Roidmi X30 Review

In this review, we’ll examine Roidmi’s latest cordless stick vacuum, the X30. This model is their third release after the Roidmi F8 and the NEX X20.

It features some exciting new additions, including a new status screen and a significantly improved battery, which, according to Roidmi, extends the runtime to 70 minutes. I’ll share them in this article.

In this review, we’ll determine if the claims are accurate and whether this is a viable alternative to the Dreame V10, Tineco A11, and Dyson V8.

Introduction to the Roidmi X30

The X30 is Roidmi’s newest stick vacuum and perhaps their best product to date with upgrades in several areas to improve usability.

There are two options available – the X30 Pro and the X30. Please note that these two models have the same motor, cleaning head, and battery.

The difference would be the color (X30 Pro comes in gray while the X30 is white), LED display (X30 Pro has the OLED screen while the X30 has the LED screen), and tools in the box.

I’ll go through these upgrades one by one in this section.

OLED Screen

The X30 Pro features an OLED screen that displays real-time information, including power settings, battery status, calorie consumption, filter status, blockages, and error codes.

It has excellent contrast due to the combination of a black background and bright-colored graphics, making it highly readable.

This feature is somewhat of a trend I see in new stick vacuums. The Roborock H6 has it, the Dyson V11 Torque Drive, and now the X30.

ZiWei Sterilization System

This term refers to the Six-Level filtration + Double antimicrobial system Roidmi utilizes so that dust and allergens stay inside the dust cup.

It has six filters, one of which is a HEPA filter and another anti-bacterial post filter to help prevent pollutants from escaping through the exhaust.

Here’s a close look at the post-motor filter.

Part of it is the Air-X 2.0 dust separation system, which features eight cyclones to ensure dust remains inside the container and does not clog the air ducts and filters.

The entire filter assembly comes off easily, allowing all these parts to be washed.

It is an improvement over the Roidmi F8, which lacks a locking feature. So there’s the issue of the filter assembly falling to the ground if it’s loose.

Engine-X 2.0 120000 Digital Brushless Motor

Powering this stick vacuum is an Engine-X 2.0 brushless motor, which provides better longevity due to its brushless design.

Roidmi says it produces up to 26500 Pascals of suction – better than the 25,000 Pascals of the NEX X20.

How Much Power Does the X30 Have?

To measure power, I use an anemometer to record airflow in two critical areas – the wand and the main cleaning nozzle.

This tool provides a better picture of how much air flows through these zones.

Check the table below for the airflow test results.

You’ll notice a section on the table states 60, 80, and 100 watts.

These settings are only accessible through the Roidmi app, which you should download to utilize its functionality fully.

The default setting of the X30 is 60 watts. I tested whether using a higher wattage would increase airflow, and it did, with the most noticeable effect at the lowest setting.

The Roidmi X30 has decent airflow with up to 52.09 CFM at the wand and 44.55 CFM at the main cleaning head.

Vacuums with a soft roller don’t require high airflow, as this tool excels at picking up debris on hard floors.

On carpets, it’s different. Vacuums with higher airflow tend to perform better when cleaning embedded dirt on carpets.

Roidmi App

Consumers also will have access to the Roidmi App. The “standard gear” feature is only accessible through the software.

There are two ways to download it. One way is to scan the QR code in the manual or search “Roidmi” in Google Play or the App Store.

The app will detect the vacuum via Bluetooth, so you must be within the vicinity to connect.

One downside is that reconnecting the app to the vacuum can be challenging if you move your phone or tablet to another area.

Here are the features of the app.

1. Standard gear

This feature provides the option to adjust the “standard power” output of the motor.

There are three options – 60W, 80W, and 100W. As I mentioned in the previous section, selecting a higher wattage will result in increased airflow, based on my tests.

Please note that this is different from the power settings.

You still need to press the power setting button (right behind the on/off switch) to toggle between the low, mid, and max settings.

2. Screen Display

Let’s users select between “Last Battery” and “Battery Life” display on the screen. Battery life will indicate how much time is left, and the last battery will show the percentage.

3. The time of auto turn off the screen

It gives users the option to adjust the time (10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 60 seconds) before the screen automatically shuts off. This feature is equivalent to the screen timeout of a mobile device. There’s also the option of leaving it on, but I would leave it at the lowest setting to maximize the run time.

4. Screen brightness

This setting enables users to adjust the screen’s brightness. There are two options – low and high.

5. Battery information

It shows information about the battery like battery life, time left before it fully charges, voltage, and standby time.

6. Product manual

Let’s consumers access the user manual through the app.

How Long Does The Roidmi X30 Run?

To verify the accuracy of the claim, I conducted several tests with and without the main cleaning head to determine how long the X30 runs in each setting.

Here are the test results.

Yes, the X30 was able to run past the 100-minute mark on the lowest setting with the crevice tool, which is significantly longer than the 70-minute claim. It’s even better than the Roborock H6’s 90-minute boast and nearly matches Tineco’s run time from its two batteries.

BMS-X 2.0 Lithium-Ion Battery

Another improvement with the X30 is the battery. This model utilizes an LG/Samsung BMS-X 2.0 battery system, which is claimed to have a run time of up to 70 minutes.

Please note that this run time is only applicable for specific configurations.

Dust Cup

The Roidmi X30 can hold up to 0.55 liters of dry dirt, which is 5 milliliters bigger than the X20 that has a 0.5-liter capacity. It isn’t a big difference, but at least it holds more.

Not only is the X30 dirt container bigger, but it also has a release lever that opens a trap door at the bottom to release the dirt.

The NEX X20 does not have this feature nor the trap door. Emptying the X20 requires users to twist the cap open, which is more tedious and exposes you more to the dirt.

I feel that the X30’s bin has a better finish as the locking mechanism feels tighter and does not have the wiggly feel of the X20.

How does the Roidmi X30 clean?

The X30 features interchangeable tools, along with a detachable wand, which helps people clean various parts of their homes.

You can use this product in either a handheld or stick vacuum configuration, along with the following accessories.

Add to that the mopping capabilities of the X30, and you essentially have a three-in-one product.

It’s one of a few cordless stick vacuums with this level of functionality.

However, the primary function of the X30 is a stick vacuum. The looping handle, combined with the mopping attachment, enables users to mop and vacuum simultaneously.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t function as a standalone mop.

X30-V Versatile Roller Brush

Unlike the Roidmi F8 and NEX X20, the X30 ditches the standard brush roll and has only one roller brush, which they call the X30-V versatile roller brush.

Roidmi claims that this new design features an “anti-entanglement” structure, which resists hair wrap 30% better than the NEX, according to Roidmi.

If you look closely, the roller bar has orange bristles that help it clean embedded dirt better than other soft roller attachments without them.

Please check the hair wrap test section to see how well the X30’s new roller brush resists hair tangles.

It is also stain and water-resistant, which makes it an ideal companion with the mopping attachment, which we’ll be looking into next.

Second-generation Anti-Bacterial Water Tank

The X30 also comes with an upgraded water tank, according to Roidmi, which utilizes Novaron ion anti-bacterial materials to help kill bacteria.

It uses a strong magnet to fasten to the main cleaning head. I like the design because it is easy to attach and remove the mopping bracket.

The water tank utilizes a “plant bionic drip” technology that works using the plant capillaries principle, where water slowly drips onto the pad until it gets wet.

However, since it relies on gravity, water will continually drip on the tank is empty.

Cleaning Test Results

• Overall: 94.14%
• Hard Floor: 99.82%
• Carpet (Surface Pick Up): 99.27%
• Carpet (Deep Cleaning): 83.3%

To check how well the Roidmi X30 cleans floors, I put it through a gamut of tests on various debris, like coffee grounds, Quaker Oats, quinoa, pet litter, Cheerios, Fruit Loops, and sand.

The X30 did best on hard floors, where it picked up 99.82% which isn’t far off from premium stick vacuums like the Tineco Pure One S12 (99.88%), Dyson V10 (98.84%), Dyson V8 (99.66%), and Tineco A11 (99.88%).

Hard Floor Test Results

• Quaker Oats: 100%
• Coffee: 100%
• Quinoa: 99.6%
• Pet Litter: 99.6%

The soft roller brush of the X30 is well-suited for cleaning hard surfaces. It can clean various types of debris effectively, from sand to Cheerios, even at the lowest setting, as the soft roller brush doesn’t require high airflow to pick up dirt.

Here are before-and-after shots of the X30 cleaning (from top to bottom): Quaker Oats, coffee grounds, quinoa, and pet litter.

Sand on Hard Floor Test

Sand is one of the toughest debris to pick up on hard surfaces. To determine if the X30 can handle this type of dirt, I scattered 50 grams of sand on a test area to assess its pickup capacity.

The X30 did well, picking up an average of 99.5% on two tests.

I did notice that the fast-spinning roller bar scattered some of it forward on the initial pass.

Overall, it’s a decent option for cleaning sand.

Large Debris Test on Hard Floors

One issue with the X20 is that it is prone to clogging (Cheerios will not fit through!) because of the narrow opening to the dust cup. I tested the X30 to see if it has the same issues with Fruit loops and Cheerios.

Here are some before-and-after photos of the carpet and hard floor.

As you can see from the photos above, the X30 can clean large and extra-large debris like Cheerios and Fruit Loops. But the X30 has the same issues as the X20 in cleaning these types of debris.

Extra-large stuff like Fruit Loops will clog the opening of the dustbin.

It did better in the Cheerios test as only one piece was stuck on the opening.

However, the narrow pathway going to the dust bin isn’t optimal for cleaning large or extra-large debris. The only stick vacuum I’ve tested so far that will not clog is the Shark ION P50.

Edge Cleaning Test

I scattered pet litter in one corner of the room for this test.

Please note that there is a quarter-inch crevice at the edge (on the right side). It’s a good test to see how well vacuums will pick up debris on such.

Please review the before-and-after photos below.

The X30 did well picking up most of the debris along the edges and corners.

However, since the main roller bar doesn’t extend to the sides, it left debris at the right edge during the initial forward pass.

I had to face the cleaning head toward the dirt to pick it up.

While the results were satisfactory, cleaning these areas will require additional passes.

Carpet Cleaning

I conducted nine tests on carpet to assess its performance on low- and mid-pile carpets. Scroll down to view the results for each type, along with the deep cleaning test results.

Low Pile Test Results

• Quaker Oats: 98.4%
• Coffee: 98.8%
• Quinoa: 100%
• Pet Litter: 99.4%

The X30 also performed well on low-pile carpet, picking up close to 100%, but did the worst on Quaker Oats and coffee grounds.

Check the photos below (before and after shot), low pile carpet tests on Quaker oats, coffee grounds, quinoa, and pet litter (respectively).

Mid Pile Test Results

• Quaker Oats: 98.8%
• Coffee: 99.2%
• Quinoa: 100%
• Pet Litter: 99.6%

Surprisingly, the X30 did better on mid-pile carpet than on low pile, recording a better score on coffee grounds. However, the difference is small so that I wouldn’t put too much into it.

Here are the before and after photos on how the X30 did on Quaker oats, coffee grounds, quinoa, and pet litter.

The results of the carpet tests reveal that the X30 is a viable option for cleaning surface dirt.

Deep Cleaning Test

To test if the X30 can clean embedded dirt on the carpet, I rubbed 100 grams of sand over the area several times at the highest power setting.

The new brush design of the X30 did an excellent job on carpet, picking up an average of 83.3% on two tests. It is better than the Dreame V10 that was only able to pick up 51.5%.

Hair Wrap Test

The last test I’ll share is the hair wrap test, where I used one gram of five to seven-inch human hair to see how much wraps around the brush.

I did the test on hard floors and carpet. This experiment is an excellent gauge to determine if the X30 can effectively clean long strands of hair.

It did a fairly decent job on hard floors, where it could pick up most of the hair.

This was how much hair wrapped around the brush.

Here’s a look at the dustbin. Most of the hair is inside the container. One thing to note with emptying hair is that it doesn’t automatically drop. You’ll have to pull it out.

On carpet, it wasn’t as good—the longer strands wrapped around the brush.

Here’s a look at how much hair wrapped around the brush.

And how much hair I pulled out with the soft roller – it is a lot.

This test indicates that the anti-wrap system is partially effective. It will not work on long strands of hair above 5 inches, as it wraps around the brush and axles. Please check these areas if you live with someone who has long hair.

Mopping Test

The mopping pad of the X30, I believe, will be best suited for cleaning dry stains. If you’ve seen my experiment with the X20, where I tried to clean a large mess, you’ll understand why I don’t recommend this for wet messes.

So for the mopping test, I left red wine and grapefruit stains on the tile to dry overnight.

First, here’s a before-and-after photo of how the X30 did.

The mop did a good job of cleaning the stains, but I see some issues with the design.

Let’s look at the main cleaning head after mopping.

The first thing I noticed is that the area behind the soft roller has wet spots while the brush itself was relatively dry, which brings me to the first issue.

While the soft roller works excellently at picking up dirt, it isn’t so great at mopping. One reason is how fast it rotates, which creates a splattering effect. This is the reason why there are wet spots behind it.

If Roidmi could have a mop mode where the brush spins much more slowly, I believe it would improve the performance of this product.

The gravity tank also lacks a mechanism to regulate water flow, so it’ll continually drip until the pad is thoroughly soaked. So, it will leave streaks on the floor afterward.

I don’t think this is a viable replacement for a standalone mop at this time.

It can clean stains in smaller areas, but the splattering issue means you’ll have to wipe down the main cleaning head afterward, which is an additional task.

Noise Levels

To measure noise, I used an anemometer to record sound levels from a few feet away with the main cleaning head attached.

Here are the results.

• Low: 68.5 dB
• Mid: 71.2 dB
• High: 74.1 dB

This vacuum is as loud as it eclipses the 70-decibel mark but is less noisy than the Dyson V10 and V11.

Ergonomics and Maneuverability

The X30 has the same ergonomics and maneuverability as the X20 and F8.

I would say that Roidmi’s steering is better than the Tineco because it turns at a sharper angle and can go deep under furniture, whereas Tineco vacuums cannot.

The X30 steering is better on hard floors as it is on carpets. I feel that it’s harder to maneuver on carpets, probably because of friction, and it tends to slide on this surface.

One issue with Roidmi vacuums, not just the X30 is the position of the handle, which is way back.

It isn’t a problem in its stick vacuum configuration as it provides several grip options.

The issue reveals itself in the handheld configuration as you’ll be carrying the whole weight of the vacuum with the handle at the rear.

Another problem with the extended length is how this vacuum navigates around tight areas in its handheld configuration.

It would be tough to clean cramped areas with its length.

Product Specification

Where Can I Buy The Roidmi X30?

Please click the link below to find out where you can purchase the X30 Pro.

All Roidmi products are available on online stores such as Amazon and AliExpress.

• Buy the Roidmi X30 from AliExpress

If you purchase through the link above, I will earn a commission, but at no additional cost, so it’s a win-win for both of us.

Does the Roborock X30 Provide Good Value

The Roborock X30 is pricey – almost at the level of a high-end Dyson vacuum. But it provides excellent value in the right setting.

This model is a step above the previous models – the F8 and the NEX X20. The upgrades that Roidmi put in make this a better product overall.

It features a larger motor and battery, but usability is also improved with the quick-release latch in the dust bin and the enhanced twist-to-lock mechanism, which ensures the filter assembly remains in place when detached.

It also runs the furthest, exceeding the 110-minute mark! It’s the first cordless vacuum I’ve tested to run over 100 minutes on a single lithium-ion battery.

Please note that as the battery ages and you use it more often, that number will decrease gradually.

Based on tests, it will clean hard floors best but is also very good at cleaning carpets.

The new soft roller brush is decent at deep cleaning sand but not as good as a Dyson cordless.

While the mopping feature is decent, don’t expect it to replace a standalone mop because it has limitations.

I feel that the soft roller brush spins too fast and splatters liquid residue backward, creating a new mess you must clean.

Do not use it on wet stains; only use it on dried ones. Clean the area behind the brush afterward.

The Verdict: Excellent on Surface Dirt, Decent at Deep Cleaning Carpet

The Roidmi X30 is a significant upgrade over the NEX X20 in terms of quality, runtime, and dirt removal efficiency.

It does an excellent job of picking up dirt on hard floors and carpets, but I recommend it more for use inside homes with lots of hard surfaces because it works more efficiently on this type of surface and comes with a mop.

Steering is also a strong point, especially on hard floors. On carpets, it’s decent, but it isn’t as smooth due to the friction.

While it does a superb job on carpets, thanks to the new brush, it still leaves a trail behind on the forward pass but picks it up on the subsequent passes.

The mopping feature is decent, but the splattering effect from the fast-spinning roller brush means you’ll have to wipe down the main cleaning head, which is an additional task.

Hopefully, Roidmi addresses this issue by providing a mop setting where the brush roll will spin more slowly. I believe that doing this will improve how it mops.

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