Roborock Q Series Explained: Q5+ vs.Q7 M5+ vs. Q10 S5+

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 Q series lacks a good mopping system with features related to it, and doesn't have lots of power, but is a solid choice for homes with hard floors and some carpets.

Roborock lineup

Those are the affordable robots for users who want the Roborock's vacuum performance with a self-emptying base. The station does not wash or dry the pads, and mopping is basic; it does not rise or vibrate.

The premium Roborock Qrevo Series compared.

In short

Roborock Q series compared

The Q series is an affordable lineup with a self-emptying bin. It lacks extra features but has a lower price tag.

Features Roborock Q5 Max Plus Q5 Max+ Roborock Q5 Pro+ Q5 Pro+ Roborock Q5 Max PlusQ7 M5+ Roborock Q8 Max+ Q8 Max+ Roborock Q8 Max+ Q10 S5+
Price $425.98 Amazon $299.99 Amazon $359.99 Amazon $289.99 Amazon $380.99 Amazon
Cleaning specs
Suction power (Pa) 5,500 5,500 10,000 5,500 10,000
Battery life (min) 240 240 180 240 180
Roller type DuoRoller DuoRoller JawScrapers main brush DuoRoller JawScrapers main brush
Carpet boost yes yes yes yes yes
Filter type washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11
Height of the robot (in / cm) 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65
Navigation
Map saving (4 maps) yes yes yes yes yes
Navigation System LDS LDS LDS LDS LDS
Front camera & object recognition no no no yes yes
Climbing ability (in / mm) 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20
Self-emptying base
Self-emptying option yes yes yes yes yes
Disposable bag capacity (ml) 2,500 2,500 2,700 2,500 2,700
Mopping
Mopping no yes yes yes yes
Mopping technology - gravity-fed water tank electric water tank electric water tank VibraRise 2.0
Water output control - app app app app
Auto-Lift - no no no 8 mm
Roborock app
No-Go zones yes yes yes yes yes
No-mop zones - yes yes yes yes
Zone cleaning yes yes yes yes yes
Room cleaning yes yes yes yes yes
Scheduling yes yes yes yes yes
Recharge & Resume cleaning yes yes yes yes yes
Amazon Alexa / Google Home support yes yes yes yes yes

Besides power, the Q series differentiates with mopping function, brushroll type, and mopping-related features.

The models with mopping use a standard single mopping pad that does not vibrate or extend along the walls.

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 Q series

The Roborock Q5 Pro+ has an old gravity-fed water tank and is not suitable for your needs if you are going to use mopping often.

Best Value

Roborock Q5 Pro+

Strong suction

Best affordable for homes with carpets

The Q5 series is the cheapest lineup that is a good buy for the price, but it is not suitable for deep carpet cleaning or a high-quality mopping experience.

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.

Best Value

Roborock Q7 M5+

Strong suction

Best affordable for homes with carpets

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

Q8 Max+

The Q8 Max+ is the same Q5 Pro+ except for the better water tank system and object recognition.

The best in the series

Roborock Q8 Max+

Object recognition and the DuoRoller system for carpets and some hard floors

The Roborock Q8 Max+ is the only robot in the series that sees and avoids small objects.

It doesn't have many upgrades over the Q7, except for object avoidance and a higher price tag. Instead, get the Q7 M5+ if you don't need better navigation or the Q10 S5+ if you do, and in addition, a better mopping system.

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 best in the series

Roborock Q10 S5+

Vibrating mopping pad

Sees and avoids objects
$549.99 from Amazon (apply the coupon)

Compared to the previous Q8 Max+, the Roborock Q10 S5+ has a smaller base with a bigger disposable bag.

The mopping system:

  1. The pad vibrates, imitating hand cleaning.
  2. 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 has object recognition.

To sum up: Roborock Q7 M5+ vs. Q10 S5+

The Roborock Q7 M5+ is for vacuuming performance.

The Roborock Q10 S5+ is for better mopping and precise navigation.

Which model will suit your needs?

The Roborock Q series is the basic lineup with the Roborock cleaning performance, efficient navigation, and an affordable price tag.

The editor's choice is the 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 don't need mopping.


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