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Roborock S6 MaxV review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530Max suction power:2500 PaRuntime:180 minDustbin capacity:460 mLMax threshold height:20 mm

Roborock S6 MaxV Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Robot Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

Roborock S6 MaxV
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the robot vacuum's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best robot vacuums on the market.
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Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

▲Better than 65% of robot vacuums
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
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Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

▼Worse than 52%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

30%

6.4

Cleaning

23%

9.4

Navigation

18%

5.9

Mopping

12%

7.0

Battery

10%

8.9

Smart Features

7%

5.2

Design

▲Better than 54%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 90%
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Roborock S6 MaxV

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

30%

6.4

Cleaning

23%

9.4

Navigation

18%

5.9

Mopping

12%

7.0

Battery

10%

8.9

Smart Features

7%

5.2

Design

7.2
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the robot vacuum.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Roborock S6 MaxV has a popularity index of 10, higher than that of 91.5% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 8.5% of robot vacuums.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

7.6
Max suction power
2,500 Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 2,500 Pa, which is lower than 68.8% of robot vacuums and equal to 4.2% of robot vacuums.
N. of suction power levels
5
This robot vacuum has 5 suction power levels, which is more than 93.7% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 6.1% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
brushless
This robot vacuum uses a brushless motor, a type that is generally more efficient than those used by 2.7% of robot vacuums and also used by 97.3% of robot vacuums.
Power
66 W
Cleaning modes
4
This robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes, which is more than 38.2% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 47.5% of robot vacuums offer.
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Mopping capability
yes
This robot vacuum can mop floors. 78.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
static pad
This robot vacuum uses static pad for mopping. This system is more effective than those on 20.4% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 46.3% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
semi-circular
Mop pad material
microfiber
Mop pressure
300 g
This robot vacuum has a listed mop pressure of 300 g, which is lower than that of 89.2% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 10.8% of robot vacuums.
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Primary navigation technology
LiDAR + camera
This robot vacuum uses LiDAR + camera as its primary navigation system, which is more capable than the systems in 96.2% of robot vacuums and matched by 3.8% of robot vacuums.
Mapping capability
yes
This robot vacuum maps the floor. 74% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Real-time mapping
yes
This robot vacuum updates its map in real time. 68.5% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Multiple map storage
yes
This robot vacuum stores multiple maps. 56.4% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Map editing
yes
This robot vacuum lets you edit maps. 63.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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App control
yes
This robot vacuum supports app control. 5.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
Roborock
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 6.3% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity. 64.7% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
5,200 mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 5,200 mAh, which is higher than 67.3% of robot vacuums and equal to 26.5% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
180 min
This robot vacuum runs for 180 min per charge, which is longer than 63.4% of robot vacuums and equal to 13.3% of robot vacuums.
Recharge and resume
yes
This robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging. 83.1% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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Shape
round
Height
96 mm
Width
350 mm
Length
350 mm
Weight
3.7 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 3.7 kg, making it heavier than 56% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 4.4% of robot vacuums.
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Roborock S6 MaxV vs the average robot vacuum

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  • More capable navigation
    This robot vacuum uses LiDAR + camera for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR
  • Supports remote camera monitoring
    This robot vacuum supports remote camera monitoring, while the average robot vacuum does not. 13.4% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 2,000 mAh greater battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a greater battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (5,200 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    5,200 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 20 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (198 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    198 mm vs 178 mm
  • 1 more suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers more suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (5 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    5 vs 4
  • 70 m² larger cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a larger maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (250 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    250 m² vs 180 m²
  • 0.3 m longer power cord
    This robot vacuum has a longer power cord than the average robot vacuum (1.8 m vs 1.5 m). The average robot vacuum's power cord is 1.5 m long.
    1.8 m vs 1.5 m
  • 30 min longer runtime
    This robot vacuum runs longer per charge than the average robot vacuum (180 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    180 min vs 150 min
  • 53.2% more popular
    Roborock S6 MaxV is more popular than the average robot vacuum (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.53
  • 8.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
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    Roborock S6 MaxV
    the average robot vacuum
    Roborock S6 MaxV has a higher user score than the average robot vacuum (8.70 vs 8.000).
    8.7 vs 8
  • 2,000 mAh greater battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a greater battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (5,200 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    5,200 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 70 m² larger cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a larger maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (250 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    250 m² vs 180 m²
  • 30 min longer runtime
    This robot vacuum runs longer per charge than the average robot vacuum (180 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    180 min vs 150 min
  • 0.3 m longer power cord
    This robot vacuum has a longer power cord than the average robot vacuum (1.8 m vs 1.5 m). The average robot vacuum's power cord is 1.5 m long.
    1.8 m vs 1.5 m
  • Supports remote camera monitoring
    This robot vacuum supports remote camera monitoring, while the average robot vacuum does not. 13.4% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 13 more languages supported
    This robot vacuum supports more languages than the average robot vacuum (30 vs 17). The average robot vacuum supports 17 languages.
    30 vs 17
  • More capable navigation
    This robot vacuum uses LiDAR + camera for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR
  • 20 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (198 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    198 mm vs 178 mm
  • 1 more suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers more suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (5 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    5 vs 4
  • 60 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (460 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    460 mL vs 400 mL
  • 57 mL more onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (297 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    297 mL vs 240 mL
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses camera for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    camera vs hybrid
  • 1,500 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (2,500 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    2,500 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2020, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2020 vs 2023
  • 4 % lower filter efficiency
    This robot vacuum has lower filter efficiency than the average robot vacuum (95 % vs 99 %). The average robot vacuum has a filter efficiency of 99 %.
    95 % vs 99 %
  • More basic filter
    This robot vacuum uses a EPA 11 filter, while the average robot vacuum uses HEPA.
    EPA 11 vs HEPA
  • 312 g less mop pressure
    This robot vacuum applies less mop pressure than the average robot vacuum (300 g vs 612 g). The average robot vacuum with a reported mop pressure has a rating of 612 g.
    300 g vs 612 g
  • 1.5 h longer charging time
    This robot vacuum takes longer to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (6 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    6 h vs 4.5 h
  • 2.04x more expensive
    Roborock S6 MaxV is more expensive than the average robot vacuum (£530 vs £260).
    £530 vs £260
  • 1.5 h longer charging time
    This robot vacuum takes longer to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (6 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    6 h vs 4.5 h
  • 1 W higher standby power consumption
    This robot vacuum draws more power in standby than the average robot vacuum (3 W vs 2 W). The average robot vacuum draws 2 W in standby.
    3 W vs 2 W
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2020, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2020 vs 2023
  • 2 dB louder
    This robot vacuum has a higher reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (67 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    67 dB vs 65 dB
  • 3.6% heavier
    This robot vacuum is heavier than the average robot vacuum (3.7 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    3.7 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • No Bluetooth
    This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 64.6% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses camera for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    camera vs hybrid
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • 1,500 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (2,500 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    2,500 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 4 % lower filter efficiency
    This robot vacuum has lower filter efficiency than the average robot vacuum (95 % vs 99 %). The average robot vacuum has a filter efficiency of 99 %.
    95 % vs 99 %
  • More basic filter
    This robot vacuum uses a EPA 11 filter, while the average robot vacuum uses HEPA.
    EPA 11 vs HEPA
  • 312 g less mop pressure
    This robot vacuum applies less mop pressure than the average robot vacuum (300 g vs 612 g). The average robot vacuum with a reported mop pressure has a rating of 612 g.
    300 g vs 612 g

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Roborock S6 MaxV

  • Excellent navigation and mapping through LiDAR and dual cameras.
  • AI technology recognizes and avoids everyday obstacles such as cables and shoes.
  • The reliable, comprehensive app allows restricted zones to be configured.
  • Strong suction collects pet hair and dirt very well on different surfaces.
  • Combined vacuuming and mopping saves maintenance time.

What customers don't like about Roborock S6 MaxV

  • Filters and brushes require regular cleaning and eventual replacement.
  • Mopping is more useful for light maintenance than dried-on stains.
  • The algorithm may need time to adapt to unfamiliar objects it has not previously recognized.
  • The original retail price is high compared with basic models.

Verdict

The Roborock S6 MaxV is a high-end 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop featuring a powerful 2,500 Pa suction motor, PreciSense LiDAR laser navigation, and a Qualcomm APQ8053 processor that drives its front-facing dual stereoscopic cameras with ReactiveAI obstacle avoidance. It is equipped with a 5,200mAh battery providing up to 180 minutes of runtime, a 460ml dustbin, and an electronically controlled 297ml water tank supporting multi-level mapping for up to four floors. Key advantages include outstanding bare floor cleaning, precise custom mapping with no-go/no-mop zones, and excellent navigation around large household clutter. However, the machine struggles with deep carpet cleaning and pet hair removal on high-pile rugs, lacks auto-empty dock compatibility, and its AI object detection can be inconsistent when recognizing very small items or operating in low-light environments.

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