Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497
No lab has tested it yet, so it is not in our ranking.
- 168 minRuntime per chargelonger than 4 of 6
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Beside it, two models on sale today that come closest to it on score and price, with the same kind of station where we have them.
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| This model Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497 Best on 1 fact | Score 4.9, 44% cheaper Tikom L8000 Plus (90-Day) Best on 3 facts | Score 5.7, 1% dearer Roborock Q10 S5+ Best on 2 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | 358 €Amazon.de | 199 €Amazon.de best | 359 €Amazon.de |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 2 of 5 with an auto-empty station | rank 1 of 5 with an auto-empty station |
| Customer rating | ★ 2.5 · 2 reviews | ★ 4.5 · 638 reviews best | ★ 4.0 · 1,553 reviews |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type same on all | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | – | 8 mm |
| Automatic mop detach | – | – | no |
| Washes the mop | – | no | no |
| Hot-air drying | – | – | no |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | auto-empty station | auto-empty station | auto-empty station |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | up to 60 days | up to 90 days best | up to 49 days |
| Plumbing hookup | – | – | no |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | – | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | – | 3D sensor (structured light) |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 10 mm | – | 20 mm best |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | – | – | no |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 7.9 cm best | – | 9.9 cm |
| Noise not judged | 70 dB | – | 65 dB |
| On the market since | April 2025 | October 2025 | February 2025 |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Prices per shop
On 1 October 2026 the lowest price for the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497 is 358 € at Amazon.de, delivery to Germany included.
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| Shop | Colour | Price | Delivery time and returns | Reviews | Checked | Link to the shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Amazon.de whitelowest price sold by a third-party seller Reviews on Trustpilot ↗ | white | 358 €lowest price since 30 Sept: 249 € | about 1–2 dayslowest pricereturns through the seller | ★ 2.5 (2) | 16 hours ago | Visit shop ↗ |
Price history
Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Rowenta · on the market since April 2025
Consumables: a dust bag in the station, which lasts up to 60 days.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 8 cm of clearance or more.
Mopping 2 facts
- Mop type
How the mop is built: flat pads, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
- flat or vibrating pad
- Water tank in the robot
How much clean water the robot carries. It sets how long it mops before a refill, which a dock does by itself.
- 300 ml
Dock 2 facts
- Empties the dust bin
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- yes
- Dust bag lasts
How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter.
- up to 60 days
Navigation and obstacles 1 fact
- Climbs thresholds up to
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 10 mm
Robot 4 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 7.9 cm
- Robot diameter
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 34 cm
- Dust bin in the robot
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with an auto-empty dock, which empties the bin after every run.
- 350 ml
- Noise
The noise in decibels, in the setting its source names: makers mostly give the standard setting, shops often the highest. 65 dB is like a vacuum at half power, 55 dB like a conversation.
- 70 dB
Battery 1 fact
- Runtime per charge
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 168 min
Smart features and warranty 1 fact
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant
Sources: rowenta.nl · bol.com
