." Read more
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Roborock E4 {$179-$269}
Roomba i6+ {$549-$799}
If you're looking to get a robot vacuum, I would like to say DO IT. As to which brand to pick, it's a toss up, and completely depends on your budget.
I bought our Roborock on sale for $179 last year and have been very pleased with it. My heart was originally set on the more pricey Roomba self-emptying units, but since I am frugal and wanted to see if it would even work here, I went with the lesser expensive bot. We have a house full of old furniture and rooms so I didn't know if a robot would even jive here.
I have been VERY pleased with our Roborock. It has done a great job over the last few months while we are not home. I would say, realistically, 8 out of 10 times it went off without a hitch. It went down our foyer stairs one time and had also gotten itself lodged under my sewing machine and other furniture a handful of times.
Every day that it did its cycle (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am) I would come home and empty the trap. It has a washable filter and I cut the hair from the brushes and cleaned the sensors. It has been well worth the $179 to not have to see cat hair, hay, gravel, stove dust, and leaves everywhere.
A week ago I bought the unit I had had my heart set on. Well, the unit a tier above the one I had had my heart set on. The lowest priced Roomba unit with the self emptying dock has been at about $500 for the last year, the i3+. The next level up, the i6+, has run about $799. Last week, and even now, Amazon has had the i6+ for the same price as the i3+. My assumption is that a new i6+ is probably coming out soon so they're blowing them out. WHICH IS FINE, I want one.
I don't spend a lot of money on goofy things, except 1978 El Caminos, so I decided to spoil myself with this i6+. To be honest they were similar in price LOL. I'm an adult with adult money, no kids, and a farmy kind of property with a dusty wood stove so I did it.
After purging, donating, selling, and burning almost everything I owned in the fall, having a clean house feels absolutely amazing. Having a clean floor 24/7 is almost euphoric. I enjoy being home and no longer have those nagging feelings of dread about things I need to be cleaning. I also very much enjoy the kitty cats and Chris and I have raging allergies so I need something to clean up the hair.
My feelings so far on the two:
Quality of the clean:
Roomba and Roborock seem to clean the same. I was very pleased with both. The Roborock generally took a little more than an hour and would get down to about 30% battery life. It was also slower than the Roomba. The Roomba is a faster unit, almost a bit more violent, and takes about 3 hours to complete the first floor. It does seem to be more thorough and charges itself halfway through a first floor cycle.
Apps:
I didn't want to get another brand so I'd have a second app, but I went with the Roomba anyway. The Roomba has a far superior app. And by far I mean, from here to Australia. The Roborock app is great and easy to use, but very primitive. You also cannot choose certain areas to clean with the E4. It cleans everything or nothing. The Roomba i6 created a map of our house and will just do certain areas that I tell it to. It can do certain rooms on different days of the week or on command. Both tell you when to perform regular maintenance on the machines, when they are stuck, or if software updates are needed.
Parts:
I like that the Roborock company and Roomba BOTH offer replacement parts at affordable prices. I have been able to take apart and clean out the Roborock really easily. I won't have to do anything to the Roomba for a while, but I will have new brushes, filters, etc. on hand for when it is due.
Clumsiness:
The Roomba is definitely a superior machine, but it should be, at 3x the price of the Roborock. The Roborock is very primitive but very gentle. Like I said, only 1 time out of dozens of cleanings did it go down some stairs. And it was probably my fault for not cleaning the sensors. The Roomba is much, much faster and almost more violent, sometimes bashing pretty hard into my furniture and woodwork. I think after a few cleanings, it will figure itself out and no longer hit so hard. The Roborock is definitely a more simple, slower, and more methodical machine. Roomba goes in curvier lines and seems to have a method to the madness. Roborock says eff this madness, I need to go in a straight line or I'll die.
Convenience:
Both are great in that they are vacuums that I don't have to push around. We have so much wood floor, furniture, and trim - it is super cool to not have sheh just pushed up against it. I also cook a lot so the crumb thing was driving me bonkers. I do have to manually empty the trap on the Roborock, but it's not bad at all. A few seconds and I'm done. The filter is also washable, so it lasts a long time. The Roomba has the base that sucks the dirt out of the machine and into a disposable bag. 1. The base sounds like a god dang jet taking off when it gets the dirt out of the vacuum. 2. I haven't quite gauged how long it will take to fill the bag. Now I'll have to purchase bags from time to time. I'm not sure how I feel about it. But having to not have to remember to empty the little bastard is convenient since I have it running 3 days per week.
Sounds:
Both are god dang vacuums. They sound like vacuums. Run it while you aren't home. I hate seeing people complaining about the noise in online reviews. IT'S A effING ROBOT VACUUM, WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?
Physical differences:
They are approximately the same size and weight. Both are black and have cameras and sensors in approximately the same areas. Major differences are that the brush on the Roborock is 1 actual bristled brush, while the Roomba has 2 rubber "brushes" that work simultaneously to pull dirt between them, instead of sweeping dirt up into a bin like the Roborock. Both seem to function very similarly, but I'd have to give the blue ribbon to the Roomba.
I want to point out that the other reason I went with the Roomba was that the higher quality Roborocks [$500-$800] only come with vacuum AND mop features, and I did NOT want a mop feature. They also do not come with a self-emptying dock. I personally don't see how you can jam a mop system and a vacuum system in a bot the same size and not compromise the vacuum capabilities. I also read a lot of reviews that the mop part is just a glorified restaurant pre-packaged moist toilette and having it drag that around my entire first floor seemed kind of gross. It's just us and the cats, I will mop when I need to.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2021
Roborock E4 {$179-$269}
Roomba i6+ {$549-$799}
If you're looking to get a robot vacuum, I would like to say DO IT. As to which brand to pick, it's a toss up, and completely depends on your budget.
I bought our Roborock on sale for $179 last year and have been very pleased with it. My heart was originally set on the more pricey Roomba self-emptying units, but since I am frugal and wanted to see if it would even work here, I went with the lesser expensive bot. We have a house full of old furniture and rooms so I didn't know if a robot would even jive here.
I have been VERY pleased with our Roborock. It has done a great job over the last few months while we are not home. I would say, realistically, 8 out of 10 times it went off without a hitch. It went down our foyer stairs one time and had also gotten itself lodged under my sewing machine and other furniture a handful of times.
Every day that it did its cycle (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am) I would come home and empty the trap. It has a washable filter and I cut the hair from the brushes and cleaned the sensors. It has been well worth the $179 to not have to see cat hair, hay, gravel, stove dust, and leaves everywhere.
A week ago I bought the unit I had had my heart set on. Well, the unit a tier above the one I had had my heart set on. The lowest priced Roomba unit with the self emptying dock has been at about $500 for the last year, the i3+. The next level up, the i6+, has run about $799. Last week, and even now, Amazon has had the i6+ for the same price as the i3+. My assumption is that a new i6+ is probably coming out soon so they're blowing them out. WHICH IS FINE, I want one.
I don't spend a lot of money on goofy things, except 1978 El Caminos, so I decided to spoil myself with this i6+. To be honest they were similar in price LOL. I'm an adult with adult money, no kids, and a farmy kind of property with a dusty wood stove so I did it.
After purging, donating, selling, and burning almost everything I owned in the fall, having a clean house feels absolutely amazing. Having a clean floor 24/7 is almost euphoric. I enjoy being home and no longer have those nagging feelings of dread about things I need to be cleaning. I also very much enjoy the kitty cats and Chris and I have raging allergies so I need something to clean up the hair.
My feelings so far on the two:
Quality of the clean:
Roomba and Roborock seem to clean the same. I was very pleased with both. The Roborock generally took a little more than an hour and would get down to about 30% battery life. It was also slower than the Roomba. The Roomba is a faster unit, almost a bit more violent, and takes about 3 hours to complete the first floor. It does seem to be more thorough and charges itself halfway through a first floor cycle.
Apps:
I didn't want to get another brand so I'd have a second app, but I went with the Roomba anyway. The Roomba has a far superior app. And by far I mean, from here to Australia. The Roborock app is great and easy to use, but very primitive. You also cannot choose certain areas to clean with the E4. It cleans everything or nothing. The Roomba i6 created a map of our house and will just do certain areas that I tell it to. It can do certain rooms on different days of the week or on command. Both tell you when to perform regular maintenance on the machines, when they are stuck, or if software updates are needed.
Parts:
I like that the Roborock company and Roomba BOTH offer replacement parts at affordable prices. I have been able to take apart and clean out the Roborock really easily. I won't have to do anything to the Roomba for a while, but I will have new brushes, filters, etc. on hand for when it is due.
Clumsiness:
The Roomba is definitely a superior machine, but it should be, at 3x the price of the Roborock. The Roborock is very primitive but very gentle. Like I said, only 1 time out of dozens of cleanings did it go down some stairs. And it was probably my fault for not cleaning the sensors. The Roomba is much, much faster and almost more violent, sometimes bashing pretty hard into my furniture and woodwork. I think after a few cleanings, it will figure itself out and no longer hit so hard. The Roborock is definitely a more simple, slower, and more methodical machine. Roomba goes in curvier lines and seems to have a method to the madness. Roborock says eff this madness, I need to go in a straight line or I'll die.
Convenience:
Both are great in that they are vacuums that I don't have to push around. We have so much wood floor, furniture, and trim - it is super cool to not have sheh just pushed up against it. I also cook a lot so the crumb thing was driving me bonkers. I do have to manually empty the trap on the Roborock, but it's not bad at all. A few seconds and I'm done. The filter is also washable, so it lasts a long time. The Roomba has the base that sucks the dirt out of the machine and into a disposable bag. 1. The base sounds like a god dang jet taking off when it gets the dirt out of the vacuum. 2. I haven't quite gauged how long it will take to fill the bag. Now I'll have to purchase bags from time to time. I'm not sure how I feel about it. But having to not have to remember to empty the little bastard is convenient since I have it running 3 days per week.
Sounds:
Both are god dang vacuums. They sound like vacuums. Run it while you aren't home. I hate seeing people complaining about the noise in online reviews. IT'S A effING ROBOT VACUUM, WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?
Physical differences:
They are approximately the same size and weight. Both are black and have cameras and sensors in approximately the same areas. Major differences are that the brush on the Roborock is 1 actual bristled brush, while the Roomba has 2 rubber "brushes" that work simultaneously to pull dirt between them, instead of sweeping dirt up into a bin like the Roborock. Both seem to function very similarly, but I'd have to give the blue ribbon to the Roomba.
I want to point out that the other reason I went with the Roomba was that the higher quality Roborocks [$500-$800] only come with vacuum AND mop features, and I did NOT want a mop feature. They also do not come with a self-emptying dock. I personally don't see how you can jam a mop system and a vacuum system in a bot the same size and not compromise the vacuum capabilities. I also read a lot of reviews that the mop part is just a glorified restaurant pre-packaged moist toilette and having it drag that around my entire first floor seemed kind of gross. It's just us and the cats, I will mop when I need to.
If you've never seen a Roomba up close and personal (like us) I'll have you know it's rather large. Like think of the largest plate size in a plate set and it's about that. It's also thicker than I'd have expected as well since it's supposed to be able to go under sofas? It doesn't. It's a thiccc boy. That's honestly okay though because I'm not gonna make him do all the work. He does work tho! A lot even! Every single clean I get half a container full of pet hair and that's exactly what I'm looking for! As well as pets, I have a 7yr old boy who can't seem to grasp the concept of eating OVER his plate and a 1.5yr old who runs around throwing everything including food. Most the time the animals rush to get whatevers dropped but there tends to be a stray rice now and then. This Roomba gets everything! It also comes with an app that lets you change suction mode as well as other stuff (I haven't fully explored it). Only downside to the app is it says it has a "silent" mode but it doesn't.
The battery life is pretty great as it can vacuume the whole first floor and still be around 50% of life. It has a little trouble finding the dock sometimes but that's rather amusing. Cleaning out the filter is also super easy.
One suggestion is to definitely move any cord that will get in the way. He will pull it and drag whatever it is because with a thiccc boy comes some strength.
My cat is terrified of it. Dog is interested but that's about it.
All in all, this was a great purchase that I hope lives a good life.
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Ya que tengo un husky que echa muchísimo pelo todos los días, y esta aspiradora robot le ha quitado el estrés a mi novia.
Súper recomendado, limpia todo, a pesar que no tiene radar o cámara para guiarse. Y le toma muy poco tiempo, ahorra batería, haciendo que la batería dure más. Y lo único que debes hacer es mantenerla limpia.
El cepillo, a pesar de que tengo perros en mi departamento, y piso de madera, casi nunca se queda con pelos enredados. Y si si, súper fácil de limpiar.
Lo único “malo” porque la verdad, tenía esperado que sucediera, es que tengo unas alfombritas alrededor del departamento para limpiar los zapatos, y unas de ellas si le pasa por encima y las limpia, otras las empuja ya que el piso es muy liso y la alfombra muy pequeña, pero nada de que preocuparse, una sacudida de vez en cuando antes de acostarte, y dejas que la aspiradora haga lo demás. Eso si, trata de dejar las superficies libres de cables eléctricos sueltos, ya que se puede enredar un poco, haciendo de su trabajo más difícil.
Hoy 5 de Agosto se actualizo el firmware y mejoro la limpieza, de verdad. Totalmente recomendable.
Había comprado una Roborock en EEUU (la E35), y era una maravilla. Por eso mismo quise comprar este modelo en México. Resultó que me salió defectuosa: todo el tiempo está avisando de un "error 20" y suele atorarse en varios lugares de mi casa. Se pone a dar vueltas una y otra vez como si existiera una pared invisible que no le permite el paso.
Hablando con Roborock, y después de varias sugerencias de limpiezas de sensores, etc. me contestaron rápidamente que me enviarían una nueva. Tristemente, cuando vieron mi dirección de México me dijeron que no era posible.
Así que ahora tengo una aspiradora que no funciona y no puedo cambiar. Me consta que Roborock es una excelente compañía en EEUU, pero la experiencia en México es pésima.