Roborock Comparison: S8 Pro Ultra, S7 MaxV Ultra, Q7 Max, S7, Q5, S6 MaxV, And Other Roborock Models Compared

Roborock is one of the biggest robot vacuum cleaner manufacturers which brings a lot of innovations in the robot vacuum cleaners world. Founded in 2014, the company received investments from Xiaomi and became an enterprise member of the Xiaomi ecological chain. It started to grow rapidly. Roborock quickly becomes famous among millions of users, and a lot of Roborock fans are united into a big community on Facebook, and a relatively new community on Reddit. People love Roborock robot vacuums because its high-end models have the most efficient navigation system, nice minimalist design, great build quality, and excellent cleaning performance. If you are looking to buy a robot vacuum, hope this guide will help you to choose the right model for your needs.

Let's talk about the similarities and differences between each robot vacuum of the Roborock model line.

Roborock robot vacuums comparison

Features Roborock E4
Roborock E4
Roborock E5
Roborock E5
Roborock S4 Max
Roborock S4 Max
Roborock S5 Max
Roborock S5 Max
Roborock S6
Roborock S6
Roborock S6 Pure
Roborock S6 Pure
Roborock S6 MaxV
Roborock S6 MaxV
Suction power (Pa) 2,000 2,500 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,500
Battery life (min) 200 200 180 180 180 180 180
Mapping yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Map saving no no full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps)
Navigation System Dual gyroscope + OpticEye Dual gyroscope + OpticEye LDS LDS LDS LDS LDS+stereo camera
Front camera & objects recognition no no no no no no yes
Self-emptying base support no no no no no no no
Auto water tank refilling - - - - - - -
Auto mop washing - - - - - - -
Battery capacity (mAh) 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200
Disposable bag capacity (ml) - - - - - - -
Dustbin capacity (ml) 640 640 460 460 480 460 460
Water tank capacity (ml) 180 180 - 280 140 180 300
Electronic water tank no no - yes no no yes
Water output control switch switch - app switch switch app
Height of the robot (in / cm) 3.54 / 9 3.76 / 9.5 3.78 / 9.6 3.78 / 9.6 3.78 / 9.6 3.78 / 9.6 3.78 / 9.6
Climbing ability (in / mm) 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20
Noise level (dB) 69 69 68 60 55 60 N/A
Rated power (W) 58 58 58 58 58 58 66
Virtual boundaries / Blocked areas no no yes yes yes yes yes
No-mop zones no no - yes yes yes yes
Zone cleaning no no yes yes yes yes yes
Room recognizing / Scheduling by room no no yes yes yes yes yes
Mopping scheduling no no - yes no no yes
Mopping yes yes no yes yes yes yes
Vibrating mopping pad no no no no no no no
Rising mopping pad no no no no no no no
Carpet identification yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Filter type washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11
App Mi Home Mi Home Roborock Mi Home / Roborock Mi Home / Roborock Mi Home / Roborock Mi Home / Roborock
Scheduling yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Cleaning modes Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max
Cliff / obstacle sensors yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Recharge & Resume cleaning yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Different suction and mopping modes for each room no no no yes no no yes
Amazon Alexa / Google Home support yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Voice packs
(English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese)
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Release date Apr 2020 July 2021 Oct, 2020 Sep 2019 May 2019 Jan 2020 Apr 2020
Price $239.99 Amazon $359.99 Amazon
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Roborock with a self-emptying base compared

Features Roborock S7
Roborock S7
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra
Roborock Q7+
Roborock Q7+
Roborock Q7 Max
Roborock Q7 Max+
Roborock Q5
Roborock Q5
Roborock S7 Pro Ultra Roborock S8+ Roborock S8+ Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Roborock Q Revo
Suction power (Pa) 2,500 5,100 2,700 4,200 2,700 5,100 6,000 6,000 5,500
Battery life (min) 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180
Mapping yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Map saving full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps) full multimap support (up to 4 maps)
Navigation System LDS LDS+stereo camera LDS LDS LDS LDS LDS+stereo camera LDS+stereo camera LDS+stereo camera
Front camera & objects recognition no yes no no no no no yes yes
Self-emptying base support yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Auto water tank refilling no yes no no - yes no yes yes
Auto mop washing no yes no no - yes no yes yes
Battery capacity (mAh) 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200
Disposable bag capacity (ml) 3,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,700
Dustbin capacity (ml) 470 400 750 470 470 400 350 350 N/A
Water container capacity (ml) - - - - - 2,500 - 2,500 5,000
Water tank capacity (ml) 300 200 180 350 - 200 300 200 N/A
Electronic water tank yes yes no yes - yes yes yes yes
Water output control app app switch app - app app app app
Height of the robot (in / cm) 3.78 / 9.6 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.78 / 9.6 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 N/A
Climbing ability (in / mm) 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20
Noise level (dB) 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 68  
Rated power (W) 68 74 50 58 58 74 68 69  
Virtual boundaries / Blocked areas yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
No-mop zones yes yes yes yes - yes yes yes yes
Zone cleaning yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Room recognizing / Scheduling by room yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Mopping scheduling yes yes no yes - yes yes yes yes
Mopping yes yes yes yes no yes yes yes yes
Vibrating mopping pad yes yes no no - yes yes yes yes
Rising mopping pad yes yes no no - yes yes yes yes
Carpet identification yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Filter type washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11
App Mi Home / Roborock Mi Home / Roborock Mi Home / Roborock Mi Home / Roborock Mi Home / Roborock Mi Home / Roborock Mi Home / Roborock Mi Home / Roborock Mi Home / Roborock
Scheduling yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Cleaning modes Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max
Cliff / obstacle sensors yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Recharge & Resume cleaning yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Different suction and mopping modes for each room yes yes no yes yes yes yes yes yes
Amazon Alexa / Google Home support yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Voice packs
(English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese)
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Release date Jan, 2021 Jan, 2022 Jan, 2022 Jan, 2022 Apr, 2022 Jun, 2022 Dec, 2022 Dec, 2022 Apr, 2023
Price $649.99 Amazon
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How to choose the right Roborock?

Starting with home size and whether you need mopping or not. Another question is what kind of navigation/mapping is on point.

The Roborock S4 Max and Q5 do not have mopping attachments and are suitable for homes covered with carpets mostly or if mopping is not a concern.

Speaking of navigation and mapping, the E series lacks lots of smart features the S&Q lineups have. It is not suitable for cluttered homes as it would take forever to finish cleaning.

As to home size, all models have the same large battery that is enough to cover a 200 sq m (2152 sqft) area. However, for big houses, I would recommend getting a robot with Lidar as those are less tend to get lost in bigger areas. So the E4 and E5 models are better for small homes. The S series can be used in all homes.

If you have to deal with lots of debris or have a pet, consider getting a model with a self-emptying station.

What do Roborock robots have in common?

  • Most of them except for the Roborock S4 Max and Q5 come with mopping attachments and can mop and vacuum at the same time.
  • The same goes for carpet identification. The Roborock boosts suction once it happens to clean a carpeted surface (except for the Roborock S4 Max). This option makes battery life more efficient as you don't need to run the robot on max mode. The models run up to 200 minutes which is enough for most homes.

The Roborock S and Q series robots are suitable for big homes.

  • HEPA filter. It is safe for those who suffer from allergies or asthma. The filter can be washed with water but we do not recommend doing so too often. Wiping out the dust or vacuuming it with your regular cleaner would be enough.
  • Each Roborock can climb an obstacle up to 20 mm tall which means they can be used on medium-pile carpets.
  • You can also watch your Roborock cleaning in real time (except for the E series). This makes you understand where the robot has already been cleaned.
  • All cleaners resume a cleaning cycle after powering up. Some of them calculate how much power they need to finish cleaning, others recharge up to 80% and then resume. With this option and long battery life, the Roborock cleaners can be used in big houses.

What is the S Series

The S series robots are guided by Lidar. Lidar ensures efficient navigation, allows the robot to work in the dark, and builds an accurate map. These robots are gentle with obstacles having smooth navigation and rarely get lost as the result are better for big houses. Those also save more than one map which makes them suitable for multi-level houses. You can guide the robot to clean a particular room if needed, set no-go (no-mop) zones, or zoned cleaning. In short, everything you can’t do with the E series.

What is the E Series

It is a budget model line. They are gyroscope-guided which means you can’t interact with the map but can see the robot’s movements in real-time (only with the E5). It also means the map is not as accurate but the robot’s navigation is more or less better than those that randomly bounce around. You can’t prevent the robot from going to certain areas, or order it to work in a particular room.

The Roborock E4 and E5 are the only robot vacuums in the lineup guided by a gyroscope.

What is the Q Series

This is a series that includes a self-emptying base yet lacks bells and whistles of the latest S series modifications like object recognition or mopping pad lift. It is a more affordable series with premium features for big homes and those who don't need extra things.

How the Roborock navigates? Mapping abilities

The Roborock E series uses dual-gyroscope positioning and navigation system. They clean in straight zig-zag-shaped lines while systematically incorporating edge cleaning. The gyroscope is not as accurate and efficient as Lidar (LDS) though it is better than random cleaning in terms of battery saving and cleaning efficiency. Gyroscope-based robots finish cleaning 2-3 times faster than those with a random cleaning pattern, and they don't miss any spots. The Roborock E5 can relocate its position on the map when the E4 can’t.

mapping vs. random cleaning pattern

Roborock robots remember your floor plan

The Roborock S series have a Lidar-based navigation system. A robot vacuum with the LDS finishes cleaning ~2 times faster than robot vacuums with a gyroscope and 3-4 times faster than robots with a random cleaning pattern. Lidar-guided Roborock cleaners have the smartest and most accurate on the market so far.

As was already being said, the Roborock robots resume cleaning after recharging. Also, if you manually suspend or move the robot during cleaning, after returning it to its original position, it continues cleaning without repeating the previously cleaned areas.

The Roborock S Series store up to 4 floor maps and are ideal for multi-story houses

The newest models are equipped with a stereo camera in addition to Lidar. It recognizes small objects on the floor calculating their size and distance to avoid them.

In terms of navigation, the Q Series is equally the same as the S series only lacks object recognition so requires more attention to what is on the floor before starting the robot.

In short, the E series is the most efficient in smaller homes while the S and Q series are good for all houses.

Which Roborock is the best at mopping?

The E and S Series (but not the S4 Max) are equipped with a water tank for mopping. The S5 Max, S6 MaxV, and S7 water tanks are always attached and are also the biggest in size which means the robot can mop a bigger area before refilling the tank. If you have a big hard floor area, you’d need one of these models. Those three models also come with a mopping pad that is attached underneath once you want to mop the floor. Those three are the only Roborock cleaners with an electric water tank which means you can control water output via the app.

The E series, S6, and S6 Pure water tank is not electronic. Those are smaller in size and instead of having a pump that allows water out, there is a switch to toggle. With a switch, you have two water output levels.

The mopping system is different for those robots. The S5 Max, S6 MaxV, S7, and S7 MaxV Ultra have a water tank and a mopping pad separately. The E series, S6, and S6 Pure water tank is solid. It is flat and needs to be attached when you want to mop. Because of the design, I believe the S5 Max, S6 MaxV, and S7 tank gets closer to the floor which causes better mopping results. The Q7 has a water tank combined with a dustbin.

The Roborock S7 and S7 MaxV Ultra are the only models on the market that lift up the mopping pad when vacuuming carpets or on the dock. The mopping plate vibrates which helps with removing stains.

To start mopping, fill the tank with water, attach the mopping cloth, and insert the water tank/mopping pad underneath by sliding it until it clicks. In mopping mode, the vacuum also follows a back-and-forth pattern based on a created map.

The Roborock robots are perfect for homes with bare flooring

The models with smaller water tanks can mop for up to 30 minutes. Those that have a bigger tank (the S5 Max, S6 MaxV, and S7) cover up to 200 sq. m. (2152 sqft) depending on water output settings.

Because of the upgraded mopping system, the Roborock S5 Max, S6 MaxV, and S7 series mop better

All the Roborock above the S5 Max lineup S6 (except for the Q5) support no-mop zones. This option allows the robot to know where carpet is located to avoid it. Once the mopping attachments are removed, the no-mop zones become inactive. The S7, S7 MaxV Ultra do this automatically tho.

The Roborock S4 Max and Q5 do not have mopping but are suitable for homes without carpets too.

How powerful is the Roborock?

Most of the models are powerful enough to vacuum low and medium-pile carpets.

Is the Roborock good for carpet?

The Roborock models (except for S4 Max) have intelligent carpet recognition. Once the robot "knows" it is on carpet/rug, the maximum suction is automatically turned on. Standard suction is automatically restored after leaving the carpeted area. The S7 and S7 MaxV have the option of automatically avoiding carpets in mopping mode.

Carpet identification saves battery life as the robot only boosting suction on carpets

Another thing is climbing ability. Since most of them can climb up to 20 mm (0.8 in) obstacles, the robots can be used both on low and medium-pile carpets.

Mi Home App & Roborock

For all the robot vacuums you can do the following things: switch between modes, schedule the robot, start and stop cleaning, watch cleaning history, manually control your robot like a radio car, upgrade the robot firmware, see when the accessories need to be replaced, etc. There is an option to track your robot vacuum in real-time (except for the E4). You can see the vacuum building a map, and where it has been cleaned.

All models can be either connected to the Mi Home or Roborock apps. App features for the E and S/Q Series are different.

The Roborock E4 and E5 can only be connected to the Mi Home. You can't interact with the map but you can see cleaning history and do basic things ie setting schedules, choosing from cleaning modes, etc. These models do not save a created map which means they build one every time the robots clean.

Roborock S and Q Series have additional smart features:

Zoned cleaning orders the robot to clean within a specified area.

No-Go Zones (virtual boundaries) keep the robot away from cluttered areas or areas where it can get stuck.

No-Mop Zones for helping the robot to know where the carpets are so it can avoid them. They become inactive once the mopping attachments are removed.

The difference between the no-go and no-mop zones is that the no-go zones are stable while the no-mop zones activate only in mopping mode.

With Room cleaning, you can order the robot to go to a certain room or two if needed. The latest update brings the S series ability to divide the map into separate rooms. This allows scheduling the robot to work in specific rooms. Room cleaning is handy since some rooms need to be vacuumed more often.

Scheduling. You can set the time and day when the robot should clean, there is also an option of choosing cleaning mode but what is most important, you can set which room it has to clean.

The Roborock S5 Max and S6 MaxV have more options including water output and cleaning mode for each room.

Multi-Floor management. The Roborock S and Q series save up to 4 floor maps.

The S and Q Series are suitable for multi-level houses

Interchangeable parts

Some parts of the Roborock robots can be interchangeable with other models. Those include:

  • HEPA filter
  • Main cleaning brush
  • Side brush
  • Cleaning brush cover
  • Mopping cloth

The Roborock S6 and S5 have the same dustbin. The Roborock S5 Max and S6 MaxV come with a similar mopping pad and dustbin.

You can see the full list of the accessories that are switchable down below.

Roborock spare parts compatibility list

Roborock spare part match list
Roborock accessories compatibility list

It's easy to find replacement parts for Roborock products, we already posted the best places to buy original Roborock accessories here.

What is each of the Roborock robot vacuum cleaners best for?

Speaking of each series:

E Series

The E series uses a gyroscope to navigate around and is the cheapest in the lineup. As a result, those are thinner and fit under most furniture.

The cheapest

Roborock E4

The cheapest

For small homes

Navigation is not as accurate as the S series but good enough for small homes. The Roborock E4 is a great robot if you live in a small to medium house with minimum furniture, have pets, and don’t want to pay more. Mopping attachments are sold separately.

Get the Roborock E4 if you:

  • Live in a small house
  • Don’t want to pay more
Best budget

Roborock E5

Best budget

Stronger suction. Comes with a magnetic remote control.

The Roborock E5 is an upgraded version of the E4 with stronger suction and two color options. It has the same dustbin and water tank size, battery numbers, and mapping ability.

The E5 is the only model that comes included with a physical remote control that is also magnetic. It doesn’t have Lidar and is being navigated by a gyroscope and optical sensor but unlike the E4, this model can be tracked in real-time. There are two options, with and without mopping attachments.

Roborock E4 vs. E5 what has changed

  • Stronger suction
  • Ability to track the E5 in real-time
  • Included magnetic remote control
  • Two color options

S Series 

Budget Lidar-guided for carpet

Roborock S4 Max

The cheapest lidar-guided

Ideal for multi-level houses with carpets and hard floors

The Roborock S4 Max is the cheapest Lidar-guided robot in the lineup that also does not come with mopping attachments. This is a great device for those who do not need mopping yet want good vacuuming ability.

The Roborock S4 Max is one of the best robots on the market for $430.


Roborock S5 Max 

Best Value

Roborock S5 Max

Avoids carpets in mopping mode

Supports no-go zones in vacuuming mode and no-mop zones when mopping. Equipped with a big water container that covers a medium to a big house. Runs for the whole 3 hours and knows how much power it needs to finish the job so it does not have to recharge to its full capacity.

The Roborock S5 Max does not have as many accessories as other newer models such as an extra filter or mopping cloth. The Roborock S5 Max is the best value for the price, ideal for those who want to have it all, don't care about not having extra accessories, and at the same time don't want to pay more for more expensive models.

The Roborock S5 Max is the best if you:

  • Want to schedule the robot to work in a certain room while you are not at home
  • Want to let it mop when you are not at home
  • Need a robot that would not leave your carpets wet after mopping
  • Have a big area with no carpets
  • Live in a multiple-level house
  • Live in a big house
  • Want a high-end robot vacuum for a reasonable price.

Roborock S6 Pure 

Good Value

Roborock S6 Pure

Features of the S6 with a lower price

Has a relatively big water tank, quiet and powerful

There is no significant difference between the high-end S6 and S6 Pure. The company represents the S6 Pure as a basic model of the S6 with fewer sensors. It is not as quiet as its predecessor but does have a bigger water tank (180 ml vs. 140 ml). Because of refining some aspects of the S6, the S6 Pure brought the cost down a little.

Roborock S6 vs. Roborock S6 Pure: What has changed?

  • Fewer rear cliff-sensors
  • Louder than the S6 (65 dB vs. 58 dB on high settings)
  • A bigger water tank (180 ml vs. 140 ml)

Roborock S6 

The quietest

Roborock S6

Advanced mopping, improved navigation

The Roborock S6 has the most accessories in the box. The product comes with 10 disposable wipes that can be thrown away after use. This is the only model in the line that has disposable wipes in the box. It has a smaller water tank than other newer models and is not suitable for bigger mopping areas.

The Roborock S6 is an ideal machine for those who want a quiet robot vacuum yet powerful enough to get rid of pet hair and be able to clean carpets.

The Roborock S6 is getting harder to find so we would recommend getting an other model instead.


Roborock S6 MaxV 

Our Pick

Roborock S6 MaxV

Sees and avoids objects

The strongest suction on the market. Improved navigation efficiency.

The Roborock S6 MaxV is the first in the lineup with a dual camera that works in tandem with a powerful Qualcomm processor to recognize objects on the robot's way, calculate their size, and avoid them. You don't have to worry about shoes or power strips left on the floor anymore, the S6 MaxV can handle them.

The Roborock S6 MaxV is the cheapest with object recognition

The Roborock S6 MaxV is a great choice for those who want the most advanced navigation in pair with great cleaning ability as it is suitable for hard floors and low to medium-pile carpets.

The last firmware update brings the Remote Viewing feature which allows you to monitor your house remotely and talk to your family members and pets remotely through the robot.

Roborock S6 MaxV Remote viewing feature (security camera)
Roborock S6 MaxV Remote viewing feature

Get the Roborock S6 MaxV if you:

  • Need extra power to clean carpets
  • Want a robot with good mopping performance
  • Live in a cluttered home
  • Have pets that can accidentally leave a «surprise» on the floor
  • Live in a multi-floor house
  • Suffer from an allergy
  • Want a high-end device
  • Want to be able to customize cleaning settings for each room
  • Want more extra options such as room cleaning, no-go/no-mop zones, zoned cleaning, etc.

Roborock S7 

Best for mopping

Roborock S7

Best mopping experience

Perfect for homes with a mixed surface. The only model in the lineup that supports a self-emptying base.

The Roborock S7 is an innovation as a hybrid robot vacuum. It has a big water tank that is able to cover a large cleaning area of up to 200 sq. m. The tank is electronic which means you can control water flow depending on mopping tasks.

The same as the S5 Max and S6 MaxV, the S7 allows customizing cleaning models and water flow for each room. On carpet the robot automatically boosts suction. On max power settings, the S7 delivers 2,500 Pa.

The most significant update is the mopping system. The robot lifts the mopping pad on carpet which makes mopping more efficient and you don’t have to vacuum after mopping. With this feature, the hard floors are going to be mopped and carpets to be vacuumed. The mopping attachment vibrates, you can set the tension depending on mopping tasks.

The Roborock S7 supports a self-emptying bin. The bin will be on sale later on and only available in black color while the robot has two modifications: black and white.

The Roborock S7 lacks a camera but still has lots of other sensors that help to navigate around.


Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra 

Most-featured

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra

Self-clean, self-wash, auto-fill

The most-featured model in the lineup.

The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is the only model that comes with a multi-featured system. It self-cleans the robot, auto-washes its mopping pads, and auto-refills the water tank.

The robot has strong suction power and long battery life. The same as the Roborock S7, the Ultra lifts up its mopping plate on carpets. So you don't have to vacuum first, and then mop only hard floors. 

Aside from all the features, the base also dries out the mopping pad so it's always ready for the next cleaning cycle.

The robot is equipped with a dual camera to recognize objects and Roborock claims this technology is improved compared to the previous, S6 MaxV.

Roborock S8+

Compared to the S7 series, the Roborock S8 has more power, an upgraded roller system, upgraded wider VibraRise, and rises the brushes in mopping mode if needed (only the S8 Pro Ultra).

Best value

Roborock S8+

Best value

Automatically empties a dustbin's content

The Roborock S8+ has a simpler self-emptying base that doesn't wash the pads or has anything to do with mopping.

Roborock S7+ vs. S8+

  • Object recognition the S7+ lacks
  • The better and more efficient mopping system
  • More power

If you want a better mopping experience and deeper carpet clean, consider getting the S8+. The Roborock S7+ is ideal for homes with hard floors and thin carpets. Both are suitable for pet owners.

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

The best

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

Premium model

The most advanced station on the market

The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is the most advanced model in the lineup. Compared to the S7 MaxV, this robot has more power, an advanced dual roller system, upgraded wider VibraRise, and rises the brushes in mopping mode if needed.

The S8 Pro Ultra is a robot for homes with carpets and pets. It is the most advanced in terms of mopping and is ideal for those who are going to use a mopping feature every other time.


Q Series

The Q series is the rich-featured robot vacuums with a self-emptying dock that lacks some bells and whistles of the "MaxV" models yet still pretty decent and powerful.

For some hard floor areas

Roborock Q7+

For carpets mostly

Ideal for big homes with pets and some hard floors areas

The Roborock Q7+ is one of the cheapest in the premium line. It has lots of suction and a big dustbin yet comes with a smaller water tank so is not suitable for users that need mopping to cover large hard floor areas. The robot lacks object recognition like the whole "Q" series does yet is still pretty powerful and feature-rich.

Users that want a self-emptying base and mopping for some small hard floors areas but homes are mostly covered with low-pile carpets. The Roborock Q7 Max+ would be better for medium-pile carpets as it has more power.

What is the difference between the Roborock Q7+ and Q7 Max+

  • Water tank. The Q7 Max+ has a bigger electric water tank. The Q7+ has a switch with two mopping modes that has to be toggled manually.
  • Dustbin size. The Q7+ has a bigger dustbin so it collects more debris including pet hair.
  • Suction power. The Roborock Q7 Max+ has more power and is better for medium-pile carpets.

The best value

Roborock Q7 Max

Affordable with a self-cleaning base

Best value without extra features yet the robot has everything you might search for 

The Roborock Q7 Max is an advanced version of the previous Roborock S5 Max. It has the same mopping system meaning it does not lift the pad the way the S7 does. Unlike other models, the Q7 Max has a combined water tank and dustbin. It does not have object recognition and only relies on Lidar when navigating.

So basically it is something in between the Roborock S5 Max and S7+.  The robot has all the features of the advanced models yet lacks object recognition and a lifting mopping pad feature. Suitable for those who don't need those extra features but are still in search of a quality robot vacuum with a self-emptying option.

Afforable without mopping

Roborock Q5

Affordable with a self-cleaning base for carpets

Best value without extra features yet the robot has everything you might search for 

The Roborock Q5 is a simpler modification of the Q7 but without mopping. It has a standard roller brush with bristles and is not as powerful as the Q7. This is an ideal robot for homes with carpets and those who want a self-emptying option but don't want to pay more for extra bells.

Roborock Q Revo

The newest

Roborock Q5

New self-cleaning station

New mopping system

The newest Roborock Q Revo is something very new. It has a completely redesigned self-cleaning station and a different mopping system.

Unlike others, the Q Revo uses two rotating mopping pads instead of one and it doesn't vibrate. Tho in mopping mode on carpet, the robot lifts those up to 7 mm. It also has one rubber roller instead of two and object recognition.

The self-cleaning station would clean the pads, dry them out with hot air, auto-fill the water tank, and empties the dustbin on its own.

The robot is going to be available in Summer, 2023. For more information stay tuned!


Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I use a Roborock in a multi-level house?

The E Series does not save a map after cleaning. They can be used upstairs. In any case, the robot will build a new map every time it cleans.

The Roborock S series has full multimap support. They save 4 separate maps for four floors and can freely be used in a multi-level house. You don't have to buy a charging dock for the second floor if your floor is not too big.

  1. Does Roborock remember where it should clean?

Yes, all models in the lineup create a map of the cleaning area and know where to clean. They do not go over the same areas twice.

  1. I have two dogs and girls with long hair. Which model should I go for?

The Roborock robots are known for their ability to resist hair tangling or at least be better than most robots in the market.

As someone with long hair, I would recommend going with the ones that have a cleaning brush with detachable tips. This would be the S4 Max, S5 Max, and the whole S6 Series. Also, have a look at the S7.

On the other hand, the E series have a bigger dustbin and hold more pet hair. If your dogs shed a lot and you don't need extra features, the Roborock E4, and E5 would be good. Again, if you don't mind the solid brush. In the end, you always can buy the newer one and switch it with the old one.

If the smart features are important to you, go with the ones I have talked about before.

  1. Does mopping worth it? If I have a small area to mop do I need a Roborock with mopping?

The S6, S6 Pure, as well as the E4 and E5, come with a water tank that has a switch so you toggle it and let more water out as the robot mops.

The S5 Max, S6 MaxV, and S7 have an electronic water tank that allows switching between water flow via the app. Those two models also have a bit different mopping system that includes a water tank and a mopping pad for better pressure to the ground which causes better mopping results.

If you have a big area of hard floors, we would recommend getting a model with a bigger water tank which would be the S5 Max, S6 MaxV, or S7. Those are the best in terms of mopping.

The others are good too but not as good as those two.

If you don't need mopping at all, consider getting the Roborock E5 or Roborock S4 Max.

  1. Can I order to clean my kitchen and bedroom by using Alexa?

The voice commands are limited by starting and stopping the Roborock.

  1. Can I shut off suction and let the robot to mop only?

This option is only available for the S5 Max, S6 MaxV, and S7. You can even schedule the robot to mop only in certain rooms if needed.

  1. When do I need to use no-go zones?

This option is handy in some areas where the robot might potentially get stuck such as a kid's room or cluttered zones.

  1. How often should I wash the filter?

We do not recommend washing the filter with water too often but wiping the dust out has to be done as often as possible as it causes suction loss. You can wash the filter about once in two months if you clean it regularly. Let it dry out completely before using it again. It might feel like the filter is not wet anymore, however, make sure it is completely dry.

  1. Will the Roborock resume cleaning after recharging if my house if big?

Yes, each model has this option. Once the battery runs out of energy, the robot returns to the charging dock, resumes, and then finishes cleaning from the same spot it left off.

  1. I don't have Wi-Fi can I still use the Roborock with no internet connection?

Yes, the Roborock can work without being connected to the internet but in this case, you are not able to schedule it nor using the extra features such as no-go zones, zoned cleaning, etc.

  1. How do I say the Roborock to avoid carpets as it mops?

The Roborock S6 Series and S5 Max support no-mop zones. You can set them so the robot avoids carpet areas in mopping mode. Once you remove the mopping attachments, the no-mop zones become inactive. The Roborock S7 has an option of avoiding the carpets in mopping mode or vacuum one with a lifted mopping pad.

  1. I don't like the way the robot maps one of my rooms. Is there any way to change it without creating a new map?

The newer models allow remapping a part of your house without rebuilding a map completely.

  1. Do I need to leave the light on if I want the robot to work at night?

The Roborock does not require light to navigate. You can run it at night if needed.

  1. My kids leave a lot of toys in random places. Shall I remove them before starting the robot?

The Roborock S6 MaxV has a camera and Lidar that work together to recognize objects and avoid them. It does not work with all objects but so far it is the most accurate technology on the market. Even with this model, we suggest removing all things that lay on the floor for better cleaning results.

  1. Can more than one person use the robot with own accounts? Can I still control it with different devices?

Yes, you can share the device with someone else or add it to different devices separately.

  1. Can I move the charging dock without having to rebuild the current map?

Yes, the Roborock will recognize the new base location and it does not have to redo a map.

  1. Is the Roborock suitable for a big house?

Yes, the Roborock robots (except for the E4/E5) run for up to 150-200 minutes and are suitable for big houses. In case, it does not cover the area on one charge, it will return to the base, recharge, and then resume cleaning.

  1. I have a short gap between my bed and the floor, which model I have to buy that would fit there?

If you don't need extra features, have a look at those that do not have the LDS laser on top. Those would be the Roborock E4 and E5.

  1. Do I need to run the Roborock a couple of times before it has the map completed?

The Roborock creates a map after one cleaning.

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45 comments
Rachel Suegel ⋅ 3 years, 3 months ago #

There doesn’t seem to be that much info on the S6 Pure and the deep discount has me a little concerned that it is being discontinued

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 3 months ago #

As far as I'm aware, the S6 Pure is not going to be discontinued for now

Rachel Suegel ⋅ 3 years, 3 months ago #

Natalie: Wow i don’t know how you managed to create this article. I just ordered the S6 Pure since it seemed to have almost all the features of the S6 Max at a much lower price. I have a one floor apartment with almost no rugs. Mostly flat tile. My biggest wish is the mopping, my matte whitish floor shows dirt quite readily in the kitchen area so mopping is my biggest need. What do you recommend?

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 3 months ago #

Hi Rachel, thank you :) If mopping is your biggest concern I would suggest getting the S5 Max. It has the biggest electronic water tank so it covers a bigger area. You can select water level output in the app tho I'd suggest using it on the highest settings, at least that's what I always do :) I've never tested the S6 Pure so I can't say whether it will be as good as the S5 Max but I did so with the Standard S6. On a daily basis, I would say both are good and you probably wouldn't notice the difference between the two. If your cleaning area is large, you might need a bigger water tank. With the S6 Pure tho, you could fill the tank a few times as it mops.
If you don't want to use the app to switch between mopping modes, you can get the S6 Pure, it has a toggle so you manually switch it on the water tank.

With the S5 Max, you can customize cleaning modes (suction and water level) for each room, so you can set a high level for the kitchen only.

But if you use the robot pretty much every other day, you wouldn't see the difference between the two in terms of performance (except for the water tank size).

Does that help?

Rachel Siegel ⋅ 3 years, 3 months ago #

Thank you for taking the time..I ordered the S 5 Max. Caught my order just before it shipped. Thanks again.

Vagavinho ⋅ 3 years, 4 months ago #

nice article but i am still confused. is the roborock s55 the s5 max? or they are differrent vacuums? and is s50 the s5?

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 3 months ago #

Hi there. The Roborock S50 and S55 are a Roborock S5. The second number stands for the robot's color. The Roborock S55 is black; the Roborock S50 is white.
The Roborock S5 Max is an upgraded version of the S5 with better mopping technology, full multiple maps support, a bigger water tank, no-mop zones, scheduling for mopping only etc. The S5 is getting hard to find as it's an aging model.

Steve ⋅ 3 years, 5 months ago #

Height is in cm, not mm. Thanks.

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 5 months ago #

Ah yes! Thanks, Steve :)

Amit Ghosh ⋅ 3 years, 6 months ago #

Where is the T7 in this comparison line up? Is it not worth it?

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 6 months ago #

The T7 is a Chinese version, it only works in China and this is the reason why it is not included in the comparison table. The Roborock S5 Max is a similar robot vacuum with 2,000 Pa of suction instead of 2,500 Pa.

Amit Ghosh ⋅ 3 years, 6 months ago #

Thanks, Natalie,
Anyway, specs-wise S6 MaxV looks better than T7.
Very nice and detailed reviews by you.
Amit

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 6 months ago #

Hey Amit, you are right, the S6 MaxV is smarter than the T7 as it has a front camera so the robot can see some objects and avoids them. The T7 lacks this feature. In terms of specifications, they are very similar to the T7 but the S6 MaxV is the most advanced robot vacuum on the market so far :)
Natalie

Ken Johnson ⋅ 3 years, 9 months ago #

Hi I have a E4 model and I love it only thing is I broke the dustbin and I need a new 1 I'm having a hard time finding 1 is there another model that has the same 1 that I can get?

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 9 months ago #

Hi, Ken. Sorry, I don't know which model has the same dustbin. Try to reach out to Roborock customer support, hope they can tell you if you can use the dustbin from other models or suggest where to buy the replacement.

Martin ⋅ 3 years, 9 months ago #

Thanks for this page!

We have the E35 - we bought it because of the lower height (the S series would not have fit under our bed). Might be worth pointing this out as an advantage. It may worth it to include height in the overview table for all models as well.

You wrote that "The Roborock S5 Max and S6 MaxV have the ability to shut off suction power in mopping mode." I think we have this setting on the E35 as well - it is called "gentle" (translated to English) and has a water drop as a symbol. You have to activate "gentle mode" first in the settings of the app, and it will then show up on the main screen alongside silent, balanced, turbo and max.

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 9 months ago #

Hey, Martin, thank you so much for pointing out about the shutting off suction function, I have fixed that. And yes, you are right about the height of the robot vacuum, I have included that to the table too. For some people, it might make a difference before choosing the Roborock :)

Best,
Natalie

Martin ⋅ 3 years, 9 months ago #

Thanks!

Lenrom ⋅ 3 years, 10 months ago #

Is the S6 MaxV as quiet as the S6? If you put it on another floor, does it matter where it starts, or will it recognize the floor as long as it has a map of it?

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 10 months ago #

Hey there. The S6 MaxV is quiet enough but not as quiet as the Roborock S6 because it has stronger suction. I would say it is in the middle between the S6 and S5 Max.

If your floor is not too big and you know the robot finishes cleaning on one charge, you can put it there without a dock to create a map. Once it finishes, it will return to the same point where it has started. The next time when you put it to the same level, it will recognize its location no matter where you put it. It can not recognize the area if it doesn't have a created map of this floor.

You can read how it works in my Roborock S6 MaxV review.

Dagmar ⋅ 3 years, 12 months ago #

Hi Natalie.

I'm interested in S4. It is made for US. So I don't know if it works in Europe (middle EU, 220V). If it works,which region I have to use in app?

For example when I get china version of robot,then I have to use the region China in the app (or mainland china). Has the S4 the same issue?

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 12 months ago #

Hi Dagmar,
I would not say the S4 is made especially for the US. Such, you can find it on Amazon UK and DE (official Roborock seller). It works without any problems in any European country even if you buy it from the Amazon US, and you can use your region in the app settings. All the Roborock models support 110/220V. Depending on where you get it, there might be a different plug type, but you can use a plug adapter in this case or replace the whole cable (the charging dock has a standard figure 8 cable). The problem may be only if you purchase the Chinese version of the product, however, I'm not sure if the Chinese version of the S4 even exists (there are China locked versions for the S5 and S6, but I haven't heard about the S4).

Steve ⋅ 4 years ago #

Updated firmware for S5 has been officially released through the Mi Home app so it now supports 3 maps (current + 2 backups just like the other models) and room recognition/selection. No models support multifloor maps yet.

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years ago #

Ah yes, Steve, thank you for reminding about the latest update. The comparison has been fixed.

Tony Siciliano ⋅ 4 years, 1 month ago #

This was a truly excellent article. I think it's very helpful for people not sure of which model works best for them. I've had an S6 since early January and I have to admit, it has really made housekeeping much, much easier. Do you have an estimated timeline for when the S6 will be able to save two maps, as opposed to a singe map with a duplicate backup map?

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 1 month ago #

Hi Tony, thank you for your kind words :) Agree, with a Roborock life gets easier. Here what Roborock says about implementing multimapping: "We've taken this feature as our consideration in our future update. Please stay tuned."

Steve ⋅ 4 years, 2 months ago #

Thanks for the comparison. Correction, the S5 Max dustbin holds 640 ml (same as S4) and the noise level is 60 dB.

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 2 months ago #

Thanks for your comment, Steve. I've added the noise level. Regarding the dustbin, according to Roborock, the S5 Max has a 460 ml dustbin. I've filled it with water and it holds exactly 460 ml as the manufacturer claims. Probably you have seen this in the latest Vacuum Wars video, but it looks like he just made a mistake.

Steve ⋅ 4 years, 1 month ago #

Thanks. I also reached out to Roborock and they confirmed the S5 Max dustbin is 460ml so you have it correct. Sorry there is conflicting info online.

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 1 month ago #

Yeah, there was confusion about the S5 Max's dustbin :) Thanks for noticing tho.

Federico Zivolo ⋅ 4 years, 2 months ago #

May you add the original Roborock to the list? I'm referring to the pp_440546 article on GearBest. That's not the S5, because I own it and it doesn't support mopping.

Michael ⋅ 4 years, 2 months ago #

Probably you are talking about the Xiaomi Mi Robot. As mentioned in the article, this model was made by Roborock but released under the Xiaomi brand (Xiaomi is an investor and partner of Roborock). This model is not mentioned on the official Roborock website, so we didn't include it in this comparison. Here is a comparison between all the Xiaomi robot vacuums. Xiaomi collaborates not only with Roborock but also with Viomi and maybe other robot vacuum cleaner manufacturers.

Giuseppe Gallo ⋅ 4 years, 3 months ago #

I have a Roborock S4, that is great, but it is not compatible with Google Home. I suggest to update the article :))

Michael ⋅ 4 years, 3 months ago #

It supports Google Home and Alexa, but only with the Mi Home app, since the Roborock app doesn't work with voice assistants currently. However, it seems like Roborock already testing Google Home and Alexa skills for the Roborock app, check out this Facebook post.

Giuseppe Gallo ⋅ 4 years, 3 months ago #

Have you a Roborock S4? Because I have it on Mi Home app (like many other devices) and I linked the Mi Home service to Google Home app, but noone S4 is showed on Google Home app.
Did you manage to do it maybe? I would like it so much!

Michael ⋅ 4 years, 3 months ago #

I just tried to use the Roborock S4 with Google Home and was not able to find it in the device list. Sorry for the misleading info, I thought that if the S5 and S6 work with Google Home, then the S4 should work as well. Just asked Roborock support about it and received this response:

We are sorry to tell us S4 doesn't support google home at present and we are working to make it support. Hope you can wait with patience.

Giuseppe Gallo ⋅ 4 years, 3 months ago #

Yes, ok. It matches now :))
I hope they will make it compatible with GH soon.
To be honest, my first request is that the rooms cleaning was possible also through Mi Home scenes. It would be really useful.
Thank you so much for the info you got and shared.

Cristian R ⋅ 4 years, 4 months ago #

Great review,almost exhaustive.Thank you very much.
All I wanted to know about these Roborock/Xiaomi vacuum robots with almost same shape but different names or codes confused me. In my country,Romania,Roborock S5 is sold by the name of Xiaomi RoboRock 2 and I had to do some research and found nothing really usefull until now.
One more thing I wanted to know,if you are going to update the review sometime may be usefull for anyone who reads the review,if those brushes are intercheangeable,I mean one brush fits all models or each model has it's own kind of side brush,cleaning brush.Is it possible to put the new brush made of rubber and the new cleaning brush that has detachable parts to the older models or not.
Sorry for the long comment and thank you again.

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 4 months ago #

Hello, Cristian!

Thanks, we try to make less confusion about naming because many people think Roborock is Xiaomi which is not true.
The article updates regularly and thanks for giving an idea of what have I missed here.

I have never tested the Roborock Xiaowa E2/E3, I only had the Roborock Xiaowa Lite which is no longer on the market. Since I don't have it anymore, I'm not sure about this model, as far as I remember, it had the same brush as the Roborock S5.

The Roborock S4, S5, and S6, however, have the same brush except for the S5 which brush is solid and has fewer bristles. You can switch the brushes of the S6 to the S5 if you want to. Same goes for the side brush and filters. The S5 and S6 even can share the same container, the Roborock S4 has a bigger one but the brush and filter fit into other models.

Fell free to ask more questions :)

Best,
Natalie

FJR ⋅ 4 years, 4 months ago #

Fantastically detailed and so helpful; what a superbly constructed analysis.

I have purchased an s50 max as a result!

Thank you!

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 4 months ago #

Thank you for the kind words :)
Glad you went for the S5 Max, should be an amazing model for hardwood and carpet.

Massimo ⋅ 4 years, 3 months ago #

Salve , volevo chiederti se S5 sarà aggiornato per individuare le singole stanze come gli ultimi robot prodotti. Grazie

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 3 months ago #

Unfortunatelly, I don't know if the S5 will get the room recognition feature in the near feature.

xfz ⋅ 4 years, 7 months ago #

Climbing 20cm? Thats about a foot for you people still measuring things in badger’s kidneys.

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 7 months ago #

Whoops, thanks for pointing out, fixed that :)

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