2023 Ultimate Robot Vacuum and Mop Comparison || Dreametech, Narwal, Ecovacs, Roborock, Roomba

[@TheHookUp]

My robotic vacuum and mop recommendation video has been updated for 2023-2024: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWLLppiHprNqjc0

[@felipaopl]

Man, I can't imagine the amount of time spent here to come up with a proper testing methodology and perform all tests required. Informative, useful and fantastic review.

[@paaao]

Seriously! This guy is amazing, and makes the old consumer reports magazines with an entire staff look like cliff notes.

[@jascharadziewski3803]

This was seriously a great comparison test. I especially liked that you did the cotton ball test, hair tangle test and went full nerd when it came to Home Assistant. Very professionally done! You have added value to my day, thank you sir!

[@achhabra2]

This is probably one of the most thorough and to the point comparisons I have ever seen. Not even an ounce of fluff. Thank you for your hard work!

[@grahamhogg3888]

Great review! As a nerdy engineer, I love that you clearly use the scientific method to plan your tests. Keep up the good work. I’ll be shopping for a robot vacuum soon and will watch this video at least a few more times.

[@TheHookUp]

Once a science teacher, always a science teacher.

[@christophschmid3069]

Same boat, these are hands down the best reviews anyone is doing and how I always thought they should be done. Take a lot of work of course, so really appreciate it

[@cedrikjones]

Did you end up buying one?

[@gwmattos]

❤😊 excellent professional review. I have been using the Roomba robots since they first came out and the competition has moved ahead of them by quite a margin. To solve the issue of damaging baseboards I have placed a soft White velcro strip on the bumper in front of the robot vacuum. It irritates me that my roombas keep on getting stuck in places they shouldn't and frequently stop working above the stairs. I have concluded that I will not purchase Roombas again. I have gone through four models over the past 15 plus years., and I'm going to watch your video several times before I make my next purchase. 😊 Thank you for sharing your tests with all of us out here . I truly appreciate you're clear solid review.❤

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

We had a older Roomba that would full speed ran into baseboards and furniture. It was always getting stuck or lost. To be fair though it was a more budget friendly option and that was years ago

[@georgebalan6201]

I would rly recommend the j7 (not combo) if you aren’t looking for mopping! I ended up putting a piece of thick, clear tape on the front (the type meant for cars, like a 0.26 inch thick), and it doesn’t do any damage. Plus, the navigation is super smart and it hasn’t gotten stuck for me after a year of use!

[@TheHookUp]

@@georgebalan6201 If you think Roomba navigation is smart your mind will be absolutely blown by a high end LIDAR robot like the S7MaxV or L10s, they know exactly where they are in the house down to the centimeter.

[@tysonmurphy319]

I was looking to buy one for Amazon day but wasn't sure which model I should get - I can't describe how happy I was to see that YOU had a review for these (and only a month old)! You do the singular BEST reviews of products of anyone I've found on KZbin. THANK YOU for the time/energy/effort you put into these videos.

[@killuazenitsu]

Thank you for an amazing review. It's the most comprehensive review I've seen, which included the part on how well the cleaning pads are cleansed and ease of cleaning the base stations. These 2 items are incredibly important for real usage and is often left out in reviews. Thank you once again!

[@jdbarney]

I have zero carpet, no pets, and no long haired people. The Narwal Freo has been an absolute dream in my home. My only real complaint is that the mapping feature is a "one shot" approach. If you don't have every space available when you run the initial mapping task, there is no way to update the map to include a new space without starting over from scratch (it doesn't learn / adjust on the fly). Mopping was my main goal with this robot and it does a beautiful job!

[@TheHookUp]

I actually think that might be getting added to the app as we speak. Last week I noticed a prompt that said "new mapping area discovered, add now?" in the app. Clicking "add now" resulted in an error, but I think it's coming. I 100% agree that the Narwal Freo is the best mop on the market.

[@jdbarney]

@@TheHookUp Excellent - that would be a really nice feature to have. I honestly don't mind the lack of integration with other smart home devices, but for the price of these robots - it's not unreasonable to expect that they should have that too.

[@TheHookUp]

Yeah, the “coming soon” integration section in the narwal app is frustrating.

[@stephaniebailey5190]

I spent all morning researching robotic floor cleaners. I started a list of my feature requirements then plopped my findings on a spreadsheet and just got confused. I came across this review which seemed to be the most objective, complete and clear. I especially liked the summary which based recommendations in relation to the buyer's most important requirements. I would have appreciated a little more review of the apps (not just smart home connectivity) but my research is now complete. Thank you Hook Up for hooking me up.

[@edenettah1236]

Hello, which one did you end up with?

[@ClaudiaRendonS]

Amazing!! I can't believe you painted and re painted for wall test. Great methodology. Really hats off on the great way to lay it all out. This is the only video I will see to make my decision ! Will use your link! Thanks!

[@andrea001saav]

This is TRULY the most thorough & detailed robot vacuum video EVEEEER! Thank you for making all the tests realistic to what most people want their vacuums to do, instead of picking up eggshells and macaroni from the ground 😅 you have sold me on the dream tech! I had a roomba sJ7+ and I hated it so much I returned it and that’s how I landed on your channel, trying to find the best mopping robot vacuum for homes with carpet & hardwood floor AND pets 😊

[@nancyb686]

Curious which did you buy or which would you buy. Lol. I’m going with your suggestion due to your comment

[@kylek29]

I just purchased a T10 Omni to replace a J7+ (non mop) and pretty much agree with the info here. I tried a little Bona floor cleaner (recommended for Roomba's) mixed in and it did not like that -- mop cleaning failed (complaining about overflow) and traction became a real issue, so much that it would end up driving in circles -- but I might try a lower mix ratio. The new T20 Omni has the lifting pads now and that is a feature I wish the T10 had because it sorta reduces the purpose of the auto wash if you have multiple hard floors separated by carpet as the robot will not travel across it with mops attached. Real poor showing from the Lefant given their reply, if you're going to charge above combos (and 3x some top-tier mop only robots), you better have the best performance. Ridiculous pricing from them.

[@twohassles43]

Awesome review! I have owned the Roborock S7 Max Ultra for above a year now... But this is how much I love it..I have bought 2 now, because my first one ran over dog poop, which was the first time my dog has pooped in the house ever and he is 10 yrs old. I had just purchased my Roborock S7 Max Ultra and STUPIDLY I didn't feel like i needed to set the poop detection because my dog has never pooped in the house...long story short.. It was a huge mess, I tried to clean the robot and ended up with "cliff sensor error".. I ended up purchasing another one instead of going through the hassle of trying to get it replaced because I knew it was my fault.. Thats how much I love my Roborock! Even though it was very painful! I would hate to be without it, ever!

[@ToreyGrace]

You truly make the best vacuum videos! The amount of time and patience that you spend doing this is very much appreciated!

[@shawnhumphreys3504]

so happy i made the right purchase! Was a fan of roborocks, but ended up with L10s right on time as Ill be moving in to my first house. The PrimeDay sale made it a no brainer buy + found an extra 5% off coupon code on top of the already amazing price! Thank you for your thoroughly but realistic review as always!

[@TheHookUp]

That prime day sale was nuts.

[@TheHookUp]

Slight correction: The Roborock vacuums can work with Alexa to do room specific cleaning using the Roborock app and Roborock skill. The correct verbiage for cleaning a specific room is "Alexa, Ask roborock to clean the {room name}".

[@Xalies]

Also for anyone that didn't know you can also add a routine in Alexa to send a custom command so you can make it activate when you say "Alexa, clean the {room name}" but actually sends "Alexa, Ask roborock to clean the {room name}" just to save saying that everytime

[@JasonPhipps]

My Alexa Routines actually call Home Assistant Input Booleans, which execute scripts when they're activated, which directly feed data to the vacuum. That way, Roborock can vacuum (only vacuum, no mop) my house (or just certain rooms) for example, only if it's Sunday, after 5PM, and no one is home, automatically. Or, on a nightly basis, Roborock can vacuum only rooms that have had people in them more than 2 hours that day, leaving the other lesser-used rooms for the twice-weekly "vacuum everything" command. Alexa is VERY limited, and full of work-arounds to get what you actually want to do, done.

[@TheHookUp]

@@JasonPhipps Yeah, as always, home assistant is a cheat code for getting things to function exactly the way you want them to. However, I think that level of automation is still reserved for a very small population.

[@JasonPhipps]

@@TheHookUp Maybe, sadly, because it's phenomenal, and more people should love it! Haha!

[@astinmartin586]

As a "technology guy" do you ever plan on addressing any of the security concerns? Roborock has been criticized for its data collection practices, which some users have found to be invasive. In 2020, Xiaomi, a Chinese electronics company, acquired a minority stake in Roborock. Xiaomi has been accused of ties to the Chinese government, which has raised concerns about the security of Roborock products.

[@jamesmantovani8620]

God I am so happy you said there's no sponsors in this video. I have been trying to research but every review i've seen so far has "this video was sponsored by (xyz)." It just completely invalidates the review. They really talk up the specs of their sponsored robot and never tlak about downsides. Thanks for staying credible.

[@JasonPhipps]

You have helped me with Home Assistant, and now you've proven that I've already got the best RoboRock version. Always appreciate your videos!

[@davidunderwood8409]

If only I could find review videos like this for all products I look up. Thank you for being so detailed and thorough.

[@giovanniportelli8764]

The scientific approach is remarkable! I hope you'll be able to test the new Roborock Q Revo and see how it does against all the other models. Cheers!

[@JoooostB]

The amount of effort you put into this video is insane, awesome comparison which makes a purchase decision well founded. Thank you!

[@mrbilginc]

Best robot vacuum video in youtube so far, summarizing each competitor with all the pros and cons and I totally agree with the conclusion part after watching all other reviews as well as trying some of those robots! Kudos, and thank you!

[@4.20.69]

Incredible amounts of detail. Thank you for the methodical approach to testing. Looking forward to the Roborock Revo Q’s rotating mom design and how it stacks up against the Narwhal!

[@edenettah1236]

Your review is very objective and practical. You have helped me narrow down my choice.

[@kylecoolky1189]

Regarding smart home control, don’t forget that iRobot has direct integration with August Smart Locks, MyQ garage doors, Yonomi Smart Lights (can turn on the lights when it enters a room because it’s vSLAM system requires light), and it works with IFTTT.

[@linmk541]

Boy. I came to see what to buy, more of confirming Dreametech and I got my final resolution and sanity check. You deserve more than my likes. Subscribed and gonna use your link to purchase it. Thank you so much.

[@geoemm]

Excellent video as always. It would be awesome if you could review the step down models as well (the budget oriented ones)

[@keenheat3335]

for the dreamtech L10s ultra low tank capacity issue. I actually just bought a two aquarium pumps with water level sensor for about 50 bucks. Then drill a hole in each of the fresh water tank and waste water tank. Then hook up the pumps to a sink nearby. Never need to empty nor refill the water tank again even if you mop every two hours. Technically Dream tech L20 has a water line connection addon that can accomplish the same thing of filling fresh water tank and empty dirty water tank. But L20 500-600 dollars more expensive than L10s. So if you don't mind a little bit of DIY, you can replicate a lot of feature of L20 onto L10s for about 1/10 to 1/5 of the difference in cost. You can reduce the cost further by scavenging components from old electronics. You could replicate all the added features of L20 for 0 dollars but does take a lot of additional labour hour in research/scavenging/DIY, whether that's worth your time is debatable. Since you spent these spent time making extra dollars and just buy L20s instead.

[@sandiegojoey1]

I have the following on my Amazon wish list, and as of today the prices are; Ecovacs T20 Omni - $989 iRobot J9+ Combo - $1399 DreameBot L20 Ultra - $1499 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra - $1599 That's a huge price difference, do the prices reflect/justify the differences in performance and features? I'm finally ready to pull the trigger and buy one but decided between these is very hard. We have a home that is mostly tile and hardwood with throw rugs. We want the best, is that the Roborock? I'd love to see these four go side-by-side.

[@GamingForTheRecentlyDeceased]

Thank you for all your work done. Getting fed up with robot ai videos that are just amazon top 10 list with no actual testing or methodology. You the MVP

[@TheHookUp]

Those videos are the bane of my existence.

[@themanrogier]

You create amazing reviews! When I was looking to buy a projector, I followed your advice and went straight for the Nexigo. No regrets whatsoever - it's a perfect device at a great price for my usage. As for the vacuum cleaners, they're just a bit beyond my budget. Would you consider making a review in the future for mid-range robot vacuum cleaners? Thanks a lot for consistently producing such valuable reviews. You truly rock!

[@bhavulgauri7832]

Oh my god, such high quality video. Forget just a fantastic video, This is borderline inspiring for hardwork. Thanks!

[@jimhatch5873]

Great review. I was going to go with the new Roborock 8 figuring it would be a better performer than the 7, but I think it'll be the Dreametech instead. I was disappointed in the 8's performance across the board vs the 7's but with the Dreametech, it seems to hit the sweet spot for robotic cleaning and it's priced much better than the Roborocks. If the Roborock were better, I'd gladly pay the premium, but with that not being the case, it's Dreametech for the win.

[@TheHookUp]

I highly recommend the Dreametech, as I said, it's going to be my personal vacuum for at least the next year until it's time to do a 2024 video.

[@GenuineWhiteRose]

This is one of the best (if not the best) comparison testing of robot vacuums I have seen! Great job! The only thing that would make this better is if there was a link to a comparison spreadsheet of sorts as there is a ton of things to consider when making a final personal decision on which to choose.

[@paralelmind]

The amount of time you put for this video.. priceless! Thank you!

[@techdad6135]

Fantastic review as usual Rob. Im surprised by the roborock s8. I fully expected the dual roller system and ultrasonic 2.0 mopping system to out perform the s7. I have the S7 and Im using the Roborock app. I have the HA integration installed but the only controls i have are mop intensity and mop mode. I dont see a map of my floor plan so im not sure how to do selective room cleaning or choose to only mop. Will you please do a video on how you use HA with Roborock?

[@TheHookUp]

The roborock integration is super new (added to HA in the May release). They have all the functions figured out but not all implemented yet. Look for it to get significantly better in the next 2 months. If you want to do all the mapping and vacuum card stuff right now you can add the S7 to the mi home app and use the HACS integration that gives you all those functions.

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

I too thought the S8 would perform better, it seems to do well with dog hair and aesthetically the base station looks nicer but in all the scientific testing I’ve seen so far the older model actually does better. To add to the confusion there’s is now a S7 Max Ultra

[@TheHookUp]

@@BrandonDoyleMN Yep, and the Max Ultra will have the auto dry base and single roller... meaning the new Max Ultra base should be compatible with the MaxV robot.

[@DereQues]

And they came out with the Q Revo that seems to do everything the S7 Max Ultra does except it’s much cheaper. Seems like Roborock is making some weird decisions.

[@denac5222]

I really appreciate the time you took to put this together. My Neato D7 has been amazing for 5 years but now that Neato is out of business, it's time to check out newer functionality. The Roborock S7 is looking pretty good

[@iwankascent6947]

I bought a narval I am very pleased cleans well and is quiet the previous robot was very noisy, it bothered me. I recommend N

[@OmK52]

Your reviews and comparisons are best and really care about the real world examples.

[@thoughtsofapeer]

Hmm. I was about ready to splurge on a S8 Pro Ultra and now I don't know what to do. I live in a cold climate so it really should dry the mops. I don't have any long hair or pets to worry about. It just needs to vacuum and mop everything except 1 carpet in the living room. Seeing your video I thought S7 MaxV looks like the better choice, but it doesn't dry the mop. I don't understand why the S8 is worse at obstacle avoidance. It has a huge camera at the front too.

[@FF-sg3zf]

Great review, thank you so much for doing it!! I bought the Roborock Q Revo on Prime day and it's really a game changer for me! I have 3 cats and have it set up to clean the house at night except my room. Love waking up to squeaky clean floors!! The only issue is it's not automatically emptying the dust bin once finished cleaning. I've tried looking at the options but haven't found a setting. tried a manual start and it worked fine, just not working for the scheduled cleaning. Any thoughts?

[@toddmiller7541]

Intense review. Wow! incredible detail over others that seem to just read from the manufacturer's website. Thank you!

[@sergejsk2674]

Wow! What a review! You are like a MrBeast in vacuum industry😎

[@musicjones4078]

Best overview I’ve seen, you’re killing it

[@TristynRusselo]

I recently got the Shark AI ultra 2 in 1. returned it in about a week. poor mopping on tile, poor suction. I got the dreame L10S ultra. its running now. the app experience varies depending on which app used. The dreame home app is better and more supported, but the MiHome app is required for Home Assistant integration. The MiHome app currently has a bug where the mop cleaning frequency will not save user selection. stuck on 'clean after each zone' which is too often! I had to do some trickery on the map to connect separate rooms so they show as 1 zone, or my main floor is just 1 zone. overall satisfied, but only thanks to home assistant and using my brain to work around some of the app limitations.

[@TheHookUp]

I like the dreamehome app much better than mi home.

[@arevee9429]

Thanks. Thoughtful, careful review, as always. I have both the Roborock S7 Max V Ultra (what's with these long names) and the Ecovacs S1 Omni and the Roborock requires far less babysitting. The Ecovacs seems to seek out things to get hung up on. It doesn't see things that appear obvious and has no clue when it's ramming into something and just keeps on ramming until it eventually stops. It is also very pushy with the furniture and pushes light furniture around the room. But, it does do a pretty good job with mopping and leaves fewer streaks than the Roborock. Still, I would not recommend it. Roborock has far superior navigation and does not need to have mops removed to vacuum carpeting. The Ecovacs navigated so poorly that I returned the first one. The replacement was perhaps a little better, but still cannot compare to the Roborock S7 Max.

[@TheHookUp]

That's odd, my Ecovacs seem to be pretty good at navigating. I don't think I've ever seen it ram a wall or furniture, but I do agree it needs some refinement when it comes to avoiding cords.

[@arevee9429]

@@TheHookUp I've had two of them (first one returned) and the 2nd one is a little better, but it's still a rammer and requires a lot of babysitting compared to the RR.

[@kimberlindy]

Great review! I have a lot of long hair and was about to get the Roomba, now I am not. Between that issue and many oriental rugs with fringe that I know the Roomba could have a keep out area for, back to the decision drawing board for me .

[@KimmoJaskari]

Glad to see the Roomba did well... when it comes to vacuuming. The J7 I got is a pure vacuum so I feel good about this test after all. Picked up hard floors well (which 99% of my use), and auto-emptying was good for smaller dust stuff (which, again, is 99% of my usage). But clearly if I need a mopping robot, and I ho0nestly don't think I do since I rarely track in dirt having no kids - well, clearly would have to go for another brand because this Combo variant looks like absolute dogwater. The molding mop attachment was disgusting.

[@TheHookUp]

My big issue with Roomba is their refusal to implement LIDAR mapping, which is 100x better than camera based navigation. The Roomba constantly looked lost navigating from room to room and smashed into every wall and chair in my house.

[@KimmoJaskari]

@@TheHookUp Yeah I kind of failed at doing proper research, I just bought the Roomba; it was a passable price so I just grabbed it. It's doing pretty well in my simple layout house with hard floors though, not really in any way disappointed. It spot cleans the kitchen just fine when told to, after some attention to the map and schedules. If I had watched this video beforehand (not that it was available then) I would probably have made a different choice though. But as a pure robo vac, I'm pleased enough with it so far.

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

@@TheHookUp yes! 100% that was my feedback two years in a row when comparing for realtor magazine. Lidar is a must have feature

[@EmmaVB82]

I’m glad I came across this review - the Vacuum Wars channel was a lot more favourable about the J7+ combo! I was just listening to a podcast where someone whose voice I trust was raving about his J7+ Combo, but it seems like the lack of mop cleaning in the base station is a real drawback. However, lower water flow and not saturating floors is a feature not a bug for me! I’ve got annoyingly fragile wood laminate floors that do NOT like getting wet. With the exception of a couple of rugs, all my floors are hard (mostly this laminate, and then properly waterproof tiles in the bathroom 😅). I’ve got cats - one of whom drops food everywhere around the bowl when she eats, and the other loves to turn his kibble into a game of football and will chase them all over on a daily basis (he’s also got me well trained in throwing them for him to leap and catch, so I’m actively creating the problem too 😂), and I really need to be mopping the floors WAAAY more than I currently am. Currently I’ve got an ecloth microfibre mop, that I saturate and fully wring out, then spray a really little bit of floor cleaner as I go (which is good for overall dampness levels and not wrecking the floor)… but part of the reason why I don’t already mop more is during each mopping session you have to frequently detach the mop pad, rinse it off, remove any icky bits, then reload, then deal with having to wash the mop pads afterwards as well. I bought a bunch of extras to make it less annoying, but I don’t run a microfibre cloth laundry load often, so it still gets gross and ends up needing more manual cleaning. It sounds like the J+ Combo isn’t going to solve that problem for me super well! One thing I really do need is object detection and avoidance, mostly because my cats leave random toys everywhere (plus I don’t want it trying to eat my cats, who I already think might try and move out entirely if I get a robo vac at all 😂), so even though the Dreametech was looking great through this review, it’s a hard no for that reason for me… it seems like a no brainer to have both a camera for that purpose, AND a LiDAR sensor for mapping in general… come on, iRobot, have both!

[@harrismatthew8667]

Any chance of looking at the Roborock S8 Plus or S8 for vacuuming performance? Every Review I have seen is for the S8 line is on the Pro which has auto lifting brush rollers something that is omitted on the S8 Plus and base model. I am curious if that vs the dual roller design is the cause of the reduced vacuuming performance.

[@AyrronSisley]

Wow I’m so impressed at this comparison. You saved me so much research!!!! Thank you! Got any intel on the shark ai ultra 2-in-1? Thanks!

[@khristopher5161]

Awesome video! do you have any comments on longevity and warranty options?

[@ashkeke8796]

Thank you so much for all the information and tests you performed! I was extremely helpful.

[@Chattownrealestate]

Impressive how does it stack up against the L10 pluss

[@Stuartone7]

In you're opinion which is the best robot for mopping n hovering capabilities?

[@samanthacowan5471]

Do you have any data or an opinion on which vacuum is quietest while running, not taking into account the auto emptying? Great video. Looking forward to checking out your other vids.

[@TheHookUp]

Definitely Narwal

[@sdfhjklhsfdjdsflhkds]

Great head to head testing as always Rob! I too think that robotic vacuums are a game-changer if you value your time and can afford them.

[@chirublue]

Thank you for coming up with such a comprehensive review! The amount of time & effort taken to bring it out is much appreciated! Any thoughts on the new Deebot X2 OMNI? Also, how would you rate Narwal Freo on regular carpeted floor (not rugs) with no pet hair in the picture?

[@lieflikes]

Wonderful review. I was going back and forth between the Dreametech L10s Ultra and the roborock q revo and this review helped me pick the L10s Ultra. How do you integrate yours into you smart home. Would you recommend Google Home, Home Assistant or something else? Are you using Valetudo?

[@milianchong7300]

I bought the Roborock Q Revo during the Black Friday sale last year. I was so excited to use my new robot vac, but it's very disappointing as it sucked up a piece of tissue twice, and stop working until I remove the tissue. I contacted Roborock customer service and provided a test video to show that the robot vac sucking up the tissue. I want to keep the vacuum as the price was good, but I want to exchange a new one just in case the one I got is a "lemon", but Roborock wants me to return it. So I'm looking for a new robot vac again.

[@Dankflamio]

The perfect video! You’re absolutely amazing. This is EXACTLY what I wanted to see.

[@larryharris2519]

Thank you for all the time you put into your testing. I am looking for a robot mop vac to use at our venue and have tried the X1 Omni but it can't handle the amount of square feet on its mapping program is there any that can handle 5,320 square feet?

[@ToreyGrace]

This was extremely helpful! Your time doing this is definitely appreciated!

[@murphyec]

Your experimental design is the real deal!

[@avriltaylor2869]

Hi! Firstly what an amazing review thanks. I will use one of your amazon links to purchase. What would you recommend for me: I have Roomba i7 hoover, very happy with it, im just looking for a robot mop now. No pets. All tiles/wooden floors (no carpet). Need to have app scheduling (echo a plus). AI to avoid stuff. Smells nice. Easily cleans. Tank empty - no shorter than 1week.

[@alexandraromero1985]

This is the most comprehensive review... i subscribed instantly.🎉

[@RanKaftory]

Excellent review, was waiting for your input for a while before making a choice! I see you decided to only partially mention attributes of the "privacy" section this time compared to the previous excellent 2022 summary. One question with regards to privacy though, mainly comparing the S8 and the Dreame L10. To my best understanding the S8 does not have a microphone nor a front facing camera so although an internet connection is needed it's ability to collect data other than room setup is extremely limited whereas the L10 does have a microphone and a front facing camera and works via cloud meaning it is able to collect much more data. I agree that the J7 probably excels with working offline but due to its inability to properly mop I don't see it being a true contender to these two. Also Valetudo isn't really an option for the L10 and I am unaware of it's ability to communicate with the S8 (although the S8 doesn't have a front facing camera). Would you agree then that when considering privacy combined with performance the S8 probably beats the other robots? How did you settle your privacy concerns when choosing the L10 as your daily driver as I do remember you mentioning having a soft spot for privacy concerns. Well Done!

[@TheHookUp]

Your analysis is spot on. Roomba is the way to go if you want privacy and is the only one that maintains functionality when blocked from the internet, but kind of sucks as far as performance. The S8's lack of a front facing camera and microphone definitely makes it a more privacy focused, but it still requires cloud access. For me, the performance of the L10s was enough for me to overlook the potential camera privacy issue, particularly since it is my downstairs vacuum and only runs after 1am. I think the Dreametech W10 (amzn.to/42o1ZBw) is the most advanced mopping robot that is compatible with Valetudo, but the lack of an auto empty dustbin is a dealbreaker for me. I also think it's a bit overpriced at $899 considering how much better the L10s is for $999.

[@RanKaftory]

@@TheHookUp Got it. Thanks for the input!

[@deji4life]

This is by far the best review on YT. Very thorough, hardwork and genius review methodology 👍🏿👍🏿

[@Akeelia-l6t]

Absolutely amazing review!! Best I’ve ever seen so far.

[@jasonmurphy179]

Have you tested or know if the Roborock can vacuum without issues tile floor that has slope of about 20 degrees from living room to kitchen?

[@NathanDHNam]

Thanks for your recommendation. I have been using Dreametech L10s Ultra for a week and love it! Do you have any recommendations for robot window cleaner?

[@TheHookUp]

I haven't ever tested window cleaners. Seems like there isn't nearly as much innovation in that space as there is for robotic vacuums.

[@wackycreative]

Which is best for pet hair? And vacuuming? We have a large dog who sheds large and brings wet paws into the house.

[@NeimEchsemm]

thanks for the review! I would have appreciated a bit more on privacy / offline use... But I'm not sure if this is because the industry is like this, or just not a focus point I want to avoid at all cost something that is cloud based, there have been so many instances of bricking and privacy issue that I just don't trust any iot device that require internet

[@TheHookUp]

Unfortunately there just isn't much to report. As I said, Roomba is the only one that maintains functionality when blocked from the internet. I know the home assistant guys are working hard to spoof the Roborock cloud connection checks, but it's not working yet.

[@RachelGraham-ve9cx]

Honestly one of the greatest videos I’ve watched

[@mtparrone]

This is such a fantastic comparison! Any chance you will be doing review of Narwal being released in March 2024? They seem to have theoretically addressed most of the cons that you highlight in this video, but curious if they have actually resolved those issues. Also curious how the one (I think it is roborock) that fills itself by connecting to plumbing does

[@lindseye9760]

What made you decide to go with the Dreamtech L10S for your personal vacuum after this review versus the Robobock S7? I am trying to decide between those two units. Thank you! Really appreciated the detailed scientific-based review.

[@TheHookUp]

Combination of app features and mopping performance. No regrets, it is easily the best vacuum I've ever used (and I've used most of them).

[@RealLeadership]

Hi, great reviews as always! Smart home integration is key, and I think all manufacturers can do better. I really wish mine would; report which room they are in, when did the last clean certain rooms, how is the water level in the tanks, just give me more data! I also do a similar schedule like you, but use NodeRed to let them be smarter so they run when we are away etc. I´m also using the X1 Omni and I got significantly better mopping performance with aftermarket thicker pads and I lay 1 credit card which I coped up so I can put one in the "docking" part of the spinner which holds the mop. This all forces the mops down more, you might run into issues where they might snag, but mopping is much better! I also belive the Ecovacs has shipped new mop holders which goes further down on newer batches of X1s. That might also explain why the T10 did so much better. I run the S7 MaxV and X1 omni and I find that the S7 does not pick up pet fur on carpets, which is a shame since that was the reason to add it. I find that having 2 vacuums is a sweet spot, since one might snag but sacrifices itself so that the next one can go on. Makes the probability of a failed clean 5-10% rather than 20%. At least in our home with 2x toddlers and a big dog.

[@DanRichardson]

Great as always. I'd also focus on the apps for each company. The ecovacs software is absolutely dire, makes me regret not getting a roborock

[@TheHookUp]

I did have a section on apps, but I ended up removing it for time. Roborock (not Mi Home) and DreameHome were the best apps, you're right, Ecovacs app needs some work, especially when it comes to changing room divisions.

[@DereQues]

ECOVACS app is the worst. Current robot is a Deebot 900 and the app/robot makes one “area” out of three rooms. It had it right for a few months but the the map updated and changed it back.

[@mcmikemn]

FANTASTIC review/comparison! Thanks for it. At 19:13 you say that 6 of the models have full Home Assistant integration and you discuss 5 of them - what about the Dreametech L10s? I looked at using Valetudo to use the Dreametech locally via Home Assistant while also preventing it from communicating with the vendor's cloud, but it looks too complex for me. Does the Dreametech L10s have built-in full Home Assistant integration where I don't have to root the vacuum?

[@TheHookUp]

Dreametech can be integrated with HA using the mi home integration. However, after testing it out to make sure it works, I went back to using the dreame home app, because it's significantly better than mi home. A bunch of the Dreametech vacuums work with Valetudo, but I don't think the L10s has support yet.

[@mcmikemn]

@@TheHookUp Wow - super fast response. Are you referring to Xiaomi's Mi Home? Their integration for their own vacuums to Home Assistant works with Dreametech's vacuums, too? And if so, I'm still surprised that Home Assistant's flexibility (once you configure all the automations and scenes, etc.) wouldn't be better than the Mi app (or even better than Dreametech's own app). By the way, Valetudo currently says that they do support Dreametech's L10s Ultra.

[@TheHookUp]

@@mcmikemn Yes, Xiaomi Mi Home. Both Roborock and Dreametech have the option of using Mi Home or their manufacturer apps. As for Valetudo support: NICE!!!! They must have just added it! Now I need to decide if I'm going to mess with something that is already working perfectly (I probably will).

[@gerryf7015]

Excellent job as usual Rob. There is one issue that has failed a number of vacuums for me - false cliff sensor errors. If you have a mat/rug with a high contrast color pattern ( e.g. black and white patterns) it falsely tripper the IR cliff sensor into thinking the dark area are a step edge. The Roborock S7 and Dreamtech vacuums have this issue. There are kludgy workarounds that involve 3D printer sensor covers but no real vendor IR sensor zone lockout. Another test for your collection! Any thoughts?

[@TheHookUp]

Narwal Freo has "stairless mode", which disables cliff sensors to go over black rugs and larger thresholds.

[@_DST0NE_]

Wow. Just wow. That was one hell of a comparison video.. thanks for making it!

[@thundergod97]

I appreciate the excellent thorough reviews you always do on these. I've been using the Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid...only as a vacuum. I have never used it's mop function despite having hardwood floors in all of our bedrooms and tile in the kitchen and bath areas. I simply don't want to deal with regularly cleaning that mop pad manually, I dislike emptying the dirt bin as it is...but I'm willing to do it. I thought I would eventually be comfortable enough with the vacuuming that I would try out the mop...but so far no. I should have just got the standard version, oh well. As a vacuum, it has worked well. One glaring flaw is it just goes offline regularly and despite the presence of strong wifi, doesn't rejoin it. So I end up forgetting about it until weeks later when I realize it hasn't cleaned in a while. So yeah, I'm looking for a replacement. Another aspect I have to consider is how my father will react to it. He has dementia and while we've worked out his meds so he's no longer hostile with me, he doesn't usually react well to the robovac running around. So I schedule around where he is during the day.

[@TheHookUp]

I've never been impressed with the Eufy robovacs. Definitely too expensive for the technology that they offer. The dreametech app is one of the best I've seen as far as setting up custom schedules. I have also been very satisfied with my Dreametech D10+ ($399): amzn.to/42r8Ie4 that I have upstairs. My only gripe is that it has the old style roller with the bristles, so long hair tangles are an issue (the shot of the hair tangled roller in this video is my upstairs D10+).

[@thundergod97]

@@TheHookUp yeah I got it around the same time I was getting all things Eufy after I found out Anker owned the brand (a brand I have used for 10+ years). I have since soured on them a bit and seen the flaws with some of their technology. So I'm not so hot on them now. The only thing that has consistently worked well is the smart lock we have.

[@stevenquach9442]

15:29 the pictures between the Ecovac T10 Omni and Dreame L10s ultra are switched around

[@br1pres8]

you are the gratest reviewer ever!

[@TecSanento]

How do you manage door opening and closing every day and night? Did you install automatic latches and door Openers or did you just get used to opening them every night? Especially in winter it can be a huge waste of money to let the wall mehr out of the heated rooms when needing to let open all the doors

[@TheHookUp]

That's not a common issue or practice in Florida, so I'm no help on this one.

[@classicalgas8297]

I am so glad I watched this! I was meaning for Evovac.

[@fcemari]

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate your precision and objectivity.

[@incognittooo]

S8 has customisable vacuuming pressures. You probably must have vacuumed with the default setting which is the quiet mode. You should have enabled the highest setting for vacuuming and then compared it with s7. Definitely it is much better than s7. Moreover cleaning the underside of s8 and removing all hair is also easy unlike what you said in the video. One needs to just open the protective covering and then remove the rollers just like in the case of s7 after that removing hair is a breeze

[@TheHookUp]

Every robotic vacuum that I've tested in the last 5 years has customizable vacuuming pressure. All the the tests were done on the highest permanent setting available, which in the case of the S8 is "Max". When you say it's "definitely much better than the S7" is that because you've done specific controlled tests with both units side by side with multiple debris types and multiple flooring types?

[@TheGamingAudiophile]

@@TheHookUp No, he’s just trying to cope and justify overspending on an inferior product.

[@duomaxwellselmer]

do you have the full dimensions of the Dreametech L10S Ultra when it’s docked? I can find the individual dimensions of the robot and the base station but none on what the fully docked set up will be. appreciate your help!

[@myatix1]

This is a great review! I would love to see a comparison between the Roborock S8 ultra vs Dreame L20 ultra. Thanks for sharing!

[@bankomeister11]

I’m curious how these compare with the eufy. Have you tested that one?

[@jeremyn6726]

Hmm, interesting that Roborock performed so well on many tests but wasn't named a winner aside from its own category lol. I live in Arizona, mostly tile floors but 3 girls with long hair, 2 cats, and electronic cords frequently left on the floor tho only rare risk of pet waste on floors. So do you thinks the Dreametech's far superior mopping is worth the trade off against Roborock S7's superior vacuuming, less tangles, and less water tank refills? Thanks

[@kristenwelch375]

Would love a review on battery life as well. My house is 400m2 so it needs to last longer than an hr before going back to its base

[@crc-error-7968]

Thank you! exactly the video I was waiting for!!👍

[@dennyfox3139]

What if you don't care about mopping and auto-emptying the dust bin? I am thinking about replacing the Ecovacs Deebot 900 I bought three years ago based on your review. We have moved to a larger home and I want a vacuum that maps and has multiple options to schedule different rooms or areas on different days. It's just the two of us and the cleaning load is fairly light; I don't mind emptying the dustbin every so often. BTW the Deebot 900 has worked well for us in our old house, but it can't complete a full cleaning on a single charge in the current home. There is no option for different areas on different days. We have a mix of carpet and wood floors. Also, I don't want a huge tower for the dock, just a small charger. Thanks for your great reviews!

[@TheHookUp]

Deebot 900 was a great little robot. I think the Dreametech L10 pro might be a good replacement at $250: amzn.to/3Ca8zRr The dreametech app is quite a bit better than the Ecovacs app as far as customization of room cleaning and different schedules. The L10 pro doesn't have a big dock, and you can remove the cheap mopping attachment if you aren't going to use it.

[@dennyfox3139]

@@TheHookUp Rob, thanks for the recommendation, I'll check it out!

[@everyhandletaken]

@@TheHookUp given a similar scenario, I thought I would have a look at your recommendation.. unfortunately it is equivalent to $525USD here where I am, outside US 😥 My search continues for a relatively cheap vac!

[@anniebilodeau6374]

That was truly amazing. Looking for my first one and was lost with all the options. I am looking for one that will help me with dog hair!!!! And moping. Would you say the best one for me would be the Dreametech? Thank you for your help.

[@TheHookUp]

My friend has two giant labs and his Dreametech is doing great.

[@anniebilodeau6374]

@@TheHookUpit should work with my dog who has long hair? And my cat…

[@TheHookUp]

@@anniebilodeau6374 yep, should work great.

[@magicmanchloe]

I have the s7 maxv and it’s been great. I ordered the robot independently of these docking station back when they were still selling the documentation as an add-on separately. My plan was to get the docking station later for mother’s day but Robo rock decided to no longer sell it. It’s been a pain trying to find one.

[@TheHookUp]

That is odd that they stopped selling the upgraded base stations.

[@magicmanchloe]

@@TheHookUp yes, I even tried going through their customer service. No one could get me one or tell me why I cloud not buy one.

[@ericting2020]

Roborock s7 got drying mop function

[@TheHookUp]

Yes, and no. The new S7 Max has drying in the base station. From what I understand the S7MaxV Ultra is still being sold without drying. It's going to be confusing for buyers when 2 very different robots as far as functionality only differ by a single letter. (S7 Max Ultra vs S7 MaxV Ultra).

[@TheUltimateGeminiHasSurvived]

Ohhhh

[@cmwatcds1]

Why didnt you include any of the shark based products

[@RogerMcGinnis-i8u]

Hello Which would you prefer over these three? Have dogs that shed with long hair. Need vacuum and mopping. Dreametec L10S Ultra, Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni or Roborock S7 Max with added heater? Thanks

[@TheHookUp]

Dreametech L10s Ultra is very good, especially for the price.

[@RogerMcGinnis-i8u]

Thank you@@TheHookUp

[@Denise1989]

Nice video, very informative. The only problem I have with these videos is the type of floor the robots are tested on. I have a hard wood floor with very large v shaped groves in my living room and I don't know the transition, but you can Google a picture for 'estrikken' tiles in my kitchen. Very uneven tiles with wide cement line between them... not the smooth laminated flooring. I have no idea how these robots will perform on my floors. Vacuum and mopping. Another thing I am concerned about is our chairs, also don't know the translation for 'sledepoot' chair'. Will it get stuck or be able to clean under the table at all? Other important things I have 2 cats (1 with long white hair) and 2 young children. And loose cables underneath dressers where the robot is probably able to reach. And I have Google Home and Homey as my smart home system I hope you can give me some advice about which one would be best for my situation of add a video of more challenging floors. I do hope there is a right robot vacuum for me cause it would really help out!