Eufy 11S Max vs Roborock Q7 M5+
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Eufy 11S Max costs $280 and the Roborock Q7 M5+ costs $250, so the Roborock Q7 M5+ is $30 cheaper. The Eufy 11S Max has a published review score and ranks #3 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Roborock Q7 M5+ is not scored yet. Pick the Eufy 11S Max for small apartments with low furniture. Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget.
- Suction
- 2,000 Pa max
- Navigation
- Infrared sensors
- Mopping
- No
- Runtime
- Up to 100 min on hard
A simple, very slim robot for small homes that just want daily crumbs and dust handled on a budget. Reviewers found its suction good for the price, but it has no app, no mapping and no auto empty, and it bounces around at random. Spend about $80 more on the Roborock Q7 M5+ if you want mapping and a dock.
Full Eufy 11S Max review →- Suction
- 10,000 Pa with five
- Navigation
- Top mounted LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Up to 150 min
The best known way to get strong suction, LiDAR mapping and a bagged auto empty dock for about $250. RTINGS named the Q7 M5 its best budget robot vacuum, and testers agree it cleans hard floors and carpet well. Long hair still wraps the brush, the mop is basic, and it has no front sensor, so pick up cables first.
Full Roborock Q7 M5+ review →Side by side
| Eufy 11S Max | Roborock Q7 M5+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $280 | $250 |
| 3 year cost | $280 | $378 |
| Our score | 8.9/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #3 | #26 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 12 months (eufy US store) | 1 year (Roborock US store) |
| Suction | 2,000 Pa max with BoostIQ automatic carpet boost; 1,300 Pa on the plain 11S (eufy) | 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction against a 0.83 kPa average |
| Navigation | Infrared sensors and bump navigation with no mapping; TechHive and The Ambient describe it driving straight and turning when it hits things | Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and reliable |
| Obstacle avoidance | No object recognition; The Ambient found it chokes on cables and wedges between chairs | No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as not included, and TechRadar saw it hit every test object |
| Mopping | No | Yes, fixed pad with three water levels and no mop lift; Tom's Guide measured about 270 ml of usable tank |
| Self empty | No, you empty the bin by hand | Yes, RockDock Plus with a 2.7 L sealed bag, up to 7 weeks per bag (Roborock store) or 7 to 9 weeks (Amazon listing) |
| Dock features | Charging dock only | Auto empty and charging only; no mop washing, drying or water refill |
| Runtime | Up to 100 min on hard floors (eufy); The Ambient got a couple of hours in its runs | Up to 150 min (Roborock Amazon listing); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,060 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 600 ml (TechHive) | 400 ml robot bin (Tom's Guide) plus 2.7 L dock bag |
| Height | 2.85 in (eufy) | 3.9 in (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) |
| Pet hair | TechHive found it picked up pet hair well; no measured pet hair test found | Vacuum Wars measured 79% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, with 43% of long hair wrapping the brush |
| App | No app or Wi-Fi; the included remote handles steering, suction and scheduling (TechHive) | Roborock app with schedules, room settings, no go and no mop zones and live map; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only; works with Alexa and Google Home |
| Threshold | 1.6 cm (Mighty Gadget) | Climbs 2 cm thresholds (Roborock store) |
| Noise | 55 dB (eufy) | Tom's Guide measured about 53 to 72 dB depending on floor and power |
| Best for | small apartments with low furniture | mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget |
| Skip if | you want mapping, room control or an app | your floors are often covered in cables, socks or toys |
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What reviewers found
Eufy 11S Max
- TechHive: The jump to 2,000 Pa lifted more crumbs and pet hair, especially on carpet, and it crossed carpet to hardwood smoothly. It navigates by driving straight and turning on contact, so cables should be tidied. Source
- The Ambient: Removed most of the dirt in its runs and was very quiet in standard mode, but with no app or mapping it bounced around at random, choked on cables and got wedged between chairs. Source
- Mighty Gadget (87%): Left a full bin after each room and rarely caught on cables; the reviewer did not run formal suction tests. Source
Roborock Q7 M5+
- Tom's Guide: Tested the Q7 M5 robot without the dock: 93.3% overall pickup on tile and 85% on carpet, with 70% of pet and human hair on carpet. Human hair caught on the brush roll and the mop only handled light dirt. Source
- TechRadar: Called the Q7 M5 a brilliant budget bot with accurate mapping and strong pet hair pickup, but it hit every test object, long hair still wrapped the brush and the app had several glitches. Subscores: Value 4/5, Performance 4/5, App 3.5/5. Source
- Vacuum Wars (2.01 Vacuum Wars stars): Above average suction and navigation speed, but average results on embedded sand (75%) and flattened pet hair (79%), 43% hair wrap, and heavy water use when mopping. Source
Pros and cons
Eufy 11S Max
Pros
- Under $200
- Only 2.85 in tall
- Quiet at 55 dB
- No bags or dock costs
- Simple remote control setup
Cons
- No app or Wi-Fi
- Random bump navigation with no mapping
- Can snag on cables and chair legs
- Must empty the bin by hand
- Old 2019 design with dated reviews
Roborock Q7 M5+
Pros
- Strong measured suction for the price
- Bagged dock holds up to 7 weeks
- Accurate LiDAR mapping
- Handles thresholds up to 2 cm
- Full featured app with no mop zones
Cons
- No front obstacle avoidance
- Long hair wraps the main brush
- Basic mop with no lift over carpet
- Ongoing cost of dust bags
- App glitches reported by TechRadar
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Eufy 11S Max or the Roborock Q7 M5+?
The Eufy 11S Max has a published review score and ranks #3 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Roborock Q7 M5+ is not scored yet. Pick the Eufy 11S Max for small apartments with low furniture. Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Roborock Q7 M5+ at $250, versus $280 for the Eufy 11S Max, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $280 vs $378.
What is the difference between the 11S Max and the Q7 M5+?
Suction: 2,000 Pa max with BoostIQ automatic carpet boost; 1,300 Pa on the plain 11S (eufy) on the 11S Max, 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction… on the Q7 M5+. Navigation: Infrared sensors and bump navigation with no mapping; TechHive and The Ambient describe… on the 11S Max, Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and… on the Q7 M5+. Obstacle avoidance: No object recognition; The Ambient found it chokes on cables and wedges between chairs on the 11S Max, No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as… on the Q7 M5+.
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