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Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ520Max suction power:5600 PaRuntime:120 minDustbin capacity:350 mLMax threshold height:20 mm

Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal 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 X-Plorer 220+ Animal
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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.
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â–˛ Better than 60% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

6.8

User score

â–˛Better than 60% of robot vacuums
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

â–ĽWorse than 58%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 70% of models
Score components

30%

7.5

Cleaning

23%

9.1

Navigation

18%

7.0

Mopping

12%

6.1

Battery

10%

8.5

Smart Features

7%

5.8

Design

â–˛Better than 70%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–ĽWorse than 91%
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

30%

7.5

Cleaning

23%

9.1

Navigation

18%

7.0

Mopping

12%

6.1

Battery

10%

8.5

Smart Features

7%

5.8

Design

7.6
User score
User score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 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–Ľ Worse than 61% of models
Popularity:
Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal has a popularity index of 5.2, lower than that of 61% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 0.2% of robot vacuums.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

7.5
Max suction power
5,600 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 5,600 Pa, which is higher than 75% of robot vacuums.
N. of suction power levels
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 4 suction power levels, which is more than 49.7% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 43.8% 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
?
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
vibrating pad
This robot vacuum uses vibrating pad for mopping. This system is more effective than those on 66.9% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 12.5% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
rectangular
Mop pad material
polyamide, polyester, polypropylene
Mop pressure
?
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Primary navigation technology
laser + camera
This robot vacuum uses laser + camera as its primary navigation system, which is more capable than the systems in 95.4% of robot vacuums and matched by 0.6% 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
Rowenta Robots
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
yes
This robot vacuum supports Bluetooth connectivity. 35.5% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
5,200 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k 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
28 V
Runtime
120 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 120 min per charge, which is shorter than 57.6% of robot vacuums and equal to 19.8% 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
D-shaped
Height
97 mm
Width
325 mm
Length
335 mm
Weight
4.25 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 4.25 kg, making it heavier than 78.8% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 0.6% of robot vacuums.
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Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • More capable navigation
    This robot vacuum uses laser + camera for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    laser + camera vs LiDAR
  • Empties its dustbin automatically
    This robot vacuum empties its dustbin automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual dustbin emptying.
  • 1,600 Pa stronger maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has stronger maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (5,600 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    5,600 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • Vibrating mop
    This robot vacuum has a vibrating mop, while the average robot vacuum does not. 11.3% of robot vacuums have a vibrating mop.
  • 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
  • Better mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses vibrating pad for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    vibrating pad vs static pad
  • 1.5 L larger auto-empty dust bag
    This robot vacuum has a larger auto-empty dust bag than the average robot vacuum (4.5 L vs 3 L). The average auto-empty dust bag capacity is 3 L.
    4.5 L vs 3 L
  • 1 more water flow levels
    This robot vacuum offers more water flow levels than the average robot vacuum (4 vs 3). The average number of water flow levels is 3.
    4 vs 3
  • 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
  • 0.1 W lower standby power consumption
    This robot vacuum draws less power in standby than the average robot vacuum (1.9 W vs 2 W). The average robot vacuum draws 2 W in standby.
    1.9 W vs 2 W
  • Newer model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2024, later than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2024 vs 2023
  • More capable navigation
    This robot vacuum uses laser + camera for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    laser + camera vs LiDAR
  • Empties its dustbin automatically
    This robot vacuum empties its dustbin automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual dustbin emptying.
  • 1,600 Pa stronger maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has stronger maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (5,600 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    5,600 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 1.5 L larger auto-empty dust bag
    This robot vacuum has a larger auto-empty dust bag than the average robot vacuum (4.5 L vs 3 L). The average auto-empty dust bag capacity is 3 L.
    4.5 L vs 3 L
  • Vibrating mop
    This robot vacuum has a vibrating mop, while the average robot vacuum does not. 11.3% of robot vacuums have a vibrating mop.
  • Better mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses vibrating pad for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    vibrating pad vs static pad
  • 1 more water flow levels
    This robot vacuum offers more water flow levels than the average robot vacuum (4 vs 3). The average number of water flow levels is 3.
    4 vs 3
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses LiDAR for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    LiDAR vs hybrid
  • 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
  • 30 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (120 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    120 min vs 150 min
  • 60 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (120 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    120 m² vs 180 m²
  • 19% heavier
    This robot vacuum is heavier than the average robot vacuum (4.3 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    4.25 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 5 dB louder
    This robot vacuum has a higher reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (70 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    70 dB vs 65 dB
  • 50 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (350 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    350 mL vs 400 mL
  • 18.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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
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    Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal
    the average robot vacuum
    Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal has a lower user score than the average robot vacuum (6.75 vs 8.000).
    6.75 vs 8
  • 18.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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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    â–Ľ
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    Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal
    the average robot vacuum
    Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal has a lower user score than the average robot vacuum (6.75 vs 8.000).
    6.75 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal is more expensive than the average robot vacuum (ÂŁ520 vs ÂŁ260).
    ÂŁ520 vs ÂŁ260
  • 30 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (120 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    120 min vs 150 min
  • 60 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (120 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    120 m² vs 180 m²
  • 19% heavier
    This robot vacuum is heavier than the average robot vacuum (4.3 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    4.25 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 5 dB louder
    This robot vacuum has a higher reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (70 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    70 dB vs 65 dB
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses LiDAR for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    LiDAR vs hybrid
  • 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
  • 50 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (350 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    350 mL vs 400 mL

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lesnumeriques.com
02/01/2025
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Test Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 220 : l'aspirateur-robot qui prend des virages serrés
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29/09/2024
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connect.de
28/03/2025
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02/01/2025
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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 X-Plorer 220+ Animal

  • High cleaning efficiency with a strong electric brush, effective on various floor types
  • Rectangular design allows it to navigate corners and edges effectively
  • Vibrating mop feature provides good performance on stubborn dirt
  • Smart laser navigation allows it to detect and avoid small obstacles
  • Repairable for 15 years, ensuring long-term usability

What customers don't like about Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal

  • The accompanying app is described by users as buggy and slow
  • App has connection issues, losing sync with the robot while cleaning
  • App maps often show incorrect docking station positioning
  • Poor customer service reported regarding warranty and repairs
  • Potential for issues with docking/charging (sometimes not charging fully)

Verdict

The Rowenta X-Plorer 220+ Animal is a premium hybrid robot vacuum featuring a distinct rectangular right-angled design tailored for edge-to-edge corner cleaning, powered by an impressive 5,600 Pa suction force and an extra-large Animal Electro-brush optimized for pet hair. Its comprehensive cleaning capabilities include intelligent laser navigation with low-profile object detection, an advanced vibrating mop pad with four water-flow settings, a 120-minute battery runtime (covering up to 120 m²), and a 4.5-litre automatic self-emptying station providing up to 60 days of hands-free operation. Key advantages highlight its stellar corner navigation, high-efficiency stain scrubbing, and seamless smartphone app integration; however, notable drawbacks include its lack of support for 5GHz Wi-Fi networks, a somewhat restrictive 9.7 cm height that may impede entry under very low furniture, and the inability to alter cleaning floor paths mid-cycle without fully restarting the session.

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