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Trifo Max-S review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310Max suction power:3000 PaRuntime:120 minDustbin capacity:600 mLMax threshold height:18 mm

Trifo Max-S 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.

Trifo Max-S
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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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▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

6.6

User score

▼Worse than 84% of robot vacuums
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

▼Worse than 88%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

30%

5.4

Cleaning

23%

6.0

Navigation

18%

4.2

Mopping

12%

7.1

Battery

10%

8.4

Smart Features

7%

4.8

Design

▼Worse than 81%
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 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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▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 93%
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Trifo Max-S

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

30%

5.4

Cleaning

23%

6.0

Navigation

18%

4.2

Mopping

12%

7.1

Battery

10%

8.4

Smart Features

7%

4.8

Design

5.8
User score
User score
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Popularity:
Trifo Max-S has a popularity index of 5.6, lower than that of 57.6% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 1.2% of robot vacuums.
5.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

6.8
Max suction power
3,000 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 3,000 Pa, which is lower than 52.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 8.6% 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
72 W
Cleaning modes
2
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 2 cleaning modes, which is fewer than 89.9% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 10.1% of robot vacuums offer.
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Mopping capability
no
This robot vacuum cannot mop floors, although 79% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
none
This robot vacuum uses none for mopping. This system is less effective than those on 79.8% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 20.2% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
none
Mop pad material
microfiber
Mop pressure
N/A
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Primary navigation technology
camera
This robot vacuum uses camera as its primary navigation system, which is less capable than the systems in 68.6% of robot vacuums and matched by 3.6% 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
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
yes
This robot vacuum supports app control. 5.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
Trifo Home
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
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
14.4 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
round
Height
84 mm
Width
360 mm
Length
360 mm
Weight
3.5 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 3.5 kg, making it lighter than 52.3% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 2.9% of robot vacuums.
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Trifo Max-S vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • Adjusts its cleaning height automatically
    This robot vacuum adjusts its cleaning height automatically, while the average robot vacuum uses a fixed cleaning height.
  • 200 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (600 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    600 mL vs 400 mL
  • 25.2 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (203.2 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    203.2 mm vs 178 mm
  • 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
  • 1.5 h shorter charging time
    This robot vacuum takes less time to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (3 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    3 h vs 4.5 h
  • 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
  • 1.5 h shorter charging time
    This robot vacuum takes less time to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (3 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    3 h vs 4.5 h
  • 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.
  • Adjusts its cleaning height automatically
    This robot vacuum adjusts its cleaning height automatically, while the average robot vacuum uses a fixed cleaning height.
  • 200 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (600 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    600 mL vs 400 mL
  • 25.2 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (203.2 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    203.2 mm vs 178 mm
  • 2 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    2 vs 4
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses camera for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    camera vs hybrid
  • 21.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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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    Trifo Max-S
    the average robot vacuum
    Trifo Max-S has a lower user score than the average robot vacuum (6.58 vs 8).
    6.58 vs 8
  • 11.2% worse value for money
    Trifo Max-S has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (6.82 vs 7.6).
    6.82 vs 7.59
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 7 fewer languages supported
    This robot vacuum supports fewer languages than the average robot vacuum (10 vs 17). The average robot vacuum supports 17 languages.
    10 vs 17
  • 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 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.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses camera for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    camera vs hybrid
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses camera for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    camera vs LiDAR
  • Does not support virtual boundaries
    This robot vacuum does not support virtual boundaries, while the average robot vacuum supports virtual boundaries.
  • 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.
  • 2 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (18 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    18 mm vs 20 mm
  • 2 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    2 vs 4
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1,000 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (3,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    3,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • Does not include a cleaning tool
    This robot vacuum does not include a cleaning tool, while the average robot vacuum includes a cleaning tool.
  • Cannot mop floors
    This robot vacuum cannot mop floors, while the average robot vacuum can mop floors.
  • 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.
  • Less capable mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses none for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    none vs static pad

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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 Trifo Max-S

  • Powerful 3000 Pa suction effective on hardwood, carpets, and pet hair
  • Real-time video surveillance and app-controlled home monitoring
  • Smart navigation creates 3D maps and identifies efficient cleaning routes
  • Includes two-way communication via microphone/speaker
  • Large dustbin capacity
  • Alexa-enabled voice control

What customers don't like about Trifo Max-S

  • Sensitive motion detection can lead to false alerts
  • Camera resolution is only average; requires light for night vision
  • Can get stuck under furniture and sometimes struggles with high-pile rugs
  • Two-way audio communication can have delays
  • Concerns over data privacy (data transmission to China)
  • Potential company support issues (reports of Trifo going under)

Verdict

The Trifo Max-S is a smart robot vacuum operating on a 14.4V system that delivers a strong 3,000 Pa suction power and features a large 600 ml dustbin equipped with a washable HEPA filter. Powered by a 5,200 mAh lithium-ion battery, it provides an impressive runtime of up to 120 minutes before automatically returning to its self-charging dock. Its standout characteristics include real-time SLAM camera navigation and a built-in 1080p HD home surveillance camera system with motion detection and two-way audio communication via the Trifo Home app, alongside smart integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Main pros include its powerful suction capacity for picking up fine debris and pet hair, long battery life, and unique dual functionality as a home security monitor. However, notable cons include navigation struggles on complex routes where it can miss sections, a tendency to get stuck under low furniture, and the camera's lack of night vision capability.

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