Is the Zeo One the one for all? Three readers have tested the Roborock washing machine with its innovative drying function and report on their experiences.
Washing dirty laundry is a Sunday ritual in which you spend the whole day washing and thinking about the laundry every hour. Correct? Incorrect! Because the new Zeo One from Roborock is smart and does everything in one go, from washing to dosing detergent and drying. But how good is such a combination device really and can the drying function keep up with a full-blooded dryer? Three readers have tested Roborock’s washer-dryer in their everyday lives and report on their experiences.
The Roborock Zeo One: an elegant heavyweight
Before the test phase, SamaGame provided readers with a uniform test protocol on which they could record their evaluations and observations. We wanted to know how much you like the look of the Zeo One, how satisfied you are with the programs, the washing results and the drying function and of course how much the device can make your everyday life easier.
The testers were very excited when the washer-dryer was delivered to them well packaged. The first impression after unpacking was extremely positive. “The design is really very successful. The machine fits well into the surroundings and looks timelessly modern,” says tester Thomas Boczian. Rhea Henninger is also impressed by the design. The first thing she noticed was the machine’s generous display: “I like it best when it’s turned on because the display looks great.” The testers also praised the straight lens of the Zeo One. Because it prevents annoying dust from collecting in the porthole. With this convincing overall package, the testers gave the Zeo One 4.7 out of 5 stars for its design.
But although the Zeo One looks elegant and modern, it is a real heavyweight. At 90 kilograms, it weighs a good 30 to 60 kilograms more than a conventional device. “Delivery to the installation site is absolutely recommended,” says Thomas Boczian. After the Zeo One had taken its final place in the testers’ home, it was time to put it into practice. How intuitive is the operation and how satisfactory are the washing results?
Large selection of programs with intuitive operation
Although the machine did not come with an operating manual, the Zeo One was easy for readers to use and earned 4.3 stars. “The display and the corresponding operation are a small highlight of the machine. The display is razor-sharp and has a pleasant contrast,” reports Thomas Boczian. There are many different programs available for washing that can be adapted to personal habits and preferences, for example the temperature, number of rinse cycles or spin speed. The only downside: “Unfortunately, not all washing programs are accessible on the display,” says tester Swen Dilk.
However, the app gives you access to the full range of programs and functions, including the dosage of detergent. Once filled, the smart Zeo One can add this to the laundry fully automatically, which readers found very useful and rated it 4.3 out of 5 stars.
The Roborock app
The app is a kind of monitor during the washing process and shows, for example, the remaining time of the program and the set parameters such as temperature and number of rinse cycles. It also notifies the user as soon as the laundry is finished or there are problems during the washing process. Tester Swen Dilk likes this: “Every error message is displayed on the cell phone and you are immediately made aware of it if pop-up message is activated on the cell phone.”
You can also use the app to start other programs that are not initially accessible on the display. However, it is not possible to control the machine remotely via the app. To Rhea Henninger’s regret, every attempt to start a program via an app must be approved on the machine. This leads to a slight point deduction when evaluating the app, even if the testers otherwise find it successful. “It’s nice that you can create your own program in the app and transfer it to the washing machine,” says Swen Dilk. It can then be accessed manually at any time using the “App Program” button.
Clean thing: washing and drying with the Zeo One
According to the testers, the washing results of the Zeo One are “perfect” and they rated it 4.7 out of 5 stars. “All stains, even the stubborn ones from children’s clothes, have been completely removed,” reports tester Rhea Henninger. She finds the drying process with the Zeo One “also flawless and particularly gentle.” Because it takes place at particularly low temperatures. Drying takes a little longer than with conventional devices, but is therefore more environmentally friendly and also more clothes-friendly. “We even dried four children’s leggings that were not suitable for tumble drying and didn’t notice any change,” says Rhea Henninger.
Another advantage of the Zeo One: It washes and dries in one go, whisper-quietly and without the hassle of moving the laundry around. Even cleaning the dryer after the end of the program is no longer necessary because the smart washer-dryer from Roborock has a practical self-cleaning program. Thomas Boczian: “Emptying a water tank, cleaning the lint filter and changing any filters or additional sieves are no longer necessary.” The self-cleaning impressed the testers, who gave it 5 out of 5 stars.
No product is perfect
With so much positive feedback, is there anything that could be improved? Yes – the testers see a need for action, especially with the app. This sometimes shows large jumps in time when counting down the remaining time during the program. However, this could theoretically be fixed with an upcoming update. The parental controls also need to be improved, as they are too easy to deactivate. Apart from that, all testers would recommend the Roborock Zeo One (current retail price: 1,299 euros) because of its otherwise harmonious overall package and the high level of comfort.
The conclusion of the reader testers about the Roborock Zeo One
Roborock Zeo One: the testers’ conclusion
With a total of 4.1 out of 5 stars, the Roborock Zeo One achieved a solid, good result in the reader test. It was particularly impressive with its attractive design, the impeccable washing results and the high level of comfort thanks to smart functions such as automatic detergent dosage or notifications via app. It made everyday life much easier for readers, as they no longer had to monitor the progress of washing and were able to dry their laundry without having to move it. “I no longer just wash on the weekend, but as soon as the laundry basket is full. Because I can integrate the washing process into my everyday life as a secondary activity,” reports Swen Dilk. Tester Rhea Henninger summarizes her summary as follows: “The comfort and cleaning results are great, the price is clearly justified. I especially recommend the machine to families with more than three people, as with this washer-dryer you no longer have annoying and unsightly rotary clotheslines in the apartment “must have standing”. You can find more detailed impressions of the testers in the photo gallery above.
