Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is my first roborock vacuum coming from a roomba s9 and Braava mop that I bought and returned previously this year. I’ve always stuck to iRobot, but after my issues with their premium model, I decided to give roborock a go. Now I finally see what I’ve been missing. Pros: Navigation - lidar is the way to go here. No more leaving lights on to let the robot “see”. Vacuum/Mop combo - previously I had a separate moping robot that couldn’t make its way to the bathroom because there was carpet in between, the S7, no problem. Customization - the scheduling and power options give you the right amount of power and quiet when you need it. Smart Features - the ability for the robot to auto-detect carpet (and display it on your map), and watching the mop lift as it rolls over carpet is awesome. Smart charge and resume is typical, but then only resuming after do not disturb hours is a great feature as well. Build quality - this is a well built bot, all the hinges, sensor, and bumpers feel solid. Removing trays and filling moping container all feel well thought out. The lidar sensor also helps avoid aggressive bumps to your walls/furniture, unlike my previous roomba. Cons: Round design misses some corners versus premium roomba D shape. No auto-empty base (yet). I know it’s coming, but in the meantime, you have to make the investment in the robot now, and hope the auto-empty base performs well when it’s released. All in all, I’m blown away with what I’ve been missing by sticking with iRobot. I hope roborock continues to be a strong competitor, and will be first in-line to purchase the auto-empty base later this year.