As of 2025, Roborock has consolidated into three main product lines: the S-series, the Qrevo series, and the Q-series.
The S and Qrevo series seems to represent Roborock's premium offerings and the Q-series is their entry and mid-level robot line
Roborock Buyers Guide 2025 | Affordable vs. Mid Class vs. Premium models
| Features |  Q7 M5+ |
 Q10 S5+ |
 Qrevo S5V |
 S8 Max Ultra |
 Qrevo Curv S5X |
 Saros 10R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.99 Amazon | $540.99 Amazon | $799.99 Amazon | $899.99 Amazon | $949.99 Amazon | $1,599.99 Amazon |
| Cleaning specs | ||||||
| Suction power (Pa) | 10,000 | 10,000 | 12,000 | 8,000 | 18,500 | 22,000 |
| Battery life (min) | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Roller type | JawScrapers main brush | JawScrapers main brush | DuoDivide | DuoRoller | DuoDivide | DuoDivide |
| Map saving (4 maps) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Height of the robot (in / cm) | 3.8 / 9.65 | 3.78 / 9.6 | 3.78 / 9.6 | 3.78 / 9.6 | 3.8 / 9.6 | 3.14 / 7.98 |
| Climbing ability (in / mm) | 0.79 / 20 | 0.79 / 20 | 0.79 / 20 | 0.79 / 20 | 1.4 / 40 | 1.4 / 40 |
| Filter type | washable HEPA E11 | washable HEPA E11 | washable HEPA E11 | washable HEPA E11 | washable HEPA E11 | washable HEPA E11 |
| Navigation | ||||||
| Navigation System | LDS | LDS | LDS | LDS | LDS | StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 |
| Object recognition technology | no | ReactiveTech | ReactiveTech | Reactive 3D | yes | VertiBeam Lateral Obstacle Avoidance |
| Self-cleaning base station | ||||||
| Auto dust emptying | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Auto water tank refilling | - | - | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Auto mop washing | - | - | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Auto mop drying | - | - | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Auto detergent dispenser | no | no | no | yes | no | yes |
| Disposable bag capacity (ml) | 2,700 | 2,700 | 2,500 | 2,500 | N/A | N/A |
| Water container capacity (ml) | - | - | 5,000 | 4,000 | N/A | N/A |
| Intelligent Dirt Detection | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Mopping | ||||||
| FlexiArm side brush | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Edge cleaning | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Electronic water tank | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Water output control | app | app | app | app | app | app |
| Mopping system | Electronic mop | VibraRise 2.0 | FlexiArm Design Mop | VibraRise 3.0 | FlexiArm Design Mop | FlexiArm Design Mop |
| Rising mopping pad | no | 10mm | 10mm | 20mm | 10mm | 12mm |
| Rising roller brush | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Roborock app | ||||||
| Virtual boundaries / Blocked areas | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| No-mop zones | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Zone cleaning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Room recognizing / Scheduling by room | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Mopping scheduling | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Carpet identification | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Scheduling | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Cliff / obstacle sensors | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Recharge & Resume cleaning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Different suction and mopping modes for each room | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Amazon Alexa / Google Home support | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Voice packs (English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese) |
yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Navigation
The chosen robots use Lidar to navigate and additional technologies for object recognition. The premium robots are more accurate at recognizing objects compared to the cheaper lineup.
Mopping
The lineup features basic water tanks that do not vibrate or rise, and up to dual spinning pads that extend along the walls and get washed by a self-cleaning station.
Self-emptying dock
Starting with cheaper versions that come with a self-emptying base and following up to self-cleaning stations that fill the water tank with hot water.
App and smart features
Roborock has been a leader with smart features and has a well-thought, easy-to-use app.
All of the robots here have the following advanced features:
- no-go zones
- advanced scheduling
- carpet boost
- room cleaning
- zone cleaning
- Amazon Alexa capability
- Google Assistant capability
- Siri compatibility with Apple shortcuts
- 3D mapping
The latest models smartly suggest No-Go zones.
Let's break it into three categories: affordable, middle-class, and premium models:
Affordable: Roborock Q7 M5+, Q10 S5+.
Mid-class: Qrevo S5V, S8 Max Ultra
Premium models: Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra, Qrevo Slim, Qrevo Edge, Saros 10R.
2025 Best Affordable Roborock
The best affordable Roborock is the Q series. These robots have a basic station with a self-emptying feature that does not wash the pads or fill the tank.
Roborock Q7 M5+
There is no obstacle avoidance or pad washing, yet a solid Roborock vacuuming performance.
Roborock Q7 M5+
Strong suction
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
The Roborock Q10 S5+ has a smaller base with a bigger disposable bag compared to the previous Q8 Max+. It has a better mopping system that vibrates and lifts it on carpet. However, the station is the same, it has a self-emptying option only. The robot has object recognition.
Better mopping performance & advanced navigation
To sum up:
The Roborock Q7 M5+ for vacuuming performance.
The Roborock Q10 S5+ is for better mopping and precise navigation.
Middle class
Best value Roborock Qrevo S5V
The S5V is as powerful as the latest Qrevo Edge, with all the bells and whistles of the premium lineup. Features:
- Stronger suction
- Hot water washing
- DuoDivide rollers
- Hot water self-clean
- Dirt detection
Compared to the latest models, the S5V's obstacle avoidance is not as advanced, and the robot lacks a Voice assistant and remote viewing; however, it has everything you wish for the price.
A rich-featured robot with premium functionallity for a reduced price
The premium Roborock S8 series and the latest Qrevo are a big step up compared to the previous models.
The following models also have a modification with a refill and drainage system.
Roborock S8 Max Ultra
Been a top-tier model before the Qrevo and Saros release. Key features:
- Vibrarise 3.0
- edge cleaning
- side brush extends
- detergent dispenser
- dirt detection
The Roborock S8 Max Ultra is a premium model with a modern-looking station and detergent dispenser. It raises the brush and extends a side brush along the walls. With a dual brushroller system and a vibrating mopping pad, the Roborock S8 Max Ultra is a solid 10 out of 10 in a middle price category.
The robot has slightly better mopping system compared to the previous models, and a station designed to wash the solid pad.
The Roborock S8 Max Ultra is the robot for all surfaces
To sum up
The Qrevo S5V is a robot with premium options that lack some things, which is why it has a lower price.
The S8 Max Ultra used to be a high-end model with the new technologies, but now has a lower price tag because of the newest lineup.
2025 Premium Roborock
Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X
The Curv has a new station that allows setting water temperature, mopping pad drying duration, and wash settings. So far, it is the most advanced station in the lineup.
The Roborock Curv is the most powerful in the lineup
It is a robot for the best mopping experience to add to the great vacuuming performance, when the Roborock S8 Max Ultra is better as a vacuum, since it lacks some mopping features that the Qrevo Curv has.
Saros 10R
The Saros 10R has the same Multifunctional base as the Saros Z70 with intelligent re-wash and re-mop technology and double rotating mopping pads.
It does have object recognition, but it is not as advanced.
The robot has 22k Pa of power which makes the Saros series the most powerful in the industry.
Summary
I think that you'll probably be more than happy with whatever Roborock model you choose. They've proven their ability to create highly capable, reliable robot vacuum,s and their fan favorites usually with really good reviews, and it's no surprise that they've become one of the best-selling robot vacuum brands in the world.