Automatic cars are smooth, no doubt. You slip it into drive, the gears change for you, and before you know it, you’re cruising down the highway without a care. It’s effortless, practical, and perfect for everyday runs. But ask any car lover and they’ll tell you – sometimes you just miss driving stick. The clutch, the gear shift, the feeling that you’re not just along for the ride, you’re running the show. That’s exactly the vibe of Roborock’s latest launch in Australia: the Roborock H60 Hub Ultra cordless stick vac.
Robot vacuums are the automatic cars of the cleaning world. They glide around your home on autopilot, mapping the space and quietly swallowing up dust bunnies while you kick back on the couch. They’re brilliant for everyday maintenance, like cruise control on a long stretch of freeway. But sometimes, you want to take the wheel yourself – to feel the rev of the engine, or in this case, the thrill of chasing down every crumb with full control in your hands. That’s where the H60 Hub Ultra comes in.
And make no mistake, this isn’t some clunky old stick vac that stalls halfway through the job. This is the turbocharged sports edition. With a powerful 210AW of suction, TUV Rheinland certification for performance, and up to 90 minutes of runtime on a single charge, the H60 Hub Ultra handles embedded dirt in carpets, dust along skirting boards, and the kind of messes that appear after a Saturday night-in with snacks. Its lightweight build and telescopic wand make manoeuvring around furniture a breeze – like threading through tight city traffic without breaking a sweat.
But, the Roborock H60 Ultra really shifts things into another gear with its own auto-empty dock. That means once you’re done zipping around, you simply park it and in ten seconds flat, the dock sucks everything into a 3L sealed dust bag that can hold up to 100 days’ worth of dirt. Think of it like pulling into the pits after a lap and having the crew take care of the hard stuff. No awkward lifting, no dirty hands, no stalling at the finish line. Just effortless docking at an ergonomic 848mm height, where the vacuum also recharges itself for your next spin.
Even better, the H60 Hub Ultra has a 140° wide-angle green dust detection light – basically your high-beams for cleaning. It reveals hidden dust you’d otherwise miss, whether it’s under the bed or in those high-traffic corners that always seem grubbier than you remember. Combine that with a five-stage filtration system (including a HEPA filter that captures 99.95% of microdust particles as small as 0.3 microns), plus sealed dust bags that trap 99% of bacteria, and you’ve got yourself not just a cleaner home, but cleaner air too. For allergy sufferers, that’s a serious win.
The Roborock H60 Hub Ultra’s versatility vibes are strong too. This is a machine built to handle every kind of terrain. The anti-tangle brush — with its curved shark-tooth design and fibre-rubber roller — means zero hair wrap, which is a godsend for pet owners or anyone with long locks. A motorised mini-brush makes quick work of upholstery and mattresses, while the 2-in-1 crevice tool gets into the nooks and crannies other vacs can’t reach. Plus, everything tucks neatly into the dock, so your toolkit is always organised and ready for action.
As Roborock founder and CEO Richard Chang puts it: “With the H60 Hub Ultra, we’re combining flagship-level power with the convenience of automatic dust disposal, so Australians can spend less time on chores and more time doing what they love.” In other words, it’s like having paddle shifters on a sports car — you still get the rush of control, but the hard graft is handled for you.
So yes, robotic vacuums are nice. They’ll always have their place, like a trusty automatic that gets you from A to B. But sometimes you want to rev the engine, throw it into gear, and take cleaning for a proper spin. And thanks to the Roborock H60 Hub Ultra — available for $999 via Roborock’s official store and participating online retailers — you don’t have to choose between convenience and control ever again.