First, consider which areas the robot can reach and what types of flooring you need to maintain. Then decide which tasks you’re happy to do yourself. Navigation, the docking station and the app each meet different needs; having them doesn’t, on its own, guarantee that the robot will work without any intervention.
If you want the robot to take care of routine cleaning while your home is empty, check the available controls and how it can reach the areas you want it to clean. Rowenta France describes several navigation modes for the RR6875WH; iRobot France explains how its app works with robots that have mapping.
Your choice depends on your flooring, rugs and brush-maintenance needs. Roborock France describes the brush mechanism on the Qrevo S Pro as making hair removal easier; this is the manufacturer’s claim, not an independent measure of its effectiveness.
If you want to spend less time emptying the bin or handling the mop pads, distinguish between automatic emptying and mopping and drying functions. Also check which maintenance tasks you’ll still need to do yourself.
Start by checking that the robot can get into the areas you want to clean. Then compare its compatibility with your floors and the tasks handled by the docking station. Check the app controls and long-term maintenance separately.
The percentages below relate to consumers in France who want to automate floor cleaning while they’re out. They highlight the main concerns associated with this need.
| Consideration | What to check | Who is this particularly relevant to ? |
|---|---|---|
| Getting around and scheduled cleaning | Navigation features and controls for rooms or areas; whether the robot can actually get through the routes you have in mind. | If you want the robot to reach selected areas while you’re out, check its navigation and any guidance about spaces at height. Around 28 % of consumers prioritise getting around and completing scheduled cleans. |
| Floors, rugs and pet hair | Floor types listed in the manual; rug height; brush access and maintenance. | If you have a mix of hard floors and rugs, or hair and pet fur to pick up, check the stated compatibility for the exact model. Around 22 % of consumers put these flooring and hair-related considerations first. |
| Daily chores | Whether the chosen version includes a docking station; separate emptying, mopping and drying functions; any maintenance still required. | If your main concern is emptying the bin or handling cleaning components, compare the tasks the docking station actually automates. Around 22 % of consumers prioritise cutting down on these daily chores. |
| App and connectivity | The app associated with the model; phone and network compatibility; controls available without a connection and the stated support period. | If you plan to control the robot through an app, check the controls you need and the connection requirements. Around 17 % of consumers are primarily concerned about the app, connectivity or software support. |
| Long-term maintenance | Exact part number; consumable compatibility; parts availability and repair terms. | If you prioritise repairability and keeping maintenance costs under control, check that parts are compatible and available for the exact model. Around 11 % of consumers put maintenance and long-term ownership costs first. |
An auto-empty station takes care of one specific task. The Roborock Qrevo S Pro manual also lists routine maintenance tasks.
Identify your main chore and check what the station actually does, as well as which tasks still need to be done by hand.
Roborock states that the filter for the original Qrevo is not compatible with other models in the Qrevo series.
Before ordering, match the robot’s full model number against the part’s compatibility list.
For the Rowenta RR6875WH, the stated 15 mm limit applies to rugs and carpets. It doesn’t guarantee that the robot can cross a doorway threshold of the same height.
Check the specifications for rugs and thresholds in your home separately.
The black Roomba 105 Combo and the variant with an AutoEmpty base are separate models.
Check the exact model number and what’s included, especially if an auto-empty base is important to you.
The X-PLORER Serie 20 RR6875WH is worth considering if you’re comparing multiple navigation modes, remote control and Aqua Force mopping.
The Qrevo S Pro is worth considering if you’re comparing a multifunction docking station, liftable rotating mop pads and app control.
The Roomba 105 Combo range includes a version without an AutoEmpty base and a variant with an automatic-emptying base.
These robot vacuums are designed to clean your floors while you’re out; scheduling, navigation and docking station features vary by model.
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Worth considering if you want to schedule cleaning and spend less time emptying the bin by hand.
The product listing specifies LiDAR navigation, 8 000 Pa suction, a mopping function, app control and an auto-empty station. It also mentions no-go zones and cleaning that resumes after recharging.
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Worth considering if you want to schedule cleaning through an app and reduce how often you empty the bin.
The product listing specifies 8 000 Pa suction, obstacle avoidance, an anti-tangle brush and a bagless station with a 2 litre bin. It recommends picking up cables, small toys and lightweight rugs with tassels before cleaning.
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Worth considering if you want to schedule cleaning by room and automate several mop-related tasks.
The product listing describes LiDAR navigation, scheduling through the Xiaomi Home App and a station that empties the bin, washes the mop pads and dries them with hot air.
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Worth considering if you want to mop your floors and have a station that takes care of maintaining the mop pads.
The product name specifies 16 200 Pa suction and hot-water cleaning at 75 °C. The product listing describes LDS navigation, app control and a station that empties the bin, washes the mop pads and dries them.
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Worth considering if you want to schedule cleaning cycles through an app and have a clear space for the station.
The product listing specifies 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as a station that empties the bin, washes the mop pads in hot water and dries them. It recommends leaving 1.5 m of clear space in front of the station and 0.5 m on either side. Hot water left behind after a cycle may cause burns.
Yes. First, check how it works in the areas you want it to clean and follow the instructions in the manual. For the Roborock Qrevo S Pro, the manual requires a physical barrier near relevant elevated surfaces and states that the floor must not have any standing water.
No. Rowenta France specifies this limit for rugs and carpets; it doesn’t prove that the robot can cross a doorway threshold of the same height.
iRobot France describes the Roomba 105 Combo’s AutoEmpty base as an automatic-emptying base. Don’t assume it also washes mop pads: check the features listed for the exact variant separately.
No. The Roborock Qrevo S Pro manual prohibits the use of disinfectant and says to use only the cleaning solution recommended by Roborock.
No. Roborock’s French-language manual prohibits powering the Qrevo S Pro through an external switching device, such as a timer plug, to prevent the thermal cut-out from being reset unintentionally. Use the controls provided for the robot.