Roborock Q7 L5 vs Roborock Q10 S5+

Quick take: The Roborock Q7 L5 costs $80 less; the Roborock Q10 S5+ has stronger suction (10,000 vs 8,000 Pa).

SpecRoborock Q7 L5Roborock Q10 S5+
Price~$200~$280
TypeRobot Vacuum & MopRobot Vacuum & Mop
Suction8000 Pa10,000 Pa
Battery—150 min
NavigationLiDARLiDAR
Filtration——
CordlessYesYes
Bagged——
Noise——
Dustbin——
Water tank——
Self-empty dockNoYes
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoYes
Carpet detectionYesYes
Auto mop liftingNoYes
Multi-floor mappingYesYes
App controlYesYes
Dimensions12.79 x 12.79 x 3.89 in13.9 x 13.9 x 3.9 in
Weight7.28 lbs14.8 lbs
Warranty1 year1 year

Pros & cons

Roborock Q7 L5

  • ✓Cheapest current Roborock model with real LiDAR navigation
  • ✓8,000 Pa suction is solid for the price
  • ✓Multi-floor mapping remembers up to 3 maps
  • ✓Dual anti-tangle brush system carried over from pricier Roborock models
  • ✓Carpet auto-boost increases suction on rugs
  • ✗No self-empty station - basic charging dock only
  • ✗No dedicated obstacle-avoidance system called out
  • ✗No auto mop lifting - set no-mop zones manually for area rugs
  • ✗Roborock doesn't publish battery runtime, noise level, dustbin, or water tank capacity

Roborock Q10 S5+

  • ✓Self-empty dock rated for about 7 weeks between bag changes
  • ✓10,000 Pa suction with 150-minute runtime
  • ✓VibraRise 2.0 vibrating mop and auto mop lifting on carpet
  • ✓PreciSense LiDAR with 4-map multi-floor memory
  • ✓Only $30 more than the non-self-empty Q10 S5
  • ✗No auto mop washing or hot water drying in the dock - mop pad still needs manual attention between deep cleans
  • ✗Roborock doesn't publish dustbin capacity, water tank size, or noise level
  • ✗At 14.8 lbs it's noticeably heavier than the non-self-empty S5