Best Robot Vacuum Showdown! Dreame vs Roborock vs...

[@vacuumnerds]

Here's a list of the robots reviewed that you can find on Amazon: ✅ Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra geni.us/XvEK ✅ Dreame X40 Ultra geni.us/i7pU ✅ Roborock QRevo Curv geni.us/t38BX2 ✅ eufy S1 Pro geni.us/uQgB ✅ Narwal Freo Z Ultra geni.us/05AGCA

[@jasonwiltjer9]

A robot that cant avoid pet waste can't be the best one. That is a deal breaker for anyone who might have any kind of mess that needs avoided.

[@vacuumnerds]

If you have young pets, or older pets this is a big deal.

[@LawsonHasley]

In my experience with it so far I’ve had no problems with the obstacle avoidance. I think that may have been an anomaly

[@serhiymedvedyev7140]

@@vacuumnerds 2024 vacuum cant be even considered, its not about "animal waste" its about recognotion. Its seams to went hard on Narwal, dont know why. Camera resolution have to give Narwal more that other competition on "video calling" and " obstacles recognition" - because they are way better. And why privacy is 3 and roborock is 5? They are the same. Very sttange metod of ratings.

[@omrifadida]

@@serhiymedvedyev7140 really strange

[@xkovi]

The question is why the older Roborock model that uses an older AI obstacle avoidance technology was able to do the job better. I guess, the obstacle recognition is more about SW rather than HW and my Qrevo Curve already got 1 firmware update that might have solved some issues like the proper pet waste recognition. At least, the Curve I own is excellent when cleaning my flat with a lot of various obstacles (charging cables, chairs where you can pass through their legs only via one direction, slippers everywhere...) and I can't complain about it. And I believe it can be even better as the FW updates are released on a regular basis.

[@peterrose5746]

Throughly enjoyed your video. Have you thought of doing a “prediction” video on what might be next year’s must haves etc?

[@vacuumnerds]

Interesting idea! Actually, I already know quite a bit about what's coming next year because I've been briefed, however I can't reveal the info until the embargos for each robot is lifted. I will be covering CES with at least 2 videos from the show starting around January 6.

[@TheHabbu]

One of the most unbiased comparisons I've seen. Excellent job, spot on and practically applicable, unlike other "lab" channels. I want to mention that I noticed you have the older Eufy S1 pro model, the newer hardware version has improved under-sensors and potentially edge cleaning, and the newer base has a re-designed airflow which significantly reduced the noise while improving dust bin cleaning. Also, I don't think that the access to video should be included in the scoring, since most security sensitive people see this as a big advantage to the Eufy and taking 5 whole points from the S1 pro in such a close scoring was not fair to that model. I know it was high on privacy but still that's 5 points off for a feature unrelated to a vacuum functionality in any way.

[@vacuumnerds]

Appreciate your input. I think next time I’ll mention access to the camera and privacy as features, but not score them.

[@yashpatel3123]

Amazing review. I wish I saw this before Black Friday. Also, I suggest doing the similar video for mid level and low end vaccumes as well. Amazing video. Thank you.

[@vacuumnerds]

It took a long time to make this, but in 2025 we’ll aim to get one done before the end of November.

[@TomCreasy]

You couldn’t see this before Black Friday, it was posted 6 hours ago lol

[@inoncohen5945]

My thoughts exactly - would love to see the mid-range showdown!

[@HygienistDentist]

I have the Dreame L20. It’s a dream!

[@spdecoy]

i am using the switchbot s10 and i am very happy with it, although the avoidance algorithm and the app and its options could be improved. i have a request, all the robots have their proprietary cleaning fluid, could you guys break down for us what matters, and what alternatives can be considered?

[@vacuumnerds]

Thanks for the comment and suggestion!

[@jasonwiltjer9]

I have to say, I think Narwal shoukd have done a bit better, though I'm not saying that to say you guys were biased against it. The freo mode in my experience will keep mopping until the floor is fully clean, so if that didn't happen in your test, then I don't think your test is accurate. Also you guys didn't really discuss how the narwal does by far the most to ensure proper hygiene, which is very important. Finally, the freo mode is the only one outside of eufy that is able to oroperly handle wet messes, which is again very important. Again, I respect your results, I just think your testing and rankings are a bit flawed.

[@vacuumnerds]

Appreciate the comment. Freo mode didn't do a second pass on the soy sauce. None of the other robots figured out to do a second pass either in their AI modes. Not sure why. Maybe the area was too small? We'll test this again in future videos.

[@behnkeee]

I think you guys should a video testing the exhaust air filtration. This topic never gets discussed when comparing robo vacs on any channel! But is highly advertised with high end stick vacuum comparisons.

[@vacuumnerds]

Interesting idea. It would be pretty difficult to test though as every robot stops operating the moment you take the wheels off the ground.

[@asdking87]

6:07 Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra was cited for being the most 'diffcult' for taking out tangled hair; don't agree. You can remove the black nipple (shown in 6:25) that holds the roller to the vacuum and further remove the inner red bracket that connects it to the roller, making it very easy to take out your wife's golden retriever hairs from that small space hair tangles up in.

[@JP-ue8ni]

@vacuumnerds did you update firmware on each of the vacuums? I know with the eufy s1 pro that updated firmware makes it much less conversative with obstacle avoidance. Which might improve it quite a fair bit in all of your tests with edge and corner performance and navigation

[@vacuumnerds]

We updated the firmware to the latest version before stating the testing.

[@coreywalker2020]

Have you noticed debris cleaning performance change when using the tri-cut brush vs the regular brush in the Dreame x40?

[@vacuumnerds]

I haven’t used the regular brush in a long time. Which brush do you use?

[@coreywalker2020]

@ I’ve seen reviews that the hard floor pickup ability is affected by using the Tri-cut brush over the stock. I know the tri-cut brush is superior for pet hair though.

[@Sdroiden]

Was automatic re-mopping and deep cleaning for heavy dirt and stains activated on any robot?

[@vacuumnerds]

Not in this test which is odd, because in previous tests some of the robots did activate. I’m not sure why they all failed. Maybe the mess on the floor needed to be dried on?

[@Sdroiden]

@@vacuumnerds i mean,was it activated in the app by you?

[@vacuumnerds]

Yes. I specifically activated it for each robot

[@xkovi]

I've been using the Roborock Qrevo Curve for 2 weeks now and already experienced several times the robot deciding to re-mop again the last cleaned area even without the soya sauce 😅. Strange it didn't do it in your test (if that feature was really enabled in the app).. 🤷

[@Mdaftz]

For the Eufy, how come you did not try the Free Mode or Medium mode, as mine is pretty balanced cleaning around table legs on Medium mode. Regardless, great video, and reinforced why we went with the Eufy (mopping ability).

[@vacuumnerds]

We had every robot in the default mode for this test. Thanks for the suggestion

[@deuceswild6857]

Cool video 👍

[@mastercats]

would have been cool to use a cheaper robot vac as a comparison or show how a stand vac compares

[@vacuumnerds]

We'll do a mid-priced comparison in a couple months

[@brianw5943]

While the qrevo curve seems like it has some nice features it is surprising that it keeps “winning” on multiple channels as it seems like it has a few short comings. Namely obstacle avoidance. At this price point it doesn’t seem acceptable to run over pet waste I’ve seen this happen over multiple tests. It is currently the most one of the most expensive vacuum robots and has arguably the worst obstacle avoidance out of any of the top robots. In real life that vacuum would be going in the trash after running over feces.

[@vacuumnerds]

Obstacle avoidance is just one factor out of the 20 we tested. Should we put more emphasis on this score next time?

[@inoncohen5945]

​@@vacuumnerdsI think so, at the end of the day my use of the robotic vacuum is to set it at designated times and let it make my home clean. If it runs over things, gets stuck and doesn't finish a cleaning job, it sucks..

[@brianw5943]

Yeah I think it should have been weighted heavier especially in this price point. Like I said in my original post if that was real pet waste you are throwing away that expensive $1,600 vacuum. Still enjoy your videos/reviews bought my vacuum based on your previous videos/comparisons.

[@revmatchtv]

Needs moar kats!

[@vacuumnerds]

They said they weren’t properly compensated

[@thedarkside-13496]

How come the Eureka J20 didn’t make it?

[@vacuumnerds]

The J20 is a good offering, but we wanted to limit the finalists to a smaller group of what we think are the best robots on the market, and not have an even longer video.

[@thedarkside-13496]

@ Good Point

[@josephemilioperezpilier7160]

Why not include the newer Shark Nevertouch Pro, it can easily compete against all these robots it has a lot of innovative similar features it checks almost all the boxes.

[@vacuumnerds]

I did a test of it recently kzbin.info/www/bejne/paSmimSkr9eSask It's not really positioned against these competitors. It's lower priced, and the performance is in line with the better pricing.

[@thelightherder]

I think the Vacuum Nerds need to switch to matching dashikis😝

[@KhangttheLifehacktester]

Try reviewing the Shark Stratos upright vacuum.

[@vacuumnerds]

We did kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_EYohnbcx_ftEsi=eC7ZQjzEgOC9Lq_f

[@KhangttheLifehacktester]

@@vacuumnerds Oh

[@omrifadida]

I think you really missed a lot of points in the narwal review: Base station is actysuper easy to clean and take it. You actually took out only half of the base. Mopping is perfect. Any review mentioned that and that's the same case on mine. App is super nice and flawless.

[@omrifadida]

Also you didn't mention that it has the ability to put another solution module in addition to the existing one. Hardwood maintance/ hard stains.

[@vacuumnerds]

We've reviewed the Freo Z before. It's an excellent robot, but mopping is not perfect. We tested each robot identically and you can see the results on screen against the others. We'll cover cleaning solutions more in-depth in the next robot comparison. Thx for the comment!

[@omrifadida]

@vacuumnerds You also did not mentioned it's edge mode feature..

[@anonylesss]

with all due respect to your intensive comparation and testings - buying any IOT Eufy product in 2025 after the huge security flaw that they first denied and then apologized for (if I remember correctly) - is not smart

[@Murphys_Law9]

it’s not that serious for most people if it was u probably shouldn’t even own a smartphone if security is that big of a deal to you

[@anonylesss]

@@Murphys_Law9 actually, it was very serious. anyone could access other Eufy's customers recordings. look it up

[@vacuumnerds]

The incident received a fair bit of scrutiny at the time. Every major manufacturer has since indicated that they adhere to some type of security standard. We have not tested adherence to these standards and we don’t have the resources to do so. We are not security engineers or pen testers so all we can realistically do is show you what a normal end-user sees. It’s up to the purchaser to decide if they want a device with a camera and a mic inside their home. There are a wide variety of robots that don’t have cameras or mics.

[@anonylesss]

@@vacuumnerds to me it seems that all KZbinrs reviewing vacuum robots from Eufy, do not disclose or mention this matter. and it's a big one

[@BOSS-jr2sd]

@@anonylesss bro no1 cares, you ain't important for any hacker to try to hack and record you. Stop thinking you are some CEO when you're probably some next bum if you made a comment like that!

[@fabiofrigiola7617]

Try, 3i s10 ultra. Game changer

[@vacuumnerds]

Do you have one?

[@fabiofrigiola7617]

@vacuumnerds yes

[@serhiymedvedyev7140]

I have dreame for one floor and narval for another, Z its another level for mopping, it's just too good to be real:) but have some problem with carpet. In freo mode will not clean in adeguate way. You have to choose "zone" and put in on max. Meanwhile X40 is ery nad at mopping but great carpet cleaning, it seams like manual vacuuming. Can say, if you habe tiles and no or little carpet - go with Z, in italy you van buy 2 for the price of X40. But for carpet, you have to go with x40 (or just dont leave too much time for dust/sound accomulate)

[@vacuumnerds]

thanks for the comment

[@RyanMitchelBrown]

LET’S GO

[@vacuumnerds]

Let’s gooooo!

[@SM-cn7ut]

11:52 Sad I just saw this video🥺

[@glenjamin88]

No ecovacs made the list?

[@vacuumnerds]

As we explained at the beginning, we weren’t able to get a flagship ecovacs in time for this test. We will include them in a future comparison because they have some excellent products.

[@learjet55c]

Qrevo Slim best product

[@vacuumnerds]

We’re testing the slim pretty soon

[@clarencethomasisthegoat]

Do not buy any of these if you're looking right now. CES 2025 is like 5 days away. Either wait for those robots, or wait for those robots to make the prices of these robots go down.

[@vacuumnerds]

We will be covering CES with a few videos from the show. Some will be released fairly soon, and some a bit later in the year. Some robots in this group are due for replacement, and some like the Curv have probably another year left in their lifecyle.

[@jodycwilliams]

I have the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Auto Refill & Empty. The damn thing is flat out amazing. I cannot recommend it enough (ON SALE!). It is very expensive, which is the only bad thing I can say about it. I almost got the Curve b/c of the mopping and the anti tangle brush rollers, but without auto refill and empty I couldn't do it. Thankfully, the S8 MaxV Ultra has been so amazing that while it might not be perfect, it is perfect for my family at the moment. I will say that no Robot Vacuum is perfect for cleaning 3600SQ FT on a single floor. That needs to be addressed.

[@deuceswild6857]

@@jodycwilliams I have a Dreame L20 Ultra but the S8 MaxV is what I would buy right now

[@jodycwilliams]

Funny, the X40 was my first choice, but the Roborock had a better Black Friday deal!

[@vacuumnerds]

The S8 is a great robot. I’ve had this one for about a year and it just works.

[@davoncci]

Hi. Could you explain the auto refill and auto empty? I thought both robots had that.

[@jodycwilliams]

@@davoncci the curve? It does not currently have this option. I think the option you’re thinking of is the ability to refill the robot from the bases pre-filled tank. The S8 Max V ultra auto refill and empty has a hard plumbed water line and drain line. That means you never refill the water tank for the base nor do you have to dump the base’s dirty water as it drains on its own.

[@Tothefloor]

Narwal Z is bad because it has NO internal water tank for the mop. It has to go back and fourth over and over again from the base to wet the mop. Don’t buy it.

[@serhiymedvedyev7140]

Its not bad! It's good, when you mannualy mop your flor - do you just spray some water on floor during mopping or rewash after some m²? I habe x40 and Z, i assure you that Z is way better in mopping and x40 in carpet.

[@vacuumnerds]

It does take longer to mop a large room or floor because there is no tank, but personally, it doesn't matter to me how long a robot takes.

[@Tothefloor]

@ More time means more noise and annoyance plus it wears on the robot more. I would definitely pass on this unit.

[@TheHabbu]

@@vacuumnerds The biggest problem is that it goes through its base station tanks quite fast

[@serhiymedvedyev7140]

@Tothefloor while mopping there is almost no sound.

[@vespineyt]

iRobot Roombas are awesome with deep cleaning carpet because of their 2 brush design! You should try that on the carpet test:)

[@zippodk]

Roborock has the same irobot is ded soon..

[@jasonwiltjer9]

True but they are far behind for everything else.

[@vespineyt]

@ yea, but they are great for Just vacuuming, not really mopping unfortunately

[@vacuumnerds]

Roombas are great sweepers but not very good in mopping or the app. No Roomba was good enough for our top 5.

[@vernearase3044]

Huh … why didn't they run the Narwal Freo Z Ultra with its baseboard brush installed?

[@vacuumnerds]

It brushes against the baseboard, not the floor. It doesn't improve pickup.