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At first, many of us thought that robot vacuums were overpriced for a job that we could do ourselves. Technology improved, prices dropped, and robot vacuums became huge time savers. It is a real treat being about to come home to clean floors!
We are going to look at two robot vacuums, the Roborock S6 vs S6 Pure. We will compare their cleaning abilities, settings, controls, and ease of use. We will include a side-by-side chart to recap the features followed by some pros and cons of each.
The Roborock S6 and the Roborock S6 Pure have many similar features. We will start with these.
Roborock S6 vs Roborock S6 Pure – Similarities
Quick Glance
The comparison chart below contains all of the features of the Roborock S6 and the Roborock S6 Pure side by side.
Roborock S6 |
Roborock S6 Pure |
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| Height/Diameter | 3.8inches/13.8 inches | 3.78inches/13.9 inches |
| Weight | 7.9lbs | 7.04lbs |
| Floor Types | Hard floors and carpet | Hard floors and carpet |
| Climbing Ability | 0.8 inches | 0.8 inches |
| Maximum Suction | 2000Pa | 2000Pa |
| Filters | E11-rated, washable, captures up to 95% of allergens | E11-rated, washable, captures up to 95% of allergens |
| Cleaning Area | 2152 sq. ft in 3 hours (quiet mode) | 2152 sq. ft in 3 hours (quiet mode) |
| Automatic Recharge | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation and Mapping | Smart LDS Navigation, Multi-floor mapping and Selective Room Cleaning, No-go Zones | Smart LDS Navigation, Multi-floor mapping and Selective Room Cleaning, No-go Zones |
| Sensors | Anti-fall and prevent trapping | Anti-fall and prevent trapping |
| Mop Attachment | Yes, 140ml water tank | Yes, 180ml water tank |
| Dustbin Volume | Not Stated | 460ml |
| Controls | Vacuum button, App, Alexa, Siri, Google Home | Vacuum button, App, Alexa, Siri, Google Home |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
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Appearance
Although not identical, there isn’t enough of a difference to influence the decision. The Roborock S6 is 3.8 inches high and 13.8 inches in diameter. It weighs 7.9 pounds. The Roborock S6 Pure is 3.78 inches high, 13.9 inches in diameter and weighs 7.04 pounds. They are available in black or white.
Floor Types
You can use the Roborock S6 and the Roborock S6 Pure on hard floors and carpet. They have a climbing ability of 0.8 inches so they will switch between carpet and other floor types and increase the pressure automatically for carpets. They aren’t designed for high pile carpets.
Maximum Suction
The Roborock S6 and the Roborock S6 Pure have an impressive suction of up to 2000Pa. While this isn’t as much as an upright vacuum, it is enough to pick up dust, dirt, and larger debris.
Filters
Attached to the dustbins of the Roborock S6 and the Roborock S6 Pure are E11-rated washable filters. They capture up to 95% of allergens including pollen and mold.
Cleaning Area
On a full charge, the Roborock S6 and the Roborock S6 Pure will run on quiet mode for up to 3 hours. This will vacuum 2152 square feet.
Navigation and Mapping
The Roborock S6 and the Roborock S6 Pure can learn the shape of each room in real-time with LDS Navigation. It Z-shapes around the room and you can select certain rooms that you want vacuuming and even program barrier areas for the vacuum not to go. You can set schedules for when the robot vacuums should run.
Sensors
The sensors of the Roborock S6 and the Roborock S6 Pure prevent the robot vacuums from falling and getting stuck under furniture. The Roborock S6 has 14 sensors but there is no information about the number of sensors the Roborock S6 Pure has.
Controls
The button on the Roborock S6 and the Roborock S6 Pure starts the vacuum. You can also use the Roborock app, Alexa, Siri and Google Home. These options allow you to start and stop cleaning, change modes and get updates.
There are just three features that differ between the Roborock S6 and the Roborock S6 Pure.
Differences Between Roborock S6 and Roborock S6 Pure
The Mop Attachment
Not only will the robots vacuum but they will also mop. There is an integrated water tank that can be filled and then switch the mode to mopping via voice controls or the app. On the bottom of the robots, you can attach the included mop cloth.
Roborock S6
The water tank has a 140ml capacity.
Roborock S6 Pure
The water tank is slightly larger with a 180ml capacity.
The Winner Is- The Roborock S6 Pure
Dustbin Capacity
You will probably find that depending on your floors, you may have to empty the dustbins after every use.
Roborock S6
There is no information on the exact dustbin capacity, but it is slightly larger than the Roborock S6 Pure.
Roborock S6 Pure
It has a 460ml capacity.
The Winner Is- The Roborock S6
Value for Money
The robot vacuums come with a one-year warranty, but the price is different.
Roborock S6
Robot vacuums can cost anything from a couple of hundred dollars to over a thousand. This robot vacuum is towards the cheaper end of the average.
Roborock S6 Pure
As the latest version, it is more expensive, but we are struggling to see how it is worth around $200 more.
The Winner Is- The Roborock S6
Pros and Cons
Before the final verdict, we have some pros and cons of the Roborock S6 and the Roborock S6 Pure.
Roborock S6
Pros:
- It is exceptionally quiet
- Excellent suction and cleaning results, especially with pet hair
- Moves over doorways with ease
Cons:
- Some longhairs can get caught around the main brush
Roborock S6 Pure
Pros:
- The room mapping works very well
- Great battery life
- It’s a low maintenance robot vacuum
Cons:
- The mop could be more effective
The Final Verdict
There are some things that you need to remember about robot vacuums in general. They do get smarter over time. The first run you will probably wonder what all the fuss is about mapping rooms but once the sensors have had time to work, they are impressive. The mop isn’t going to replace the traditional mop and bucket, but it really will help with the daily cleaning.
We have a clear winner today. The main features of the Roborock S6 are the same as the Roborock S6 Pure. They have the same power, navigation and controls. The advantages are that it is quieter, significantly cheaper and overall, the better buy.