Roborock Q7 M5+ vs Roborock Saros 10R
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the Roborock Q7 M5+ costs $250 and the Roborock Saros 10R costs $1,100, so the Roborock Q7 M5+ is $850 cheaper. Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget. Pick the Roborock Saros 10R for cleaning under low furniture.
- 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 →- Suction
- 22,000 Pa
- Navigation
- StarSight Autonomous
- Mopping
- Dual spinning mops up
- Runtime
- 180 min on the spec
A good fit for homes with low beds and sofas, since the 3.14 in body has no LiDAR turret. The dock does nearly everything, but you still fill and empty water tanks every few runs. Skip it if your floors are covered in black cables or if the store is out of stock and the price is high elsewhere.
Full Roborock Saros 10R review →Side by side
| Roborock Q7 M5+ | Roborock Saros 10R | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $1,100 |
| 3 year cost | $378 | $1,100 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #44 | #76 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year (Roborock US store) | 1 year (Roborock US store) |
| Suction | 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction against a 0.83 kPa average | 22,000 Pa (Roborock store page); BGR's review cited up to 20,000 Pa and the Vacuum Wars buyer guide lists 19,000 Pa |
| Navigation | Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and reliable | StarSight Autonomous System 2.0, solid state LiDAR with 3D ToF and RGB camera, no top turret (Roborock) |
| Obstacle avoidance | No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as not included, and TechRadar saw it hit every test object | 3D ToF plus RGB camera and VertiBeam side sensing (Roborock); BGR found black cables harder to detect and the robot tangled in cables until a no go zone was added |
| Mopping | Yes, fixed pad with three water levels and no mop lift; Tom's Guide measured about 270 ml of usable tank | Dual spinning mops up to 200 rpm, 30 water levels, auto mop detach; mop lift listed as 17 mm in one place and up to 22 mm in another on the store page |
| Self empty | 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) | Yes, disposable dust bag in the dock (Roborock); bag size not listed |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only; no mop washing, drying or water refill | 10 in 1 dock with 176°F hot water mop wash, 2 to 4 h hot air drying, auto mop detach and detergent dispenser; 4 L clean and 3 L dirty tanks (BGR) |
| Runtime | Up to 150 min (Roborock Amazon listing); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,060 sq ft per charge | 180 min on the spec sheet (BGR); BGR had about 57% left after about 80 min of vacuuming and mopping; 6,400 mAh battery (Roborock) |
| Dustbin | 400 ml robot bin (Tom's Guide) plus 2.7 L dock bag | n/a |
| Height | 3.9 in (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) | 3.14 in (Roborock, BGR) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 79% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, with 43% of long hair wrapping the brush | n/a |
| App | 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 | Roborock app; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only; Matter, Apple Watch app and third party voice assistants (Roborock) |
| Threshold | Climbs 2 cm thresholds (Roborock store) | Double layer thresholds up to 4 cm with the AdaptiLift chassis (Roborock) |
| Noise | Tom's Guide measured about 53 to 72 dB depending on floor and power | n/a |
| Best for | mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget | cleaning under low furniture |
| Skip if | your floors are often covered in cables, socks or toys | you have lots of loose black cables |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
Roborock Saros 10R
- BGR: Called it Roborock's best model at launch. It fit under sofas and beds, had about 57% battery left after about 80 minutes of vacuuming and mopping, and needed tank service every four to six cleanings. It tangled in cables until a no go zone was set. Source
- TechRadar: Noise measured 62 dB at source and 55 dB at 10 feet. Oats were cleared but flour stayed in floor seams on Max and Max+. It cleaned a syrup, soy sauce and milk spill in one pass on low water and mapped five areas in about 5 min. It rode over a 1 inch dog bone until Pet mode was turned on, and the dust bag filled in about three weeks. Source
- Vacuum Wars (3.64 Vacuum Wars stars): Picked up 80% of embedded sand from medium pile carpet against a 75% average and 92% of flattened pet hair, with 0% hair tangling. Avoided 24 of 24 obstacles. Cleared 20 mm and 26 mm boards but failed a single 36 mm threshold. Estimated about 1,389 sq ft per charge. The onboard bin is 270 ml. Source
Pros and cons
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
Roborock Saros 10R
Pros
- Very slim 3.14 in body
- Hot water mop wash and hot air drying
- Mops detach for vacuum only runs
- Climbs 4 cm thresholds
- Matter and Apple Watch support
Cons
- Suction claims vary by source
- Black cables are harder to detect
- Water tanks need refills every few runs
- Sold out on the Roborock US store on 2026-10-30
- Only one in depth review found
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Roborock Q7 M5+ or the Roborock Saros 10R?
Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget. Pick the Roborock Saros 10R for cleaning under low furniture.
Which is cheaper?
The Roborock Q7 M5+ at $250, versus $1,100 for the Roborock Saros 10R, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $378 vs $1,100.
What is the difference between the Q7 M5+ and the Saros 10R?
Suction: 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction… on the Q7 M5+, 22,000 Pa (Roborock store page); BGR's review cited up to 20,000 Pa and the Vacuum Wars… on the Saros 10R. Navigation: Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and… on the Q7 M5+, StarSight Autonomous System 2.0, solid state LiDAR with 3D ToF and RGB camera, no top… on the Saros 10R. Obstacle avoidance: No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as… on the Q7 M5+, 3D ToF plus RGB camera and VertiBeam side sensing (Roborock); BGR found black cables… on the Saros 10R.
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