Roborock S7 Max Ultra | It's worth it?

Robot vacuum cleaners are part of 45% of Spanish homes, due to the convenience they provide when keeping them clean, but if you are looking for a powerful and effective device in any situation, with the quality and guarantee of a leading brand and that offers automated cleaning to achieve maximum comfort, the Roborock S7 Max Ultra may be of interest to you.

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	Roborock S7 Max Ultra
Navigation technology	Laser
Autonomy (min)	180
Noise (decibels)	67
Diameter (cm)	35
Height (cm)	9,65
Programmable	Yes
High efficiency filter	Yes
Dry/wet deposits (ml)	350 / 200
Power levels	4
Suction power (Pa)	5.500
Scrub	Yes (sonic)
Assessment	99

La Roborock brand It is one of the most appreciated in the field of home cleaning. Born in 2014, It began being known as "the manufacturer of Xiaomi robots", and with the launch of the Roborock S5 (many times called Xiaomi Vacuum 2, as it was the successor to this multinational's first robot), it began to create its own legion of fans.

This allowed the brand to grow and expand, and thus In 2019 it landed in Europe, to more closely attend to the needs of users on the old continent., and continued to release successful models, such as the S6, and especially the S7 and S8, with different versions to respond to the various needs of users.

The Roborock S7 Max Ultra is presented in Spain on 15/06/2023 and combines extremely high performance with extraordinary comfort, with very similar aspects to the brand's top of the range, the S8 Pro Ultra, but at a more reasonable price; Below, we tell you all the details about this spectacular machine, in our in-depth review.

Roborock S7 Max Ultra: our assessment

The Roborock S7 Max Ultra has obtained a rating of 99 points out of 100. It is a New generation robot vacuum cleaner, with a spectacular design in two possibilities, black or white (the two-tone base of the white version is, in our opinion, very attractive), and with the firm's usual construction quality.

Combine one outstanding power suction with a sophisticated navigation system to combine effectiveness and efficiency, and a great sonic scrubbing system with the quadruple function base, forming a super complete and effective device that provides maximum comfort and is ideal for allergy sufferers and homes with pets and/or small children.

Box contents

A Roborock S7 Max Ultra robot vacuum cleaner.
Base with three tanks.
Power cord.
Spare bag.
Cleaning tool.
Robot instruction manual.
Base instruction manual.

Start up

We proceed to unpack the robot and the base, freeing the various components from their packaging and protection for transport. As is usual in this type of device, the Roborock S7 Max Ultra comes partially charged, but It is advisable to fully charge the battery before putting it to work for the first time..

The charging of the robot is 30% faster than the firm's previous models, and it can also be configured to charge outside of peak hours., to reduce the electricity bill as much as possible, defining the time when it is cheapest, if your electricity rate is configured that way.

We look for a location for the base, preferably in a place with good coverage and that is clear, to facilitate the robot's maneuvers.; As a guide, there is a free space of 0,5 meters on each side and 1 meter in front (however, given the great precision with which the Roborock S7 Max Ultra moves, this is only a recommendation, as it can get into through spaces that barely fit.

The charging base is somewhat larger than the usual ones, integrating various functions, since its measurements are 42,2 (width) x 50,4 (depth) x 42 (height) centimeters, and we will place it on a flat, smooth and stable surface (usually on hard floor).

Once loaded, we can start it for the first time. Like other devices from the firm, the robot It can be controlled using the buttons on the top, voice commands (compatible with Alexa, Google Home and Siri), and through a mobile app, the application being the best way to take advantage of all its advanced functions.

Installing the app

Like other models of the brand, This machine can be controlled through the Xiaomi app, Mi Home, or through the Roborock application. Both offer similar functionalities and handling, but the brand's own may be more personalized and adapted to the robot, including some features that Xiaomi's does not yet have, being more "generalist"; In any case, if you are more used to Mi Home, you can use it without problems, it's up to you.

We install the app and create a user account, if we don't have one (we will need an email), and We click on add device, we search for it by name, and then we simply have to follow the instructions in the app, in a simple and intuitive way.

When carrying out this first configuration process, it is advisable to place the robot and the mobile phone near the router, to promote connectivity; the connection frequency is 2,4 GHz, so if your router is dual, you should choose this one, and not the 5 GHz one (which will say 5G or something similar).

Once the connection process is finished, we can now operate the Roborock S7 Max Ultra from our mobile phone, which provides great convenience; you can start it whenever you want and wherever you are (from the street, work, a cafeteria...) and so when you get home, you will always have it clean (of course, you can also program it if you wish).

To access some advanced functions, it is necessary to have a saved floor plan of the home (it can store 4 different ones), so the first thing we will do is map the home, starting the work from the charging base and leaving the doors open so that it can access the rooms.

The Roborock S7 Max Ultra has quick mapping, so in a few minutes we can have a home map, so you can start cleaning as soon as possible. In addition, it allows you to view the map in two formats, the usual 2D, or 3D, which allows you to recreate your house virtually.

How the Roborock S7 Max Ultra works

This model takes cleaning automation to levels unthinkable until recently, proving ideal for those looking for a high-end device, with excellent performance in all aspects and maximum comfort, especially for homes "with a lot of life", in which there are pets and/or small children.

RockDock Ultra All-in-One Dock

We will begin the analysis with the most distinctive aspect of this model, its RockDock Ultra base, which combines various functions to automate the cleaning process, which It has three sections, a tank for clean water, another for dirty water and another for the bag where solid dirt is housed.:

automatic emptying: The Roborock S7 Max Ultra has self-emptying; The dust that collects inside its tank is automatically emptied into a bag inside the base, with a 2,5 liter capacity, so we can forget about this issue for 7-8 weeks, a system that is much more comfortable and hygienic.
Autofill: The water tank inside the robot is automatically filled with the clean water in the base container, providing practically unlimited scrubbing capacity, in addition to always allowing you to scrub with clean water.
automatic cleaning: The robot cleans the mop and the ducts using the clean water from the tank located at the base; The dirty water resulting from the process goes to the corresponding tank, so that it never mixes with the clean water.
drying: The RockDock Ultra base dries the mop and the lower part where the robot is located, to prevent the proliferation of bacteria and unpleasant odors, also avoiding having to wash the mop after each use, as happens in other robots.

Self-emptying

Filled in

Washed

drying

This entire cleaning automation process makes it possible for the Roborock S7 Max Ultra to take care of vacuuming and mopping without users having to intervene at practically any time, raising the level of comfort to unsuspected levels.

In addition, it is a much more hygienic system: on the one hand, solid dirt ends up in the resealable bag, so dust clouds and contact with dirt are avoided.

Roborock S7 Max Ultra cleaning the living room

And in the mopping part, it is always done with clean water and the mop is also kept in perfect condition., washing and drying it so that it does its job better and the user does not have to worry about its maintenance.

Suction power

The protagonist of this analysis also stands out in this section, with a digital motor that rotates at high speed to provide a absorption capacity among the best in the segment.

The Roborock S7 Max Ultra It reaches 5.500 Pascals of suction power, a figure that allows it to effectively capture a large number of particles.: dust, lint, hair, pet hair, cereals, sand, flour, dirt and other heavier elements.

The robot has 4 power levels, selectable through the app, so that we can establish the most appropriate one, depending on the degree of dirt. As usual, it has automatic power on carpets, so we do not have to worry in this regard.: the machine itself will be responsible for increasing the power when placed on one, achieving the best result on any surface, with total comfort for the user.

Roborock S7 Max Ultra climbing onto a carpet

Furthermore, thanks to the suspension system and wheel design, the Roborock S7 Max Ultra It is capable of overcoming obstacles of up to 2 centimeters, so you have no problems with carpets of a certain thickness or with transitions between rooms.

The maximum autonomy of the robot is 180 minutes (in Quiet Mode), thanks to its 5.200 mAh battery, and includes loading and continuation, so if it doesn't finish, it returns to the base to charge and then resumes cleaning where it left off to finish it, so it is a robot suitable for large surfaces.

Brushes

Like other high-end robots, the Roborock S7 Max Ultra has a single side brush, which serves to capture dirt towards the center of the device and effectively clean corners and corners, which are areas where dust usually accumulates.

This is because by having an intelligent navigation system, the robot always knows where it is, where it has passed and where it has not, and how it is located, so it does not need to have two side brushes like other less sophisticated models.

Suitable for homes with pets

The rotating central roller is a design created by the brand in silicone, with a studied shape that allows it to do a good job on both hard floors and rugs and carpets, while tangles are largely avoided, minimizing maintenance.

rubber brush

In addition, It is a floating brush, which means it adapts to different surfaces (hard floors, carpets or rugs) to always be attached and in this way, achieve greater efficiency.

Smart navigation

As it could not be less, the Roborock S7 Max Ultra has a advanced navigation system, which allows you to move in an orderly, fluid and efficient manner, covering 100% of the surface and doing so in less time than other robots.

PreciSense LIDAR Navigation combines a laser with various sensors (position, anti-shock, anti-fall, etc.) and a powerful processor to create detailed maps of the home and define the best cleaning routes.

Accurate navigation

The laser is the most precise system there is, and that is why it is used in sectors such as aeronautics, engineering or medicine; The Roborock S7 Max Ultra moves with great precision, passing through places where it barely fits and interacting appropriately with objects, so it works well in complex environments.

Laser navigation is predictive, since Thanks to its range of several meters, it anticipates obstacles before reaching them (Reactive Tech technology), so the robot can even propose restricted areas to the user (if it detects that an area is, for example, too narrow, or there are stairs).

More free time

Advanced scrubbing for a unique clean

The Roborock S7 Max Ultra vacuums and scrubs, and can do both functions at the same time or separately, offering a more complete cleaning than robots that only vacuum.

In addition, In the scrubbing section it offers a superior result, thanks to the combination of several aspects:

A good quality microfiber mop, which helps remove stains.
VibraRise sonic technology, which makes the mop vibrate 3.000 times per minute (50 times per second), exerting a pressure of 6N to obtain a better result with stains such as coffee or juice, for example.
Electronic water dosing, which allows us to choose the amount of liquid with which to scrub, to adapt the flow to the type of floor and degree of existing dirt.
The Autofill and Autowash system of the mop, which allows you to scrub with water and the mop always clean, obtaining a better and more hygienic result.
In addition, Its carpet detection technology allows you to raise the mop 5 millimeters, so it can go over low-pile carpets without getting them wet.

Self-lifting mop

The app, full of advantages

Operation via the mobile app offers great variety of possibilities and infinite information, in other aspects:

Start the robot, pause it and send it to the charging base.
See how it cleans in real time, the cleaned surface and the remaining autonomy.
Define cleaning parameters, such as suction power and scrubbing flow, or cleaning cycles (if we want to perform more than one pass for an even better result).
Establish what you want to clean (the entire house, or specific rooms or areas) And why not, creating restricted areas, which the robot will not access (such as the children's playroom or the pets' feeding area). As indicated above, thanks to its intelligence, the robot itself can suggest restricted areas depending on the circumstances.
Manage maps (it can store up to 4, making it suitable for duplexes and other multi-story homes, as well as for cleaning different houses.
Create personalized cleaning routines, which allow you to have various predefined tasks to perform with a simple touch; The robot itself can suggest some, such as cleaning the kitchen and dining room after eating.
Program the robot so that it works the days and hours we want.
Off-peak charging, defining what times the robot charges, to optimize the electricity bill.
Configure database parameters, such as self-emptying or cleaning the mop.
Set the language for voice notifications of the robot (includes Spanish).
Receive OTA updates, with corrections, improvements or new functions.

Advantages of the Roborock S7 Max Ultra

It's a Roborock

The manufacturer of Xiaomi robots has earned well-deserved prestige with its own brand, and It has its own legion of fans, in love with its fantastic combination of design, technology and features..

RockDock Ultra Base

The base of this robot performs a quadruple function to automate cleaning and provide maximum comfort: automatic emptying, auto-filling of the water tank, cleaning the mop and base and drying.

effective cleaning

The Roborock S7 Max Ultra combines its very high suction power (5.500 Pascals) with the effectiveness of its floating rubber roller, obtaining sensational results on any surface.

Smart navigation

This model has multiple sensors, among which the laser stands out, allowing it to move with high precision and fluidity, creating detailed maps and choosing the best route for cleaning.

Professional scrubbing

Its scrubbing system is among the best and most complete, thanks to its sonic vibration, presión that exercises the mop, the dosage of water and base that washes and dries the mop to always have it ready.

Autonomy

Its 5.200 mAh lithium battery and optimized energy management give it a range of up to 180 minutes, and it also has charge and continue, so It is suitable for large homes.

Ideal for allergy sufferers

Su high suction power, the system self-emptying in resealable bags and sensational scrubbing system They make it an ideal robot for people with allergic problems.

For homes "with a lot of life"

Su high effectiveness When cleaning, smart navigation even in complex environments and the high degree of comfort that its base provides make it perfect for homes with pets and/or children.

Why buy a Roborock S7 Max Ultra

The Roborock S7 Max Ultra is an exceptional machine, with fantastic qualities in any section. Each brand has its fans and each person has its tastes and needs, but if you are looking for one of the best robot vacuum cleaners on the market and you want maximum automation of tasks, this is a model that may interest you.

We are talking about a high-end model, and this means that its price is high, so it is not suitable for all economies. It's worth it? Yes, if you can access it, it is a device designed to make people's lives easier, doing what is expected of a robot vacuum cleaner, and practically requiring no intervention from the users.; and with the high quality usual in the brand, and a formidable level of performance.

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Roborock S7 Max Ultra VS Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

El Roborock S8 Pro Ultra It is currently the brand's top of the range, a sensational device with which the protagonist of this review shares various aspects.

These two robots include the impressive base with four functions: self-emptying, filling, cleaning and drying, offering cleaning automation, hygiene and comfort above other models.
They also share the sonic mopping with auto-raising mop; In the case of the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, it also raises the brush, which is practical when you just want to scrub.
Both models manage multiple maps and the functionalities of the app are the same.
The navigation system is in both cases very advanced and precise, based on laser, but the S8 also includes Reactive 3D technology, with structured light and infrared, which allows you to identify a wide variety of objects to interact with them whether there is light or in dark conditions.
Both are very powerful, but the S8 Pro Ultra is somewhat above, with its 6.000 Pascals compared to the 5.500 of the S7 Max Ultra (although at these high levels, the difference is not very significant, since both do a sensational job).
The S8 has a new double brush system, DuoRoller, which achieves enormous effectiveness and effectively traps hair, avoiding the dreaded tangles.

At the time of this review, the price of the S8 Pro Ultra is 30% higher than that of the protagonist of this analysis, a difference that is justified by the improvements it incorporates, but which is significant, so it already corresponds to each one. Assess which one best suits your circumstances.

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Roborock S7 Max Ultra VS Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra

Another model to consider is the Roborock S7 Max V Ultra, another fantastic creation from the brand with very interesting qualities:

In this case, the base presents a difference, and in the case of the S7 MaxV Ultra, it has 3 functions, not including drying the mop.
The suction power of the S7 Max Ultra is superior, 5.500 Pascals, compared to 5.100 for its brother (as in the previous case, at these power levels it is not a very significant aspect).
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra combines laser navigation with 3D light and an RGB camera, which allows it to better interpret the objects in its environment, which, together with its database of objects, provides aspects of artificial intelligence.
In addition, This camera can even be used with video surveillance functions: If we activate the corresponding function, we can see through it to, for example, see if we have left a door open, take a look at the pets...
Other aspects, such as sonic scrubbing or robot handling, are identical in both models.

In this case, The MaxV Ultra model provides Reactive AI 2.0 technology, with 3D light and RGB camera, while the S7 Max Ultra includes drying on the base and is somewhat more powerful; At the time of this review, the MaxV ultra is 20% more expensive, another aspect that will have to be taken into account when deciding on one or the other (this difference may vary depending on the offers available at any given time ).