# Roborock Q10 S5+ review

Budget LiDAR robot with top carpet scores and a bag dock

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $550 (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: carpet and pets on a budget
- Skip if: you want a dock that washes the mop
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/roborock-q10-s5-plus/

## Verdict

One of the best carpet and pet hair cleaners at its price. Vacuum Wars measured 96% sand and 96% pet hair pickup with no hair wrap. It avoided only 6 of 24 obstacles and the dock does not wash mops, so it suits tidy homes with mostly carpet.

## Pros

- 96% sand pickup in Vacuum Wars testing
- 96% pet hair pickup with no hair wrap
- Left only 0.5 g of water after mopping
- Bag dock, up to 7 weeks claimed
- Strong battery efficiency

## Cons

- Avoided 6 of 24 test obstacles
- Dock does not wash or dry the mop
- Vacuum Wars flagged early failure reports
- Climbing height not published
- Only a 1 year warranty

## Specs

- suction: 10,000 Pa HyperForce (Roborock)
- navigation: PreciSense LiDAR, up to 4 maps (Roborock)
- obstacle avoidance: Reactive structured light sensors; Vacuum Wars recorded 6 of 24 obstacles avoided against a 16.6 average
- mopping: VibraRise 2.0 vibrating pad with auto lift, 8 mm on carpet (Roborock, Vacuum Wars)
- self empty: Yes, 2.7 L bag, up to 7 weeks (Vacuum Wars, Roborock)
- dock features: Auto empty and charging only; no mop washing, drying or refill (Vacuum Wars)
- runtime: Up to 150 min per Roborock internal testing; Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,243 sq ft per charge
- dustbin: 350 ml robot bin plus 2.7 L dock bag (Vacuum Wars)
- height: 3.90 in (robot 13.90 x 13.90 x 3.90 in, Roborock)
- pet hair: Vacuum Wars measured 96% pet hair pickup against a 75.4% average and 0% hair wrap
- app: Roborock app with scheduling, room selection and child lock (Roborock)
- threshold: Not published

## Safety

- recalls: None found as of 2026-10-26 (CPSC search)
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 1 year limited (Roborock US store)

## Questions buyers ask

### Does the dock wash the mop?

No. It only empties the bin and charges. You rinse the pad and refill water by hand.

### Is it good for pet hair?

Yes. Vacuum Wars measured 96% pet hair pickup and no hair wrap.

### How long does a bag last?

Roborock claims up to 7 weeks per bag.

## Sources

1. [Roborock US store: Q10 S5+](https://us.roborock.com/products/roborock-q10-s5-plus)
2. [Vacuum Wars: Roborock Q10 S5+ review](https://vacuumwars.com/roborock-q10-s5-review/)
3. [Roborock US store: dust bags 6 pack](https://us.roborock.com/products/dust-bag-6-pcs-for-s7-maxv-ultra-q5-auto-empty-dock)
4. [CPSC: vacuum cleaner recalls](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recall-Products/Vacuum-Cleaners)