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Roborock Q5+
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Wet Compatible
No
Lowest Height Cleared
10.0 cm (3.9'')
Obstacle Avoidance Technology
Light-Based
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
Mopping Only
Lowest Height Cleared
10.0 cm (3.9'')
Obstacle Avoidance Technology
Camera-Based And Light-Based
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Our Verdict
Roborock Q5/Q5+
Roborock S8+/S8
The Roborock S8+ is better than the Roborock Q5+, but that isn't surprising, given the significant price disparity. The S8+ features a front-facing optical sensor that allows it to react to hazards in real-time, a dual-roller cleaning head that does a better job of resisting hair wraps, and a highly effective mopping system. That said, the Q5+'s standard-fit bristled roller does provide more surface agitation on carpet, which helps offset a portion of its on-paper power deficit.
Variants
- Q5+ (Black)
- Q5 (Black)
- S8+ (Black)
- S8 (Black)
- S8+ (White)
- S8 (White)
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Main Differences for
Multi-Surface Household
Multi-Surface Household
Threshold
Multi-Surface Household
7.0
7.2
Stains
1.0
6.5
Hard Floor Pickup
8.0
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum & Mop Combo
No
Yes
User Maintenance
7.0
7.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
5.0
4.5
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
Roborock Disposable Dust Bag
Roborock Disposable Dust Bag
Filter Part Number
E11
E11
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter
Dimensions
Robot Vacuum Dimensions
Robot Vacuum Height
9.8 cm (3.9")
9.9 cm (3.9")
Robot Vacuum Width
35.2 cm (13.9")
35.1 cm (13.8")
Robot Vacuum Depth
35.2 cm (13.9")
35.0 cm (13.8")
Docking Station Dimensions
Docking Station Height
42.3 cm (16.7")
42.5 cm (16.7")
Docking Station Width
30.2 cm (11.9")
30.3 cm (11.9")
Docking Station Depth
43.9 cm (17.3")
42.2 cm (16.6")
Internal Dirt Compartment
4.8
5.6
Dirt Compartment Photo
Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.20 L
0.25 L
Full Indicator
No
No
Station Maintenance Capabilities
6.4
6.4
Station Photo
Auto Empty
Yes
Yes
Bagless Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment Capacity
2.50 L
2.50 L
Automatic Tank Refill
No
No
Mop Washing
No
No
Mop Drying
No
No
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Battery
8.9
8.9
Minimum Battery Life
81 min
90 min
Maximum Battery Life
221 min
235 min
Recharge Time
259 min
261 min
Removable Batteries
No
No
Quality-Of-Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Power Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Surface Type Adjustment
Manual And Automatic
Manual And Automatic
Brushroll And Tools
Brushroll And Tools Photo
Brushroll Setup
Single
Dual
Brushroll Type
Rubber And Bristles
Rubber
Side Brush Setup
Single
Single
Side Brush Type
Fixed
Fixed
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
8.0
7.5
Hard Floor Pickup Video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
8.5
7.5
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.5
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
8.0
8.0
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Airflow
7.7
7.8
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Head Airflow
13.2 CFM (0.4 m³/min)
14.1 CFM (0.4 m³/min)
Noise
7.7
6.4
Noise Video
Bare Floor
60.3 dBA
65.6 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
64.4 dBA
68.5 dBA
Household Adaptability
8.0
7.5
Household Adaptability
Obstacle Avoidance
2.7
5.4
Obstacle Avoidance Technology
Light-Based
Camera-Based And Light-Based
Object Recognition
No
Yes
Obstacle Video
Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate
20%
73%
Bare Floor: Intervention Rate
33%
7%
Carpet: Avoidance Rate
0%
0%
Carpet: Intervention Rate
58%
58%
Always Avoided Pet Waste
No
No
Height Clearance
6.0
6.0
Height Clearance Video
Lowest Height Cleared
10.0 cm (3.9'')
10.0 cm (3.9'')
Threshold Clearance
7.0
7.0
Low Threshold Video
High Threshold Video
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
1.9 cm (0.7")
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
No
Cracks
4.0
5.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
1.0
6.5
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
Mopping Only
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Automation
Physical Automation
8.9
9.4
Recharge And Resume
Yes
Yes
Pathing Algorithm
Smart
Smart
Physical Boundary Markers
No
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
Yes
Cycle Control Buttons
On-Board Only
On-Board Only
Navigation Control Buttons
Return To Base Only
Return To Base Only
Companion App Automation
9.0
9.5
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
Mi Home
Roborock
Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones)
Yes
Yes
App Scheduled Start
Yes
Yes
App Cycle Control
Yes
Yes
Navigation Control Within App
Yes
Yes
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