Roborock S6 UK Review

Hardwoord floors

First, the Roborock S6 had to show what it’s got on the laminate in our test arena.

We were super curious about its suction performance and started with a dirty challenge: sand. Robotic vacuums usually have a hard time with this very fine and heavy dirt type.

The smart household helper removed 80 % of the sand.

You might think that 80% is pretty low. But it’s an excellent value compared to other models.

And you also have to keep in mind that we have extreme conditions in our tests. This result is more than sufficient for all households that don’t have a sandbox in their living room.

The Roborock S6 hardly reached its limits with the lighter dirt types - lentils and oat flakes. The result was almost impeccable.

Test result for lentils:

The robot vacuum had no problems removing the lentils on the hard floor. It left only a couple of lentils in the corners.

Test result for oat flakes:

The Roborock S6 removed a whopping 98% of the oat flakes in our test!

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Suction power on the carpet:

The Roborock S6 robot vacuum also did a great job on the carpet (on the short and long pile carpet).

Overview of the test result on low-pile carpet:

Overview of the test result on a high-pile carpet:

The smart household helper has a carpet detection function. It automatically detects that it drives on a carpet and increases the suction power to "turbo mode".

The side brush sometimes stops rotating for a short time (approx. 2-3 seconds) when the robot vacuum drives onto higher carpets. However, that didn’t affect the overall result negatively.

The Roborock S6 works exceptionally well on floor types that are usually challenging for robotic vacuum cleaners. It handled the heavy sand perfectly well.

The Roborock S6 removed most of the sand, even though we spread quite a lot of it on the carpet.

Sand is usually the biggest challenge for a robot vacuum. The Roborock S6’s test result is outstanding compared to other models available in the UK.

The Roborock S6 coped very well with the light dirt types - the oat flakes and lentils.

Test result for oat flakes:

It’s quite obvious that the Roborock S6 didn’t have any major difficulties with the oat flakes during our test.

Test result for lentils:

The Roborock S6 only missed a few single lentils. A fantastic result!

The Roborock S6 joins the "Robot Vacuum Elite" in this category with this outstanding cleaning result on carpets.

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Cleaning performance along the skirtings and in corners:

The Roborock S6 has certain physical disadvantages when vacuuming corners due to its round shape.

It can’t get into the corner so that the side brush can't reach about 1.5 - 2 cm (0.6 - 0.7 inches).

However, not just the Roborock S6 struggles with that - it’s a general issue with all round robotic vacuums.

An alternative would be a D-shaped automated vacuum cleaner. They achieve slightly better results when cleaning corners but have other disadvantages (e.g. low manoeuvrability in narrow spaces).

The Roborock S6 did a good job vacuuming along the skirtings.

Here, the Roborock S6 drives very close to the skirting so that the side brush can reach the dirt and transport it towards the suction opening.

Suction result for hair:

The robot vacuum has no problems removing pet hair or human hair since they’re very light.

Some of the hair wraps around the brush from time to time.

But the Roborock S6 has an excellent solution for it at hand:

You can easily disassemble the brush at both ends.

There’s a small cleaning tool under the cover.

You can easily remove the hair with this tool.

Here are a few tips on how you can get the most out of the mopping function:

• You could add a bit of all-purpose cleaner or vinegar cleaner (available* on Amazon UK) to the water tank. The manufacturer doesn’t say much about this, but it worked very well during our tests. (Attention: This is not a recommendation for action, as Roborock UK advises against this procedure).

• If you have a very dirty spot, send your Roborock to that spot with the "Spot Cleaning" function and let it vacuum and mop the room several times. The robot vacuum removed even the most stubborn stains this way in our tests.

• Just let the Roborock clean and mop your home several times a week. Then the mopping function comes into full effect. Then stubborn dirt can’t accumulate, and the robot vacuum only has to wipe away the dust.

• A little secret tip for you: Put some laundry fragrance beads in the Roborock’s dustbin. Then the robotic vacuum cleaner won’t just vacuum and mop your flat - it’ll also spread a lovely scent ?.

Check out this detailed review: “Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combos” for more detailed tips and tricks.

Quality of navigation:

Long story short: The navigation of the Roborock S6 is excellent.

The LDS (Laser Distance Sensor) technology is the key ingredient for great navigation results.

The Roborock S6 moves in a very structured way and always knows where it is, where it has been and where it has to go next.

The navigation is seamless. The robot vacuum didn’t leave a single room or area out in our test.

Obstacle detection:

The obstacle detection of the robotic vacuum cleaner is also very sophisticated.

The robot vacuum reliably detects objects and walls, thanks to its distance sensors on the front and sides. This way, the robot stops in time before colliding with an object.

The small household helper immediately registers if it does bump into an obstacle with its contact sensors behind the bumper. However, this happens quite rarely.

Overcoming Door Thresholds:

The Roborock S6 has castors from the German manufacturer "Covestro".

It also has an improved algorithm. Once the robot vacuum encounters a threshold, it approaches it head-first. If that doesn’t work out, the Roborock S6 turns 45 degrees and gives it another try from the side.

This is a great result and one of the top values in this category.

The Roborock S6 can overcome doorsteps and climb carpets without any problems.

We’ll also give you a tip on what you can do if the threshold is too high for your robotic vacuum cleaner.

The Roborock S6 has a powerful 5200 mAh battery.

That’s a great value and should be more than sufficient for most living situations.

A full charge usually takes 3-4 hours if the battery runs out.

The robot vacuum also has a "Recharge and Resume" function. If the battery runs out in the middle of a cleaning trip, Roborock S6 automatically return to the charging station. It continues cleaning exactly where it left off as soon as the battery is full.

Design and dimensions:

The Roborock S6 weighs 3.6 kg and has the following dimensions: Length: 33.5 (13.2 inches) x Width: 35 (13.8 inches) x Height: 9.65 cm (3.8 inches).

The robot vacuum has a navigation tower, so the height of 9.65 cm (3.8 inches) plays an essential role.

Please measure carefully whether the Roborock S6 fits under your couch, bed or heater.

You can choose between a white and black coloured model in the UK.

The disadvantage of the black finish: the robot vacuum magically attracts dust (and we’re not talking about the dust it vacuums up). You can also see scratches much faster because fine dirt gets stuck there.

The build quality of the robot vacuum cleaner is excellent.

The plastic appears to be of high quality. Roborock also used parts from well-known manufacturers - Bosch supplies the sensors, and Covestro adds the new rollers to the Roborock S6, for example. Covestro is an international manufacturer from Leverkusen.

One thing is for sure: The Roborock S6 is a premium, high-tech product!

The Roborock S6 is the "rockstar" in the UK.

It’s no surprise - its predecessor (the Roborock S50) already set the bar very high.

The manufacturer did the best possible thing: build on the successful foundation and eliminate the few minor drawbacks.

You get high quality at an acceptable price.

In our experience, the robot vacuum has a reasonable price, considering that it’s an all-rounder device that can do almost everything - except climb stairs and fly ?.

The Roborock S6 has so many useful features, making it suitable for almost every home.

Long story short: We can wholeheartedly give a purchase recommendation for the Roborock S6.