Roborock Q7 M5+ vs Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA)
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the Roborock Q7 M5+ costs $250 and the Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA) costs $300, so the Roborock Q7 M5+ is $50 cheaper. Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget. Pick the Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA) for pet hair on a budget with a bagless dock.
- 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
- Shark gives no Pa rating
- Navigation
- 360 degree LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Up to 110 min
A sensible pick if you want LiDAR mapping, a bagless self empty base and light mopping for about $300. TechRadar found it handles pet hair and edges well, but the mop is only a damp pad and the base filled in two weeks, not 60 days. Skip it if you need multi floor maps or real scrubbing.
Full Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA) review →Side by side
| Roborock Q7 M5+ | Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $300 |
| 3 year cost | $378 | $300 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #44 | #45 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year (Roborock US store) | 1 year limited, 2 years on parts (SharkNinja US store) |
| Suction | 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction against a 0.83 kPa average | Shark gives no Pa rating, only "ultra powerful" suction; TechRadar lists 35 W and found it handled dust and pet hair well |
| Navigation | Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and reliable | 360 degree LiDAR with Matrix Clean grid passes (Shark); TechRadar's first map was accurate and took under 10 min, but only one floor can be mapped |
| 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 | Shark says it detects and avoids objects day or night; TechRadar saw it avoid obstacles reliably and never get stuck |
| Mopping | Yes, fixed pad with three water levels and no mop lift; Tom's Guide measured about 270 ml of usable tank | Yes, Sonic Mopping pad that Shark says scrubs 100 times per minute; no water reservoir per TechRadar, which rated mopping average and best for light cleaning |
| 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, bagless XL HEPA base that Shark rates for up to 60 days; TechRadar found it lasted about two weeks |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only; no mop washing, drying or water refill | Auto empty and charging only, with True HEPA filtration (Shark); no mop washing or water refill |
| Runtime | Up to 150 min (Roborock Amazon listing); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,060 sq ft per charge | Up to 110 min (Shark); TechRadar measured about 85 to 110 min depending on power mode |
| Dustbin | 400 ml robot bin (Tom's Guide) plus 2.7 L dock bag | 0.2 qt robot cup (Shark); TechRadar lists 0.24 qt onboard and 1.9 qt in the base |
| Height | 3.9 in (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) | Not confirmed. TechRadar lists 5.69 in and T3 lists 14.5 cm; Shark's page gives only robot plus base dimensions |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 79% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, with 43% of long hair wrapping the brush | Self cleaning brushroll (Shark); TechRadar found only a few hairs wrapped after a month with two dogs |
| 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 | SharkClean app with mapping, schedules, carpet and no go zones; TechRadar rated it 3/5, found it glitchy and says it needs 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Threshold | Climbs 2 cm thresholds (Roborock store) | n/a |
| Noise | Tom's Guide measured about 53 to 72 dB depending on floor and power | Shark rates 69.4 dB (per TechRadar); TechRadar measured 46 dB in low power, and emptying is much louder |
| Best for | mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget | pet hair on a budget with a bagless dock |
| Skip if | your floors are often covered in cables, socks or toys | you need multi floor maps or strong mopping |
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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
Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA)
- TechRadar: Measured 85 to 110 min runtime and 46 dB in low mode. First LiDAR map was accurate in under 10 min and it never got stuck, but mopping was only average and the base lasted about two weeks, not 60 days. Subscores: Value 4/5, Design 4/5, Performance 4/5, App 3/5, Battery 5/5. Source
- T3: Tested the UK RV2620WAUK, which T3 says looks virtually the same as the US model. First run finished without snags, normal vacuuming was quiet with a loud burst when emptying, and mopping used a modest amount of water. Praised the app; noted a short power cable and imprecise docking. 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
Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA)
Pros
- Bagless base, no bags to buy
- Accurate LiDAR map in under 10 minutes
- Little hair wrap in TechRadar's month of testing
- Good edge cleaning
- Long battery life
Cons
- Mop is a light damp pad with no tank
- Only one floor map
- Base fills far sooner than 60 days
- App can be glitchy
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Roborock Q7 M5+ or the Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA)?
Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget. Pick the Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA) for pet hair on a budget with a bagless dock.
Which is cheaper?
The Roborock Q7 M5+ at $250, versus $300 for the Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA), checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $378 vs $300.
What is the difference between the Q7 M5+ and the Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA)?
Suction: 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction… on the Q7 M5+, Shark gives no Pa rating, only "ultra powerful" suction; TechRadar lists 35 W and found… on the Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA). Navigation: Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and… on the Q7 M5+, 360 degree LiDAR with Matrix Clean grid passes (Shark); TechRadar's first map was… on the Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA). Obstacle avoidance: No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as… on the Q7 M5+, Shark says it detects and avoids objects day or night; TechRadar saw it avoid obstacles… on the Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA).
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