Tecbot S1
No lab has tested it yet, so it is not in our ranking.
- 3 inRobot heightlower than 6 of 9
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| This model Tecbot S1 Best on 1 fact | Higher score, 28% cheaper Tikom G8000 Max Best on 4 facts | Higher score, 11% cheaper Roborock Q7 M5 Best on 1 fact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | $129Amazon.com best | $159Roborock (brand store) |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 1 of 9 without a station | rank 2 of 9 without a station |
| Customer rating | ★ 3.0 · 47 reviews | ★ 4.4 · 4,893 reviews best | ★ 4.0 · 5,613 reviews |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | no mop | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | – | no |
| Automatic mop detach | – | – | no |
| Washes the mop | – | no | no |
| Hot-air drying | – | – | no |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | charging dock only | charging dock only | charging dock only |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | – | – | up to 30 days |
| Plumbing hookup | – | – | no |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | – | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | none | – |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 0.5 in (13 mm) | 0.7 in (18 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) best |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | – | – | no |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 3 in (7.6 cm) best | 3 in (7.6 cm) best | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) |
| Noise not judged | – | – | 65 dB |
| On the market since | – | March 2025 | April 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.
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Tecbot S1 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 3 in of clearance or more.
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.
- 2,400 Pa
Mopping 1 fact
- 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.
- no mop
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 recognizes more.
- gyroscope
- 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.
- 0.5 in (13 mm)
Robot 3 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 3 in (7.6 cm)
- Robot diameter
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 14 in (35.6 cm)
- Dust bin in the robot
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with a self-emptying dock, which empties the bin after every run.
- 500 ml
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: vacuumwars.com · amazon.com
Frequently asked questions about the Tecbot S1
Can the Tecbot S1 mop?
No, this model only vacuums.
Does the Tecbot S1 work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
How high a threshold can the Tecbot S1 climb?
Thresholds up to 0.5 in (13 mm), the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the Tecbot S1 fit under low furniture?
The robot is 3 in (7.6 cm) tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 3 in of clearance. It has no turret on top.
How long does the Tecbot S1 run on one charge?
120 minutes on its quietest setting.
