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Roborock F25 Ace: Wet-Dry Cleaning Reimagined, A Hands-On!
The constant quest for a spotless home has led to continuous innovation in cleaning technology, with the wet-dry vacuum cleaner emerging as the latest addition to this trend of consumer attention-grabbing devices. These multipurpose appliances promise to simplify floor maintenance by combining vacuuming and mopping functions into a single device.
As homeowners and apartment dwellers increasingly seek efficient and time-saving methods to clean their hard floors, brands such as Roborock, already well-known for its robotic vacuum solutions, are venturing into the manual wet-dry vacuum market. The Roborock F25 Ace is a new integrated cleaning solution designed for modern homes, especially those with a lot of hard surface floors.
The Roborock F25 Ace positions itself as a cordless cleaning machine, allowing you to glide effortlessly between rooms free of the constraints of a power cable. Its main feature is that it cleans wet and dry at the same time. That means it’s able to deal with everyday dust and debris as well as spills and stains, all in one efficient pass, making things easier in the cleaning department. Central to its cleaning capability is a strong 20,000 Pa suction power, making it one of the more powerful between these wet-dry vacuum options. It pulls up dirt from different messes with its impressive suction power.
One outstanding feature intended to remedy a widespread irritation is the JawScrapers™ Roller. This unique type of roller features a constant-pressure scraper and shark-tooth blades designed to keep hair from becoming tangled around the brush and to leave a streak-free finish. While SGS and TUV certifications go a long way in supporting these anti-tangle statements.
To clean smarter, the F25 Ace comes with a DirTect™ Smart Sensor. Using this sensor, the state-of-the-art vacuum detects how dirty the floor is in real time and adjusts the suction power and water flow accordingly for improved cleaning on various surfaces. This cleans numerous areas when on slow mode and saves resources as well as enhances cleaning efficiency.
The FlatReach™ 2.0 design helps you get into those tricky spots under furniture. Possessing an ultra-low profile of only 4.92 inches (12.5 cm), the vacuum is able to lay fully flat at a 180-degree angle and conveniently slide under beds, sofas, and other types of low-lying furniture with ease.
That makes it a major plus point in deep cleaning commonly neglected areas. SlideTech™ 2.0, an AI-driven system that comprises dual brushless motors allowing independent wheel control, further improves manoeuvrability. This offers unrivalled responsiveness to effortlessly navigate furniture and tight corners. Combined with a low water tank and a 70-degree swivel design, the F25 Ace seems designed to take the strain out of cleaning.
For added convenience, the F25 Ace also comes with an auto detergent dispenser to dispense the right amount of cleaning solution, which lasts up to 30 days on a single refill. It makes it easier to get started simply because it doesn’t require the user to mix the detergents themselves. This characteristic is present in both the ALT and ACE models.
The F25 Ace is intended for low maintenance, with an intelligent hot water self-washing and drying system. After every whole roller cleaning, the roller is automatically washed with hot water (90°) to dissolve grease and dirt, followed by hot air drying (194°F/90°C) in either a fast (5 min) or silent (30 min) mode. This helps to avoid any odours and helps the roller be ready for the next use. A highly efficient solid-liquid-air separation system helps keep things clean in the self-washing cycle.
The F25 Ace excels in keeping users updated on the device’s current situation with humane voice alerts, so there’s no more need to constantly check the device. The vacuum is also app-compatible for users who want more control and customisation, letting them change cleaning modes, water flow, detergent dispensing, and self-clean settings through a mobile app.
The ACE variant comes with one-touch app customisation. Cleaning right up to the edges is another major skill, with the F25 Ace moulded for edge-to-edge cleaning with less than 1mm of side margin. This means that dirt will also be addressed along walls and corners. Powering all of this is a battery that gives you up to 60 minutes of run time in Eco mode, which means you will be able to clean the equivalent of 410 sqm (4,413 sqft) without having to stop. It has a 4000 mAh battery.
To summarise the core specs, the table below provides a handy go-to:
Roborock also offers a “Combo” version in addition to the standard F25 Ace. This variant adds even more cleaning power to the device with the help of its attachments and transforms a simple appliance into a 5-in-1 cleaning solution complete with a multi-surface brush for carpets, a motorised mini-brush for upholstery, and a 2-in-1 cleaning head for crevices and dusting. This makes the F25 Ace Combo a more universal cleaning device for homes with different cleaning requirements.
To learn about the real-world performance of the Roborock F25 Ace, nothing quite beats reviews and user feedback. The F25 Ace does have a solid cleaning performance on hard floors, such as hardwood and tile. Users report their floors feeling significantly cleaner after using the unit, without residual dust or grit. The spinning action of the roller at 450 RPM with 20 N pressure provides effective cleaning and leaves no streaks. In Max mode, the cleaning power reaches even deep into grout lines, which many floor washers of similar types struggle with.
The F25 Ace also dried up wet messes — like spilt milk — well, typically picking them up in one pass, even near edges. For dry debris such as rice and coffee beans, the vacuum tends to pick them up entirely in one go, although a few reviewers did say it can occasionally miss a couple of single grains of rice. But with very fine debris, such as flour, it could end up pushing some of it into the gaps between floorboards, he said. Pet owners, rejoice, because the JawScrapers™ roller handles pet hair like a pro without getting stuck. Some users with cats have specifically mentioned that no long hairs have gotten caught in the roller.
The F25 Ace also seems to do well for edge cleaning. With a claimed gap of under 1mm from the baseboard, extensive testing has shown that it will do a good job cleaning closely against edges, making it one of the better performers in this respect among wet-dry vacs. While they’re designed to clean without leaving streaks, some users have complained about visible streaks on the floor when viewed in certain lighting.
User opinions on the Mi mop vs traditional mopping vary. Many people love it for quick spot cleaning, though a few believe it is not a total substitute for a proper mopping with a bucket and mop for deep cleaning. For example, a user was initially underwhelmed, but when they did a deep clean of the tile in the kitchen, the F25 Ace did a brilliant job at hyping it up.
Overall, the physical design of the Roborock F25 Ace greatly aids in its usability. The vacuum is surprisingly light at just 4.7 kg but is even easier to push around than it sounds, thanks to the water tank being located above the wheels. The SlideTech 2.0 system’s motorised wheels facilitate effortless forward motion, although some users have noted a slight resistance when pulling backward. The 70-degree pivoting head makes it easy to get around corners and furniture.
The FlatReach™ 2.0, which allows the vacuum to lie flat with a low profile of 4.92 inches, overcomes the difficulty of cleaning under low-lying furniture. Although the pivoting function of the cleaning head is disabled when the vacuum is fully flat, it is nimble at less extreme angles. An LED display gives vital information, including battery status, cleaning mode, and the DirTect™ sensor indicator.
Nevertheless, users have criticised it as a little basic, with reliance on logos and icons that take time to get used to. It is generally regarded as not as informative as displays in models from other brands. Voice prompts provide timely alerts, but a user who stored the docking station in a closet noted that the audio cues were hard to hear.
Balancing the weight is the clean water tank, which carries ml of liquid positioned strategically above the wheels, making it easy to manoeuvre. The front of the machine holds the dirty water tank. The tank capacity for fresh water is smaller than some rivals (like the Tineco S7 Pro (850 ml)) and even some other models within the F25 series (870ml).
This may require more frequent refills for larger cleaning areas. The F25 Ace’s general ergonomics are widely appreciated, and its strategically placed lower water tank makes handling effortless. An LED headlight is noticeably absent, which some people may miss for cleaning in a dark space. This choice was probably made to allow for the placement of the water tank.
Roborock F25 Ace has coupled a few intelligent functions that are reachable in its dedicated mobile software. You can connect to Wi-Fi and control aspects of the cleaning through the app. One major benefit is how customisable it is, including user-adjustable settings for water flow, suction power (gentle, balanced, and turbo), roller speed (slow and fast), detergent level, and self-cleaning modes (balanced, smart, and deep).
This amount of customisation means users can adjust the cleaning performance of the device to different sorts of hard floors, from delicate parquet through to more rugged rustic tile. DirTect™ Smart Sensor enables real-time detection of dirt and allows for autonomous adjustment of cleaning parameters according to dirt depositions over various surfaces, making it a key component in less cleaning and more intelligent cleaning.
The auto detergent dispenser is another praise-worthy smart feature, dispensing the cleaning solution exactly as needed for up to 30 days on a single fill. Roborock advises that its own cleaning solution be used for best results. The F25 Ace gives voice notifications via the device itself; however, some users want them via an app, specifically if water levels are low and when the cleaning cycle is done.
There are also no alerts in the app when water levels reach dangerous levels. It can be accessed from afar, meaning you can run the vacuum when you’re not home. The app also manages the Smart Active Drive Wheels, giving users the option to set the level of assist from the drives (mild, moderate, or intense). A sponge mode is also included, which turns off water dispensing and focuses on extraction alone, making it perhaps suitable for low-pile carpets. But overall the app experience is typically considered an improvement, offering more control and customisation even if you can run it in a basic capacity without it.
Cleaning the Roborock F25 Ace has been planned for user ease. After that, the intelligent hot water self-washing cycle can function seamlessly. The app allows users to customise the length and temperature of the self-cleaning cycle. You can also set it to automatically start self-cleaning when the vacuum is on the dock. Extremely effective, but the self-cleaning cycle can be pretty loud. It can even dry the roller with hot air at 90°C after washing to prevent the growth of mould and strange smells. There are fast (5 min) and quiet (30 min) drying modes to choose from. Do you see the docking station itself is optimised for the drying?
You can easily Remove the clean and dirty water tanks. A three-stage separation system for solids, liquids and air is responsible for the dirty water tank. And while they’re generally easy to empty, popping open the dirty water container can take a little more pressure than you expect, sometimes calling for two hands. A few users also said the dirty water tank might need a bit of extra scrubbing to get all the gunk out.
The JawScrapers™ roller has a hair detangler feature and just requires pulling a release tab to remove it for cleaning. It comes with a maintenance brush to help clean the roller. The dirt tank cover filter (located on the dirty tank cover) can also be cleaned with the included brush and rinsed with cold water if very dirty. Make sure to let the filter dry completely (at least 24 hours) before reinstalling it. The filter and roller fibers are treated to have an antimicrobial agent that inactivates bacterial growth. Roborock suggests swapping out the filter every 12 months, and the device arrives with a spare filter.
One question we see come up a lot from users is the clean water tank cracking issue being reported. Some of the users reported that the cracks appeared in such a short span of time, like in a month or so. The tank is made up of a glued top and bottom, a serious design weakness in my opinion, as it’s likely this may crack if the base of the tank only bumps furniture or walls during cleaning. This causes water to leak, and users have been stuck turning to temporary solutions like glue or even tape.
All of that said, Roborock’s official support page interestingly notes that the lines on the clean water tank are just normal moulding lines and not cracks. A difference between how a user experiences one of them compared to the official app certainly is something prospective buyers should keep in mind. Finally, the Обzpass race available to the F25 Ace does not include a spare roller head, despite the fact that Roborock recommends an annual replacement.
In Eco Mode, the Roborock F25 Ace can run for between 60 minutes and 40 minutes in Auto Mode. Some have found this runtime adequate for a typical apartment of 120 sqm (1,300 sqft). For those with larger homes, though, this battery life may be restrictive. The mAh battery will take up to 6.5 hours to charge.
The F25 series will come with a pouch battery, which Roborock says will last three times as long as the cylindrical batteries found on its earlier wet-dry vacs. The machine does, however, use some battery during the self-cleaning cycle, even when docked. Another requested a proper battery level reminder in the app, in addition to water level alerts, as the only notification currently available is a voice prompt.
When assessing the Roborock F25 Ace, it’s important to take into account its performance in relation to its rivals in the wet-dry vacuum segment. It’s facing off against one of its biggest competitors, the Tineco Floor One S7 Pro [Review]. Both have a sleek design aesthetic, but the Tineco S7 Pro tends to receive higher marks overall (the S3, S5 and S7 Pro consistently rank as some of the best wet-dry vacuums).
The Tineco also sports a more informative LED display that uses images, words, and colours to communicate. One much-hyped benefit of the S7 Pro itself is that it comes with a spare roller head. But also with a higher sticker than the Tineco Floor One S7 Pro ($799). Its clean water tank is a larger ml compared to ml on the F25 Ace but is located at the back, which could limit its ability to angle its body back compared to the base-mounted tank on the F25 Ace.
Yet another competitor is the Dyson G1, which features a different cleaning mechanism, deploying rollers to toss debris into a collection tray rather than sucking it up. The F25 Ace is also a higher-priced option ($699.99) and seems to clean better overall than the Dyson G1 while doing things like hot water self-cleaning and drying the rollers, which the G1 does not do (it merely flushes them with water and never fully dries them).
Roborock also points out that the F25 Ace is slimmer and lighter than the Dyson G1. Budget buyers may be interested in the Shark HydroVac Cordless, which is a more affordable option ($299.99) and has the added advantage of being usable on low-pile carpets, so you can use it in homes with some soft flooring. Someone considering an upgrade from other Roborock options such as the Flexi Pro may be interested in the F25 Ace because of its auto-detergent, which makes for an easier experience compared to the Flexi Pro’s manual soap dispensing.
The F25 Ace has also been shown to outperform the Flexi Pro when it comes to edge cleaning. The wet-dry vacuum market is growing, with challengers like the BISSELL CrossWave, Narwal S20/S30, and whatever else Dreame puts out as they expand ahead of building out a more complete portfolio.
For a side-by-side comparison of their key features, please see the table below:
Insights from users on the Roborock F25 Ace, collected across different sites, shed light on real-life use of the device. Its setup is easy, and its impact on hardwood floors is efficient, according to a number of users. Many also tout the suction power and general manoeuvrability as positives. By far, the most attractive feature for users is the convenience offered by the self-cleaning feature. It can be especially helpful for on-the-go spot cleaning and dealing with pet hair.
Some say it outperforms rivals including Dyson, Tineco and Dreame overall.
However, perhaps the most concerning issue sounded by some users is the alleged problem of the clean water tank cracking — with a few users experiencing it after only a month of use. For others, the absence of in-app notifications for low water levels and cleaning completion is an annoyance. On the more basic end of the more advanced displays, the LED display is often referred to as basic and less informative than those found on other models. It is also said to lack a headlight, one downside if you have to clean in dark areas. One user said he was initially underwhelmed by the cleaning performance but found it greatly improved after giving his floors a thorough cleaning first. Others have asked for additional cleaning for the dirty water tank, and one user noted that it is much easier to push the wheels forward than pull them back.
The Roborock F25 Ace possesses all the necessary features to maintain the optimal condition of hard floors. The powerful suction, combined wet and dry cleaning, and FlatReach™ 2.0 design add up to an incredibly versatile tool for cleaning everyday messes and reaching under furniture. Plus the SlideTech™ 2.0 for improved manoeuvrability and cleaning even better, and the JawScrapers™ roller really enhances that clean. It adds great convenience to the maintenance process through an intelligent hot water self-washing and drying system, as well as a fully electric automatic detergent dispenser. With app connectivity you can customise it to a high degree, and the good battery life in Eco Mode should be plenty for most average-sized homes. Other strengths include effective cleaning from every angle and its suitability for pet owners.
Roborock F25 Ace At a Glance
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Roborock F25 Ace Pros and Cons
Roborock F25 Ace user feedback
You should be aware that there have been reports of the clean water tank cracking, however, which may give cause for concern about long-term durability. The simple LED display and the absence of a headlight can be considered small drawbacks for several users. You’ll want to take note of the fact that there’s no spare roller head. Voice notifications are immensely useful, but improvements could be made with the in-app notifications and the need for additional cleaning of the dirty water tank. Lastly, even if the mop feature is quite effective in day-to-day cleaning, some users would always require deep mopping using traditional methods.
Overall, Lazada offers a compelling new entry to the highly competitive market for premium wet-dry vacs with its Roborock F25 Ace. When it comes to hard floor cleaning, and especially for pet owners, it’s a capable contender with a good feature set at a competitive price. Two of the major highlights are the self-cleaning system and the ability to clean under low furniture. However, the reported issue with the water tank may cause concern for some potential buyers, and it is important to monitor user feedback for long-term reliability trends. If dirt evacuation without draining your wallet is your number one priority, the Roborock F25 Ace is certainly worth considering.
