Roborock H6 Review

Roborock is known for manufacturing some of the best robotic vacuums in the industry.

Now, they’re dabbling in the cordless vacuum niche, and the H6 is their first cordless stick vacuum that took three years to develop.

The design is unremarkable, but it features some unique elements that I haven’t seen in other cord-free products I’ve tested.

What to expect from the Roborock H6?

Roborock is renowned for its robot vacuums, including the S5, S5 Max, and S6 MaxV. All these products utilize high-quality materials that are designed to last.

Update: The H6 has been discontinued and replaced by the Roborock H7. Please check the link to read the whole review.

The Roborock H6 is no different; instead of using white, they opted for a darker theme – a charcoal gray and red combination that resists stains better.

The overall design of the H6 mimics that of the Dyson V7 and V8 models, but it also features some unique characteristics, which we’ll examine one by one in this section.

There will be two options available: a model with the soft roller and a standard brush roll.

The soft roller works really well at cleaning hard floors. I’ve tested it on various debris, including dust, sand, and Cheerios, with no issues. Steering is responsive, allowing for a 90-degree turn.

Roborock also offers an option with the standard brush roll, which works best on carpets. It is similar to the Dyson V8 direct-drive head in that it features both stiff and soft bristles, along with a seal behind it to help funnel debris into the intake manifold.

Unfortunately, it isn’t as good as the Dyson V8 head in terms of steering and deep cleaning, as it picked up less than 90% in the deep cleaning tests.

Electronic Trigger Lock

While the H6 features a very responsive trigger switch that turns on the motor almost instantly when squeezed, it also allows you to keep it electronically in the on position.

Behind the trigger is a small button that turns on this feature.

Above the vacuum (located right behind the filter) is a status screen displaying various icons in a row.

The first icons you’ll see are the lock and unlock icons. Pressing the button I mentioned earlier will toggle between the lock and unlock icons.

In the unlock position, the motor powers up when the trigger is squeezed and shuts off when the trigger is released.

However, in the lock position, the motor stays on when the trigger is squeezed. Even if you squeeze it a second, third, or fourth time, it won’t turn off the motor. Only when you press the button behind the trigger will it shut down.

Status Screen

On top of the H6 body is a small screen that provides information about the battery status, power settings, trigger settings, errors (if any), and much more.

Since the vacuum is compact, so is the screen, but the black and white scheme is easy to read.

Lithium Polymer Battery

One feature not found in other cordless vacuums so far is the 3,610mAh lithium-polymer battery.

Roborock claims that this is the same battery used in drones, and they’re the first to utilize it in a cord-free product.

It’s a significant reason why the H6 can run for as much as 90 minutes and still weigh less than 4 pounds.

This battery can last for up to 800 hours of usage and maintain 85% of its capacity after 600 cycles.

One downside is that the battery is built-in, which means you’ll have to replace the entire vacuum when it fails.

Five-Stage Filtration

The H6 features a five-stage filtration system that traps dust and allergens up to 0.3 microns within the dust cup.

Roborock states that their design utilizes two HEPA filters, including a pre-motor and post-motor filter, which are washable.

Dust Cup

The H6 dust cup has a similar design as a Dyson V6 in that it is aligned vertically with a trap door at the bottom.

If you put it side by side with the V6, it almost has the same capacity: around 400 milliliters.

Unfortunately, like the V6, the Roborock H6 lacks the hygienic system found in newer Dyson cordless vacuums.

How much power does the Roborock H6 have?

According to the Roborock website, the H6 features a 420-watt brushless motor with a maximum suction of up to 25,000 pascals.

Unfortunately, there is no uniform specification that all manufacturers use to disclose power figures.

One way to gauge the power of a vacuum is by using an anemometer that records airflow.

I measured it in two areas – the wand and the main cleaning head.

Airflow	Low	Mid	Max
Wand	21.94 CFM	28.52 CFM	44.3 CFM
Cleaning Head	17.4 CFM	22.3 CFM	31.57 CFM

The H6 has a maximum airflow of up to 44 CFM in the highest setting at the wand, lower than the Tineco A11 (58 CFM) and Dyson V8 (54 CFM).

Despite the lower airflow, cleaning floors is made easier thanks to the well-designed cleaning head (more on that below).

The standard brush roll didn’t have any issues with picking up stuff like dust or quinoa on hard surfaces.

How long does the Roborock H6 run?

One of the loftiest claims of the Roborock H6 is its ninety-minute runtime.

To verify the accuracy, I ran the vacuum from full to empty in various power settings, using both non-powered tools and the main cleaning head.

After some tests, the H6 didn’t exactly reach the 90-minute mark, but it was close. It ran for 86 minutes and 52 seconds, precisely.

The timer feature on the H6 is quite accurate, with a margin for error of around +/-20 seconds. So, the time left on the screen is accurate within that 20-30 second range.

This feature eliminates the guesswork by providing information on the remaining charge time.

How does the Roborock H6 clean?

Like most other cordless stick vacuums, the Roborock H6 is a versatile product that can clean various areas inside the home.

However, its primary function is to clean floors. There are two H6 options – one with the soft roller for hard surfaces and another with only the standard brush roll, which is excellent for carpet.

Looking closely at the standard brush roll of the H6, it seems almost identical to the Dyson V8’s direct-drive attachment, but with a different swivel mechanism.

While testing the swivel steering, I found it to be a little too rigid and doesn’t have as much turning radius as a Dyson.

The good thing is that it goes almost flat, and cleaning underneath furniture won’t be an issue.

Aside from the two-floor tools, the H6 features several other tools that provide the consumer with flexibility to clean various areas of the home.

One of my favorite tools is the flexible hose that allows users to clean tight areas inside vehicles.

Combining that with the auto-lock feature significantly enhances usability.

It doesn’t have the sheer quantity of tools that a Tineco A11 or a Dyson V8 does, but I feel that these tools are adequate for daily cleaning.

Cleaning Performance

To assess the Roborock H5’s performance in cleaning various types of dirt, I conducted a series of tests.

The standard tests include surface debris tests on items such as Quaker Oats, coffee grounds, quinoa, and pet litter.

Another test I conduct is the large debris test to see how it performs on items like Fruit Loops.

I recently added another type of dirt, sand, to see how this vacuum does on hard floors and carpet.

First, let’s look at the overall scores.

• Overall: 94.97%
• Hard Floor: 99.7%
• Carpet (Surface Pick Up): 98.98%
• Carpet (Deep Cleaning): 83.62%

Hard Floor Results

• Quaker Oats: 99.4%
• Coffee: 99.5%
• Quinoa: 100%
• Pet Litter: 99.9%

Without the soft roller attachment, I thought that the H6 would struggle on hard floors, so the high scores are surprising.

The beauty of this vacuum is that even at the lowest setting, it did exceptionally well, except for the Quaker Oats test, where I needed to use the highest setting to pick everything up.

Despite Quaker Oats’ struggles in the low and middle power settings, it still picked up almost everything when I switched to the max setting.

The other items, such as coffee, quinoa, and pet litter, will not be an issue.

Sand on Hard Floor Test

One of the most challenging things to clean on hard surfaces is sand. To assess the quality of the H6, I spread 50 grams of it on a test area.

This test has several parts. The first part is how well the H6 can pick up in the different power settings. The second is how many of the 50 grams it can pick up.

In two tests, the Roborock H6 achieved an average pickup rate of 99.8%. I used the low and middle settings in the two tests.

One quirk is that there will be bits of sand left on the initial forward pass, but it eventually picks it up on the backward pass.

Remember that the standard brush roll of the H6 is best utilized on carpets, but the better-than-expected results on hard surfaces are a pleasant surprise for me.

If I could nitpick on anything, it would be the strong vibration from the brush roll. It can get annoying over time, but that’s my observation.

Carpet Cleaning

There are three test categories: surface cleaning tests on low and mid-pile carpet, plus a deep cleaning test on mid-pile carpet.

I scattered 50 grams worth of Quaker Oats, coffee, quinoa, and pet litter for all the surface debris tests.

I scattered 100 grams of sand on a medium pile carpet to see how much of it the H6 can pick up on deep cleaning tests.

One thing to note with the main cleaning head of the H6 is it has a sensor within the brush roll that detects the surface. Even in the lowest setting, if you’re cleaning carpet, the motor will automatically increase airflow to compensate.

It’s a similar technology found in the Dyson V11 that does the same thing.

Low Pile Results

• Quaker Oats: 99%
• Coffee: 99.3%
• Quinoa: 99.9%
• Pet Litter: 99%

Although it did not receive a perfect score, the H6 performed well in all the tests. One quirk with the main cleaning head is that it doesn’t pick everything up in the initial forward pass, but it does so on subsequent passes.

It does tend to kick debris backward on items like Quaker Oats and quinoa, but that’s because there’s a large pile of it. On smaller messes, it won’t be an issue.

Mid Pile Results

• Quaker Oats: 98%
• Coffee: 99%
• Quinoa: 99.7%
• Pet Litter: 98%

The H6 did slightly worse on mid-pile carpet. I noticed that on this surface, there is less debris being kicked behind the cleaning head, as compared to the low-pile carpet. Perhaps it’s the ticker carpet strands providing more cushion.

I performed most of the tests using the middle setting, which I believe is the optimal mode for cleaning the carpet.

Deep Cleaning

The litmus test for any cordless stick vacuum is the deep cleaning test.

For this, I used an industry-standard test where I scattered and rubbed 100 grams of sand on a test mid-pile carpet.

I conducted four separate tests – two using the middle setting and two in the maximum setting.

I did this to see how much the H6 can pick up even in the middle setting because it runs longer in this setting.

In the middle power setting, the H6 was able to pick up 79.3% (average of two tests). And in the max setting, that number goes up to 87.95%.

Noise Levels

To measure the noise produced by the H6, I use a sound meter positioned a few feet away and record the noise with the main cleaning head attached.

I did this because you’ll most likely use it in this configuration.

Here are the results:

• Low: 70.3 dB
• Mid: 71.7 dB
• High: 73.7 dB

The motor itself isn’t loud in the low and mid settings without the main cleaning head. However, with the standard brush roll producing a whiny noise, it becomes louder.

What Comes in the Box?

Here’s what you will get out of the box.

Product Specification

Model	Roborock H6
Brush roll on/off	No
Battery	3,610mAh
Charging time	3-4 hrs.
Battery life	up to 86 mins.
Net weight	3 lbs.
Width	10"
Overall length	44.5"
Battery indicator	Yes
Filter type	1 pre-motor HEPA (washable) 1 post-motor HEPA (washable)
Dust capacity	0.4 li.
Cordless	Yes
Bagless	Yes
Warranty	2 yrs.
Price	N/A

Where Can I Buy The Roborock H6?

The Roborock H6 is available for purchase on online stores such as Amazon and Walmart. Please click on the links below to check the latest price.

• Roborock H6 on Amazon

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Does the Roborock H6 provide good value?

The Roborock H6 is less expensive than the Dyson V10 and V11, which is excellent news for those looking for a more cost-effective option.

It doesn’t clean as well as the Dyson, but one thing going for the H6 is its lightweight design. The whole vacuum weighs around 3 pounds – much lighter than any other two Dyson products I mentioned.

If you’re looking for a stick vacuum that converts into a lightweight handheld, the H6 should be on your shortlist. I use mine extensively for various handheld tasks at home.

The cleaning performance on both hard floors and carpet is top-notch, even with the standard brush roll. This was a surprise to me because the Dyson V8’s direct-drive head doesn’t do as well.

The tools that come in the box, in my opinion, are enough for daily cleaning chores.

One concern I have would be the battery, which isn’t removable. But the 800-hour lifespan I feel is long enough for several years of service.

However, Roborocks states that the 2-year warranty will cover any issues with the battery, free of charge, if it fails within the warranty period.

If Roborock can make the battery removable, just like the Tineco, it would be a huge plus.

4 Reasons why you should buy the Roborock H6

1. Extended runtime: Although it didn’t reach 90 minutes, the H6 ran for over 86 minutes, the longest of all the vacuums I tested on a single battery.
2. Cleans floors well: The standard brush roll is well-designed and didn’t have issues in the cleaning tests (aside from the Fruit Loops).
3. A versatile stick vacuum: It comes with a variety of tools to clean different areas effectively. I appreciate that it features a hose attachment, which enhances usability.
4. Lightweight: At just 3 pounds, the H6 is one of the lighter cordless stick vacuums available.

The verdict: Who should buy the Roborock H6?

I had my doubts, but the Roborock H6 exceeded expectations.

This cord-free product is an excellent option for folks who want something lightweight and compact without compromising cleaning performance.

The 90-minute run time claim is ambitious, but the H6 came close in the tests I conducted (exceeding 86 minutes).

Even at the lowest setting, the H6 has enough airflow to pick up surface debris on hard floors and carpet.

So the long battery life is not just hype, but it’s something practical in the home.

Some issues include a limited turning radius and a small bin that won’t hold a large amount of dirt. It also lacks a hygienic system, so expect to get dirty fingers when emptying it.

Overall, Roborock did an outstanding job with their first cordless stick vacuum in terms of the most essential aspects, which are cleaning and usability.