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Roborock S7
Roborock Q5+
Tested using Methodology v0.8
Updated Feb 19, 2025 03:28 PM
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Tested using Methodology v1.0
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Wet Compatible
Mopping Only
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
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
Our Verdict
Roborock S7
Roborock Q5/Q5+
The Roborock S7 is better than the Roborock Q5+. The S7 has an ultrasonic mopping feature that allows it to scrub away stains. It also feels substantially better built and delivers superior performance on low- and high-pile carpets. Conversely, the Q5+ has fewer parts needing periodic cleaning and can be bundled with a self-emptying station at a far more affordable price.
Variants
- S7 (Black)
- S7 (White)
- Q5+ (Black)
- Q5 (Black)
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Main Differences for
Multi-Surface Household
Multi-Surface Household
Threshold
Multi-Surface Household
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum & Mop Combo
Yes
No
User Maintenance
6.0
7.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
5.5
5.0
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No 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
9.5 cm (3.7")
9.8 cm (3.9")
Robot Vacuum Width
34.8 cm (13.7")
35.2 cm (13.9")
Robot Vacuum Depth
35.1 cm (13.8")
35.2 cm (13.9")
Docking Station Dimensions
Docking Station Height
9.8 cm (3.9")
42.3 cm (16.7")
Docking Station Width
16.0 cm (6.3")
30.2 cm (11.9")
Docking Station Depth
15.2 cm (6.0")
43.9 cm (17.3")
Internal Dirt Compartment
5.6
4.8
Dirt Compartment Photo
Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.25 L
0.20 L
Full Indicator
No
No
Station Maintenance Capabilities
0.0
6.4
Station Photo
Auto Empty
No
Yes
Bagless Station
No Dirt Compartment
No
Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.00 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
9.0
8.9
Minimum Battery Life
88 min
81 min
Maximum Battery Life
204 min
221 min
Recharge Time
246 min
259 min
Removable Batteries
No
No
Quality-Of-Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Power Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Surface Type Adjustment
Only Automatic
Manual And Automatic
Brushroll And Tools
Brushroll And Tools Photo
Brushroll Setup
Single
Single
Brushroll Type
Rubber
Rubber And Bristles
Side Brush Setup
Single
Single
Side Brush Type
Fixed
Fixed
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
7.5
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup Video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.5
8.5
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
7.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
4.0
8.0
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Suction
4.7
Suction Video
Maximum Head Suction
0.1 inH₂O (0.03 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Balanced" (App)
Airflow
7.6
7.7
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Head Airflow
12.4 CFM (0.4 m³/min)
13.2 CFM (0.4 m³/min)
Noise
5.8
7.7
Noise Video
Bare Floor
67.4 dBA
60.3 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
69.3 dBA
64.4 dBA
Household Adaptability
8.0
8.0
Household Adaptability
Obstacle Avoidance
2.7
Obstacle Avoidance Technology
Light-Based
Object Recognition
No
Obstacle Video
Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate
20%
Bare Floor: Intervention Rate
33%
Carpet: Avoidance Rate
0%
Carpet: Intervention Rate
58%
Always Avoided Pet Waste
No
Height Clearance
6.0
Height Clearance Video
Lowest Height Cleared
10.0 cm (3.9'')
Threshold Clearance
7.0
Low Threshold Video
High Threshold Video
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
No
Cracks
5.0
4.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
7.5
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
Mopping Only
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Automation
Physical Automation
8.4
8.9
Recharge And Resume
N/A
Yes
Pathing Algorithm
Smart
Smart
Physical Boundary Markers
No
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
No
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
9.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
Roborock
Mi Home
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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