Roborock Q10 S5+ vs Roborock Q7 M5+
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the Roborock Q10 S5+ costs $330 and the Roborock Q7 M5+ costs $250, so the Roborock Q7 M5+ is $80 cheaper. Pick the Roborock Q10 S5+ for carpet and pets on a budget. Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget.
- Suction
- 10,000 Pa HyperForce
- Navigation
- PreciSense LiDAR
- Mopping
- VibraRise 2.0 vibrating
- Runtime
- Up to 150 min
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.
Full Roborock Q10 S5+ review →- Suction
- 10,000 Pa
- 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
| Roborock Q10 S5+ | Roborock Q7 M5+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $250 |
| 3 year cost | $432 | $378 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #46 | #44 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Roborock US store) | 1 year (Roborock US store) |
| Suction | 10,000 Pa HyperForce (Roborock) | 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction against a 0.83 kPa average |
| Navigation | PreciSense LiDAR, up to 4 maps (Roborock) | Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and reliable |
| Obstacle avoidance | Reactive structured light sensors; Vacuum Wars recorded 6 of 24 obstacles avoided against a 16.6 average | No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as not included, and TechRadar saw it hit every test object |
| Mopping | VibraRise 2.0 vibrating pad with auto lift, 8 mm on carpet (Roborock, Vacuum Wars) | Yes, fixed pad with three water levels and no mop lift; Tom's Guide measured about 270 ml of usable tank |
| Self empty | Yes, 2.7 L bag, up to 7 weeks (Vacuum Wars, Roborock) | 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 | Auto empty and charging only; no mop washing, drying or refill (Vacuum Wars) | Auto empty and charging only; no mop washing, drying or water refill |
| Runtime | Up to 150 min per Roborock internal testing; Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,243 sq ft per charge | Up to 150 min (Roborock Amazon listing); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,060 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 350 ml robot bin plus 2.7 L dock bag (Vacuum Wars) | 400 ml robot bin (Tom's Guide) plus 2.7 L dock bag |
| Height | 3.90 in (robot 13.90 x 13.90 x 3.90 in, Roborock) | 3.9 in (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 96% pet hair pickup against a 75.4% average and 0% hair wrap | Vacuum Wars measured 79% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, with 43% of long hair wrapping the brush |
| App | Roborock app with scheduling, room selection and child lock (Roborock) | 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 | Not published | Climbs 2 cm thresholds (Roborock store) |
| Noise | n/a | Tom's Guide measured about 53 to 72 dB depending on floor and power |
| Best for | carpet and pets on a budget | mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget |
| Skip if | you want a dock that washes the mop | your floors are often covered in cables, socks or toys |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Roborock Q10 S5+
- Vacuum Wars (3.34 Vacuum Wars stars): Removed 96% of embedded sand and 96% of pet hair with 0% hair wrap. Dried stain score was 103 against a 93 average. It avoided 6 of 24 obstacles and estimated coverage was about 1,243 sq ft per charge. 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
Roborock Q10 S5+
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
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 Roborock Q10 S5+ or the Roborock Q7 M5+?
Pick the Roborock Q10 S5+ for carpet and pets on a budget. 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 $330 for the Roborock Q10 S5+, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $432 vs $378.
What is the difference between the Q10 S5+ and the Q7 M5+?
Suction: 10,000 Pa HyperForce (Roborock) on the Q10 S5+, 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction… on the Q7 M5+. Navigation: PreciSense LiDAR, up to 4 maps (Roborock) on the Q10 S5+, Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and… on the Q7 M5+. Obstacle avoidance: Reactive structured light sensors; Vacuum Wars recorded 6 of 24 obstacles avoided… on the Q10 S5+, No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as… on the Q7 M5+.
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