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Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150Max suction power:2000 PaRuntime:150 minDustbin capacity:250 mLMax threshold height:15 mm

Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA 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.

Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of robot vacuums
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 92%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

30%

4.2

Cleaning

23%

5.0

Navigation

18%

5.7

Mopping

12%

3.5

Battery

10%

5.1

Smart Features

7%

5.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 98%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 68%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £150
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

30%

4.2

Cleaning

23%

5.0

Navigation

18%

5.7

Mopping

12%

3.5

Battery

10%

5.1

Smart Features

7%

5.8

Design

4.8
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Popularity:
Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA has a popularity index of 8.4, higher than that of 71.5% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 2.6% of robot vacuums.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

6.7
Max suction power
2000 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 2000 Pa, which is lower than 77.8% of robot vacuums and equal to 8.4% of robot vacuums.
N. of suction power levels
1
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 1 suction power levels, which is fewer than 92.3% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 7.7% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
brushed
This robot vacuum uses a brushed motor, a type that is generally less efficient than those used by 97.5% of robot vacuums and also used by 2.5% of robot vacuums.
Power
36 W
Cleaning modes
3
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 3 cleaning modes, which is fewer than 62% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 27.7% 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
rectangular
Mop pad material
microfiber
Mop pressure
?
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Primary navigation technology
?
Mapping capability
no
This robot vacuum does not map the floor, although 74.2% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Real-time mapping
no
This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, although 68.7% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Multiple map storage
no
This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, although 56.6% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Map editing
no
This robot vacuum does not support map editing, although 64% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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App control
no
This robot vacuum does not support app control. 94.7% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
N/A
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This robot vacuum does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 93.9% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
no Wi-Fi
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
2100 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 2100 mAh, which is lower than 92.7% of robot vacuums and equal to 1.4% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
150 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 150 min per charge, which is longer than 47.1% of robot vacuums and equal to 11.3% of robot vacuums.
Recharge and resume
no
This robot vacuum does not resume cleaning after charging, although 83.3% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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Shape
round
Height
80 mm
Width
325 mm
Length
325 mm
Weight
3.4 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 3.4 kg, making it lighter than 56.6% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 3.5% of robot vacuums.
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Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA vs the average robot vacuum

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  • 1 more side brushes
    This robot vacuum has more side brushes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 1). The average robot vacuum has 1 side brushes.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports a handheld remote control
    This robot vacuum supports a handheld remote control, while the average robot vacuum does not. 22.1% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 60 mL more onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (300 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    300 mL vs 240 mL
  • 1 W lower standby power consumption
    This robot vacuum draws less power in standby than the average robot vacuum (1 W vs 2 W). The average robot vacuum draws 2 W in standby.
    1 W vs 2 W
  • 0.2 m longer power cord
    This robot vacuum has a longer power cord than the average robot vacuum (1.7 m vs 1.5 m). The average robot vacuum's power cord is 1.5 m long.
    1.7 m vs 1.5 m
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • 1 W lower standby power consumption
    This robot vacuum draws less power in standby than the average robot vacuum (1 W vs 2 W). The average robot vacuum draws 2 W in standby.
    1 W vs 2 W
  • 0.2 m longer power cord
    This robot vacuum has a longer power cord than the average robot vacuum (1.7 m vs 1.5 m). The average robot vacuum's power cord is 1.5 m long.
    1.7 m vs 1.5 m
  • Supports a handheld remote control
    This robot vacuum supports a handheld remote control, while the average robot vacuum does not. 22.1% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 1 more side brushes
    This robot vacuum has more side brushes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 1). The average robot vacuum has 1 side brushes.
    2 vs 1
  • 60 mL more onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (300 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    300 mL vs 240 mL
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • 3 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    1 vs 4
  • 2,000 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (2000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    2,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • 5 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (15 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    15 mm vs 20 mm
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 13.2% worse value for money
    Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (6.7 vs 7.6).
    6.7 vs 7.59
  • 2.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    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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    Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA
    the average robot vacuum
    Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA has a lower user score than the average robot vacuum (7.83 vs 8.000).
    7.83 vs 8
  • 1,100 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (2100 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    2,100 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • Does not resume cleaning after charging
    This robot vacuum does not resume cleaning after charging, while the average robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging.
  • 135 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (45 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    45 m² vs 180 m²
  • 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
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2019, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2019 vs 2023
  • No app control
    This robot vacuum does not support app control, while the average robot vacuum does. 94.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
  • No Wi-Fi
    This robot vacuum does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 93.7% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • No voice assistant control
    This robot vacuum does not support voice assistant control, while the average robot vacuum does. 91.3% of robot vacuums support this.
  • No maintenance notifications
    This robot vacuum does not provide maintenance notifications, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.8% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No cleaning reports
    This robot vacuum does not provide cleaning reports, while the average robot vacuum does. 87.4% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No software updates
    This robot vacuum does not support software updates, while the average robot vacuum does. 94.4% of robot vacuums support these.
  • No voice prompts
    This robot vacuum does not provide voice prompts, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.3% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No cloud connectivity
    This robot vacuum does not support cloud connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 90.7% of robot vacuums support cloud connectivity.
  • No Bluetooth
    This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 64.6% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • No do not disturb mode
    This robot vacuum does not have a do not disturb mode, while the average robot vacuum does. 89.3% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • 5 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (15 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    15 mm vs 20 mm
  • Does not map the floor
    This robot vacuum does not map the floor, while the average robot vacuum maps the floor.
  • Does not support map editing
    This robot vacuum does not support map editing, while the average robot vacuum lets you edit maps.
  • Does not store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • Does not recognize individual rooms
    This robot vacuum does not recognize individual rooms, while the average robot vacuum recognizes individual rooms.
  • Does not update its map in real time
    This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, while the average robot vacuum updates its map in real time.
  • Does not show its location in real time
    This robot vacuum does not show its location in real time, while the average robot vacuum shows its location in real time.
  • No gyroscope
    This robot vacuum does not have a gyroscope, while the average robot vacuum does. 93.1% of robot vacuums have this sensor.
  • 3 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    1 vs 4
  • 2,000 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (2000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    2,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • Does not have a floating main brush
    This robot vacuum does not have a floating main brush, while the average robot vacuum has a floating main brush.
  • Does not support zone cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support zone cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports zone cleaning.
  • Does not support room-by-room cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support room-by-room cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports room-by-room cleaning.
  • Non-washable filter
    This robot vacuum does not have a washable filter, while the average robot vacuum does. 72.5% of robot vacuums have a washable filter.
  • 150 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (250 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    250 mL vs 400 mL
  • Does not support spot cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support spot cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports spot cleaning.
  • Less efficient motor type
    This robot vacuum uses a generally less efficient motor type than the average robot vacuum (brushed vs brushless).
    brushed vs brushless
  • No water flow control
    This robot vacuum does not support water flow control, while the average robot vacuum does. 70% of robot vacuums support water flow control.
  • 2 fewer water flow levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer water flow levels than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 3). The average number of water flow levels is 3.
    1 vs 3

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28/08/2019
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03/03/2020
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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 Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA

  • Excellent value for money.
  • Effectively collects dust, pet hair, and human hair.
  • The Aqua Force system conveniently vacuums and mops at the same time.
  • Side brushes and a powered brush provide good cleaning in corners.
  • The included remote control makes operation easy.

What customers don't like about Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA

  • Random navigation takes longer to cover the entire home.
  • It sometimes pushes dirt aside before vacuuming it.
  • It does not provide intelligent room mapping.
  • Mopping suits general refreshing better than stubborn stains.

Verdict

The Rowenta RR6871WH X-Plorer Serie 20 AQUA is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop featuring a 1,500 Pa suction motor, an active motorized central turbo brush, and dual side brushes optimized for hard floors and carpets up to 15 mm. Operating at a 65 dB noise level, the compact unit measures 8 cm tall and 31.5 cm in diameter, allowing it to navigate under furniture using infrared obstacle-detection and drop-preventing sensors across 3 random-based cleaning modes. Its main pros include an impressive 14.4V 2200 mAh lithium-ion battery delivering up to 150 minutes of runtime, weekly scheduling via an integrated remote control, and simultaneous wet-mopping functionality. However, its prominent cons are a very small 0.25-liter dust container capacity, a prolonged 6-hour recharge cycle, basic random/zigzag navigation lacking advanced room mapping, and manual-wetting microfiber cloths that require frequent user intervention for larger homes.

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