Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 85+ RR87D5
No lab has tested it yet, so it is not in our ranking.
Which robot is right for your home? Find out in 7 questions →
Before you buy, compare it with 2 recommended alternatives
No shop here sells this model today, so beside it the highest-scored model with the same kind of station that one does, and the cheapest of the top 10.
Green is the best of these 3, also when they share the lead.
| This model Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 85+ RR87D5 Best on 1 fact | Cheapest of the top 10 Roborock Q10 S5+ Best on 3 facts | Highest score here Roborock S8+ Best on 3 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | € 199Roborock (brand store) best | € 429bol.com |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 2 of 9 with an auto-empty station | rank 1 of 9 with an auto-empty station |
| Customer rating | – | ★ 4.0 · 1,563 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 best | 5 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 | up to 49 days |
| Plumbing hookup | – | no | – |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | yes | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | 3D sensor (structured light) | 3D sensor (structured light) |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 14 mm | 20 mm best | 20 mm best |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | – | no | – |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 10 cm | 9.9 cm | 9.7 cm best |
| Noise not judged | 74 dB | 65 dB | – |
| On the market since | – | February 2025 | March 2023 |
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.
Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 85+ RR87D5 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Consumables: a dust bag in the station, which lasts up to 60 days.
Suction and brushes 1 fact
- Suction power
Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor.
- 6,000 Pa
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.
- 290 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 2 facts
- Navigation
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognises more.
- LiDAR turret
- 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.
- 14 mm
Robot 3 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 10 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.
- 260 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.
- 74 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.
- 120 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 85+ RR87D5
Does the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 85+ RR87D5 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 85+ RR87D5 mop?
Yes, with a flat mop cloth under the robot.
Does the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 85+ RR87D5 work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
How high a threshold can the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 85+ RR87D5 climb?
Thresholds up to 14 mm, the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 85+ RR87D5 fit under low furniture?
The robot is 10 cm tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 10 cm of clearance.
How long does the Rowenta X-Plorer Serie 85+ RR87D5 run on one charge?
120 minutes on its quietest setting.
