The market of wet & dry floor washers is going through a fairly peculiar phase. The models available are increasingly numerous, suction powers continue to rise, and now even features like roller self-cleaning or the ability to recline the entire structure are becoming quite common in the high-end range.
The problem is that, net of the figures claimed by manufacturers, in everyday use many products tend to look alike. They vacuum dirt, wash the floor and simplify maintenance, but when you are faced with grease stains, dry residues or particularly stubborn dirt, more passes are often still necessary.
And it is precisely here that the new Roborock F25 Steam comes into play, a cordless floor washer that should not be confused with the F25 standard, with the F25 ACE or with the more expensive F25 Ultra. In this model Roborock has focused mainly on VaporFlow technology, which uses high-temperature steam to soften stains before the roller passes, all at a price that (especially on sale) is really very interesting.
To complete the package there is a suction power of 25,000 Pa, a one-liter clean water tank, a declared runtime of up to 80 minutes, the fully reclining FlatReach 2.0 design, and a particularly advanced thermal self-cleaning system.
The list price of the Roborock F25 Steam is 589 euros, but until August 9 it will be possible to buy it on promotion for 459 euros. A figure that is still significant, placing it in the premium tier of the market, but in our view more than reasonable when compared with the product’s features. But the question, therefore, is inevitable: does the steam represent a real advantage or is it just another feature to add to the spec sheet?
Roborock F25 Steam Review: Steam, 25,000 Pa and Up to 80 Minutes of Runtime
Design and Materials
That the Roborock F25 Steam is a quality product is evident from the first impression. The company has maintained the aesthetic design of the F25 family, characterized by very clean lines, a fairly slim structure, and tanks positioned low, near the motorized brush.
And this choice is not only aesthetic. By lowering the center of gravity, Roborock has managed to improve weight distribution and make the floor washer more stable during movements. The system that generates the steam inevitably adds components, but in use the machine does not give that feeling of excessive heaviness on the wrist that you feel with some competing models.
The weight remains significant, especially when the tanks are full, but the brush tends to accompany the movement and requires relatively little effort during normal back-and-forth passes. The turning capability is also very good: the joint can rotate up to 70 degrees, allowing you to go around table legs, follow the profile of furniture and change direction without having to continually lift the floor washer.
One of the most important advantages remains the FlatReach 2.0 system. The Roborock F25 Steam can be reclined to reach a practically horizontal position, continuing to suction and mop even when it is fully laid out. The height of the body in this configuration is about 12.5 centimeters, sufficient to reach under many beds, sofas and low furniture.
It is a feature that may seem secondary, but it greatly affects daily use. Traditional floor washers are often limited by the bulk of the central body and force you to use a second device or move furniture. With the F25 Steam, however, you can clean a much larger portion of the home without interrupting the job.
The dimensions of the floor washer are 265 x 246 x 1,096 mm, while with the base they reach 316 x 353 x 1,156 mm. The station therefore takes up a bit of space, but remains compact enough to be placed in the kitchen, a pantry or a laundry room without causing particular issues.
Tanks, Display and Everyday Usability
Managing the tanks is one of the best-implemented aspects of the Roborock F25 Steam. The clean water tank has a capacity of 1,000 ml, larger than many floor washers in the same category, and allows for cleaning fairly large surfaces before needing a refill.
Of course the actual duration depends on the selected mode, the amount of dirt detected and the use of steam, but starting from a one-liter reservoir realistically reduces interruptions, especially in medium- to large-sized homes.
Interesting also is the management of dirty water. Roborock has integrated a removable module that separates solids from liquids. In this way, hairs, hair strands, crumbs and other debris do not remain completely immersed in the collected water and can be disposed of more easily.
It does not mean maintenance disappears completely: the dirty water container must still be emptied and rinsed after each use. Leaving it full for hours, as happens with any floor washer, can generate bad odors. The separation between solids and liquids makes the operation less unpleasant and reduces the risk of clogs.
On the top of the machine body there is a display that shows battery status, the selected mode, the steam readiness and the level of dirt detected. The light bar changes in real time based on floor conditions and helps understand when it is necessary to linger more on a given area.
The Roborock F25 Steam uses a motor capable of reaching an suction power of 25,000 Pa, paired with a roller that spins up to 450 rpm and applies a downward pressure of 33 N to the floor.
Those are high numbers for a wet & dry floor washer, but what really matters is how they work together. The machine must vacuum dry debris, collect liquids, distribute the water evenly and remove dirt without leaving the surface overly wet.
The real difference between the Roborock F25 Steam and other wet & dry units in its price range is the VaporFlow technology. The system generates high-temperature steam and distributes it in front of the roller across the entire cleaning width, with the aim of softening dirt before the brush passes over the surface.
Roborock states a temperature of 180 °C, but it’s important to clarify a detail: the value refers to the measurement taken at the outlet of the internal heater and not to the actual temperature of the steam at the point it reaches the floor.
Anyone living with pets or people with long hair knows that the main problem of a floor washer is not always the washing quality, but cleaning the roller at the end of the job.
Roborock uses the JawScrapers technology, made up of tooth-shaped elements that intercept hairs and fur before they can wrap completely around the brush. The manufacturer claims a 0% tangling rate in an SGS test performed with 2,000 strands of hair 50 centimeters long, both dry and wet.
Once the washing is finished, simply place the Roborock F25 Steam back on the base and start the automatic cycle. The machine cleans the internal tube, assesses the level of dirt on the roller via the DirTect sensor and adjusts the cycle intensity accordingly.
The system alternates steam, high-temperature soaking, bidirectional roller rotation and high-speed centrifugation. It then engages warm air drying up to 95 °C.
Roborock states a maximum autonomy of 80 minutes in ECO mode, with a theoretical coverage that can reach up to 660 square meters. These values are measured under controlled conditions, using reduced suction power and a constant movement speed, therefore difficult to replicate in a normal home.
The list price of the Roborock F25 Steam is 589 euros, while until August 9 it will be available on launch offer at 459 euros.
It is clear, therefore, that the F25 Steam targets those looking for a premium floor washer and attributes real value to steam cleaning, thermal self-cleaning and greater autonomy. Those who simply need to remove dust and light dirt from floors could achieve more than satisfactory results even with a less expensive model from the same family.
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