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.
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
The Q series is a budget lineup with a lot of power for vacuuming, but the mopping system is not the best. Those models are good for homes covered with carpets or hard floors, but only as a daily routine, not for some tough jobs like removing stains, etc.
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 |  Q5 Max+ |
Q5 Pro+ |
 Q7 M5+ |
 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 itself with mopping functions, brushroll types, 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+ features an outdated gravity-fed water tank and may not be suitable for your needs if you plan to use mopping frequently.
The electronic vs. gravity-controlled water tank:
- Ability to adjust water flow in the app.
- Doesn't leak when the robot is idle.
- You don't need to remove the mopping pad when charging.
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.
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.
Roborock Q8 Max+
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
Roborock Q10 S5+
Vibrating mopping pad
Compared to the previous Q8 Max+, the Roborock Q10 S5+ has a smaller base with a bigger disposable bag.
The mopping system:
- 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 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.