EPEI
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Category benchmark report
Roborock F25 Ace
Roborock
- Award ID
- EPEI-BVA-2026-000035
- Methodology
- 2026.07-2
- Benchmark
- [email protected]
- Decision date
- 2026-07-26
- Overall score
- 87.0 / 100
- Award status
- Valid
Editorial award
Assessed on our own initiative
The manufacturer was not involved in this assessment, was not contacted about it, and paid nothing for it. The European Product Evaluation Institute selected this product itself and assessed it against the published category benchmark using publicly documented evidence only.
Product identity
- Manufacturer
- Roborock
- Product
- Roborock F25 Ace
- Model
- —
- Identity state
- Confirmed
- Region focus
- EU
- Category
- Wet & Dry Floor Washers
Roborock F25 Ace
Benchmark placement
BenchmarkCordless Wet & Dry Floor Washers
[email protected]Price classUpper mid-range€350–€550
Verified European price
Reference price€474.00Documented price sources
| Source | Price | Date | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MediaMarkt DE | €489.99 | 2026-07-26 | T3 |
| Cyberport SE | €549.00 | 2026-07-26 | T3 |
| de.roborock.com | €474.00 | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Saturn.de | €489.99 | 2026-07-26 | T3 |
Knock-out gates
- European price verified474.0 EURPassed
- Product identity confirmedRoborock F25 AcePassed
- No active safety recallPassed
- CE marking, plus RED conformity for models with radioShenzhen Roborock Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. hereby declares that the radio equipment type WD5M2A is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. — https://manuals.plus/m/3a56748345aeb3432ef39e5dfb30109781f4b74bc2b6061764b3724b83a653cbPassed
- A separate dirty water tank, kept apart from the clean waterDer Frischwassertank fasst 740 ml, der Spender 100 ml und der Schmutzwassertank 720 ml. — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 7 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt]Passed
- Full vacuuming and mopping function usable without an app or cloud accountPress the [Mode Button] to switch between AUTO, MAX, ECO, and Sponge modes. Press the [Power Button] to start it. Press the [Self-Cleaning Button] to start/stop intelligent self-cleaning. — https://manuals.plus/m/3a56748345aeb3432ef39e5dfb30109781f4b74bc2b6061764b3724b83a653cbPassed
Feature-to-evidence matching
Mandatory features
3| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking, plus RED conformity for models with radio | VerifiedT3 | Shenzhen Roborock Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. hereby declares that the radio equipment type WD5M2A is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. — https://manuals.plus/m/3a56748345aeb3432ef39e5dfb30109781f4b74bc2b6061764b3724b83a653cb | — |
| A separate dirty water tank, kept apart from the clean water | VerifiedT2 | Der Frischwassertank fasst 740 ml, der Spender 100 ml und der Schmutzwassertank 720 ml. — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 7 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| Full vacuuming and mopping function usable without an app or cloud account | VerifiedT3 | Press the [Mode Button] to switch between AUTO, MAX, ECO, and Sponge modes. Press the [Power Button] to start it. Press the [Self-Cleaning Button] to start/stop intelligent self-cleaning. — https://manuals.plus/m/3a56748345aeb3432ef39e5dfb30109781f4b74bc2b6061764b3724b83a653cb | — |
Expected in this price class
5| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean water tank of at least approx. 700 ml per the specifications | VerifiedT2 | Frischwassertank fasst 740 ml — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 5 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| Self-cleaning with heated water or warm-air drying: the manufacturer explicitly states a temperature (wash water or drying air) | VerifiedT2 | Selbstreinigung und Trocknungstemperatur: 90°C. Intelligente Hochtemperatur-Selbstreinigung und Trocknung. — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 4 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| Stated battery runtime of at least approx. 45 min (most economical stated mode; if only one figure is given, that one applies) | VerifiedT2 | Mit einer Akkulaufzeit von 60 Minuten im ECO-Modus sorgt er für ununterbrochene Reinigung — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 4 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| Display or indicator on the unit showing mode, battery or soiling level | VerifiedT2 | Bildschirmanzeige für den Statuscheck; Bildschirmanzeige: LED — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 5 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | — |
| Roller removable without tools and rinsable under water per the manual | VerifiedT3 | Press the roller brush release latch and pull the roller along the cleaning head. Use the supplied maintenance brush to remove debris from the roller, then rinse it with clean water. — https://manuals.plus/m/3a56748345aeb3432ef39e5dfb30109781f4b74bc2b6061764b3724b83a653cb | — |
Above-class bonus features
14| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam function for treating dried-on stains per the manufacturer | Not fulfilledT3 | F25 ACE feature list contains no steam reference; steam mentioned only for F25 Ultra: 'steam mode (up to 150°C/302°F)' — https://vacuumwars.com/roborock-f25-floor-cleaners/ | +5 |
| Self-cleaning with heated wash water from approx. 90 °C per the manufacturer (a drying-air temperature alone does not count) | VerifiedT2 | Selbstreinigungstemperatur: 90℃. Selbstreinigung und Trocknungstemperatur: 90°C — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 3 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +3 |
| Automatic detergent dosing with a dedicated tank per the specifications | VerifiedT2 | Automatischer Reinigungsmittelspender — der automatische Spender das Reinigungsmittel nach Bedarf einsetzt — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 6 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +3 |
| Anti-tangle mechanism on the roller (cutting edge, scraper) per the manufacturer | VerifiedT2 | Doppelschaber: Schwebender Schaber mit konstantem Druck + Anti-Verhedderungs-Kammschaber – Der Doppelschaber wurde entwickelt, um Haare aufzusammeln und zu verhindern, dasssie sich in der Rolle verwickeln. — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 5 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +3 |
| Manufacturer figure of no more than approx. 1 mm cleaning edge at the floor head on at least one side | VerifiedT2 | Kantenreinigung: 1 mm (beide Seiten) — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 4 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +3 |
| Battery replaceable without tools or with standard tools per the manual | Not fulfilledT3 | This product contains batteries that can only be replaced by qualified persons. — https://manuals.plus/m/3a56748345aeb3432ef39e5dfb30109781f4b74bc2b6061764b3724b83a653cb | +3 |
| Rollers and filters available as spare parts through EU retail | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +3 |
| Self-propulsion or push assistance from the roller per the manufacturer | VerifiedT3 | SlideTech 2.0 Smart Active Drive Wheels — https://vacuumwars.com/roborock-f25-floor-cleaners/ [von 2 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +3 |
| Carpet detection or carpet protection (e.g. a cover over the wet roller) per the manufacturer | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +3 |
| Drying programme of no more than approx. 10 min per the manufacturer | VerifiedT2 | Selbsttrocknungsdauer: 5 Min. (Schnelltrocknen) — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 4 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +2 |
| Roller machine washable per the manual | Not fulfilledT3 | Manual describes only rinsing: 'then rinse it with clean water' — no mention of machine washing capability. — https://manuals.plus/m/3a56748345aeb3432ef39e5dfb30109781f4b74bc2b6061764b3724b83a653cb | +2 |
| Second roller included in the box per the specifications | Not fulfilledT2 | Packungsinhalt: Staubsaugergehäuse, Reinigungsbürste, Reinigungslösung, Filter, Stromkabel, Trocken- und Ladedock, Nass-Trocken-Staubsauger, Benutzerhandbuch - nur eine Walze wird erwähnt — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 2 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | +2 |
| Forward- or downward-facing light at the floor head for spotting dirt (not the status indicator) per the manufacturer | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +2 |
| Equipment clearly above the class expectation (e.g. hot-water self-cleaning, a drying programme or self-propulsion in the budget or mid class) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | +4 |
Negative characteristics
5| Feature | Status | Evidence | Point effect if matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repeatedly and independently documented series defects (leaking tanks, motor or battery failures within the warranty period) | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | -5 |
| The privacy policy expressly names a transfer of device data to a third country without stating a legal basis or safeguard for it | Not verified | No usable evidence recorded | -4 |
| Stated battery runtime under approx. 15 min per the specifications | Not fulfilledT2 | Mit einer Akkulaufzeit von 60 Minuten im ECO-Modus sorgt er für ununterbrochene Reinigung — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 5 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | -4 |
| Clean water tank under approx. 300 ml per the specifications, forcing a refill mid-floor | Not fulfilledT2 | Frischwassertank fasst 740 ml — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 5 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | -3 |
| The manufacturer expressly specifies only cold or lukewarm water for self-cleaning (e.g. “4–40 °C”) or warns against hot water | Not fulfilledT2 | Selbstreinigung und Trocknungstemperatur: 90°C — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung [von 4 unabhängigen Quellen bestätigt] | -3 |
Warranty
24.0months
Alle neuen Roborock-Geräte verfügen über eine 2-jährige Garantie — https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstaubsauger-mit-freie-reinigungs-loosung
Deterministic score derivation
| Calculation line | Change | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| Base score (all class expectations met) | +70 | 70.0 |
| Bonus feature: Self-cleaning with heated wash water from approx. 90 °C per the manufacturer (a drying-air temperature alone does not count) | +3 | — |
| Bonus feature: Automatic detergent dosing with a dedicated tank per the specifications | +3 | — |
| Bonus feature: Anti-tangle mechanism on the roller (cutting edge, scraper) per the manufacturer | +3 | — |
| Bonus feature: Manufacturer figure of no more than approx. 1 mm cleaning edge at the floor head on at least one side | +3 | — |
| Bonus feature: Self-propulsion or push assistance from the roller per the manufacturer | +3 | — |
| Bonus feature: Drying programme of no more than approx. 10 min per the manufacturer | +2 | — |
| Bonus features subtotal (capped at +15, raw +17) | +15 | 85.0 |
| Warranty (24.0 months) | +0 | 85.0 |
| Price position in class ‘Upper mid-range’ | +2 | 87.0 |
| Total (clamped 0–100) | = | 87.0 |
Data gaps and limitations
All benchmark-relevant fields used by the calculation were verified.
Additional evidence register
| Type | Source and excerpt | Date | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… de.roborock.com: 549.00 EUR | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Bildschirm-Display | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… App-Anpassung mit einem Tastendruck* | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Alle neuen Roborock-Geräte verfügen über eine 2-jährige Garantie | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… mit Kostenlose Reinigungslösung | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… KOSTENLOSE Rücksendungen | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Der Frischwassertank fasst 740 ml, der Spender 100 ml und der Schmutzwassertank 720 ml. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Der Frischwassertank fasst 740 ml | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… der Schmutzwassertank 720 ml | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Rollen-Selbstreingungsmodus: Rotation in zwei Richtungen | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Laufzeit(Nass-Trocken-Saugen im ECO-Modus) 60 Min. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Der Frischwassertank fasst 740 ml | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Laufzeit(Nass-Trocken-Saugen im ECO-Modus) 60 Min. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Bildschirmanzeige: LED — Die Leistung und die Einstellungen des Geräts lassen sich auf dem übersichtlichen Display leicht überprüfen. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Selbstreinigung und Trocknungstemperatur: 90°C | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Laufzeit(Nass-Trocken-Saugen im ECO-Modus) 60 Min. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Trockungszeit: 5/20 Minuten – Bietet einen 5-Minuten-Schnelltrockenmodus und einen 20-Minuten-Leisetrockenmodus. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Selbstreinigung und Trocknungstemperatur: 90°C. Selbsttrocknungstemperatur: 90℃ | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Automatischer Reinigungsmittelspender mit 100 ml Volumen — Genießen Sie bis zu 30 Tage Reinigung mit einer einzigen Ladung Reinigungsmittel. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Doppelschaber: Schwebender Schaber mit konstantem Druck + Anti-Verhedderungs-Kammschaber – Der Doppelschaber wurde entwickelt, um Haare aufzusammeln und zu verhindern, dass sie sich in der Rolle verwi | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Kantenreinigung: 1 mm (beide Seiten) | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Höhe im flachen Zustand: 12,5 cm — Der Staubsauger kann flach hingelegt werden, um unter Möbeln und Geräten zu reinigen. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Trockungszeit: 5 Min. (Schnelltrocknen) | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Laufzeit(Nass-Trocken-Saugen im ECO-Modus) 60 Min. — deutlich über 20 Min. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Der Frischwassertank fasst 740 ml — deutlich über 400 ml | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Selbstreinigung und Trocknungstemperatur: 90°C — nicht kalt, sondern mit Heißwasser | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… Alle neuen Roborock-Geräte verfügen über eine 2-jährige Garantie. | 2026-07-25 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
| Manufacturer source | https://de.roborock.com/products/roborock-f25-ace-nass-und-trockenstau… de.roborock.com: 549.00 EUR | 2026-07-26 | T2 |
Final decisionEPEI-BVA-2026-000035
Deterministic outcome
Award threshold met
European Best Value Award87.0/ 100
87
70Award threshold
0100