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Roborock Q5/Q5+ vs Roborock Q5 Max+

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Roborock Q5/Q5+
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Our Verdict

Roborock Q5/Q5+

Roborock Q5 Max+

Compared to the Roborock Q5/Q5+, the Roborock Q5 Max+ represents a step forward in most respects. The latter's twin roller floorhead makes it a much better option for dealing with pet hair. The Q5 Max+ also has a considerably larger internal dustbin, so it won't need to return to its self-empty station as often, and it boasts better overall battery performance. That said, the older Q5's bristled roller can provide more surface agitation on carpets, and as a result, it can have an easier time dealing with finer debris embedded with carpet fibers.

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Variants

  • Q5+ (Black)
  • Q5 (Black)
  • Q5 Max+ (Black)

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Main Differences for
Multi-Surface Household

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Surface Household 

7.0
7.0

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0
9.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Build Quality Picture  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Build Quality Picture
Roborock Q5 Max+ Build Quality Picture

Vacuum & Mop Combo 
 

No
No
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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
7.0

Maintenance Picture  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Maintenance Picture
Roborock Q5 Max+ Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

5.0
5.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Recurring Cost Picture
Roborock Q5 Max+ Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

Roborock Disposable Dust Bag
Roborock Disposable Dust Bag for Q5 Max+

Filter Part Number  

E11
Roborock Washable Filter for Q5 Series

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter
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Dimensions 
 

Robot Vacuum Dimensions  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Robot Vacuum Dimensions
Roborock Q5 Max+ Robot Vacuum Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Height  

9.8 cm (3.9")
9.4 cm (3.7")

Robot Vacuum Width  

35.2 cm (13.9")
35.5 cm (14.0")

Robot Vacuum Depth  

35.2 cm (13.9")
35.0 cm (13.8")

Docking Station Dimensions  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Docking Station Dimensions
Roborock Q5 Max+ Docking Station Dimensions

Docking Station Height  

42.3 cm (16.7")
42.4 cm (16.7")

Docking Station Width  

30.2 cm (11.9")
30.9 cm (12.2")

Docking Station Depth  

43.9 cm (17.3")
44.3 cm (17.4")
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Internal Dirt Compartment 
 

4.8
8.0

Dirt Compartment Photo  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Dirt Compartment Photo
Roborock Q5 Max+ Dirt Compartment Photo

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.20 L
0.55 L

Full Indicator 
 

No
No
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Station Maintenance Capabilities 
 

6.4
6.0

Station Photo  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Station Photo
Roborock Q5 Max+ Station Photo

Auto Empty 
 

Yes
Yes

Bagless Station 
 

No
No

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

2.50 L
2.00 L

Automatic Tank Refill 
 

No
No

Mop Washing 
 

No
No

Mop Drying 
 

No
No
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ In The Box Picture
Roborock Q5 Max+ In The Box Picture
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Battery 
 

8.9
9.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

81 min
106 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

221 min
250 min

Recharge Time 
 

259 min
244 min

Removable Batteries 
 

No
No
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Quality-Of-Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Picture Of Controls
Roborock Q5 Max+ Picture Of Controls

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual And Automatic
Manual And Automatic
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Brushroll And Tools 
 

Brushroll And Tools Photo  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Brushroll And Tools Photo
Roborock Q5 Max+ Brushroll And Tools Photo

Brushroll Setup 
 

Single
Dual

Brushroll Type 
 

Rubber And Bristles
Rubber

Side Brush Setup 
 

Single
Single

Side Brush Type 
 

Fixed
Fixed
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup Video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
Roborock Q5 Max+ Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

8.5
7.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Roborock Q5 Max+ High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Roborock Q5 Max+ Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0
9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Roborock Q5 Max+ Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Airflow 
 

7.7
8.5

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Head Airflow 
 

13.2 CFM (0.4 m³/min)
16.9 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

7.7
7.8

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

60.3 dBA
60.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

64.4 dBA
62.7 dBA
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Household Adaptability 
 

8.0
7.0

Household Adaptability  

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Obstacle Avoidance 
 

2.7
2.8

Obstacle Avoidance Technology 
 

Light-Based
Light-Based

Object Recognition 
 

No
No

Obstacle Video  

Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate 
 

20%
20%

Bare Floor: Intervention Rate 
 

33%
40%

Carpet: Avoidance Rate 
 

0%
17%

Carpet: Intervention Rate 
 

58%
58%

Always Avoided Pet Waste 
 

No
No
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Height Clearance 
 

6.0
7.0

Height Clearance Video  

Lowest Height Cleared 
 

10.0 cm (3.9'')
9.5 cm (3.7'')
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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")
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No
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Cracks 
 

4.0
4.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Wood Cracks Post Test
Roborock Q5 Max+ Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Stain Pickup Post Test
Roborock Q5 Max+ Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Water Pickup Post Test
Roborock Q5 Max+ Water Pickup Post Test
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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
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Companion App Automation 
 

9.0
9.5

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Roborock Q5/Q5+ Companion App Screen Grabs
Roborock Q5 Max+ 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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