Roborock Q7 M5+ vs TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 12, 2026
As of Nov 12, 2026, the Roborock Q7 M5+ costs $250 and the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max costs $160, so the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max is $90 cheaper. The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max has a published review score and ranks #30 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Roborock Q7 M5+ is not scored yet. Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget. Pick the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max for small hard floor homes on a tight budget. The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max wins 4 of 8 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max wins 4 of 8 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Q7 M5+ | RV30 Max | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $250 | $160 | RV30 Max |
| 3 year cost | $378 | $160 | RV30 Max |
| Suction | 10,000 Pa | 5,300 Pa | Q7 M5+ |
| Runtime per charge | 150 min | 3 h | RV30 Max |
| Onboard bin | 400 mL | 300 mL | Q7 M5+ |
| Climbs thresholds up to | 0.8 in | 0.87 in | RV30 Max |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 3.9 in | 3.9 in | Tie |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 | Q7 M5+ |
- You care most about suction (10,000 Pa vs 5,300 Pa)
- You care most about onboard bin (400 mL vs 300 mL)
- You want the newer model (2025 vs 2024)
- Best for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget
- You want to spend less (saves $90)
- You care most about runtime per charge (3 h vs 150 min)
- You care most about climbs thresholds up to (0.87 in vs 0.8 in)
- Best for small hard floor homes on a tight budget
- Suction
- 10,000 Pa
- Navigation
- Top mounted LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Up to 150 min
Strong suction LiDAR robot with a bagged auto empty dock for about $250
Full Roborock Q7 M5+ review, pros and cons →- Suction
- 5,300 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Up to 3 h
Budget LiDAR robot vacuum and mop, same robot as the Max Plus
Full TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Roborock Q7 M5+ | TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $160 |
| 3 year cost | $378 | $160 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 6.9/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #56 | #30 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year (Roborock US store) | n/a |
| Suction | 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction against a 0.83 kPa average | 5,300 Pa (Tapo) |
| Navigation | Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and reliable | LiDAR plus IMU, works in the dark, up to 4 floor maps (Tapo) |
| 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 | No camera based avoidance listed by Tapo; TechGearLab found the same robot (Max Plus) missed socks and cords and pushed small items |
| Mopping | Yes, fixed pad with three water levels and no mop lift; Tom's Guide measured about 270 ml of usable tank | Yes, clip on pad with a 10 oz (about 300 ml) tank; avoids carpet in mop mode, no mop lift (Tapo) |
| 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) | No. You empty the robot bin by hand; the RV30 Max Plus adds an auto empty dock |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only; no mop washing, drying or water refill | Charging only; resumes cleaning after recharging (Tapo) |
| Runtime | Up to 150 min (Roborock Amazon listing); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,060 sq ft per charge | Up to 3 h (Tapo store); Stuff quoted 2 h 30 min |
| Dustbin | 400 ml robot bin (Tom's Guide) plus 2.7 L dock bag | 10 oz, about 300 ml (Tapo) |
| Height | 3.9 in (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) | 3.9 in, 100 mm (Tapo) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 79% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, with 43% of long hair wrapping the brush | Tom's Guide measured 67.8% pet hair pickup on carpet and 93.4% on hardwood with the Max Plus; TechGearLab scored pet hair 4.0/10 with frequent tangling |
| 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 | Tapo app with room modes, schedules, zone cleaning, child lock and Do Not Disturb; Alexa and Google Assistant (Tapo); 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only (TechGearLab) |
| Threshold | Climbs 2 cm thresholds (Roborock store) | Up to 0.87 in, 22 mm (Tapo); Stuff saw the Max Plus fail repeatedly on a 20 mm bathroom lip |
| Noise | Tom's Guide measured about 53 to 72 dB depending on floor and power | TechGearLab measured 55.5 dB on standard suction (Max Plus) |
| Best for | mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget | small hard floor homes on a tight budget |
| Skip if | your floors are often covered in cables, socks or toys | you want hands free emptying or have heavy pet hair on carpet |
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
TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max
- Tom's Guide: Tested the RV30 Max Plus, which uses the same robot: 99.7% cereal pickup on carpet and 98.6% on hardwood, 89% and 95.7% kitty litter, but only 67.8% pet hair on carpet. Overall cleaning score 90.7. Source
- TechGearLab (56/100): Tested the RV30 Max Plus: carpet cleaning 7.6/10 but pet hair 4.0/10 (40% cleaned) with frequent tangles; missed flat items like socks and cords, covered about 80% of a test room, and measured 55.5 dB on standard suction. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Roborock Q7 M5+ or the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max?
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max has a published review score and ranks #30 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Roborock Q7 M5+ is not scored yet. Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget. Pick the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max for small hard floor homes on a tight budget.
Which is cheaper?
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max at $160, versus $250 for the Roborock Q7 M5+, checked Nov 12, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $378 vs $160.
What is the difference between the Q7 M5+ and the RV30 Max?
Suction: 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction… on the Q7 M5+, 5,300 Pa (Tapo) on the RV30 Max. Navigation: Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and… on the Q7 M5+, LiDAR plus IMU, works in the dark, up to 4 floor maps (Tapo) on the RV30 Max. Obstacle avoidance: No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as… on the Q7 M5+, No camera based avoidance listed by Tapo; TechGearLab found the same robot (Max Plus)… on the RV30 Max.
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