Roomba s9+ VS Roborock S7 w/ Auto Empty Dock - Vacuum Wars Matchups!
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00:00 Roomba s9+ VS Roborock S7
00:26 Price
00:40 Navigation
01:22 Cleaning Ability
02:27 Battery Life
02:54 Apps
03:46 Mopping
04:05 Hair Tangles
04:20 Auto-Empty Bins
04:46 Customer Satisfaction
05:11 Top Pick
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Omg this is EXACTLY what I wanted to see!!!!
Ditto 😂
Same here!
One thing that I feel should be mentioned is the ability to buy replacement parts from the OEM and whether or not the OEM provides guides on how to repair your device.
I say this as my 5 years old roomba has been cleaning 4x a week for the last 5 years and the one or two times something had broken, it was simple and easy to get a replacement part and replace it myself. I’m not familiar with Roborock but it would be nice to add to your comparisons.
I like the comparison series idea. You always give great information on the products you test. Thanks for all you do to help us make the wisest choice.
New series?? This is an old series and I’m so glad you brought it back!! Can’t wait to see more of these again.
Thank you!!
@@VacuumWars Can you talk about the maintenance cost to the vacuums. For those who are trying to decide. How often do filters, vacuum bags, other parts need to be replaced. If possible dollar amount.
This format is amazing. Actually you've made some similar videos in the past and I loved them. Actually last month I finally decided (based on over an year watching your channel and future expectations) what robot I want to buy and am already having a ton of fun with the Roborock S7. For a future purchase I will take the auto empty bin. But even though I have it, I still continue to keep close track on the channel, so yes - do more Matchups!
Great to hear! Thank you!
Because of working from home during covid, battery life can be more important because of noise. With my i7+, it can finish vacuuming my entire apartment if I go out to buy lunch or run an errand. Unfortunately the S9+ can't do the same job in one run so often needs to be run while I'm at home and the noise can be bothersome. Not only does the S9+ need to recharge in the middle of cleaning, but it runs significantly slower than my i7+ too.
It's 4am. I'm at work. On my first break I'm watching vacuum wars. Just being honest. Great review! Might get the roborock for my parents since they have a lot of hardwood floors. Thanks! :)
Haven't thought of getting a product like this until now...looks impressive!
great review! really makes me want to go from my roborock S4 to S7 for the bin and mop, but just hard to justify when the S4 works so well for us.
Thank you, this was a super helpful match up video!
I’d love to see one comparing the Dyson Omniglide and the Dyson Micro. I love the multi-directional feature of the Omniglide, but the handle of the Micro makes me think the Micro might be a better choice (because you can use it more easily as a small handheld vacuum). But with the Micro you miss out on the dual fluffy rollers as well as the multi-directional head. So I’m really torn!
This was great! I would also like to see tests on how well they work when crossing boundaries between carpet and hard flooring, how well they avoid getting stuck under furnature that is about the same clearance as the height of the robot, and how reliably they return to base, especially if the base is somewhat obscured by furniture or whatever.
Good input. Thanks.
Can a dog prevent it from returning back to its docking station?
How about finding a way to test their HEPA filtration system? A vacuum is only as good as it's ability to prevent the particles from becoming airborne.
True, but remember these tiny vacuums have only a fraction of the suction that upright versions have. Less airflow, means a regular filter might be enough. To help combat the lack of HEPA filters, I make sure to run Air Purifiers in my house. My robot vacuum doesn’t aggregate my allergies, and it doesn’t have HEPA.
I like the “vs” videos because we are often trying to decide between two or more different products 👍🏾
Thanks. I hope to stay at it.
Yes, indeed. Especially if they almost look the same, with almost same name but different model numbers. That’s another idea. Covering the same name models but letting us know which ones will have certain attachments - how they vary, and some don’t even give you an attachment :(
@@VacuumWars any robot with sensor fusion technology? Where it uses the lidar+vslam.
@vacuum wars I think you missed two big points regarding the Roborock…..one being that it has no bin-full sensor. It’s an issue because the bot sometimes fails to empty itself after a job because the alignment is sometimes off when it autodocks. This has a cascading effect because it results in the next job starting with a potentially full bin. It was getting to the point that I had to check the bin to make sure it emptied almost every time because otherwise the bot didn’t clean at all, it just wandered around with a full bin. The other issue with a mop/vac combo is that because the bot has a water tank, it inevitably has a smaller dust bin. The issue is again exacerbated by the fact that it doesn’t have a bin full sensor, so the possibility of the bin maxing out during a cleaning run and doing nothing for the rest of the session is very real….these were kind of deal breakers that def give the edge to iRobot in my opinion.
Not really you can just schedule a few rooms and it'll auto empty then just have a separate schedule for the other rooms and it'll empty... I don't even own one and even I know that... Creating two schedules takes 30 seconds and your problem is solved
It's also one less sensor to clean which means roborock is the winner
@@alex8449 maybe you missed the part where I said it doesn't empty all the way.... habitually...a self emptying robot that doesn't empty itself is a fail, so the nod goes to irobot.
I've been using an S7+ for 10 months daily now without ever experiencing this issue...just got a s7 max v ultra last week and again no issues similar to what you're describing.......seems like you were experiencing a software bug and nothing more.
It seems you're unaware irobot has a patent on a bin-full sensor until 2023...roborock has found a clever way around that and it works incredibly well.
This was the matchup I was hoping to see! Keep doing stuff like this 👏🏻
Great to hear! Thank you!
You are #1 channel to go through when looking for tests on robotic cleaners. I could watch it even if I don't need one :)
Wow, thank you!
Another good feature a company can add is the ability to customize mopping/vacuuming intensity based on area of the house it's in. So the entryways of the house get a harder scrub. And it preserves battery not having it as intense for other areas.
The roborock has that.
Back to watch another terrific video. This comparison is loaded with useful info. Thanks again!
Wow thank you!
The format is great. Please keep it up. I agree with @MMontserrat. Individual scores would be most useful as not only would we be able to see relative winners of a matchup, but we can compare any other ones later down the road and as was mentioned people can apply their own evaluations. Great stuff all around!
Thank you for your feedback!
You should try to send both of them back for repairs to test customer satisfaction. Although that also depends on where you buy them of course
This was an excellent concise review. The only thing missing was comparison information about noise levels or decibels, especially since I have read that these robotic vacuums can be noisy.
I can’t speak for Roborock, but my Roomba j7+ Is pretty quiet, you could easily have a conversation while it was running. (The S9 has a higher-powered motor though, so I presume it’s a little louder.)
On the other hand, it sounds like it’s about to take off when it’s emptying its bin into the dock. But it only does that for a few seconds anyway.
Thank you very much for this useful video! It has really helped to see the differences between both the vacuums! Really Appreciate it 🙏🤗
Great to hear!
One thing that could be compared with the auto empty dock, is how expensive the replacement bags are, as this will be an ongoing cost to the user
I agree with LiDAR being significantly more accurate. One time, our old room a i8 got stuck INSIDE A KEEP OUT ZONE. Never had problems with it on our Roborock s5 max
I just ordered a roborock s7 (without empty dock) yesterday. Haven't watched this yet, but hoping it doesn't convince me I made the wrong decision... Couple reasons I went with the s7 is the mopping (I have all tile downstairs) and that it's bagless... I'll get a Roomba to replace my current roomba for upstairs (which is all carpet). From what I seen so far, roomba is better for carpets.
good call!
Get the dock it is worth it
You made a comment on a video you haven’t watched…why?
How do you like it? We have 2700 sq ft carpet, tile and vinyl. One Persian cat and 1 girl. Concerned about pet hair and ability to clean carpets. Any issues with emptying the dirt bin or hair breaking or getting stuck on rollers etc? How is the maintenance? Does it auto detect when the on-board bin is full and go back to the base for a clean or does it keep cleaning but doing a poor job because the bin is full? Does the robot detect when the outside waste bin bag is full?
It is a very nice addition to the usual format. I really liked this presentation and now I will be able to recommend your channel for buyers
Thanks so much!
Owning both of these robots and the I7+... The Roborock S7 is clearly the winner in my needs/opinions. However, the mopping .is a complete joke and doesn't soak the mopping pad well enough and leaves a small streak. This seems to be more of a design problem. I'd like to see why your video looks so good and all of these complaints online from other people have similar problems.
Good to know. Thank you.
Battery life is a huge deal. For those of us that work from home, we need the vacuum to finish the job on the first attempt. I can't have the vacuum running out of juice, then resuming while I'm on a conference call. 5 hours later when the battery fully recharges, everyone is starting to get home and will want to watch TV or have dinner without the vacuum rolling under their feet. The battery is a much bigger deal than people realize.
You’re right!!! Roborock wins for bigger homes.
My i7 literally takes nine hours to clean a 1700 sqft house. A bit excessive.
Also, batteries degrade over time, which means they don't hold charge as long as they used to. Having a bigger battery is good because it may very well mean that you never need to replace it.
For instance, say that the usable battery capacity drops to 50% after several years. If that's still enough to vacuum your home, you won't even notice it.
Enjoy watching your videos. My favorite channel for anything related to vacuuming. Bought a shark apex after m zero after watching your review and i have no regrets. Loved the format of thi video. Please continue making more.
Wow, thanks!
Great video. Would be awesome to see the comparison between the Roborock S7 and the Ecovacs T8 with auto empty.
I second this
We just got our S7 without the auto-empty dock (for now)! It just mapped our house and we love it!!
That is great to hear!
Yeah I think the S7 auto empty dock (EU bagless version) will take the point if you ever get to test it. So many people have always wanted a bagless version due to the amount of pet hair their robots pick up daily. Myself included, plus the S9+ here in australia is like $2k+ its a little overpriced comparatively for international markets.
Wait, there is a bagless version??? Any way to get that in the US?
@@simioni yep I got mine bagless, bought from aliexpress, but I had to parcel forward it from Germany to get it imported
@@ratcliffe1992 That's so much nicer. Now I'm tempted to do the same. Thanks for the tip!
@@ratcliffe1992 I don't have the dock but have thought about it. I have debated getting it since there is not a bagless version in the US and the dock is pricey. Hoping it will decrease since the S7 Max Ultra will be coming out soon.
I empty the S7 bin but I hate when the dust gets over my fingers and is flying everywhere in the trash bag/air even with just a small amount that was vaccumed.
Did you notice any issues when emptying the auto emptying bin/canister since it is bagless?
Is it true that with the bagged version you can't see how much dirt it picks up and once you take the bag out it breaks?
I would love to see a video comparing only robot vacumes that have obstacle avoidance features!
Awesome video! Thanks for making this!
Would also like to see the T8 AIVI against the new N8+ models!
Thank you!
Would love to see a Neato D4 vs Roomba i3+, or D8 vs S9+ match up!
Nice vid as always. I'm fan of your channel and of robot vacuum in general. I have a roborock S5 max and I'm very satisfied. In addition to the features you explained, the shape should be part of the comparison as the half rounded S9 is more efficient at cleaning the corners. Need to be mentioned here unless you take it in account in your website. Regards from France.
I really wanted to get a roomba s9 combo deal with the robo mop because i thought they would be the best combo but this video has convinced me otherwise!
Honestly, I like any format you present your reviews in. I’m totally enjoying these x vs x , though. Fingers crossed you have one for spot cleaners coming up as I’m on the market for one and am still undecided.
I appreciate that! I looked at a Bissell spot cleaner and compared it to their little green recently. I hope that helps some - th-cam.com/video/1wYahfdProc/w-d-xo.html
Great review as always. I have a M6 mopper and waiting on stock for the S9+ here in Australia. I have some carpet, currently have a Neato D7 (that I'll move upstairs)
Should I stay with the S9+ (as it will talk to the M6) or get the S7 as it's about half the price of the S9+ here in Oz?
Keen to see you test to T9 AIVI which has the same Aeroforce system as S9+ and higher suction power.
I don't think the T9 is available in North America and there are rumors that it will not come here as part of the agreement that allows Ecovacs to use iRobot's patented brush system.
I went from the iRobot braava jet M6 to the Roborock S7, and the S7 is in a whole different universe. It’s almost eerie how intelligently it navigates, especially compared to the system in the M6. You couldn’t pay me to go back.
Glad you are happy with it!
Could you start recording the db level of the auto empty bases on each suction level?
The Roborock suffers from a fatal design flaw that over time causes an error 10 'filter is clogged or wet' and reduced fan speed. The issue is that there is something about the design that allows dirt and dust to pass the filter and catch basin and clog the intake fan housing. This also causes reduced suction power over time. The other problem is, there is no easy way to clean the intake, it requires disassembling the machine and about 3 hrs of your time.
I previously said that I would get a roborock for my tile downstairs, and a roomba for my carpet upstairs. After getting the roborock, I think I'm gonna get another s7 for my upstairs. Just to be able to manage both robots from the same app. As well as not need to buy separate accessories and replacement parts. Although roomba is said to do better for carpets, I don't believe I need the extra effectiveness from it.
How do you like it? We have 2700 sq ft carpet, tile and vinyl. One Persian cat and 1 girl. Concerned about pet hair and ability to clean carpets. Any issues with emptying the dirt bin or hair breaking or getting stuck on rollers etc? How is the maintenance? Does it auto detect when the on-board bin is full and go back to the base for a clean or does it keep cleaning but doing a poor job because the bin is full? Does the robot detect when the outside waste bin bag is full?
This isn’t the video we wanted, it’s the video we needed.
I would much rather each vacuum get a rating (say 1 to 10 or 1 to 5) for each category than simply awarding a point to the one that might be very slightly better. Not only would this compare more accurately, but it would allow people to compute their own weighted scores based on how much they value each of the individual categories.
He basically already has that in the individual reviews. If that is all you want it would just be a 10 second video showing the previous charts.
I agree!! I don’t care about pet hair.. because I don’t have pets.. I don’t care about carpet.. because I don’t have carpet.. I have children and a husband with an outdoor lifestyle that are constantly tracking dirt and dropping crumbs.. and a very large home.. 2,000sqft on first floor with lvp flooring throughout.. I want to know if it has a mopping feature.. docks itself.. avoids shifting furniture and object avoidance as socks seem to fall from the clouds.. one without a bag system.. WiFi controlled.. long battery life and Will clean several rooms along with bathrooms with several area rugs
Great series but have a couple problems: you need to weight the points. Giving the roborock 1 point for cost and right now it’s $50 different. But then giving only 1 point for cleanliness 96 vs 80 is not even close. One thing I didn’t see was object avoidance. I would add that category.
Keep em coming! Great video
Thank you!
the big difference between the 2 is that the s7 can't be found in Canada. That solves that.
this kind of video format is great!, keep it up
Good stuff here. My Roborock S5 gets terribly tangled with dog hair (4 dogs). I love pretty much everything else about it, but it makes me weary about buying another. I know the S7 comes with a rubber brush now, but the Roomba looks astonishingly good at not getting tangled.
Du wirst ihn hassen. Ich hatte den s9+ 2 wochen zuhause und habe ihn dann gegen den 1000 fr günstigeren s5 getauscht und es nie bereut.
Opinions please! If you had a home with 90%+ hard floors (the exception being one 9 X 12 area rug in the living room), would you just buy the best hard floor robovac, and manually vacuum the area rug? The bonus of that choice is that a vacuum for the carpet could be a model with a hose and attachments for extra convenience.
actually the choice here is pretty easy. If you have (more) hard floors, go for the Roborock. If your floors are carpet. It's the Roomba you will want.
Exactly. You summed it up perfectly
Yep, I have an older roborock and an i7 and that's a good call.
Awesome comparison! Thank you for the great video!
I honestly wouldn't mind seeing the Deebot OZMO N8 Pro + compared with the Roborock S7 + Auto Empty Base in one of these. I got the former for a fantastic deal at the time, but now that Roborocks Auto Empty dock is out I wouldn't mind seeing a comparison for future purchases.
Great way to learn more about the vacs. Good format!
Thanks so much!
Amazing test, thanks, got myself a S9+ with a M6 braava just now
You should have tried the Roomba in the dark. It is a lot worse than with light. And for me personally it is a big plus that the station of the Roborock can be used without bags as well. I don't want to buy expensive bags every 2 month.
That's only available in the European version I think. You can only buy the version with bags if you live in North America, something to do with FCC requirements or whatever I heard.
I do like the head to head format for alike robots. Maybe it's worth giving half-marks for 'slight' advantages like the price being only 10% cheaper or the hair tangles being equally good except in extreme hair length circumstances.
I do wish your reviews included more tests of navigational complications since in my experience finding a robot that can navigate your space can outweigh some vacuum performance ability.
For example, I unfortunately had to return the Deebot D8+ which was an *excellent* robot, but it struggled with my mirrored closet doors and navigating over my dark blue bathroom mat.
My Roborock S6 has no issue with these environments, and that is the only reason I was unable to "upgrade".
The Deebot had no problem vacuuming a deep shag carpet whereas the stock S6 side brush would get tangled up in it. It turns out that a knockoff replacement side brush solved this problem on the roborock.
Some tests I would recommend are mirrors, dark rugs, shoelaces, loose cords, tight spaces (like navigating under 4 legs of a chair), shag carpeting... I'm sure you can find more examples of navigational complications online.
Anyway, love the channel! Keep it up!
All good input. Thank you!
Thanks for this review. A large knock on the S7 is the bag system and not just a canister to empty. What are your takes on the bag system for the S7 in the United States.
Thanks for the informative review. Are these models good at avoiding dog poops on the floor?
Just got my Roborock Auto Empty bin today! So pumped
Nice!
I would love to see just a mopping battle between Roborock S7 vs iRobot Braava Jet.
Thanks.
We own 3 Roomba S9's. Two have been outright replaced for irreparable electronic faults and one is in and out of the shop for various fault codes. They are great when working, you just need to have spare on hand. Looking for other options now. Roborock sounds promising.
A missed opportunity to call it" Cleaner; head to head" 😄
Please add a 2 different corners to your hardwood square box tests or at least place a chair , as during vacuuming and especially with moping, it makes a huge difference to the result, as it has an angle of approach, and navigation, cleaning method it uses, I own a T8 aivi and there are issues when moping around table or chair legs
Navigation - point to Roborock. LIDAR does not require the room to be lit, whereas, VSLAM does, thereby limiting the window as to when the iRobot can be run. With regards to cleaning ability, you should take into account that Roborock cleans around the empty dock base, whereas, iRobot does not. In addition, the operation of the Roborock is superior to that of the iRobot. For example, when Roborock encounters an error the robot announces exactly what the error is and how to resolve it, whereas, iRobot directs the user to open the app for resolution instructions. On a personal note, I have had immeasurably more problems with iRobot than I've ever encountered with Roborock. In conclusion, I very much enjoy your reviews and videos.
Good input and much appreciated. Thank you for watching and for your kinds words.
I needed this. Thank you.
You are so welcome.
I love my s9+. I got it on sale for 899. I had issues with my first one and returned it. But the second one has been perfect. It has some moment were does it get stuck. But not often. I was wondering how this new vacuum would do. Looks really nice. I wanna know how the mop is vs the Roomba m6 mop.
Great format!! Keep it up!
Wish roborock bin would come to Australia already though…
Thanks! Sorry to hear that about the bin!
This was great! Are you planning to do a matchup between the Ecovacs deebot ozmo t8 AIVI/ N8 pro vs the Roborock S7? Or is that not good comparison? Thanks!
I love the roborock. Even dove the roomba has the dirt sensor, still the roborock wins in points. Just clean online 2 roomservice in a schedule, than the problem is solved. Great review.
Thanks!
Huh?
Only to rooms
For my unfinished basement which i use as a photo studio thus photographey stands etc are often moved around is the S7 a better choice due to the laser navigation?
I like this format, keep going.
Thanks!
Which one is going to be the greatest adversary on the battlefield? Which one is going to kill more people in the next Robot Vacuum War? Which one are you ready to face attacking you on the battlefield? War, war never changes.
I look forward to the day they are able to switch themselves out to the mop mode.
Can you imagine it going rough, sucking up all the junk, going back to base to empty and charge for a bit then going back to mop up? Maybe even the docking station cleaning and drying the pads for the next use.
Instant buy.
Oh and if it could somehow climb stairs too...
I'm looking forward to all of that too.
Great comparison - thank you!
You're welcome!
I like the format. Thanks
Good to hear. Thank you.
I prefer the roomba s9 because I have more experience with roomba’ s , edge cleaning, and suction. And finally found something that compares roomba and roborock
I loved this video as well as all of your videos!! We literally bought a Dyson V8 absolute a few years back due to your videos, as it was the best vacuum available at the time. We are in the market for a robot vacuum. I think I have narrowed it down to the roborock s7 with the auto empty bin and the ecovac N8 pro plus. We mainly have hard floors in our house and we have a baby on the way. We need a vacuum that Is great on hard floors and the mopping feature is a nice addition given our floor type. Which vacuum would recommend for my situation?
I would love to see a matchup between the roborock s7 and the ecovac n8 pro plusi!
You are really looking at some top of the line vacuums. I can’t choose for you but I hope the videos help you out. Thank you for watching.
I recently had to send back my s7, after ending up a very common error called #2, which tells you the bumper is stuck and needs cleaning... the reseller confirmed that over half of the s7's are being returned due to this error. It was so disappointing
Nice to see that humans have finally found a working use for lidar.
I'm releasing a new video today at 4pm EST , "The BEST Robot Vacuum With Obstacle Avoidance A.I." that you might enjoy.
How good are they are cleaning in corners (on hardwood floors), and which one would you say is better at it? Thanks for the great video.
There's one important comparison missing - how do they perform in avoiding obstacles, like wires, left clothes, socks, towels, pet poo, etc.
Like the new format!
Thank you!
I have seen TONS of s9+ reviews saying it’s terrible compared with older models and that it needs a (hopefully forthcoming) software update to fix the problems. Do you think it’s better than the i7?
I have preferred the i7 in a past video.
The S9 had some serious hardware issues with early models becoming unusable due to the dreaded “Error 31”. iRobot replaced those units under warranty and my second unit has been great ever since. I will say that the D shape of the S9 is a disadvantage when it gets under dining room chairs. Ours seem to be just right to let it in but confuse the heck out of it getting out.
Better than the i7? My MiL has the i7, in a tighter floor plan than ours and no self-empty base. It’s real close, but I still like our S9, especially on carpet. It’s had no trouble at all with my wife’s long hair, or our dog’s constant shedding.
Can’t wait for VW to get his hands on the brand-new j7+!
Waiting for the Omni-Glide vs Micro matchup!
Great review, as always! Is it posible for you to test the Viomi S9?
Thanks! It's not in the plan right now, but thanks for the vote. It's possible.
I haven't found one vacuum can handle our thick carpet yet, the S7 often gets its brush twisted with the carpet so I had to remove the brush for it to clean our 2nd floor with all carpets. I wish Roborock can really improve the thick carpet area.
It's strange because I purchased both for different reasons. I've never had a single problem with the roomba and it's integration into the Google Home app was seamless whereas the Robo I've had countless issues. Gets stuck constantly, the app barely works, the self emptying vacuum clogs, and the brush system clogs. None of which the roomba has had in over a year.
Thanks for sharing. Was very tempted to go for the robo, but now I think i go with the roomba S7+
Nice video. Currently the best value for money in my opinion is the Xiaomi Roidmi Eve Plus. At aprox 450$ it is a very good investment. Roborock S7 and the roomba cost about 2x as much and no way that either of them clean 2x better than that one.
How does this unit go with dark carpets? I have a Roborock S5 and it has a very hard time on dark carpets which in the end I had to tape up the fall sensors. I would love to upgrade to the S7 but if the same issue exists I'll keep waiting until someone overcomes this issue.
i love this and you NEED to do the iRobot s9+ vs deebot n8 pro
I'm looking at the higher-end Kenmore robot vacuum and wondered if you had any plans to review that one
I just unleashed the Roomba i8 (Costco version of i7) and the Roborock S4 on my new house. The S4 maps much faster and on hard flooring, it seems to do a better job. No surprise there on either count. I had been keeping clean floors with manual vacuuming until the house was unpacked enough for the robots to do most of the work. It was surprising how much stuff the Roborock picked up. Robots are much better at vacuuming under large, low objects and they are more methodical than tiny me.
good to hear you are happy with it!
amazing review
Thank you!
(1) Are either of these 2 more likely to grab onto a bed skirt and not let go?
(2) with regards to the one that mops too - how does it work around a sloppy dog’s water bowl and loose dog hair? I have that issue with Swiffer. I try dry - sweeping first, but if I get too close to the bowl, I just get a mess that often doesn’t pick up. I may have to wait 10 mins or so before I go back with the sweeping. It may be next to impossible to put in auto mode if I’m somewhere else.
I'm wondering about how inconvenient the mop cleanup is, it doesn't seem like the s7 would auto empty dirty water and/or refill its water reservoir. Great review though!!
I really love the new series but was a bit sad bc my most liked company lost but the new robot vacuum is really good thx for the amazing content