The Roborock S7 raises the level of cleaning with its sonic scrubbing

The presentation at the famous CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2021 technology fair of the new Roborock S7 promises to give a lot to talk about, and it is that The company's new robot incorporates sonic scrubbing technology for a more thorough cleaning, among other advanced features.

Roborock It is a brand that has become known for being the manufacturer of Xiaomi robots, but today it is much more than that. The company has grown a lot in recent years, releasing successful products under its own brand. and with strong international expansion.

Roborock currently has four headquarters and distributes its products in 40 countries, among them 28 Europeans, with a strong presence in Spain, France, the United Kingdom and Germany.

In addition to one of the biggest bestsellers in recent years, the Roborock S5 (also known as Xiaomi Vacuum 2), has outstanding models such as the S5 Max or S6 MaxV, a robot with artificial intelligence to better interact with the environment.

With the launch of the new Roborock S7, The brand raises the bar for cleaning with interesting new features. The model will go on the market in the second quarter of 2021 and can be purchased in the brand's usual colors, white or black.

Do you want to know more details about the new robot from the Chinese brand? We tell you about them below in this extensive review.

Roborock S7: our assessment

The Roborock S7 has obtained a rating of 99 points out of 100. It is a new generation robot vacuum cleaner, with a beautiful design house brand, minimalist, robust and modern, and high suction power which allows you to do excellent work on all types of surfaces.

Its sonic mopping system, surface recognition and automatic mop provide a sensational user experience, and its advanced navigation and multiple configuration possibilities make this robot easy and comfortable to use and best adapts to each user and each home.

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Start up

As is usual in this type of The Roborock S7 comes partially charged, although It is advisable to fully charge it before using it for the first time..

The time for a full charge is between 5 and 6 hours, and its large 5.200 mAh lithium battery provides you with a autonomy of up to 180 minutes, so it is capable of cleaning large surfaces with a single charge.

As usual in high-end robots, has loading and continuation, so if it doesn't finish, it returns to base and then resumes cleaning to finish it.

It is advisable to place the charging base in a central location in the house, where the robot has enough space to maneuver. (for example, 1 meter to each side and forward), although given the high precision of this robot, this is not strictly necessary.

The robot can be started from the buttons on the top, through voice commands (compatible with Alexa, Google Home and Siri Shortcuts) and through the app, Through the application, the best way to get the most out of this advanced model.

In addition, From the app you can control the robot whenever you want and wherever you are, providing greater comfort and versatility; You can start it from work, from the street or in a cafeteria, and when you get home you will always have it clean.

The robot can be controlled through the Xiaomi app, Mi Home, and through Roborock's own app, although it is better to use the manufacturer's own app., being fully adapted to the model and including all the brand's own functionalities (some of them may not appear in Mi Home).

Once the app is installed and an account is created if you do not have one, The application itself will guide us through the configuration and connection process to the Wi-Fi, which is simple and intuitive.

When making this first connection, It is advisable to place both the robot and the mobile phone from which it is done near the router, to facilitate connectivity.

Roborock S7 operation

The Roborock S7 has a design similar to that of the company's other models, both those it creates under its name and those it manufactures for Xiaomi. With dimensions similar to those of other devices, its laser turret shines in the center of the device, providing it with advanced and efficient navigation.

Thanks to this LDS laser sensor and its multiple sensors, the S7 moves with great fluidity and precision, mapping and cleaning the house with high effectiveness and efficiency.

The robot moves in an orderly manner and Cleans the rooms systematically, approaching the edges and legs of the furniture delicately., without touching them.

Mapping is now smarter, providing real-time information about the route followed by the robot and about the areas vacuumed and mopped. In addition, for the first time the Roborock app shows the carpets drawn on the map.

With an autonomy of up to 180 minutes, It is capable of cleaning between 150 and 300 square meters (depending on the shape of the rooms, the obstacles there are, the carpets, the type of floor, etc.); If it doesn't finish, return to base and then resume cleaning to finish it.

Its brushless motor provides high suction power, thanks to HyperForce technology, reaching 2.500 Pascals., the same as other models of the brand, such as the Roborock S6 Max V or from Xiaomi itself, like the Vacuum 1C.

Regarding carpets, in addition to being able to exceed up to 2 centimeters in height (so it has no problems with those of a certain thickness), The Roborock S7 recognizes them, thanks to its ultrasonic technology, and indicates them on the map, which allows you to vacuum them with greater power or raise the mop automatically.

Its new central brush also contributes to the good cleaning job. The traditional bristle and silicone brush has been replaced by one with rubber grooves, which traps dirt more effectively and prevents tangling to a greater extent.

Thanks to the studied design of its channels, The Roborock S7 effectively removes dirt from carpets, achieving a deeper cleaning on this type of surfaces.

In addition, the brush is floating, so that it remains glued to the ground, adapting to the irregularities of the terrain, offering greater cleaning capacity on uneven surfaces.

In the side brush, the brand opts for the new generation with 5 arms that already equip other models of the company, such as the S6 or the S6 MaxV.

The tank capacity is similar to those of its sisters, with 470 milliliters in the solids tank, which allows Completely clean a medium or large-sized home, even more than once, since it comes out quite compact thanks to its high power.

As for noise, its modern motor and good insulation work keep it at fairly contained values., also depending, logically, on the power level selected (in Balanced mode, which would be the second quietest, the noise level is 67 decibels, a fairly low figure, the same as, for example, the S6 MaxV).

And if that were not enough, the brand has also launched a self-emptying base for the Roborock S7, in the style of the one they have, for example, the Roomba i7 + or Proscenic M8 Pro, who facilitates maintenance for the user, since the garbage is automatically collected towards the deposit.

The self-emptying trash container, available in black and white like the robot, has a HEPA classification, trapping and filtering microparticles of dust and mites inside with an efficiency of up to 99,99%, allowing the emptying task to be more comfortable and much more hygienic.

As well You can directly purchase the Roborock S7+, with the self-emptying base included, in white or black.

Roborock's self-emptying base It is the first self-emptying base on the market that can be used with or without a bag, so it has the advantages of both alternatives.

The bags can be purchased in different packs; Normally, the greater the number of units, the better we can get a price, which can be between 2 and 4 euros, depending on the quantity and the offers there are, a quite affordable price, given its duration and the comfort that this system provides.

The app, full of advantages

Through the app you can comfortably operate the robot and access a wide variety of functionalities.. In addition to seeing the robot's work in real time—both vacuuming and scrubbing—you can access the cleaning history, see the maintenance status of the different consumables or configure a multitude of aspects, among others:

Sonic scrubbing for superior cleaning

The Roborock S7 does a great job when it comes to vacuuming, but Perhaps the most notable aspect of this new robot is the scrubbing.

The incorporation of various technologies both at the hardware and software levels allow a much better results when scrubbing and with better user intervention, providing greater comfort.

As Roborock CEO Richard Chang stated, the brand's goal with each product is user comfort. Thanks to the technology incorporated in the S7, scrubbing becomes easier and a deeper cleaning is also achieved..

One of the technologies incorporated is the sonic scrubbing (sonic mopping). The scrubbing module is based on high-speed vibrations, up to 3.000 times per minute (50 per second!, equivalent to 50 Hz), which allow you to "break up" the dirt, eliminating dry or stuck-on stains, such as coffee or juice. , or footprints left by pets or ourselves.

Through the app, you can define the speed for these vibrations, adapting it to the degree of dirt, from 1.650 times per minute to 2.300 or 3.000 times to achieve different degrees of intensity.

In addition, To achieve a deeper cleaning, the pressure exerted by the mop on the floor has also been increased. and a deep scrubbing mode has been added so that the robot scrubs the same area twice.

VibraRise™ technology is another of the improvements incorporated, thanks to which the Roborock S7 automatically raises the mop when it detects a carpet. This innovation allows vacuuming and mopping in the same cleaning session without problems and without the user having to define restricted areas or anything similar, the robot does it automatically.

Likewise, The mop also raises when the robot is placed on the charging base, so a plastic mat is no longer necessary as in other models.

And last but not least, you can define the water flow to adapt it to the needs of each moment, and its large 300 milliliter tank It allows you to scrub large surfaces, between 150 and 200 square meters.

Advantages of the Roborock S7

Why buy a Roborock S7

If you're looking for a high-end robot created by one of the leading brands, with great suction power, controllable via app, with multiple maps and room cleaning.

If you are a fan of the Xiaomi universe and you love its technology; if you want a multifunction robot and you also want effective scrubbing, thanks to sonic technology; If you are looking for technology and comfort and need a robot that cleans your home in the easiest way, without having to make complicated configurations, the Roborock S7 may be the model you have been waiting for.

Roborock S7 price and availability

The Roborock S7 has been released in Europe at the beginning of the second quarter of 2021, and its official RRP will be 549 euros, a competitive price taking into account the technology it includes and the effectiveness and efficiency of this high-end robot. Both models are now available, both white and black.

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