If your home has hard-to-reach spots that often get missed during cleaning, the Roborock F25 Ace can help. Its flat-laying design allows it to glide under furniture and into tight spaces with ease.
This wet-dry vacuum handles both liquid and dry messes well. It offers strong suction and a smart cleaning head that keeps the roller clean during use.
However, it’s not suitable for soft flooring like carpets. If your home has mostly hard floors, this vacuum is an excellent choice.
Pros
- Strong suction power
- Lies flat to reach under furniture
- Long-lasting battery
Considerations
- Self-cleaning cycle may not fully clean the roller
- Few spare parts included
Roborock F25 Ace Quick Overview
If your home has mostly hard floors, a wet-dry vacuum can be a game-changer. It cuts cleaning time and delivers great results.
The Roborock F25 Ace is the second wet-dry vacuum I’ve tested. After using it twice a week for a month, I’ve packed away my old one.
Setup is quick and easy. The F25 Ace leaves my floors spotless—no dust or grit underfoot. It also feels solid and well-built, giving me confidence it will last.
A Top-Tier Model
The F25 Ace is the flagship of Roborock’s F25 series. Its position in the lineup varies by region:
- In the U.S., it sits above four other models, plus a Combo version with a soft-floor vacuum attachment.
- In Australia, it ranks just above the standard F25.
- In the U.K., the series isn’t available yet, but it’s expected soon.
Key Features
This model offers several upgrades over its siblings:
- A more detailed display
- App connectivity
- Power-assisted wheels
- Automatic detergent dispenser
These features make cleaning easier and more effective.
Smooth Handling and Strong Performance
The F25 Ace is easy to maneuver. Its pivoting head turns corners smoothly, and it lies flat to reach under furniture. This flexibility, combined with excellent cleaning power, makes it a standout.
The self-cleaning cycle works well and runs quietly with the right settings. After each use, it collects a surprising amount of dirty water—even when floors look clean.
Both the clean and dirty water tanks are easy to remove, rinse, and refill. For my home, one tank of clean water lasts through two full cleans and two self-clean cycles.
Customization and Control
The companion app offers plenty of customization:
- Adjust water usage
- Control detergent levels
- Choose self-cleaning intensity
It’s more advanced than most vacuums I’ve used, but the extra control is welcome.
At $499.99, the Roborock F25 Ace offers strong value for its features and performance. It’s a smart buy for homes with mostly hard floors.
If your home has a mix of hard and soft flooring, you might prefer a more versatile model like the Tineco Floor One Switch S6—or consider using two separate, more affordable vacuums.
Roborock F25 Ace Review: Specs
Suction Power
- Delivers up to 20,000Pa of suction for effective cleaning.
Water Tank Capacity
- Clean water tank: 740ml
- Dirty water tank: 720ml
Noise Level
- Operates at up to 75dB, which is about as loud as a typical vacuum.
Battery and Runtime
- Battery capacity: 4,000mAh
- Runs up to 60 minutes in Eco mode
- Takes up to 6.5 hours to fully charge
Size and Dimensions
- Main unit: 26.2 × 24.2 × 110.0 cm
- With dock: 35.2 × 31.6 × 115.7 cm
Weight
- Robot: 4.7kg (10.4lb)
- Dock: 1.5kg (3.3lb)
Roborock F25 Ace: Price & Availability
The Roborock F25 Ace launched in the U.S. in mid-February 2025, following its debut at CES in January. It became available in Australia by late March. A U.K. release is confirmed, but pricing there hasn’t been announced yet.
In the U.S., the F25 Ace is priced at $549.99. In Australia, it sells for AU$999.99. This places it in the upper mid-range category for wet-dry vacuums.
It competes directly with models like:
- Dyson G1 – $699.99 / £599.99 / AU$999
- Tineco Floor One S7 Pro – $799 / £599 / AU$1,299.99 (often discounted during sales)
You can buy the F25 Ace directly from Roborock or through authorized retailers, including Amazon.
Other Models in the F25 Series
Depending on your region, Roborock offers additional F25 variants:
- F25 Alt – A more basic version without smart dirt detection, app support, or the advanced LED display.
- F25 Ace Combo – Priced at $749.99, it includes a separate stick vacuum for carpets and handheld use.
Maintenance and Accessories
Roborock recommends replacing the filter and roller head every 12 months. The vacuum comes with a spare filter, but not a spare roller.
Replacement parts are available through Roborock’s official store. Third-party options may also be available, depending on your location.
You’ll also need to buy Roborock’s own floor cleaning solution. The company advises using only its branded formula with the F25 Ace.
Roborock F25 Ace Review: Design
The Roborock F25 Ace is lightweight and easy to maneuver. Its lie-flat design helps it reach under furniture with ease. While the LED display is functional, it could be more intuitive.
Quick and Simple Setup
Setting up the F25 Ace is straightforward. Clip the handle into the main unit, snap on the roller head, and remove the protective packaging. That’s it.
Plug in the charging dock and place the vacuum on it. This ensures it’s powered and ready to connect to the app via Wi-Fi. The box includes a small cleaning brush, a bottle of detergent, and a spare filter—no extra attachments.
Sleek and Familiar Design
The F25 Ace shares a similar look with other wet-dry vacuums like the Tineco Floor One S7 Pro. Both feature a grey-and-white color scheme, a front-facing dirty-water tank, and a long handle with basic controls.
However, the F25 Ace stands out with its clean-water tank positioned at the base, directly above the roller head. This design lowers the center of gravity, making it easier to maneuver and lie flat. It also helps keep the roller in contact with the floor for better cleaning.
Tank Capacity and Performance
- Dirty-water tank: 720ml (same as the S7 Pro)
- Clean-water tank: 740ml (smaller than the S7 Pro’s 850ml and other F25 models with 870ml)
Despite the smaller tank, one fill was enough for two full mopping sessions in a 120 sqm (1,300 sqft) apartment.
Unique Roller Head Design
Roborock’s JawScapers—141 small comb teeth behind the roller—help prevent hair tangles. They also squeeze dirty water into the tank, reducing water marks on floors.
LED Display and Smart Features
The LED display shows battery life, cleaning mode, and a color bar indicating cleaning performance. A DirTect Smart Sensor adjusts water flow and suction based on how dirty the water is. The roller speed stays constant.
The display is clear but icon-only, which can be confusing at first. Voice prompts help, but the user manual lacks detail. Compared to the Tineco S7 Pro’s more informative display, the F25 Ace feels less user-friendly.
Also, the F25 Ace lacks handle buttons for quick adjustments. You’ll need the app to change settings, which isn’t ideal if your phone isn’t nearby.
Motorized Wheels and App Control
The F25 Ace includes SlideTech 2.0 motorized wheels. These reduce the effort needed to push the vacuum. You can adjust the motorization level in the app—Mild, Moderate, or Intense.
In Moderate mode, the vacuum felt easy to control without pulling me along. Intense mode, however, can feel like the vacuum is leading the way.
At 4.7kg, the F25 Ace feels lighter thanks to the motorized assistance. Roborock claims the wheels adjust in real time based on your push and pull strength, though this wasn’t noticeable during testing.
Automatic Detergent Dispenser
The vacuum includes a 100ml detergent compartment next to the clean-water tank. You can choose from three detergent-to-water ratios in the app. The detergent is sprayed directly onto the roller during cleaning.
The default “Daily” setting worked well, though it sometimes left soap suds. A second pass easily cleared them.
A Small Miss
One minor drawback: the F25 Ace doesn’t stop automatically when you return the handle to its upright position. This feature, found on some Tineco models, makes pausing and moving the vacuum more convenient.
Roborock F25 Ace Review: Performance
The Roborock F25 Ace delivers powerful cleaning performance with smart features that work well. While some settings may need adjusting, the results are impressive.
This was my first time reviewing a Roborock product, though I’ve tested similar wet-dry vacuums before. I was especially impressed by the Tineco Floor One Switch S6, and Roborock’s Dyad Pro has also received strong reviews. So, I had high expectations—and the F25 Ace met them.
Easy to Maneuver
The F25 Ace is easy to move, thanks to its SlideTech wheels. The cleaning head pivots 70º (35º left and right), making tight turns simple.
It also tilts back 180º, which helps when cleaning under furniture. I could clean beneath my dining table without moving chairs, guiding the vacuum around legs with one hand. However, when fully flat, the head loses its pivoting ability. At any smaller angle, it remains agile.
This lay-flat design was especially useful for cleaning under my bathroom vanity—an area other vacuums couldn’t reach.
Strong Suction and Effective Mopping
Like the Tineco S6, the F25 Ace collected a surprising amount of dirty water and debris in one pass. Its 20,000Pa suction power picked up even fine particles. The roller spins at up to 450rpm and is cleaned by internal scrapers, leaving floors noticeably cleaner.
The roller head is designed to clean close to edges. I tested this by pouring milk along my kitchen cabinets. The F25 Ace cleaned it all in one pass. Dry debris near edges was less consistent—it missed a few grains of rice.
For dry messes in open areas, performance was flawless. It cleared rice and coffee beans in a single pass.
Water Usage and App Control
The F25 Ace uses more water by default than the Tineco, but it doesn’t leave puddles. If your floors feel too wet, you can lower the water flow in the app.
Roborock recommends using only its own detergent. When I did, I occasionally saw leftover soap suds. Running the roller over those spots again cleared them up.
Streak-Free Claim Falls Slightly Short
Roborock claims the F25 Ace leaves floors streak-free. While my floors were clean, I noticed faint streaks in certain lighting. They weren’t distracting, but the claim isn’t entirely accurate.
Roborock F25 Ace Review: Software Features
The Roborock F25 Ace offers a solid range of software features, especially through its companion app. Only the F25 Ace and F25 Alt models support app connectivity, which is unfortunate—other models in the lineup could benefit from this added control.
Customization and Remote Access
The app allows you to customize settings and control the vacuum remotely. You can adjust cleaning modes, start a self-clean cycle, or activate drying—even when you’re not at home.
This remote access is especially useful if you need to clean quickly before leaving the house. You can trigger a self-clean cycle from the road or your office, saving time and effort.
Remote Control Mode: A Missed Opportunity
One feature that didn’t impress was the remote control mode. It requires laying the vacuum flat so a small wheel in the handle can keep it level. You then steer it using your phone.
In testing, this mode was unreliable. Commands lagged or didn’t register, and although the roller moved, it didn’t actually clean. Overall, it felt more like a gimmick than a useful tool.
Voice Prompts and Notifications
The F25 Ace includes voice prompts that announce cleaning modes, remind you to start a cleaning cycle, or confirm when it’s finished. You can change the language or adjust the volume in the app. If you find them unnecessary, you can mute them entirely.
However, the voice prompts were often unclear. I would have preferred pop-up notifications on my phone—especially alerts for things like an overflowing dirty-water tank.
Roborock F25 Ace Maintenance Review
The Roborock F25 Ace features a self-cleaning cycle that’s both effective and easy to use. After each cleaning session, placing the device back in its dock triggers a voice prompt. This prompt reminds you to start the self-clean cycle, which you can activate via a button on the handle or through the app.
The full cycle—washing and drying—takes about five minutes, according to Roborock. However, in Quiet Drying mode, it can take closer to 10 minutes.
How the Self-Clean Cycle Works
During the cycle, the roller head spins in both directions while hot water blasts away dirt and bacteria. Dirty water is collected in a separate tank.
You can choose between two water temperature settings in the app:
- High
- Room Temperature
Hotter water naturally cleans more effectively. While Roborock doesn’t specify the exact water temperature, it does state that 90ºC (194ºF) hot air is used for drying. This is higher than the 75ºC air used by many competing models.
Cleaning Performance
The roller head stays impressively clean, even after picking up a lot of dirt. This is partly thanks to the built-in JawScrapers, which help remove debris during the cleaning process.
The roller is durable and maintains its quality after multiple uses. However, Roborock recommends replacing it every 6 to 12 months, depending on usage.
Noise Levels
The washing phase is fairly loud, reaching up to 75dB based on a decibel meter app. In contrast, the Quiet Drying mode is much quieter at around 55dB.
Choosing Quiet Drying will extend the total cleaning time, but it’s a good option if you prefer less noise. You can monitor the cycle’s progress in the app, which is how I noticed the longer drying time.
Dirty-Water Tank Maintenance
Once the cycle finishes, a voice prompt will tell you to empty the dirty-water tank. However, if the vacuum is stored in a closed room, you might not hear it. A phone notification would be a helpful addition.
You can empty the tank while the roller is still drying to save time. After emptying it, rinse the filters and let all parts air dry before reassembling.
Most debris rinses off easily under a tap. For tougher grime, Roborock includes a long brush to help with cleaning.
A Note on Thoroughness
After cleaning up a milk spill, I noticed milky water in the tank the next day. This suggests the roller wasn’t fully cleaned during the previous cycle. Still, it didn’t affect the floor’s cleanliness.
Roborock F25 Ace Battery Life Review
The Roborock F25 Ace offers solid battery performance, though it may fall short for very large homes.
It features a 4,000mAh battery. Roborock claims it can run for:
- Up to 60 minutes in Eco mode
- Around 40 minutes in Auto mode
These figures are most relevant for users with large floor areas. For smaller homes, battery life is rarely a concern since the vacuum recharges automatically when docked.
In my experience, cleaning a 120 sqm (1,300 sqft) apartment took about 10 minutes and used only 15% of the battery. This suggests the battery is more than sufficient for average-sized homes.
For reference, Roborock says a full 60-minute Eco mode session can cover up to 410 sqm (4,413 sqft).
Battery Use During Self-Cleaning
After cleaning, I noticed the battery continued to drain during the self-clean cycle. Returning the F25 Ace to the dock didn’t stop the battery from dropping by another 10%.
It seems the self-cleaning process uses more power than the dock can supply in real time. This could be something to watch if you’re planning multiple cleaning sessions in a row.
