Roborock Q5 Pro+ vs Roomba 105 Vac

SpecRoborock Q5 Pro+Roomba 105 Vac
Price~$250~$250
TypeRobot VacuumRobot Vacuum
Suction5500 PaNot disclosed
Battery240 min
NavigationLiDARLiDAR
Filtration
CordlessYesYes
Bagged
Noise67 dB
Dustbin770 ml
Water tank
Self-empty dockYesYes
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoYes
Carpet detectionYesNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingYesYes
App controlYesYes
Dimensions13.8 x 13.8 x 3.8 in13.23 x 13.19 x 4.09 in
Weight7.6 lbs6.24 lbs
Warranty1 year1 year

Pros & cons

Roborock Q5 Pro+

  • 770ml dustbin is the largest in class — combined with self-empty, it's weeks between thinking about it
  • 240-minute battery covers even the largest homes in one session
  • Roborock app is one of the best in the industry
  • DuoRoller brush system handles pet hair without tangling
  • Accurate LiDAR mapping with multi-floor support at budget price
  • No mop function — vacuum only
  • No obstacle avoidance — needs a clear floor to operate well
  • 5500Pa suction is adequate but not impressive for deep carpet cleaning
  • Self-empty dock uses bags that need periodic replacement

Roomba 105 Vac

  • Real ClearView LiDAR mapping, not gyroscope
  • AutoEmpty dock rated for 75 days between bag changes
  • Remembers up to 3 floor maps
  • Maps a 1,000 sq ft space in about 10 minutes
  • Meaningfully cheaper than iRobot's j-series or Max-series self-empty vacuums
  • No carpet detection
  • Vacuum only - the 105 Combo is the mopping version at a higher price
  • iRobot doesn't publish suction power, noise level, or dustbin capacity
  • "70x more suction than the 600 series" is a marketing comparison, not a measurable spec