Robovac X8 Hybrid vs Roborock S7 Comparison Review
RoboVac X8
Roborock S7
RoboVac X8
- Dimensions 19.45" x 15.67" x 6.14"
- Weight 15.71 pounds
- Suction Power 2000 Pa * 2
- Navigation Precision LiDAR Navigation
- Multi-Floor Mapping yes (up to 4)
- Camera no
- Filter washable E11 rated air HEPA-style filter
- Dustbin 470 ml
- Mopping yes
- Auto Dirt Disposal yes
- Runtime 180 minutes
- WiFi Connectivity yes
Roborock S7
- Dimensions 13.58" x 13.58" x 3.85"
- Weight 7.72 pounds
- Suction Power 2500 Pa
- Navigation iPath Laser Navigation
- Multi-Floor Mapping yes
- Camera no
- Filter High Performance Filter, Washable
- Dustbin 400ml
- Mopping yes
- Auto Dirt Disposal no
- Runtime 180 minutes
- WiFi Connectivity yes
RoboVac X8 vs. Roborock S7 Face to Face Comparison Review
Unveiled in September 2021, the RoboVac X8 Series is the latest release from EUFY, one of the best robot vacuum brands. There are two models in the series. We have the RoboVac X8, the base model and the RoboVac X8 Hybrid. The difference between the two is the mopping function. The RoboVac X8 offers vacuuming only, while the X8 Hybrid offers simultaneous vacuuming and mopping.
In this RoboVac X8 vs. Roborock S7 review, we have focused on the hybrid model. The RoboVac X8 Hybrid is best suited for homes with bare floors and carpets. It is, however, known for its excellent performance when handling pet hair, be it long dog hair or short hair.
Released in March 2021, the Roborock S7 is the latest robot vacuum from the Xiaomi-backed company. There are two models in the S7 lineup. We have the Roborock S7 and the Roborock S7+. The difference is that the former doesn’t come with the Roborock Auto-Empty Dock, but the S7+ included the self-emptying dock. For this review, we have focused on the S7+.
Both S7 models are hybrid robot vacuums, so you can rely on them for simultaneous vacuuming and mopping. The duo is ideal for homes with all kinds of bare floors as well as carpets. The S7 is also suitable for homeowners with pets.
When shopping for a robot vacuum, consider the design. As far as design goes, D-shaped vacuums are better than round-shaped vacuums, especially on the wall edges and deep corners. The best robot vacuum should also have a low-profile design. As for aesthetics, it doesn't really matter, but some buyers have color preferences.
The RoboVac X8 is still a round-shaped robot vacuum with a low-profile design. It measures 13.6-inches × 3.8-inches and weighs 7.71lbs. Well, it’s not the slimmest robot vacuum we have come across, but still, it will go under most low-profile furniture.
When it comes to aesthetics, the RoboVac X8 is black and features striking accents of metallic blue and pink.
Roborock has not yet adopted the D-shape design that we have seen with the Roomba S9 and Neato Botvacs. It is still a round-shaped robot vacuum but with a low-profile design.
It measures 13.9 × 3.8-inches and weighs 7.9lbs. Regarding the finish, the S7 is available in two color options: black and white.
Regarding the design, there is no clear winner as both models feature low-profile designs. However, in terms of appeal, the RoboVac X8 is a better choice.
Robot vacuums are highly specialized. For example, some models sweep and vacuum while others will sweep, vacuum and mop, simultaneously.
Just like the Roborock S7, the RoboVac X8 will vacuum and mop simultaneously. As a reminder, only the RoboVac X8 doesn’t have the mopping function, but the RoboVac X8 Hybrid is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum cleaner.
As far as mopping is concerned, the RoboVac X8 is not the best hybrid robot vacuum money can get you. Its mopping performance is dismal.
However, it has been specially designed to suit homes with pets. Besides, you can rely on the RoboVac X8 to handle carpets and bare floors.
The Roborock S7 is a 2-in-1 cleaner that vacuums and mops simultaneously, hence the name, a hybrid robot vacuum cleaner.
Regarding its specialization, the S7 has been designed to clean all types of bare floors, from tile to hardwood, linoleum, marble, and vinyl, among others.
Furthermore, the S7 is also suitable for all carpets (low and high pile carpets) as well as pet messes, talk of pet hair, kitty litter, and wet paw marks.
When it comes to cleaning orientation, it's hard to call a winner as both models have some unique selling points. The RoboVac X8 Hybrid is a great deal if you are looking for a hybrid robot vacuum for pet hair. It has been specialized to handle those tough pet messes, from the long dog hair to pet urine stains and pet-related dander. On the other hand, the Roborock S7 is the ultimate robot mop courtesy of the sophisticated Sonic Mopping Technology that takes mopping to the next level.
In this section, we have dived deeper into how the RoboVac X8's vacuuming performance compares to that of the Roborock S7. The aspects to focus on here include the suction power, and notably, the brush system.
The RoboVac X8 relies on a 3-stage cleaning system when vacuuming. It comes with a spiral roller brush for agitation and dirt pickup. It is assisted by a side sweeping brush that reaches the deep corners and wall edges.
When it comes to suction power, the RoboVac X8 is a beast. It boasts a powerful motor with twin turbines, each generating a whopping 2000pa meaning its cumulative suction power is 4,000pa. For the record, this is the most powerful robot vacuum we have tested.
While the brush has not been designed to reduce tangling, the 80% increase in airflow reduces entanglement when picking up long pet hair. On the other hand, the twin turbines enable the robot to pick up 57.6% more pet hair than ordinary robot vacuums for pet hair. It’s also a great robot vacuum for carpets courtesy of BoostIQ™, which increases suction in just 1.5 seconds after a carpet is detected.
The S7 also relies on the same 3-stage cleaning system that the X8 uses. But then, there are clear-cut differences between the two models.
First, the S7 comes with an upgraded finned all-rubber floating brush. It has multiple planes of movement that guarantee better agitation and, importantly, dirt lifting and pickup.
It is assisted by a single side brush for sweeping the wall edges and deep wall corners. When it comes to suction power, Roborock has included a four-speed motor that delivers a cool 2,500pa when in Max mode.
This is among the areas where the Roborock S7 loses out in this Roborock S7 vs. RoboVac X8 comparison review.
As far as vacuuming performance is concerned, it's hard to call a winner. While the RoboVac X8 puts up excellent suction power, its brushroll is not up to the mark. On the other hand, the Roborock S7’s brushroll is highly specialized for agitation and dirt pickup. What's more? It doesn't get tangled easily.
A robot vacuum's filtration and bin system is also a crucial consideration when shopping for a robotic cleaner. The best option is a model that comes with a high-efficiency filter to purify the air, a sizable onboard bin, and automatic self-emptying. Now, how do the two robot vacuums in this comparison review compare?
The RoboVac X8 is among the best robot vacuums for pet hair. It comes with a washable high-performance filter that captures all kinds of allergens, from pet-related dander to dust and pollen. There’s also a 400Ml washable bin.
But unfortunately, the X8 Hybrid doesn’t support automatic self-emptying, so you will have to empty the bin manually.
One great thing about this dust box is the exclusive UltraPack Dust-Compression Technology that compresses dirt, thereby increasing the bin’s volume utilization rate by 127%
The Roborock S7 also comes with a washable high-efficiency filter that captures 95% of allergens and other elements such as dust, pollen, and dust mites.
When it comes to the onboard bin, this robot vacuum has a large 0.48L bin. The biggest difference, however, is the automatic self-emptying. With the S7, you don’t have to worry about emptying the bin manually.
Instead, the robot can empty itself after every cleaning session courtesy of the Roborock Auto-Empty Dock.
As far as filtration is concerned, it's hard to call a winner. But when it comes to the bin and maintenance, the Roborock S7 is the best deal. It comes with a larger bin and can empty itself automatically.
As mentioned earlier, these two robot vacuums have been designed to offer 2-in-1 cleaning. Having compared their vacuuming performance, it's time to assess how they compare when it comes to mopping. So, without further ado, here is a detailed comparison of the two hybrid vacuums.
The RoboVac X8 is a hybrid model that offers both dry and wet mopping. But to set the record straight, this is a basic mop that uses a microfiber cloth for scrubbing stains and grime and a 0.25L water tank with no sophisticated water dispensing technology.
For crying out loud, the water tank is not as efficient as what you get with the advanced robot vacuums with mops.
It also lacks any carpet identification technology, so you have to leverage its digital barriers around carpets lest it wets them.
The S7, just like its predecessors, the S6 and S5 Series models offer dry and wet mopping. It guarantees excellent mopping performance courtesy of the large 0.3L electric water tank that dispenses water accurately and efficiently.
While it uses the standard microfiber cloth, it comes with what has been dubbed Sonic Mopping Technology. In a nutshell, this is a technology that vibrates the cleaning head up to 3,000 times per minute, scrubbing all the stubborn stains and grime.
What’s more? The Roborock S7 will lift the mop automatically when it detects carpets, courtesy of the Ultrasonic Carpet Detection feature. It also comes with No Mop Zones.
Regarding mopping performance, the Roborock S7 is the ultimate option. It offers better mopping performance and will not wet your carpet.
Another important consideration when choosing a robot vacuum to buy is the battery and runtime. In this section, we will assess aspects such as battery technology, capacity, runtime, and power management options. The battery's runtime is crucial as it determines the area the robot can cover on a single charge.
The RoboVac X8 equally excels in terms of battery and runtime. It features a lithium-ion battery with a 5200mAh capacity. In the low power mode, the X8 can run for a cool 180 minutes.
However, the runtime is shorter when it operates in the high power modes. As for power management, the RoboVac X8 will dock for recharge when the battery level is low.
It will also resume cleaning automatically after recharging for an average of 3 hours.
One of the areas Roborock wins is the battery and runtime. The S7 comes with a lithium-ion battery that offers long runtime and durability. The 5,200mAh capacity allows the robot to do a cool 180 minutes when in the lowest power mode. Of course, in high power mode, the runtime dips.
When it comes to power management, the S7 can recharge and resume cleaning automatically. Interestingly, there’s Top Up Charge, a feature that charges the robot quickly so it can finish the job on time instead of waiting for the entire 3 hours recharge time.
While the RoboVac X8 has the same specifications as the Roborock S7, it's the S7 that carries the day courtesy of the Top Up Charge feature.
While cleaning performance and autonomy really matter, the navigation and mapping system is also a crucial consideration when buying a robot vacuum. In this segment, we will assess how intelligent the Roborock S7 and RoboVac X8 are when it comes to finding their way around your home, creating maps, customizing cleaning, and setting boundaries.
The RoboVac X8 is among the high-end robot vacuums from EUFY, but then it comes with a navigation and mapping system based on Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)-based algorithm. Dubbed iPath™ Laser Navigation, the system uses lasers and sensors for localization and obstacle avoidance.
When it comes to mapping, this robot vacuum is guided by AI.Map™ Technology 2.0, which creates and stores multiple hyper-accurate maps of your home for fast and efficient cleaning. Other features worth mentioning include digital boundary marking dubbed No-Go Zones and Zone Cleaning, which allows users to select specific spots where they want the robot to clean. Another feature worth mentioning is Coverage Map Report, which shows where the robot has cleaned and where it hasn’t.
The Roborock S7 is a smart robot vacuum that relies on the LDS Navigation. The technology leverages a Sensient sensor array that comprises an infra-red cliff sensor, odometer, accelerometer, and compass.
Under the hood, there’s a 32-bit quad-core processor that relies on the LDS system to create and store up to 3 maps.
Other great features include No-Go Zones, Real-Time Robot Location, Selective Room Cleaning, Invisible Walls, Zone Cleanup, and No Mop Zones.
When it comes to navigation and mapping, the Roborock S7 is the best choice. It avoided obstacles more accurately and created more accurate maps. The S7 also has unique features, including Real-Time Robot Location, No Mop Zones, and Selective Room Cleaning.
The world is moving towards a smart home era, so you definitely want smart appliances. The good thing is that robot vacuums are smart, but not all of them. In this section, let's assess the smart features and convenience of these two robot vacuums.
The RoboVac X8 is a smart robot vacuum powered by 2.4GHz WiFi. Users can operate this robot vacuum using the mobile app as long as the robot is connected to a stable WiFi with internet access.
On the app, users can set cleaning schedules, initiate cleaning sessions, view clean maps, draw boundaries, etc. Besides smartphone app operation, the X8 can sync with voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant.
The Roborock S7 is also a smart robot vacuum that supports 2.4GHz WiFi for mobile app operation and voice assistant syncing. On the app, users can set cleaning schedules, start cleaning sessions, draw boundaries, etc.
You can also sync the robot with Alexa or Google Assistant and control your robot using your voice. What’s more? There’s inbuilt Voice Control, Do Not Disturb, Over-The-Air Upgrades, and Voice Pack.
Here again, the Roborock S7 is the best choice. While both models are smart and have several convenience features, Roborock has several extras.
Cleaning Test Results
Bare Floors
As usual, we did test these two robot vacuums to find out which is the best bang for the buck. To give you a real glimpse of their performance, we tried them on bare floors and carpets using the daily dirt to test their vacuuming performance. We also used the typical household messes to test the mopping performance. Below are the illustrations of the results we got.
Bare Floors
- Flour
- 99%
- 99%
- Rice
- 99%
- 98%
- Cheerios
- 98%
- 97%
- Raw popcorns
- 98%
- 97%
- Kitty litter
- 98%
- 97%
- Pet hair
- 95%
- 96%
- Sand pebbles
- 98%
- 97%
Carpets
Carpets
- Flour
- 95%
- 89%
- Rice
- 97%
- 96%
- Cheerios
- 96%
- 95%
- Raw popcorns
- 96%
- 95%
- Kitty litter
- 96%
- 95%
- Pet hair
- 93%
- 92%
- Sand pebbles
- 96%
- 95%
Mopping Performance
Mopping Performance
- Water
- 97%
- 99%
- Soda
- 97%
- 99%
- Porridge Stains
- 88%
- 97%
- Margarine Smears
- 90%
- 98%
- Cooking Oil
- 90%
- 98%
- Urine Stains
- 96%
- 99%
- Paw Marks
- 97%
- 99%
- Honey Smears
- 90%
- 97%
RoboVac X8 vs. Roborock S7 Summary
There you have it, folks, a RoboVac X8 vs. Roborock S7 face-to-face comparison review. So, what’s the best choice? Well, it’s hard to call a winner as both models have strengths and weaknesses.
The RoboVac X8 is best if you are on a budget and looking for the best robot vacuum for pet hair or a robot vacuum for carpets. But it’s mopping performance is dismal. On the other hand, the Roborock S7 is a great choice for buyers looking for the best hybrid robot vacuum that offers next-level mopping performance. It is also smarter and more intelligent.
