One less chore to worry about. Roborock have recently released the Dyad Pro, an improved version of their wet & dry vacuum cleaner Roborock Dyad. In this review, we will test the Dyad Pro to see how well this new release compares to its predecessor.
Marcus Schwarten, ???? Enrico Frahn, ✓ Sergey Tarasov (translated by Daisy Dickson), Published ????????
Roborock introduced their new wet & dry vacuum cleaner, the Dyad Pro, at CES 2023 earlier this year. The new model is an improved version of the well-known Roborock Dyad, released around a year ago (around $351). This begs the question of whether this newer and more expensive pro model ($449.99) shows any improvements over its predecessor. This and many more questions will be answered in this review, where I put the Roborock Dyad Pro to work in my own home for multiple weeks.
Wet & dry vacuum cleaners, also known as mop vacuum cleaners, are a relatively new and lesser-known product category – so here is a short introduction to what benefits these vacuum cleaners bring to the table.
Mop vacuum cleaners like the Roborock Dyad Pro can be used to mop floors as well as vacuum them in one go. The devices are fitted with one or multiple rollers that are wetted by water stored in a tank so they can scrub floors. Then they can vacuum dirt and some of the moisture left behind from the mop. Practical: These vacuum cleaners can even be used to mop up spilt drinks.
Before I come to how well the Roborock Dyad Pro performed in my household, first a few words to explain the difference compared to the Roborock Dyad. The older model, released around a year ago, is considerably cheaper, but also offers considerably fewer functions. In other words, Roborock have treated the Dyad Pro to many exciting updates.
One of the more notable changes is the fact that the Dyad Pro doesn’t only clean the floors – it also dries its own rollers after every use. Although this generates quite a lot of noise for a few hours (around 35 dB) and a power consumption of 50 W, it is much more hygienic in the long run.
Other improvements include nearly edge-to-edge cleaning capabilities (1 mm instead of 2 mm), the new app integration, as well as a 30 per cent improvement in battery efficiency. This brings the runtime up by 8 minutes to a total of 43 minutes and allows the vacuum to clean larger areas on one charge. The manufacturer notes that you should be able to cover up to 300 square meters. I think this would mean having to work quite quickly, however.
Another new feature is the little reservoir which can hold cleaning solution. Unfortunately, a cleaning solution is not included with the vacuum cleaner, but it can be purchased separately from Roborock on Amazon. At the end of the day, you can also just use any thin floor cleaning solution from a different supplier – at least this didn’t prove to be an issue for me during the test. You can also just use clear water with the device instead.
Now coming to what is included when you buy a Roborock Dyad Pro. Next to the wet & dry vacuum cleaner itself, you also get a relatively compact charging station, which measures 32 x 36 cm. Additionally, you receive a spare filter, a cleaning brush, as well as the usual interaction manual.
What impression did the Roborock Dyad Pro leave behind after testing it? With its three rollers aligned in two rows which rotate in opposite directions, the mop vacuum cleaner performed consistently and almost perfectly – it only sometimes struggled with really stubborn and dried-on dirt. But even trying to scrub at these stains by hand proved to be very difficult. A handy feature is the sensor which determines the current level of dirt and changes the vacuum cleaner’s settings accordingly.
Even though the vacuum cleaner weighs around 5 kg when it is filled with water, it can be manoeuvred relatively easily across the floor. The handle, which has three buttons (power, mode, self-cleaning), sits comfortably in your hand. The display, which shows the mode (auto, eco, max and dry), battery percentage as well as the current level of dirt, is clear and remains in your field of vision during use. After cleaning 20-25 square meters of tiles and vinyl flooring at a leisurely speed, the water tank was half empty and the battery had gone down by about 30 per cent. The vacuum cleaner takes up to 4 hours to reach a full charge. All in all, it was much quicker to mop and vacuum in one go, as opposed to performing the tasks separately.
The manufacturer-noted edge-to-edge cleaning up to 1 mm is generally true, as the two short rollers do reach right to the edge of the bottom nozzle. In practical use, however, this proves to be a little unreliable. Especially when you have just started to use the vacuum cleaner, the water doesn’t quite reach the edges of the rollers. This means that the cleaning isn’t quite edge-to-edge – left behind is a roughly 1 cm wide strip that is completely dry. The longer you use the Dyad Pro, the more this issue resolves itself. Practical: The vacuum cleaner has a thin rubber edging, which means you can clean along furniture and skirting boards without causing any scuffs or damage.
Undeniably practical is the automatic self-cleaning function, where the vacuum cleaner visibly cleans its rollers for multiple minutes with a volume of up to 75 dB after every use. The rollers being dried afterwards is still quite a rare thing to find, nevertheless more wet & dry robot vacuum cleaners seem to be equipped with this function as of recently, such as the announced Roborock S8 Pro Ultra or the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni (around $1,173 on Amazon).
One thing has to be said before you purchase this vacuum cleaner: Not everything is done completely automatically. Aside from filling the 0.9 liter tank, the smaller 0.77 liter dirty water tank (with filter) has to be emptied regularly. Also, it is recommended to regularly remove the rollers to give them a thorough scrub with the included brush, as even with the self-cleaning function of the device, some dirt does accumulate over time.
Most household appliances seem to have an app nowadays – and now the Roborock Dyad Pro joins the gang. At first, I wondered if this is even necessary – but actually, there are some decent features on offer.
Let’s start with setting up the app, which can easily and quickly be accessed via a QR code hidden behind the water tank. I documented the process with a few screenshots. The connection uses 2.4 GHz WLAN and worked perfectly in my test. Subsequently, the Dyad Pro shows up in the app – alongside any other Roborock devices, if present.
With the Dyad Pro selected on the app, it shows the four available modes – amongst other things. Of course, they can easily be switched between on the vacuum cleaner itself, but they can also be set on the app. A practical feature is being able to set suction strength, roller speed and the amount of water being used – right from your phone. Further options on the app include starting the self-cleaning function, as well as creating a schedule for regular automatic cleaning.
Furthermore, the app offers a selection of additional user settings as well as cleaning settings (for example setting the duration of the drying function), plus you can change the language of the app and device. Additionally, users can enable the installation of firmware updates – which, unfortunately, didn’t work reliably for me – and the app also shows information about the battery level, cleaning process and filter/roller maintenance. In short: In everyday use, you probably won’t reach for the app very much and it is not entirely necessary. It does offer one or two useful thing, however.
Pros
+ Vacuuming and mopping in one go
+ Self-cleaning and drying
+ Useful app
+ Almost edge-to-edge cleaning
+ Decent battery life
Cons
– Quite expensive
– Loud (up to 77 dB)
– Long charging times (4 hours)
The Roborock Dyad Pro made a thoroughly positive impression in our test. It does a great and reliable job of cleaning floors.
The many different improvements over the Roborock Dyad make the Dyad Pro a worthy successor.
Whether the increase in price compared to its predecessor is worth it – this is a decision that everyone should make for themselves. At the end of the day, the Roborock Dyad Pro is a sophisticated and efficient wet & dry vacuum cleaner – however, these features come at a premium price. There are definitely cheaper models, but these come with considerably less functionality.
All-in-all, the Roborock Dyad Pro proves to be a great addition to the household, especially ones with pets and small children where the cleaning has to be done more often. But even in my household without young ones or four-legged friends, where the flagship Ecovacs Deebot X1e Omni (around $1,011 on Amazon) currently does the rounds, I would not want to give the Roborock Dyad Pro a miss. It is a worthy addition which comes in handy for targeted stains or a quick clean-up before visitors arrive.
The Roborock Dyad Pro comes in at an MSRP of $449.99. At the time of writing, the vacuum cleaner is not yet available on Amazon, but you can sign up on the official Roborock website to be notified as soon as it becomes available.
Transparency
The present review sample was made available to the author as a loan by the manufacturer or a shop for the purposes of review. The lender had no influence on this review, nor did the manufacturer receive a copy of this review before publication. There was no obligation to publish this review.
I have been fascinated by technology for around 25 years – especially technology that makes life easier rather than more complicated. Mobile devices such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches are particularly close to my heart as is the booming subject of smart homes. I have been working in these areas for several years now as a news and reviews editor. I have been active with various websites, including the smart home blogs homee, Nuki, and siio, as well as tech portals such as Giga and TechRadar. I have been writing news and laptop reviews for Notebookcheck since 2020.
Translator: Daisy Dickson – Translator – 3 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2023
Originally from Scotland, I grew up and lived in Germany until I completed my high school qualifications before moving back to Scotland to complete my university studies. Growing up bilingual led me to form a close relationship with the English and German languages, often working in the fields of teaching and translation. Most of my childhood was shaped by playing around on new consoles, computers and gadgets and getting to grips with the new craze of the internet and smartphones. This interest has stayed with me well into adulthood. Nowadays, I live in Glasgow and work as a freelance translator and digital media coordinator. I have been translating for Notebookcheck since early 2023.
Marcus Schwarten, 2023-03- 1 (Update: 2023-03- 1)
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