Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497
No lab has tested it yet, so it is not in our ranking.
- 7.9 cmRobot heightlower than 6 of 8
- 168 minRuntime per chargelonger than 6 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | € 199bol.com | € 192 *Amazon.de best | € 199Roborock (brand store) |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 5 of 9 with an auto-empty station | rank 1 of 9 with an auto-empty station |
| Customer rating | ★ 2.5 · 2 reviews | ★ 3.9 · 384 reviews | ★ 4.0 · 1,555 reviews best |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | 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 |
| 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 best | – | up to 49 days |
| Plumbing hookup | – | – | no |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | – | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | 3D sensor (structured light) | 3D sensor (structured light) |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 10 mm | 25 mm best | 20 mm |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | – | yes (best) | 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 | June 2024 | 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. * Foreign shop: delivery cost and VAT to the Netherlands estimated.
Prices per shop
On 3 October 2026 the lowest price for the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497 is € 199 at bol.com, delivery to the Netherlands included.
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| Shop | Colour | Price | Delivery time and returns | Reviews | Checked | Link to the shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 bol.com whitelowest price NL sold by a third-party seller Dutch shopReviews on Trustpilot ↗ | white | € 199 | 3–4 dayslowest price NLreturns through the seller | – | 18 hours ago | Visit shop ↗ |
 Expert white Dutch shop | white | € 293lowest price since 29 Sept: € 293 | about 1–2 days | – | 18 hours ago | Visit shop ↗ |
* Foreign price: delivery cost and VAT to the Netherlands estimated. Prices are checked daily. A shop reporting no price shows "–". Let your browser translate it.
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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 3 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
- Dock height
The height of the dock. Mind a shelf or a window sill above it.
- 37 cm
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
Frequently asked questions about the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497
Does the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497 empty its own dust bin?
Yes. The station empties the robot’s dust bin after every run. The dust bag in the station lasts up to 60 days, the maker says.
Can the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497 mop?
Yes, with a flat mop cloth under the robot.
Does the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497 work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
How high a threshold can the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497 climb?
Thresholds up to 10 mm, the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497 fit under low furniture?
The robot is 7.9 cm tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 8 cm of clearance.
How long does the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 70+ RR8497 run on one charge?
168 minutes on its quietest setting.
