The Q series is a budget lineup that covers all the things you crave in a robot vacuum but lacks some bells and whistles of the more expensive S-line.
The newest Q7 M5+ and Q10 S5+ come with a redesigned self-emptying base. It is smaller, yet has a bigger disposable bag.
The Q series is a budget lineup with a lot of power for vacuuming, but the mopping system is not the best.
Roborock Q7 M5+ vs. Q10 S5+
The Q series is an affordable lineup with a self-emptying bin. It lacks extra features but has a lower price tag.
| Features |  Q7 M5+ |
 Q10 S5+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $359.99 Amazon | $380.99 Amazon |
| Cleaning specs | ||
| Suction power (Pa) | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Battery life (min) | 180 | 180 |
| Roller type | JawScrapers main brush | JawScrapers main brush |
| Carpet boost | yes | yes |
| Filter type | washable HEPA E11 | washable HEPA E11 |
| Height of the robot (in / cm) | 3.8 / 9.65 | 3.8 / 9.65 |
| Navigation | ||
| Map saving (4 maps) | yes | yes |
| Navigation System | LDS | LDS |
| Front camera & object recognition | no | yes |
| Climbing ability (in / mm) | 0.79 / 20 | 0.79 / 20 |
| Self-emptying base | ||
| Self-emptying option | yes | yes |
| Disposable bag capacity (ml) | 2,700 | 2,700 |
| Mopping | ||
| Mopping | yes | yes |
| Mopping technology | electric water tank | VibraRise 2.0 |
| Water output control | app | app |
| Auto-Lift | no | 8 mm |
| Roborock app | ||
| No-Go zones | yes | yes |
| No-mop zones | yes | yes |
| Zone cleaning | yes | yes |
| Room cleaning | yes | yes |
| Scheduling | yes | yes |
| Recharge & Resume cleaning | yes | yes |
| Amazon Alexa / Google Home support | yes | yes |
The Self-emptying base doesn't wash, dry the pads, or refill the water tank; it only has a self-emptying feature that sucks out the dustbin's content.
Roborock Q7 M5+ vs. Q10 S5+:
- Mopping system. The Q10 S5+ mopping plate vibrates and lifts on carpet.
- Obstacle avoidance. The Q10 S5+ sees and avoids objects
Roborock Q7 M5+
No obstacle avoidance or pad washing, yet a solid Roborock vacuuming performance.
It is a robot with a basic redesigned station that has a disposable bag bigger than previous generations, which had a taller station with a smaller bag.
An electric water tank does not vibrate or rise on carpets. The mopping is basic for occasional use, not for cleaning the floors from tough stains.
A perfect buy for homes with carpets and some hard floors
Roborock Q10 S5+
The newest model in the series and the only one with VibraRise.
Upgrades over the Q7 M5+:
- vibrating mopping pad
- pad lift on carpets
- obstacle avoidance
Compared to the previous Q8 Max+, the Roborock Q10 S5+ has a smaller base with a bigger disposable bag.
The mopping system VibraRise:
- The pad vibrates, imitating hand cleaning.
- Lifts the pad on carpets.
The self-cleaning station has one feature: emptying the dustbin. It does not wash or dry the pad.
Better mopping performance & advanced navigation
The robot sees and avoids obstacles, which makes navigation smoother.
Which model will suit your needs?
The editor's choice: Roborock Q10 S5+
For the better mopping system the Roborock Q10 S5+ has, a lower price tag is a gift.
The Roborock Q7 M5+ is a buy if you are not going to use mopping as much.