A few weeks after the presentation of the Roborock S8 which i tried, the Chinese company surprises us with a new model of the S7 series, the Roborock S7 Max Ultra. A new top of the range even better than the S7 MaxV Ultra.
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Roborock S7 Max Ultra | Technical specifications
| Roborock S7 Max Ultra | Roborock S7 Max V Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Suction power | 5.500Pa | 5.100Pa |
| Dustbin capacity | 400ml | 400ml |
| Water tank capacity | 200 ml | 200 ml |
| Noise – Balanced Mode | 67 dB | 67 dB |
| Battery | 5.200 mAh | 5.200 mAh |
| Autonomy – Silent mode | 180 minutes | 180 minutes |
| Time to recharge | 170 minutes | 240 minutes |
| VibraRise Sonic Wash | Si | Si |
| Automatic cloth drying | Si | No |
| Automatic VibraRise mop lift | Si | YUP |
| Ultrasonic carpet detection | Si | Si |
| Responsive AI obstacle avoidance | Si | Si |
| Remote viewing and audio | No | Si |
| Dimensions: | 353 x 350 x 96,5 mm | 353 x 350 x 96,5 mm |
| Base price | 949€ |
What's in the box?
Roborock is not among the most generous and despite the price, we find the essentials for the first use in the package:
- Robot vacuum cleaner
- Charging/self-cleaning base
- Basic power cord
- Vibrant cloth
- 2 dust bags
- Multilingual user manual
In essence, beyond the basic equipment, there is only an additional dust bag.
Roborock S7 Max Ultra robot design and specifications
Il Roborock S7 Max Ultra has the classic circular shape of diameter 35cm and high 9.7cm with a weight of 4.7Kg. It is proposed only in white, classic and that fits with most furnishings.
In the upper part, in addition to the typical turret for the LIDAR sensor which takes care of detecting the environment, there are also three buttons dedicated to the primary functions: on and off; return to the charging base; start spot cleaning. The power button includes a status LED: Solid white for battery greater than 20%, red when the battery drops below 20%, flashing when charging or starting up.
Opening the top cover gives access to the large 400ml powder container with HEPA filter and the 200ml clean water container.
Frontally we find the sensor “Reactive tech” which, in combination with the laser sensor, helps the robot to recognize the various obstacles and prevent them. Of course, there is also the anti-collision bumper which, however, is rarely called into question.
Finally, in the lower part there are the anti-fall and carpet recognition sensors. But above all we find the vibrating mop for washing the floor, one of the most interesting features of this robot.
Charging cradle design and specifications Roborock S7 Max Ultra
| Dimensions: | 41 x 50 x 42 cm |
| Weight : | 8,5 kg |
| Dust container | 3 L |
| Clean water tank | 3 L |
| Dirty water tank | 2,4 L |
The basis of Roborock S7 Max Ultra it has a pleasant design but generous dimensions (41 x 50 x 42 cm) as it houses the two tanks necessary for washing clothes but also the dust collection bag. It is a concentration of technology that provides the robot with an almost total automation experience and takes care of many functions.
Recharge robots
The base obviously and above all has the charging function. The Roborock S7 Max Ultra he has one large 5.200 mAh battery which guarantees about 180 minutes of autonomy for about 300 square meters in minimum mode. In my home rehearsals where the floor area to be cleaned is 80 square meters, set to "high power" suction and with the washing done simultaneously, I returned to the base with 49% of battery but in case of need it is able to return to the base to recharge for pick up cleaning where you left off. A New in this version is fast charging which takes 30% less time to recharge, i.e around 3 hours.
Dust self-emptying
At the end of each cleaning, the robot returns to its base e transfers the collected dust into its 3L bag able to contain the dirt of about 2 months depending on the case. Emptying can be set on three power levels (plus automatic) based on the type/quantity of dirt in your home. In addition to the convenience of not having to empty the robot every time, the operation becomes faster and safer because the bag seals automatically when it is removed.
The emptying system sucks up the dirt from the lower slot ed it turned out to be very efficient. In my tests the powder compartment has always remained completely empty and without residue.
Washing of mops
Before leaving and at the end of each cleaning, the robot rotates and positions itself for cleaning the mop. Some clean water is sent to the mop while a rotating brush runs along the entire length of the cloth. At the same time, the resulting dirty water is sucked into the dedicated tank. This it is an essential function for modern robots that collect a lot of dirt during washing and therefore need to be washed both after and during house cleaning.
Through the app we can customize your return-to-base time for self-cleaning, choosing a time frame between 10 and 50 minutes. We can also choose between three levels of mop cleaning: water saving, balanced and deep.
On the water recovery channel there is a removable filter that retains large dirt, but the area where the mop is washed cannot be removed for in-depth maintenance.
Filling the robot's water tank
Just like in an F1 race, in the event that the tank remains "dry", the robot return to the base to “fill up”. A great convenience that allows us to disregard this function as well. I advise you to use lime-free water because the pipes and solenoid valves can become clogged over time.
Drying the mops
To complete the cleaning cycle of the house and then of the robot, there is also the automatic drying of the mop which is a function which theS7 MaxV Ultra does not have itand an blast of hot air is sent to dry them. We can also choose the duration, between 2/3/4 hours even if usually already with 2 hours you get a sufficient result. We will hear a background noise which, however, is acceptable in an environment where one does not usually sleep.
It is also possible deactivate this function, which I strongly advise against. Wet mops are the ideal environment for bacteria and therefore also bad smells and it is essential to dry them as soon as possible.
How does the Roborock S7 Max Ultra?
This robot achieves a suction pressure of 5.500Pa (against the 5.100Pa of the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra) which is a very high value and which allows to obtain impressive results on all surfaces.
But strong suction is imperative especially on carpets and rugs, where any type of roller is not sufficient to remove the dirt that lurks between the bristles. With the Roborock S7 Max Ultradeep-seated dirt is also removed from carpets. Furthermore, thanks to the special sensor, the robot automatically recognizes carpets and increase the power to the maximum.
In all situations, the 16 cm wide fully rubberized roller offers a great contribution in effectiveness and minimizes the tangling of hair and hair making it an excellent robot for those who have pets at home.
In general, in all the tests I have carried out, the robot has fared very well with impeccable results.
Guarda our review for more details on vacuum and scrubbing tests.
How do you wash the floors?
Roborock for its top-of-the-range robots has opted for the adoption of a vibrating mop that thanks to the VibraRise technology it swings up to 3000 times per minute and presses down with a force of 6Nm, creating a friction that easily removes fresh stains. To get the same result with the older stains it was necessary to do a second pass or increase the water level on the mop, but all in all this is normal and not a problem since the robot does it.
In the "wash only" mode we can also set a narrower path and a slower speed, which especially in the "Deep +" mode it obtains excellent results.
The difference compared to static mops is enormous because we pass from a passive washing to an active one that simulates "manual washing", finally making these robots capable of washing too.
I found the function that allows you to raise the mop up to 5mm, which allows you to keep the dry carpets as well as avoiding dragging the dirty mop over already clean floors. Furthermore, the cloths can be activated only in the rooms where we want to wash, also choosing the amount of water to send and the vibration level: weak, moderate, strong.
Guarda our review for more details on vacuum and scrubbing tests.
How do you avoid obstacles?
The ability to avoid obstacles is one of the essential functions for top-of-the-range robots, because it prevents the robot from breaking down or, worse, from damaging objects. Roborock S7 Max Ultra uses the technology Reactive tech what fruit a ToF sensor dedicated able to detect and measure distance from obstacles and avoid them in advance even in the dark.
Compared to MaxV we therefore do not have a camera and relative AI recognition but this is not necessarily a defect, because the AI technology even in Roborock is far from being without defects and laser solutions like this offer essentially similar results.
Companion app for Android and Apple
To take advantage of the many functions available, we have acompanion app really well made, perhaps the best together with that of the Dreame and which offers many options and well-organized functions. The application is in Italian as well as the voice available for the voice feedback of the robot.
Among the novelties I appreciated the possibility of postpone charging until the evening when electricity is cheaper.
Both for Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), is Android we can use the official application or within Xiaomi Home.
- Subdivision by rooms
- Subdivision by floors
- Selective cleaning of areas or rooms
- Enabling disabling of areas where to clean or wash
- Virtual walls
- Scheduled cleaning
- Selection of suction power
- Selection of the amount of water to use
- Do not disturb mode
- Cleaning history
- Software update
Roborock S7 Max Ultra | Opinions and price
It is useless to deny it, the Roborock S7 Max Ultra is a top of the range product that offers most of the technology available and offers excellent performance in all fields.
It vacuums, washes, empties and cleans itself. A great help in everyday house cleaning that saves a lot of effort and leaves us free time for much more interesting activities.
The introductory price isn't bad at all, because it will already available from tomorrow 15 June until 21, on Amazon for €949 at this link. with a discount of 150 € compared to the list price of €1099. A price that is certainly important but below the (psychological) threshold of €1000 and far from the price of other competitors but also of some models of Roborock itself. Either way, it's money well spent!
