Quick verdict
The Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 is the follow-up to one of 2025’s most impressive wet-dry vacuums — and the upgrades target the two things owners complained about: not enough steam, and not enough runtime. Unveiled at IFA 2026 in Berlin, it lands in Australia from October 2026 at RRP $1,599. The headlines: 2.5 times the steam volume of Gen 1, stable 180°C steam in about 30 seconds, suction up to 25,000Pa, runtime nearly doubled to 100 minutes, and a new SensEdge robotic arm for edge-to-edge cleaning. Our take: on paper this is the most capable steam wet-dry vacuum Roborock has made — but with Gen 1 models floating around at roughly $899 in Australia, the “is it worth $1,599?” question is the whole story of this article.
Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2: Australian price and where to buy
Here’s the price picture (checked 8 October 2026):
$1,599 — RRP in Australia. Roborock’s Australian announcement confirms the F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 arrives in Australia from October 2026 at RRP $1,599 — $100 more than the Gen 1’s $1,499 launch price.
No retailer street prices in Australia yet — the local launch is happening right now, so expect listings at Roborock’s official Australian store and authorised retailers to follow. The Gen 1 was sold through Harvey Norman and Roborock’s own store locally, so watch those channels first.
What’s new in Gen 2 vs the F25 Ultra
This is the comparison Roborock wants you to make, so let’s lay it out directly:
Steam volume: 2,000 → 5,000 mg/min. Turbo steam mode now sprays up to 5,000 milligrams of steam per minute — 2.5 times the Gen 1’s output. The single biggest upgrade, and the one that matters most for baked-on kitchen grease and dried-on messes.
Steam heat-up: ~1 minute → ~30 seconds. Gen 1 took about a minute to reach stable 180°C steam; Gen 2 gets there in roughly 30 seconds — half the standing-around waiting.
Suction: 22,000Pa → 25,000Pa. A solid bump for wet and dry debris pickup.
Runtime: 60 min → 100 min. Nearly doubled in lower-power mode — with the honest catch that continuous steam mode runs up to 30 minutes. Roborock claims up to 780 m² per charge.
Edge cleaning: SensEdge robotic arm. An electronically controlled arm extends roller coverage along the front and both sides for zero-gap cleaning along three edges — and it lifts automatically when you push forward, so it doesn’t shove dirty water ahead of itself.
Self-wash: 90°C → 95°C. The self-cleaning cycle now washes the roller with water up to 95°C (steam self-wash stays at 180°C), with the same 5-minute fast dry or 20-minute quiet dry.
Wheels: SlideTech 2.0. Dual brushless motors assist push-pull across floors, with a 70° swivel head and 180° recline so the body lies almost flat under low furniture.
Price: $1,499 → $1,599 RRP. The generational premium is $100 at launch.
Key features and specs
VaporFlow 2.0 steam + WaveFlow hot water. 180°C steam breaks down caked-on grime without chemicals, while 90°C hot water across the 450rpm roller handles kitchen grease and sticky stains. Roborock cites independent testing showing it removes more than 99.9999% of major bacteria from floors.
Allergy Friendly certification. Certified Allergy Friendly by the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF) — one of the first floor cleaners to earn it — with allergen reductions (pollen, pet dander) of more than 99.9%. More meaningful than a marketing claim if anyone in the house has allergies.
JawScrapers anti-tangle system. A Constant-Press Scraper strips dirty water off the roller while a 141-tooth comb scraper (70% denser than before) keeps hair from wrapping. Roborock cites an SGS test result of 0% hair tangling with 50cm-long hair strands — a genuine consideration in households with long hair or shedding pets.
DirTect sensing + auto detergent. Sensors detect how dirty the floor is and automatically adjust suction power and water flow, and there’s an integrated detergent dispenser — less prep, less fiddling mid-clean. Intelligent floor-sensing adapts as you move between tile and hardwood.
The honest caveats
First, the runtime asterisk. 100 minutes is the lower-power figure; run the steam continuously — the whole point of this machine — and you’re looking at up to 30 minutes. For a big house that’s still workable, but don’t buy it expecting two hours of full-power steam.
Second, it’s a hard-floor machine. Wet-dry vacuums vacuum and mop simultaneously, which means carpets are out. Roborock’s carpet-capable alternative, the F25 Pro Turbo Combo, is not launching in Australia.
Third, no long-term reviews yet. The Gen 1 earned strong reviews (TechRadar called it the most capable wet-dry vac they’d used, 4/5 for value at $1,499). The Gen 2 was unveiled weeks ago — treat every spec here as manufacturer and launch-coverage figures until independent testing lands.
Finally, the price. $1,599 is premium money when the Gen 1 has been seen around $899. The Gen 2’s improvements are real, but they’re refinements — not a different machine.
How it compares to rivals
vs the Roborock F25 Ultra (Gen 1) — ~$899 street. The decision that matters most. At roughly $700 less, Gen 1 gives you the same 180°C steam, the same 90°C hot-water wash, 22,000Pa suction and 60 minutes of runtime. Gen 2 gives you 2.5x the steam volume, 30-second heat-up, 25,000Pa, 100 minutes and the SensEdge arm. If you mostly mop tile and timber and don’t fight baked-on grease, Gen 1 at clearance prices is the value buy. If steam is the feature you’re buying — pet messes, kitchen grease, allergy concerns — Gen 2’s steam output is a genuine step up. Read our Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow coverage for how Roborock prices its robot side of the range.
vs Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai ($1,899). Dyson’s wet-dry entry costs $300 more — read our Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai verdict here. The Roborock counters with far more steam output and nearly double the runtime on paper, plus the ECARF allergy certification. Dyson’s brand and service network are the counterweight.
vs the Roborock F25 Pro Turbo (Australia). The sibling arriving here from mid-September 2026 takes a different approach — HyperScrub deep-scrub cleaning without steam. If steam isn’t your priority, it’s worth a look; if steam is the point, the F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 is the one.
Who should buy it
Buy it if steam cleaning is the job: kitchens with greasy splash zones, homes with pets, or anyone with allergies who wants the ECARF-certified allergen reduction. The 100-minute runtime also makes it the pick for larger homes where Gen 1’s 60 minutes felt tight.
Think twice if your floors are mostly carpet, if you’re happy with a standard mop-and-vacuum routine, or if Gen 1 clearance stock is still around — $899 vs $1,599 is a gap the Gen 2’s upgrades have to work hard to justify.
Our verdict
Verdict: the F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 is exactly what a “Gen 2” should be — the same excellent concept with the two weakest points (steam volume and runtime) substantially fixed, plus genuinely clever edge cleaning. At $1,599 it’s $100 more than Gen 1’s launch price, which is fair for what’s new. But the market reality is that Gen 1 at ~$899 undercuts it by $700, and that’s the number every buyer will be doing mental maths against. Buy Gen 2 if steam is the feature you’re paying for; buy Gen 1 on clearance if it isn’t.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 in Australia?
RRP is $1,599, and it’s available in Australia from October 2026. No retailer street prices had been listed yet at the time of writing (checked 8 October 2026) — watch Roborock’s official Australian store and authorised retailers as launch stock lands.
What’s new compared to the Gen 1 F25 Ultra?
The big changes: 2.5x steam volume (5,000 mg/min in turbo steam mode vs 2,000), stable 180°C steam in ~30 seconds instead of a minute, suction up from 22,000Pa to 25,000Pa, runtime nearly doubled from 60 to 100 minutes, a new SensEdge robotic arm for zero-gap edge cleaning on three sides, and a hotter 95°C self-wash cycle.
Can the F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 clean carpets?
No — it’s a hard-floor machine. Wet-dry vacuums vacuum and mop at the same time, so carpets are out. Roborock’s carpet-capable F25 Pro Turbo Combo with swappable heads is not launching in Australia.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 100 minutes in lower-power mode — nearly double the Gen 1’s 60 minutes. In continuous steam mode it’s up to 30 minutes. Roborock claims up to 780 m² of cleaning per charge under mixed use.
Is it worth buying over the Gen 1 at ~$899?
It depends on what you’re paying for. Gen 1 at clearance prices is the value buy — same 180°C steam and 90°C hot-water wash for roughly $700 less. Gen 2 is worth the $1,599 if steam output matters to you: 2.5x the steam volume, 30-second heat-up, 100-minute runtime and the ECARF allergy certification are genuine upgrades for greasy kitchens, pet homes and allergy sufferers.
Sources
CyberShack (IFA 2026 announcement, AU pricing) — https://cybershack.com.au/announcements/ifa-2026/roborock-f25-ultra-steam-gen-2-announcement/
GadgetGuy (F25 Pro Turbo Combo + Gen 2 AU details) — https://www.gadgetguy.com.au/ifa-2026-roborock-f25-pro-turbo-combo-versatile-wet-dry-vacuum/
GSMDome (Gen 2 specs: 25,000Pa, 180°C steam, 90°C hot water) — https://www.gsmdome.com/roborock-f25-ultra-steam-gen-2-pairs-180-c-steam-with-25-000pa-wet-and-dry-cleaning
Vacubots (Gen 1 vs Gen 2 comparison: steam output, runtime, self-wash) — https://www.vacubots.com/roborock-ifa-2026-highlights-first-pool-robot-new-lidar-mower-and-more-saros-rover-demos/
Seoul Economic Daily (launch: 5,000 mg/min turbo steam, bacteria/allergen figures) — https://en.sedaily.com/finance/2026/10/07/roborock-launches-wet-dry-vacuum-with-25-times-more-steam
LatestInTech (Gen 2 AU availability: from October 2026) — https://latestintech.com/roborock-f25-ultra-steam-gen-2-ifa-2026/
