Roborock H6, the broom vacuum cleaner to stand up to Dyson

The world of stick vacuum cleaners is constantly in flux, and there is more and more competition. The almighty Dysons have been joined in recent times by devices as interesting as the members of the spectrum Conga RockStar of Cecotec, the Xiaomi Mi Handheld or the Roidmi X20 Nex, or this new contender, the Roborock H6.

Roborock is a company in the Xiaomi ecosystem, which has earned a well-deserved fame as a manufacturer of successful robots. of the Chinese multinational.

 Now, Roborock has also begun a solo career, so, In addition to continuing to manufacture for Xiaomi, it is bringing its own creations to the market, among which, for example, several new generation robots stand out, such as the Roborock S6, the Roborock S5 Max or the Roborock S4.

The CES in Las Vegas is a famous consumer fair, which is held at the beginning of the year, and this 2020 has served as a showcase for the presentation of two new Roborock models: a robot vacuum cleaner, the Roborock S6 Pure (which will offer very similar features to the Roborock S6, but at a more affordable price) and this broom vacuum cleaner, the first one released under its own brand, the Roborock H6.

Finally, you will be able to enjoy this super broom vacuum cleaner, which aspires (pun intended!) to become a Dyson killer.

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Roborock H6: our evaluation

The Roborock H6 has obtained a rating of 98 points out of 100. It is a stick vacuum cleaner very powerful and complete, with a wide variety of accessories, which allows for a comprehensive cleaning of the house and vehicle.

It is light and easy to handle, and has the longest autonomy on the market, which reaches 90 minutes, in addition to an excellent 5-stage filtering system. Also includes a intelligent carpet detection system, which increases suction power automatically.

Roborock H6: What's in the box

As is usual in high-end stick vacuum cleaners, the Roborock H6 includes complete equipment:

Roborock H6: start-up

As usual, the stick vacuum cleaner will come partially charged, although it is advisable to fully charge it before using it for the first time.

The vacuum cleaner has an OLED display, which allows you to clearly see some aspects.: whether it is locked or unlocked, the battery level, the time left, the selected power, as well as maintenance alerts.

To start it, you simply have to press the trigger and it will do it, you don't have to press it continuously (as happens, for example, in Dyson), which provides greater comfort in use.

Roborock H6: operation

The first thing that catches your attention in the Roborock H6 is its design. As is usual with Roborock/Xiaomi, the H6 has a design that, in addition to being beautiful, is perceived as stylish and robust at the same time.

When handling it, It is light, the weight of the vacuum cleaner body is just 1,4 kilograms (even below the Xiaomi Mi Handheld), while attaching the tube and the head would be around 2,5 kilograms.

This, together with its high power and the design of these stick-type broom vacuum cleaners, which concentrate the weight on the handle, allows for a 360º home cleaning, since we can clean not only the floors, but also the furniture and ceilings.

Its brushless motor has a power of 420 watts, which provides a suction power that reaches 150 watts of air., a figure above that of another device that has just come out of the Xiaomi factory, such as the Roidmi X20 Nex, and very similar to that of the Dyson V10, which reaches 151, although somewhat below the 185 reached by the powerful Dyson V11.

With this high suction power, The Roborock H6 does an excellent job in all types of conditions. On hard floors, its soft brush rotates at 1.100 revolutions per minute to effectively trap dirt. In addition, it is specially designed to greatly prevent tangles.

On carpets, the H6 intelligently increases power (something that, until now, only included a device like the Dyson V11, whose price is almost double). The 50 watt motor that includes the carbon fiber brush rotates it at 4.000 revolutions per minute, to obtain a even better cleaning result.

The Roborock H6 includes other classic accessories, which allow it to be used with great versatility as a handheld vacuum cleaner, such as:

Moreover, The mini brush is also very useful in cleaning the vehicle, when cleaning the seats, the mats, the trunk...). The rest of the tools can also help us keep the dashboard and interior of the car impeccable..

Autonomy is another of the highlights of the Roborock H6. Its 90 minutes are above any other stick vacuum cleaner on the market., giving you the ability to clean large surfaces on a single charge.

Keep in mind that cleaning with a cordless vacuum cleaner is much faster than cleaning with a corded vacuum cleaner., so the 90 minutes could be enough to clean between 400 and 500 square meters.

This autonomy is, logically, at the lowest power level, which, however, will be sufficient in most cases.. Furthermore, at this level it is a quiet device, since it only reaches 72 decibels.

The H6 has three power levels. In cases where there is more dirt, or if there are more passage areas, or thicker carpets, for example, the medium level can be used, in which we will obtain extra power, while maintaining good autonomy..

And when absolutely necessary, in those cases where we need all the power, Turbo mode will reach those 150 watts of air suction, in which we will enjoy all its power. Of course, we reiterate that this will only be necessary occasionally; In Turbo mode, the autonomy is reduced to about 10 minutes.

The filtration system is also a highlight of the Roborock stick vacuum cleaner. Its 5-stage filtering system filters up to 99,99% of dust and mite microparticles, contributing to cleaner air.

Moreover, Once the cleaning job is done, the H6 also provides great convenience. Emptying the tank is very simple, simply pressing the release button, it opens from below and the dirt falls out due to gravity.

The tank capacity, however, is not very large, if we stick to the 0,4 liters it has (like other broom vacuum cleaners in the Xiaomi ecosystem, but below other alternatives, such as the 0,76 of the Dyson or the 0,80 from RockStar).

Advantages of the Roborock H6

Drawbacks

The Roborock H6 is a super stick vacuum cleaner, which is not easy to fault. Perhaps the biggest drawback is that its price, although very competitive if we compare it with Dyson, is at a relatively high level, not suitable for all economies, and above other excellent alternatives, such as Conga RockStar, Dreame XR Premium, Shunzao Z11 or the Jason V18.

Opinions about the Roborock H6

I needed to retire my old Dyson, the battery didn't last very long. First I thought about buying the Dyson V11 but I didn't want to spend so much, and I started looking at other brands, the competition has made a lot of progress, sometimes even substitutes like this Roborock H6 improve on the previous queens. Excellent build quality, perfect and super practical accessories, I don't miss suction power and the battery is great; If I clean deeply I have enough battery for the whole house, and with daily cleaning, it barely consumes 10%-15%. A good purchase, today there is possibly no better option.

A vacuum cleaner that competes with the largest ones. I was right not to buy the Dyson, after a lot of looking I decided on this one and I don't regret it, I'm delighted.

I needed a replacement for my old vacuum cleaner after 20 years. I didn't want to spend 700 euros on another Dyson and searching I found this Roborock H6. Wow, I wouldn't have thought how much you can get out of a rug.. I am completely satisfied, she is a great vacuum cleaner.

I am very happy with the vacuum cleaner. The suction power is good and the number of accessories and build quality are excellent.. I like the wall mount, which you can place accessories on. The vacuum cleaner charges via contact, no need to plug it in. A clear purchase recommendation!

Very surprised by its suction capacity. I tried a Dyson and this one, and they are the same, just the Roborock is cheaper. Besides, It is lightweight and less tiring to use thanks to the trigger lock, which avoids having to constantly press.

Why buy a Roborock H6

If you are looking for the comfort and versatility that a cordless stick vacuum cleaner offers you when cleaning, but you do not give up a high suction power to achieve the best result.

If you want a Robust and well-built device, with great autonomy and extensive equipment, easy to handle thanks to its automatic power and all this with the usual quality from the manufacturer of Xiaomi robots, and at a very reasonable price, the Roborock H6 may be the vacuum cleaner you were waiting for.

Roborock H6 vs Dyson

The Roborock H6 goes on the market at a price of 399 euros. This would place it at a price level similar to that of a Dyson V8 Absolute, and about 50 euros below a Dyson V10 Motorhead (the basic model, with less equipment).

If we compare it with the V11, it would be about 250 euros below the Dyson V11 Absolute, or 280 less than the V11 Absolute Pro.

In terms of performance, the Roborock H6 is more comparable to the V10 in terms of power, although it has an automatic turbo mode for carpets, which the V10 lacks. (and that we would only find in the V11 equipped with the High Torque brush, starting with the Absolute model).

Moreover, The autonomy of the Roborock H6 is much greater than that of the Dyson, and it is more comfortable to handle, because of its lightness and because you do not have to keep the trigger pressed for it to suck.

Below, we show you a comparison between these three models.

Roborock H6 vs Roidmi

Roidmi is another sub-brand of Xiaomi, which has had great success with its F8 Storm. In addition, it has recently expanded its range with various devices, which includes another very interesting, high-end one, such as the Roidmi X20 Nex.

If we compare the H6 with the Roidmi F8 Storm, the Roborock broom vacuum cleaner is the winner, since the F8, although an excellent option, remains at a suction power of "only" 115 watts of air (which is very high) . Of course, it is also worth noting that its price is about 140-150 euros lower.

The Roborock H6 vs Roidmi X20 Nex comparison is tighter. Both have high suction power (although the H6 is more powerful), but the Roidmi X20 It also has a 5-year warranty on the motor, and LED lighting., which turns on automatically in dark areas, as well as scrubbing capacity.

For its part, The H6 has a greater autonomy, thanks to its impressive 90 minutes, although the 65 that the X20 reaches are more than enough to clean large surfaces with a single charge.

As for the price, the Roborock H6 would be about 50 euros cheaper, so it is difficult to choose which is the best option between these two alternatives from the Xiaomi universe.

Below we show you the comparison between the H6 and the X20 Nex.

Roborock H6 vs Conga RockStar

Within the range Conga from Cecotec, We find the comparison with its new model interesting, the Conga RockStar 700 X-Treme, which has 2 models, a normal one and the version ErgoFlex, which provides an articulated tube, for greater comfort when cleaning. In both versions there is the possibility of incorporating a tank to scrub at the same time as vacuuming.

EIn terms of power, the Roborock H6 would have higher power if we measure it in air watts (150 versus 130), although perhaps not if we measure it in Pascals (we do not have this data for H6). Very high figures in any case, since the 24.000 Pascals of the Conga They are above those of the classic corded sled vacuum cleaners, which usually range between 17.000 and 21.000.

These new RockStar models have, like the Roborock H6, adaptive power, so that They activate the Turbo automatically when they detect that they are on a carpet, to achieve the best cleaning on this type of surfaces.

In favor of the RockStar, in addition to its more reasonable price, is the possibility of scrubbing (optionally you can add the WaterTank accessory; and in the case of the ErgoFlex, the joint of its tube, which allows you to reach further in a very comfortable way, being especially interesting for cleaning under beds and furniture.

The tank capacity is also a highlight in favor of the RockStar, since its 800 milliliters capacity doubles that of the Roborock, which remains at 400.

Regarding autonomy, again H6 is above with its 90 minutes, although the RockStar, like the X20 Nex, reach 65, a very notable figure that allows you to clean large homes.

Regarding the price, the advantage goes to the RockStar, since they would currently be about 120-140 euros below the H6.

Below, we show you a comparison of these three models.