Roborock Q7 M5+ vs Roborock Q7 L5

Quick take: The Roborock Q7 L5 costs $90 less; the Roborock Q7 M5+ has stronger suction (10,000 vs 8,000 Pa).

SpecRoborock Q7 M5+Roborock Q7 L5
Price~$250~$160
TypeRobot Vacuum & MopRobot Vacuum & Mop
Suction10,000 Pa8000 Pa
Battery
NavigationLiDARLiDAR
Filtration
CordlessYesYes
Bagged
Noise
Dustbin2.7 L
Water tank
Self-empty dockYesNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceYesNo
Carpet detectionYesYes
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingYesYes
App controlYesYes
Dimensions12.8 x 12.8 x 3.9 in12.79 x 12.79 x 3.89 in
Weight11.35 lbs7.28 lbs
Warranty1 year1 year

Pros & cons

Roborock Q7 M5+

  • 10,000 Pa suction is strong for a self-empty bot under $300
  • RockDock Plus auto-empty dock rated for about 7 weeks per bag
  • PreciSense LiDAR with 360° scanning and multi-floor mapping
  • Carpet Boost automatically increases suction on rugs
  • 1-year warranty with paid extended-warranty options available
  • Mop is a detachable module, not an auto-lifting mop that senses carpet on its own
  • No mop washing or hot water cycle in the dock - vacuum-first, mop as an add-on
  • Roborock doesn't publish battery runtime or noise level for this model
  • Water tank capacity not disclosed

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