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Gizmodo
a day ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
10 Times Cheaper Than the New Model, This Roborock Q7 Max Vacuum and Mop Is Nearly Free on Amazon
Keeping your home clean can be a pain when you're having to constantly switch between a stick vacuum and mop, juggling your tools and spending time on the repetitively boring chores in a very inconvenient manner. The latest trend in home cleaning is convenience and efficiency, as you can combine vacuuming and mopping into a single smart device that can perform both functions for you. Roborock has has become the most premium and popular brand in the robot vacuum segment of the industry with their newest models even exceeding $2,000 for the price tag. Luckily for you, you don't have to spend that much money to get one of their top-tier robot vacuum cleaners. The Roborock Q7 Max is a model that launched first at $599 and it is on sale now at Amazon with a $199 price that is nearly 70% off its original launch price. See at Amazon As of this moment, the Roborock Q7 Max Robot Vacuum and Mop is listed for $199, down from a regular list price of $299 but the real steal is keeping in mind its launch list price. This means you get a high-end cleaning robot for a fraction of what it was originally worth which is a surprisingly good offer and can be hard to pass up if you have been looking to upgrade your cleaning set up. Although the Q7 Max is now about three years old, it continues to be an excellent value for your money. Massive Suction Power The Roborock Q7 Max has a massive 4,200 Pa suction power which makes it so powerful that it easily lifts up debris, pet hair, and dirt from all floor types including carpets, hardwoods, tiles, and radiator flooring. When it senses carpets it boosts its suction power automatically to ensure that it picks up the debris deeply and thoroughly every single time to clean your carpets. The fact that it can vacuum while also mopping is a nice feature, it essentially eliminates having to go back over previously vacuumed areas with a mop. You have also a plus with the electronic water pump that provides 30 water flow options to adjust, depending on what type of flooring you have or your personal needs. The Q7 Max has great run time which is perfect for long cleaning cycles: Its combined 470 ml dustbin and 350 ml water tank provides more area to clean between emptying and refilling than with other models. The Q7 Max has a rubber brush that has been built to resist tangling from long hair and pet hair and because it has a multi-directional floating front, it allows the brush to stay close to the floor more for better cleaning. It has a powerful battery that lasts for 180 minutes and will cover up to 3,229 square feet on a single charge, so it works for homes that are larger. The Q7 Max has a built in PreciSense LiDAR and creates highly accurate 3D maps of your space and plans the most efficient cleaning paths possible based on the layout of your home. You can recreate your entire living space in the app which allows you to add furniture, different types of flooring and other features to personalize the specific areas that need to be cleaned. It allows you to setup no-go or no-mop zones, if there are areas you do not want the robot to vacuum or mop. The Roborock Q7 Max is a great robot vacuum if you do not want to lift a finger. At the current price, the Roborock Q7 Max proves that you do not need to spend thousands of dollars to enjoy the best that cleaning technology has to offer for your home. See at Amazon
Digital Trends
4 days ago
- General
- Digital Trends
How to use the robotic arm of the Roborock Saros Z70
While the Roborock Saros Z70 didn't exactly live up to the hype, there's no denying its robotic arm is still a cool piece of technology. Capable of picking up small objects in its path, moving them to a new location, then continuing its cleaning process, the Saros Z70 and its robotic arm might be the coolest feature we've ever seen in a robot vacuum. But how exactly does it work? And what are the robotic arm's limitations? Recommended Videos Here's a closer look at how to use the robotic arm of the Roborock Saros Z70 and ways you can improve its performance. Limitations of the Roborock Saros Z70's robotic arm Before you send this robot vacuum out to pick up all the objects littering your floor, it's important to know its limitations. It's also important to note that Roborock is constantly updating the Saros Z70 software — meaning new and improved functionality is always around the corner. Here are the current limitations that will dictate how well your robotic arm performs. The robot has difficulty recognizing objects on carpet The robot will not cross thresholds if the arm has hold of an object The robotic arm is known to move slowly while in operation The arm is limited to objects 300 grams or less Some low-lying objects may not be detected Reflective objects are difficult for the robot to detect Some of these are restrictions based on the hardware and cannot be improved. Others might be improved in the coming months via software updates. Tips and tricks for using the Saros Z70's robotic arm The Saros Z70's arm is deactivated by default. You can enable it in the Robotic Arm Settings menu, which requires you to be near the robot and make a few manual inputs. Once that's done, check out the other options in the Robotic Arm Settings menu. This includes the following: Follow-Up Cleaning Automatic Sorting Manual Sorting Remote Control to Pick Up We'd recommend enabling Follow-Up Cleaning and Automatic Sorting, then tinkering with additional options from there. You can also use the Remote Control to Pick Up feature, which allows you to manually navigate the robot toward an object, then start the 'pick up' process. Beyond that, much of the robotic arm's capabilities are automated. When it stumbles upon an item it can pick up, it'll do so automatically and return it to a designated spot in your home. However, there are a few things you can do to improve its performance. Don't leave objects on carpet. The Saros Z70 has difficulty finding objects are carpet, and during our testing, it only managed to pick up objects left on hard floors. The Saros Z70 has difficulty finding objects are carpet, and during our testing, it only managed to pick up objects left on hard floors. Be patient. It's not uncommon for the robotic arm to grab, then subsequently drop an object. The arm is far from perfect, so expect it to take a few attempts (and several minutes) to properly pick up various objects. It's not uncommon for the robotic arm to grab, then subsequently drop an object. The arm is far from perfect, so expect it to take a few attempts (and several minutes) to properly pick up various objects. Place the storage box in an accessible location. Leave three sides open to the robot. That is, don't place it in a corner, and if you do put it near a wall, make sure the robot has enough space to reach all the other edges. Leave three sides open to the robot. That is, don't place it in a corner, and if you do put it near a wall, make sure the robot has enough space to reach all the other edges. Expect the best results for socks, small towels, papers, and slippers. Objects beyond this may or may not be recognized by the robot. Also, objects over 300 grams exceed the arm's weight limit. This means you should clean up heavy obstacles and items beyond the few above. Doing so will improve the odds of your entire home being cleaned. Objects beyond this may or may not be recognized by the robot. Also, objects over 300 grams exceed the arm's weight limit. This means you should clean up heavy obstacles and items beyond the few above. Doing so will improve the odds of your entire home being cleaned. Try manual operation. Using the Remote Control to Pick Up option, you can take manual control of the arm. You can try using this to pick up difficult objects, and it's also a fun way to show off the robot to guests.
Gizmodo
4 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Roborock Saros Z70 Review: This Robovac's Robotic Arm Is a Swing and a Miss
Coming out of CES 2025, there wasn't a single product that generated more buzz than Roborock's Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop, aka the one with the robotic arm. Anybody who's used a modern robovac knows you need to tidy up before the robot can go in and take care of the little bits. The Saros Z70 promised to change that. With a robotic arm that emerges from the top of the vacuum, it's supposed to move pieces of garbage into a box and sort your loose slippers over into a dedicated zone. Unfortunately, not only does it fail to do that nearly every time, but it takes a step backward in its cleaning abilities, too. Not great, especially when we're talking about the most expensive robovac on the market ($2,600), by a lot. At its core, the Saros Z70 is very similar to the Saros 10 and Saros 10R, the latter of which is currently our highest-rated robot vacuum. It boasts a whopping 22,000 Pa of suction power, which puts it at the top of robovacs. It has dual spinning mop pads (one of which can extend away from its body to get right up against walls), which can automatically detach and reattach in the base, depending on whether they're needed. There's a sweeper arm that extends off the side of it to get into corners. The Saros Z70 can vault itself over thresholds up to 4 centimeters (1.58 inches) tall. The base has two large water tanks, a small tank for floor cleaning liquid, and a disposable bag where all the dust and debris get collected. The mop pads are washed with 80-degree Celsius water (176 degrees Fahrenheit) and dried with hot air. Like the 10R, the Z70 doesn't have a 360-degree LIDAR turret on top, but it does have LIDAR beaming out from the front, in addition to cameras and other sensors. Roborock Saros Z70 Putting a robotic arm inside a robovac is great idea, but the Roborock Saros Z70 comes up short in execution. Maybe version 2.0 will work properly. Pros Genuinely cool and innovative robot arm Genuinely cool and innovative robot arm Excellent, maintenance-free dock lasts for weeks Excellent, maintenance-free dock lasts for weeks Intuitive setup and customizable app Cons Robot arm fails to sort items as promised Robot arm fails to sort items as promised Cleans worse than last-gen Roborocks Cleans worse than last-gen Roborocks Buggy Buggy Most expensive robovac by about $1,000 But of course, the main point of differentiation between the Z70 and any other robovac we've seen is the arm, which Roborock calls the OmniGrip. When the robot encounters an object that it recognizes as something it can clear, it announces, 'Sorting item,' and then a plastic panel on top opens up, and an articulating arm with a pincer pops out. The arm is then supposed to grab the object and sort it. The Saros Z70 comes with a small cardboard box with QR codes printed on all sides of it. You set the location of that box inside of a companion app, and the robovac is supposed to carry small items (like balls of paper or socks) over to the box and drop them in. If the Saros Z70 detects a slipper, it's supposed to pick it up and bring it to a footwear zone that you designated in the app. Currently, it's limited to recognizing slippers, socks, and balls of paper, but Roborock says it will be adding to those capabilities in future updates. You'll notice I said 'supposed to' a couple of times. That's intentional. Unfortunately, the Saros Z70's performance was absolutely abysmal when it came to doing its special tricks. It actually did a fairly good job recognizing and picking up balls of paper (though it often failed to see them on my patterned rug), and in the odd cases that it missed, it would make a second attempt and grab it. The problem is in the sorting. I ran more than 40 tests with paper balls and the occasional sock, and it only managed to put a ball of paper into the sorting box once. Once! I worked with Roborock on this, experimented with different box placements, placed the zone in the app differently, and remapped my entire apartment. It was going so badly that Roborock sent me a replacement unit just to make sure that there was nothing wrong with mine. Nope. Each time, the robot would pick up a ball of paper, take it somewhere near the box, and drop it on the floor, usually within 18 inches of the box. It would look right at the box, then turn at the last minute and drop it on the floor. It was maddening. Performance with slippers was even worse. In most of my tests, even though I could see in the app that the Z70 correctly identified them as slippers/footwear, the robovac would just bump into them and nudge them around. A few times, the arm would emerge and it would pick up the slipper, but then it would look around for a second and put the slipper right back down where it was. I tried it with three types of slippers and a shoe on both hardwood floors and carpet, and it had a zero-percent success rate. This is tremendously disappointing. It seems that Roborock is aware of these issues and has already issued a statement about fixes planned for June and July firmware updates, but I can only review this product as I'm testing it, and unfortunately, my reservations about the Z70 extend beyond the arm (no pun intended). One of the key differences between the Z70 and previous Roborocks that we have loved is a new vacuum brush design. Units like the Saros 10R, Saros 10, and Qrevo Curv all feature a roller brush that's split in two in the middle, and the system did exceptionally well at picking up debris large and small, as well as remaining tangle-free even when dealing with long hair. The Saros Z70 has a brush that is just one single roller with a smaller diameter, I'm guessing to make more room for the arm that lives in the robot's body. Unfortunately, the new brush simply doesn't work as well. In my Snack Gauntlet Test (patent pending!), it was more prone to crushing Goldfish Crackers and Cheerios and leaving crumbs behind, whereas the previous units slurped them up with little difficulty. It did even worse with pistachio shells. While that's a tougher challenge, the units with the split brush design still managed to choke them down. With the Z70, they just got pinned between the brush and the floor, preventing the roller from spinning at all. It just dragged them around and made a horrible sound until I came and rescued it. I also found that the Z70's mops were more prone to dripping and streaking than previous Roborocks I tested. The Saros Z70 also appears to have more difficulty with navigation than previous Roborocks we've tested. It often takes slow, inexplicable routes. One time, I used the voice command (which works with Google Home, Alexa, and Apple Home, but also has its own mic and works independently), 'Hello Rocky, clean the kitchen,' and it only cleaned the front two-thirds of my kitchen. When I used the app to have it try again, it also only cleaned the front part. This is after it had no issue cleaning my kitchen more than a dozen times over the last two weeks. I had to command it to clean a special zone at the back, and even then, it didn't get nearly as close to the corner or the edges of the wall as it's supposed to. The Z70 was also pretty hit and miss when it came to avoiding power cords. This is personal preference, but I think the dock is a bit more of an eyesore than it was on the Qrevo Curv or Saros 10 (though it's effectively the same as the 10R). The water tanks at the top aren't covered, and it's just a bit more visually obtrusive. I've also noticed that the Z70 tends to bump into and grind along walls a bit more, which has created some white marks on its front bumpers where paint has rubbed off onto it—I don't love that. The Z70 is supposed to have 'Intelligent Dirt Detection,' which will cause it to go back and re-clean an area that it senses as particularly dirty, but I never saw this happen, and it often left messes in its wake, then returned to the base declaring itself finished. There is a first-person view remote control mode, which you can use to manually pick items up and move them around, which is fun, but ultimately it feels like a novelty. It's so slow that it's not something you'd ever really use when you're home. The real nail in the coffin here is the price. The Z70 was set to debut at $2,000 dollars, which would already make it the most expensive robovac on the planet. But between the initial announcement and the actual availability, Trump's tariffs hit, and boy did they hit hard. As a response, Roborock raised the price of the Saros Z70 to a staggering $2,600. That is a full thousand dollars more expensive than the Saros 10R, and it doesn't do basic cleaning as thoroughly based on my tests. I have a hunch that the engineering team spent so much time trying to get the OmniGrip working that it didn't have the resources dedicated to make sure it got the fundamentals right. If it sounds like I'm disappointed, it's only because I'm really, really disappointed. Robovacs are suffering from sameness. They're all practically clones of each other these days, so I was excited to see something so different finally come through. The Saros Z70 was a huge swing, and I love it when companies do that, especially when it could represent a lot of added convenience for the consumer. Unfortunately, Roborock's first attempt is a swing and a miss. There's potential there if the bot really can improve via software updates, and I hope that it does (though I still have concerns about the new roller brush), but as it is right now, I can only say that the Saros Z70 massively underdelivers on its promises.
Digital Trends
23-05-2025
- Digital Trends
Roborock Saros Z70 review: an innovative robot vacuum with a robotic arm that just can't get a grip
Roborock Saros Z70 review: an innovative robot vacuum with a robotic arm that just can't get a grip MSRP $2,600.00 Score Details 'The Roborock Saros Z70 is a powerful robot vacuum and mop, but its robotic arm isn't quite ready for the spotlight.' Pros 22,000 Pa suction Auto-detaching mopping pads Reliable navigation Slim profile Robotic arm is cool (when it works) Cons Robotic arm functionality isn't great Expensive 'Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out more about how we test and score products.' Recommended Videos The Roborock Saros Z70 is the most innovative robot vacuum I've ever tested. Along with the ability to vacuum and mop, this unique gadget is equipped with a robotic arm. As it cruises around your home, it'll pick up objects left on the ground, move them to a designated area, then continue with its cleaning routine. Or rather, that's what it's supposed to do. In reality, things are a bit of a mixed bag. First and foremost — the Saros Z70 does an excellent job of cleaning all types of floors. With heaps of suction and a premium spinning mop setup, it's designed to tackle spills and debris with ease. But the robotic arm is the big selling point here, and it doesn't do enough to justify its eye-watering price tag of $2,600 (inflated from the original price of $1,900 due to tariffs). Roborock offers products at a much lower price point capable of cleaning just as well as the Saros Z70. And because the robotic arm isn't quite ready for the modern household environment, it's hard to recommend to anyone except those who need to be on the cutting edge of the robot vacuum industry — which is a pretty niche crowd. Still, I'm excited to see where the technology goes. The Saros Z70 might not be ready for the spotlight just yet, but its successors will most definitely learn from its mistakes. It's all about the arm The Roborock Saros Z70 can automatically vacuum, mop, detach and reinstall its mopping pads, empty its dustbin, and wash itself — but the reason you're even thinking about spending $2,600 is because of its wild robotic arm. No other robot vacuum on the market offers this functionality. One of the biggest limitations of current robot vacuums is that they must clean around your mess. Forget to pick up a sock, shoe, or other object, and that portion of your home will be missed. The Saros Z70 attempts to fix this pinch point. Forget to pick up your dirty socks? It'll pick them up for you, then return them to a specified point in your home. This should, in theory, result in a more comprehensive clean, as it doesn't have to work around your mess — instead, it'll simply clean up for you. It's a remarkable idea for a robot vacuum, and the Saros Z70 is a fine first attempt at bringing this idea to life. Much like any new technology, it's quite rough around the edges, but the proof of concept is there. It successfully picked up socks, slippers, and crumpled paper left out in my home. It would then bring them to a designated spot before continuing with its cleaning routine. When it works, it's one of the coolest things you'll ever see in the world of robot vacuums. But the successes of the robotic arm are overshadowed by its limitations. To be clear, Roborock is quite transparent with its restrictions. For example, detection doesn't work very well (or at all, in some cases) on carpet. The grip is only capable of picking up items of 300 grams or less. If the robot detects furniture above it, the arm won't fully deploy — protecting itself and your belongings from a collision. This means you're essentially limited to picking up small, lightweight objects like socks and slippers from hard surfaces. Even if the robot detects something it should, theoretically, be able to handle, the grip often struggles. Designed as a set of prongs that reach down to lift objects, it frequently misses the object or grabs it awkwardly and later drops it. Simply put, the system takes way too long to be an effective solution for your home. When not in use, the arm stows away into a chamber at the front of the robot vacuum. This results in a streamlined footprint capable of slinking under most furniture for a robust cleaning. The entire system looks nice (as is par for the course with Roborock), though the functionality of the robotic arm leaves much to be desired. Mopping and vacuuming While the robotic arm is a bit of a letdown, this isn't the case for the rest of the Roborock Saros Z70. It's essentially a superpowered version of the fantastic Saros 10R, featuring 22,000 Pa of suction, the accurate StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 for navigation, an anti-tangle system to keep brushes free of debris, and detachable mops that can automatically be left behind in the dock while vacuuming. Several secondary features are bundled in for added convenience, such as the ability to check in on the device remotely via video calls and a child lock to prevent curious kids from meddling with the expensive robot. Toss in a side brush capable of rotating outward for enhanced coverage and a mopping pad capable of the same, and you've got a robot well-suited for providing one of the best cleans on the market — plus a few fun extras. Verdict As innovative as the Roborock Saros Z70 is, it's not the right fit for most customers. Its combination of price and lackluster robotic arm performance means it's just not capable of living up to expectations, and you'd be better off with the Roborock Saros 10 or Saros 10R. Both products provide similar cleanings at a fraction of the price. Having said all that, the Saros Z70 is still an exciting product. The first time its robotic arm deployed to pick up a sock, I literally shouted in excitement. It's hard to overstate how cool this technology is — and how it could seriously revolutionize robot vacuums. The Saros Z70 is (hopefully) the first step on a much longer journey, and I can't wait to see where Roborock takes us.
CNET
22-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
This Roborock Robot Vacuum Drops to a Record-Low Price in This Memorial Day Discount
Ready to knock vacuuming off your to-do list for good? With the Memorial Day deals in full swing ahead of the holiday weekend, its never been more affordable to make the switch to a robot vacuum. This advanced Roborock QV 35S sweeps and mops, and right now you can pick it up at a serious discount. Amazon has knocked a whopping $240 off the usual price, which means you can grab it for just $510 -- a new record-low. However, there's no telling how long this Memorial Day bargain will last, so you may want to get your order in sooner rather than later if you're hoping to take advantage of these savings. This all-in-one robot vacuum can keep your floors clean for weeks without you having to lift a finger. It boasts 10,000 Pa of powerful suction to handle dirt, dust, pet hair and other debris, and it has an anti-tangle brush to help prevent it from getting clogged. Plus, it's equipped with dual mop heads that spin at 200 RPM to clean up spills and stains as well. It uses structured light to help it avoid obstacles, and with advanced Lidar navigation it can easily map up to four floors of your home -- allowing you to set custom room-by-room cleaning schedules. The all-in-one dock can hold up to seven week's worth of debris, and will also wash and dry the mop pads. Why this deal matters This all-in-one robot vacuum boasts some serious suction power, and it also mops for truly spotless floors. Plus, the base station allows it to operate for up to seven weeks without maintenance. This Memorial Day deal is the best-ever discount we've seen on this model, which means you can pick it up for a record low price right now. Though there are tons of other excellent Memorial Day vacuum deals available now as well.
