Roborock Robot Vacuums 2026: Full Comparison Guide

If you’re overwhelmed by Roborock’s sprawling lineup, you’re not alone. This guide distills the key differences among each series—Q, S, Qrevo, and Saros—so you can decide which features are worth paying extra for and which you can skip. From premium robots with cutting-edge capabilities to budget-friendly models, we’ll help you focus on the must-know points and find a Roborock that fits both your home and your wallet.

This guide cuts through the noise to get to the real differences users will experience with the Roborock lineup, so it will attempt to simplify the details for a broader understanding of how Roborock organizes its lineup. However, we will also include our detailed tables of all of the official specs from Roborock for you to go deeper into the numbers. And, as always, you can refer to our in-depth reviews, which will be linked throughout this guide, for more information on the Roborock robots that we have reviewed.

How to Use This Roborock Robot Vacuum Comparison Guide

This guide starts at the premium level series and explains the key differences between the models as features are added, enhanced, or replaced. You can look at the lower tier models within each series and go up from there, so you can find the most affordable option to meet your requirements.

Price-First Shopping: Roborock Robot Vacuums by Series

The Saros series is Roborock’s newest premium lineup, carrying cutting-edge innovations that also come with premium price tags. Jump to Saros

The Qrevo series starts in the mid-range for pricing and goes up to premium as they include greater innovations in automation and navigation technology. Jump to Qrevo

Entry-level models in the S line can also fit tighter budgets, while higher-level models will include more premium features (and higher price tags.) Most S models appear to be retired. Jump to S

If low price is your primary metric, look to the Q Series first, as these models tend to be the most affordable. Jump to Q

Feature-First Shopping: Choosing a Roborock Robot Vacuum by Features

As a general rule, features increase with price. Entry-level models may lack advanced mopping or navigation enhancements, while premium robots can wash and dry their mopheads automatically, detect obstacles more accurately, or even integrate with a home’s plumbing for hassle-free refills.

If features are more important to you than price, focus on the features descriptions and upgrade maps to see where your preferences appear in the lineup. Remember that premium models have more features, and that this guide is arranged by price from highest to lowest.

What All Roborock Robot Vacuums Have in Common (App Control, Mapping, and Voice Assistant Support)

Every model in Roborock’s lineup, regardless of series, includes app control (See our 2025 Roborock App Walkthrough), an adaptive route algorithm, and third-party voice control integration. This means even the most budget-friendly Roborock offers intelligent navigation paths, scheduling, and the option for basic voice commands.

The Saros Series represents Roborock’s next leap into hands-off automation: Saros 10, Saros 10R, Saros 20, and Saros Z70. Each raises the bar beyond even the high-tier Qrevo and S robots, featuring detaching mop pads, retracting LiDAR, and, in the case of the Saros Z70, a robotic arm for moving small obstacles out of its path.

Roborock Saros Series Robot Vacuums (Ultra-Premium Line)

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Overview of the Roborock Saros Series (Saros 10, 10R, Z70, 20, 20 Sonic)

The Saros series includes some of Roborock’s slimmest robot vacuums, although profile height varies by model. The Saros 10, 10R, 20, 20 Sonic, and Z70 have profiles around 79.8mm, while the roller-mopping Saros 20 Flow measures 89.8mm (3.53 inches) tall.

The battery is standardized at 6400mAh (higher than Roborock’s usual of 5200mAh) with a rated runtime at or over 180 minutes.

Saros Series Mopping: VibraRise 4.0 vs Dual Spinning Mop Pads

There are now three mopping systems in the Saros Series. The Saros 10 and Saros 20 Sonic use Roborock’s vibrating VibraRise system, while the Saros 10R, Saros Z70, and Saros 20 use dual spinning mop pads. The Saros 20 Flow introduces a third approach with Roborock’s SpiraFlow 2.0 Pressurized Self-Cleaning Roller Mop.

SpiraFlow 2.0 continuously supplies clean water to the roller through 16 water outlets while the mop rotates at up to 240 RPM and applies up to 15N of downward pressure. Dirty water is kept separate from the fresh water supply as the robot cleans.

The Flow also uses an Edge-Adaptive Roller Mop that extends up to 44mm and cleans within 10mm of edges. On carpets, the Automatic Roller Shield lifts the mop up to 15mm to separate the wet roller from the carpet.

VibraRise	Dual Spinning Mop Pads with Extending Mop Head	SpiraFlow 2.0 Roller Mop
Two-point vibration, 4000 vibrations/minute, lift over carpet, detaches into the dock when not in use. The 4.0 on the Saros 10 has a small edge mop, the 5.0 on the Saros 20 Sonic pad reaches to the side	Two spinning pads that lift 22mm for carpet, FlexiArm extending mophead	Pressurized continuously cleaned roller with 16 clean-water outlets, up to 240 RPM rotation, up to 15N downward pressure, 15mm carpet lift, and extending edge cleaning
Models: Saros 10, Saros 20 Sonic	Models: Saros 10R, Saros Z70, Saros 20	Model: Saros 20 Flow

Saros Navigation and StarSight 2.0 Obstacle Avoidance

There are two Navigation systems, depending on the model:

• A top-mounted LDS laser sensor (LiDAR) that can retract from its top-mounted position to bring the profile of the robot down for low clearances. The LiDAR can continue functioning through a wide window in the front until the clearance raises again.
• The next generation StarSight 2.0 builds on the original StarSight’s 3D ToF approach by introducing vertical structured light alongside its existing dual-light system. It projects a structured pattern—often invisible to the human eye—onto walls and furniture, then measures how that pattern distorts. This added vertical information allows the vacuum to construct a more detailed 3D map of taller or narrower obstacles that a single-plane sensor might overlook. This system has no top-mounted LiDAR.

Obstacle Avoidance is different from navigation. Obstacle avoidance is the robot’s ability to recognize and go around items in its path, like socks, phone chargers, or the dreaded pet waste. In the case of the Saros series, the Vertical Structured Light that is used in the navigation also serves as the obstacle avoidance technology.

The Saros 20 is advertised with heightened liquid spill recognition for intelligent cleaning.

Saros Main Brush and Side Brush (DuoDivide and FlexiArm)

The Saros Series uses the DuoDivide brush system, first seen in premium Qrevo models. This design is made up of two brushes side by side with a space between them to prevent hair from wrapping around the brush. We have found this to be an effective design in our tests.

The Saros series introduces the FlexiArm Riser anti-tangle side brush, which not only extends to reach into corners, but also retracts away when not in use to prevent collisions and unnecessary use of the brush.

Saros Dock Features and Hot Water Auto-Refill

The Saros series has complete utility in their docks. If Roborock offers it, the Saros dock has it. The features on the dock include:

• Hot water mop cleaning (reaches boiling temps on the Saros 20)
• Hot water dock self-cleaning
• Intelligent Dirt Detection
• Auto Mop Removal
• Auto Detergent Dispenser
• Auto Tank Re-filling
• Auto Dust Emptying
• Warm Air Drying
• 2.5 hour fast charging

There is also an option to purchase a dock with integrated house plumbing with the Saros 10 model.

After mopping, the dock washes the mop pads with 176 F hot‑water and 140 F heated air to dry them. The mop washing temperature goes up to 212 F on all Saros 20 models. The dock can also refill the robot’s water tank with warm water for more effective mopping.

The Saros 20 Flow introduces a new all-in-one dock designed specifically around its roller-mop system. During cleaning, fresh water is supplied separately while dirty water is collected in the robot’s onboard dirty-water tank.

Interestingly, the Saros 20 Sonic can clean the mop while the robot vacuums.

Roborock Saros Integrated Plumbing Options

For true hands‑off mopping, the Saros 10 (as well as the S8 Max Ultra) can be ordered with Roborock’s optional Auto Water Refilling and Drainage System. Instead of relying on large onboard tanks that you have to manually fill and empty, this version of the RockDock Ultra integrates into your home’s water lines and drainage system.

You still get the built‑in detergent dispenser, intelligent dirt‑detection re‑wash logic, and fast charging, but the maintenance of emptying and refilling the dock’s tanks is eliminated. It is recommended that you do a thorough check to make sure that your plumbing will integrate properly and according to regional codes before selecting this option.

Saros Suction Ratings and Threshold Crossing (AdaptiLift)

Suction ratings on the Saros series reach all-time highs in their official specs:

Model	Suction
Saros 10R	19,000Pa
Saros 10 Saros Z70	22,000Pa
Saros 20	35,000Pa
Saros 20 Sonic, Saros 20 Flow	36,000Pa

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The Saros 10, 10R, and Z70 use Roborock’s AdaptiLift 2.0 technology to cross single thresholds of 30mm and tiered thresholds of 40mm.

The Saros 20 family can reach higher thresholds with AdaptiList 3.0, climbing a single threshold of 45mm and a tiered threshold of 88mm, Roborock’s highest climbing yet. The Saros 20 is also advertised with chassis lifting that allows it to clean high pile carpets of 1.18 inches.

The Saros 20 also advertises higher chassis lifting to vacuum carpets up to 1.18 inches (30mm).

Roborock Saros Models Compared

• Saros 10 (Amazon Link)
  • Retracting LiDAR for slim 79.8mm profile
  • Vertical structured light for obstacle avoidance
  • Complete docking features with option for plumbing integration
  • 22,000Pa suction
• Saros 10R (Amazon Link)
  • StarSight 2.0 navigation
  • No top-mounted LiDAR, 79.8mm profile
  • Vertical structured light obstacle avoidance
  • Complete docking features with option for plumbing integration
  • 19,000Pa suction
• Saros Z70 (Amazon Link)
  • StarSight 2.0 navigation
  • No top-mounted LiDAR, 79.8mm profile
  • Vertical structured light obstacle avoidance
  • Complete docking features
  • 22,000Pa suction
  • Industry-first Robot Arm
• Saros 20
  • StarSight 2.0 navigation
  • No top-mounted LiDAR, 79.8mm profile
  • Vertical structured light obstacle avoidance
  • Complete docking features with boiling water mop washing
  • AdaptiLift 3.0 for up to 88mm threshold climbing
  • High Pile 1.18 inch carpet vacuuming
  • 35,000Pa suction
• Saros 20 Sonic
  • Retracting LiDAR for slim 79.8mm profile
  • Complete docking features with boiling water mop washing
  • AdaptiLift 3.0 for up to 88mm threshold climbing
  • High Pile 1.18 inch carpet vacuuming
  • VibraRise 5.0
  • Reactive AI 3.0
  • 36,000Pa
  • Improved edge mopping
• Saros 20 Flow
  • SpiraFlow 2.0 Pressurized Self-Cleaning Roller Mop
  • 36,000Pa HyperForce suction
  • DuoDivide main brush with dual lifting side brushes
  • RetractSense retractable LiDAR
  • 3.53-inch / 89.8mm profile
  • Reactive AI Obstacle avoidance
  • AdaptiLift Traverse 3.0 for double-layer thresholds up to 3.46 inches
  • Dock with 212°F roller washing, 145°F drying, warm-water refilling, detergent dispensing, and auto-emptying

Roborock Qrevo Series Robot Vacuums (Premium Mopping Line)

The Qrevo Series is Roborock’s answer to those seeking fully automated mopping—complete with washing, drying, and tank refilling in their specialized docks. These mop-cleaning features come standard with every robot in the Qrevo series, as well as auto-empty dustbins, which does away with the “+” and “Ultra” naming conventions of the earlier series. They have a mid-level tier and a premium tier, with their most premium models frequenting the top of our Best Robot Vacuums List.

Roborock Qrevo Robot Vacuum Lineup

Overview of the Roborock Qrevo Series

Many Qrevo vacuums include dual spinning mopheads that lift away from carpets, preventing accidental wetting of rugs. The exception is the brand-new Qrevo Curv 2 Flow, which uses Roborock’s first-ever roller mop system. (see our news article).

Their specialized docks manage both auto-emptying of the dustbin and mop maintenance, drastically cutting down on user intervention.

Entry-level variants use a single rubber brush and lack some upgrades to the dock and robot body, while higher-level Qrevos introduce DuoRoller or DuoDivide brush systems, higher suction levels, and innovative obstacle recognition and avoidance.

Qrevo Mopping System: Dual Spinning Mops and Edge Cleaning

Most models in the Qrevo series uses Dual Spinning Mop Pads that lift out of the way when the robot senses carpets.

A nice feature that you will see in higher-level Qrevo models is an extending mophead for edge and corner mopping. This takes the FlexiArm technology that Roborock used first in side brushes on the S series and applies it to the Qrevo mopping system.

The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow marks a major shift for the Qrevo lineup by replacing Roborock’s usual dual spinning mop pads with its first SpiraFlow self-cleaning roller mop system, continuous cleaning the roller with fresh water while an internal scraper removes dirty water into a separate onboard tank to help reduce streaking.

Dual Spinning Mops	Dual Spinning Mops with Extending Mophead	Continuously Cleaned and Extending Roller Mop
Qrevo 2R3W Qrevo S Qrevo Curv 5A1	Qrevo S Pro Qrevo Plus Qrevo Pro Qrevo MaxV Qrevo Slim Qrevo Master Qrevo S5V Qrevo Curv 5XC Qrevo Curv S5X Qrevo Curv Qrevo CurvX Qrevo Edge S5A Qrevo Edge Qrevo Edge 2 Qrevo Edge 3 Pro	Qrevo Curv 2 Flow

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Qrevo Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance (Reactive Tech vs Reactive AI)

For Navigation, the Qrevo line uses LDS lasers (LiDAR) to map your home (with one exception – see below). This means they create an internal map of your house and determine the best routes to take to maximize battery life, go around and under furniture, and avoid stairs. LiDAR is mounted on the top of the robot, which brings the profile of the robot up slightly to accommodate the LiDAR.

Obstacle Avoidance is different from navigation. Obstacle avoidance is the robot’s ability to recognize and go around items in its path, like socks, phone chargers, or the dreaded pet waste. Obstacle Avoidance is standard on all Qrevo models, but different models use different technologies.

• Reactive Tech was first introduced on the Q8 Max, and reappears in the Qrevo series. It is a more entry-level obstacle navigation that uses sensors and algorithms to detect and avoid obstacles in its path.
• Reactive AI uses 3D structured light in combination with an RGB camera to identify and avoid objects as low to the ground as 3cm and as wide as 5cm. Roborock has also made use of the RGB camera for enhanced Pet Features. If you have heard about Roborock vacuums taking picture of your pets, finding your pets when you are away from home, or turning down the power on their main brush when avoiding your pets, this is the feature they were talking about.

Qrevo Brush Types: Single Rubber, DuoRoller Riser, and DuoDivide

The Qrevo series uses three kinds of main brushes: the single rubber, the DuoRoller Riser, and the new DuoDivide.

• The Single Rubber brush is what it sounds like – one rubber brush without bristles, as bristles can worsen hair wrap without interventions.
• DuoRoller Riser brushes, first seen in the S8 series, are the same as the original DuoRollers except they also rise when the robot senses high pile carpets to prevent pulling in the fibers of the carpet and stalling the machine.
• DuoDivide brushes, new in the Qrevo series, are available on the premium Qrevos. They are two small brushes with a space between them so that hair can slip through without wrapping around the brush. This design is extremely effective at avoiding tangles.

The lower tiered models have a fixed side brush, meaning it does not extend or retract, while the premium tiers have an extending side brush, called FlexiArm, to clean in corners. Uniquely, the new Qrevo Curv 2 Flow has two Lifting arc side brushes in addition to the DuoDivide main brush: the dual side brushes raise to help avoid collisions and tangles.

Qrevo Dock Features: Mop Washing, Hot Water, and Intelligent Dirt Detection

The Qrevo series has simplified options for docking. Docks with automatic mop cleaning and drying, auto-empty dustbins, and auto-refilling tanks are standard with Qrevo robot vacuums, doing away with the “+” and “Ultra” naming conventions.

The more premium robots do get some docking perks, however.

• Lower tier Qrevos wash the mops and dry the pads with warm air.
• Higher tier Qrevos wash their mop pads with hot water and feature Intelligent Dirt Detection – which can detect excessive dirt in the water and triggers a rewash of both the mops and the floor.

Mop Washing and Drying, Auto Empty Dustbins	Hot Water Mop Washing, Intelligent Dirt Detection
Qrevo 2R3W Qrevo S Qrevo Plus Qrevo S5V	Qrevo S Pro Qrevo Pro Qrevo MaxV Qrevo Slim Qrevo Master Qrevo Curv 5A1 Qrevo Curv 5XC Qrevo Curv S5X Qrevo Curv Qrevo CurvX Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Qrevo Edge S5A Qrevo Edge Qrevo Edge 2 Qrevo Edge 3 Pro

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Qrevo Suction Ratings and Threshold Limits (Curv and Edge Models)

Suction ratings are not always a reliable measure of a robot vacuum’s actual performance, but they do indicate more sophisticated technologies, premium features, and raw power. The Qrevo series ranges from 5,500Pa to 36,000Pa.

Model	Suction
Qrevo 2R3W	5,500Pa
Qrevo S Qrevo Plus Qrevo Pro Qrevo MaxV	7,000Pa
Qrevo Master	10,000Pa
Qrevo Slim	11,000Pa
Qrevo S5V	12,000Pa
Qrevo Curv S5X	16,500
Qrevo Curv 5A1 Qrevo Curv 5XC Qrevo Curv Qrevo Edge S5A Qrevo Edge Qrevo S Pro	18,500Pa
Qrevo Curv 2 Flow	20,000Pa
Qrevo CurvX	22,000Pa
Qrevo Edge 2	25,000Pa
Qrevo Edge 3 Pro	36,000Pa

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Earlier Qrevo models generally handle thresholds up to 20mm, while the introduction of the AdaptiLift chassis on premium Curv and Edge models increased threshold clearance to as much as 40mm on tiered thresholds. The Qrevo Edge 3 Pro’s AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 pushes this capability considerably further, with Roborock claiming it can cross 45mm (1.77-inch) single-layer thresholds and 88mm (3.46-inch) double-layer thresholds.

Roborock Qrevo Robot Vacuum Models Compared

• Qrevo 2R3W (Amazon Link)
  • Baseline with dual spinning mops, 5,500 Pa suction, and a single rubber main brush.
• Qrevo S (Amazon Link)
  • Baseline variant with dual spinning mops, 7,000 Pa suction, and a single rubber main brush.
• Qrevo Plus (Amazon Link)
  • Adds a FlexiArm mophead, improving edge and corner cleaning.
• Qrevo Pro (Amazon Link)
  • Introduces enhanced dock features (Intelligent Dirt Detection, Hot water mop cleaning)
• Qrevo MaxV (Amazon Link)
  • Introduces an RGB camera to the lineup for more robust obstacle avoidance and pet features
  • Intelligent Voice Assistance for hands-free control.
• Qrevo S Pro (Amazon Link) A higher-powered refresh of the Qrevo S with 18,500Pa suction and upgraded dock features
  • Upgraded multifunction dock with 167°F mop self-cleaning and warm-air drying
  • Anti-tangle rubber brush system designed for pet hair

Here, there is a feature jump. These models make notable leaps in functionality compared to the entry tier:

• Qrevo Slim (Amazon Link)
  • Upgrades to 11,000 Pa suction and a DuoRoller brush system for better agitation.
  • Slim Profile: Replaces the top-mounted LDS laser with 3D ToF navigation, reducing overall height.
  • Adds a lifting main brush and an extending side brush—both new to the Qrevo line.
• Qrevo Master (Amazon Link)
  • Similar features to Slim but returns to LDS for navigation (hence a taller body).
  • Suction is slightly lower (10,000 Pa) compared to the Slim’s 11,000 Pa, but overall performance remains high-end.
• Qrevo S5V (Amazon Link) A newer, upper-mid tier that is meant to bridge some premium and mid-level features.
  • Has higher suction (12,000Pa)
  • Dock that washes mops with cold water and no intelligent dirt detect
  • Antitangle DuoDivide main brush but a fixed side brush
  • Does not use AI obstacle avoidance
• Qrevo Edge (Amazon Link) (sub-variant: S5A)
  • 6400mAh battery, covering up to 400 sqm with a 240-minute runtime—best in Qrevo.
  • Introduces DuoDivide anti-tangle roller brushes, highly effective against hair wraps.
  • Introduces threshold crossing of 4cm, over the usual 2cm threshold limit. 
  • The main Edge model has an RGB camera for pet and obstacle recognition. 
  • The sub-variant is without the camera-based obstacle avoidance, the main brush lifting, or the on-board voice assist features.
• Qrevo Edge 2 (Amazon Link)
  • 25,000Pa suction, currently the highest in the Qrevo lineup
  • Ultra-slim 3.14-inch body with RetractSense retractable LDS navigation
  • Reactive AI obstacle recognition with RGB dirt detection and recognition for over 280 object types
  • DuoDivide anti-tangle brushes and FlexiArm side brush
  • Enhanced dock with 176°F hot-water mop washing, soaking mode, and 131°F warm-air drying
• Qrevo Edge 3 Pro (Amazon Link)
  • 36,000Pa suction, the highest claimed suction in the Qrevo lineup.
  • AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 crosses up to 45mm single-layer and 88mm double-layer thresholds.
  • RetractSense navigation lowers the robot to 3.13 inches for accessing low-clearance areas.
  • Reactive AI obstacle avoidance combines structured light, an RGB camera, and VertiBeam to recognize more than 300 obstacle types.
  • Dual spinning mops use warm-water mopping, while FlexiArm technology extends cleaning coverage along edges and into corners.Upgraded multifunction dock includes 212°F hot-water mop washing, hot-water dock self-cleaning, automatic detergent dispensing, warm-water refilling, and 131°F warm-air drying.
• Qrevo Curv / Qrevo CurvX (May 2025 Curv Refresh, see details below) (Amazon Links) (sub-variants: S5X, 5XC, 5A1)
  • Mostly mirrors Qrevo Edge in core functionality but with a rounded “dice-shaped” dock
  • Lower-priced sub-variants are without the camera-based obstacle avoidance, the main brush lifting, or the on-board voice assist features. They differ slightly from one another in other features (see upgrade map below)
  • the Qrevo CurvX, a Curv refresh, was released in May 2025, and boasts hotter water in the dock for mop washing, warm water mopping in the robot itself, a lower profile, and higher suction than the original Curv.
• Qrevo Curv 2 Flow (Amazon Link)
  • Switches from the dual spinning mop pads to a roller mop system that continuously cleans the mop while working.
  • Maintains the Curv’s signature dock shape and much of its software, upgrading the side brush design to dual Lifting Arc side brushes

Qrevo Series Upgrade Map

Refer to this table to see the pricing order of the Qrevo series, starting with its base model, and going up the line to see what is added or changed as the lineup moves up the pricing tiers.

Roborock S Series Robot Vacuums (Mid-to-Premium Line)

It appears that the S Series is no longer in available in the US. We are keeping our S Series product details archived below.

Roborock Q Series Robot Vacuums (Roborock Budget Line)

The Q Series is Roborock’s most budget-friendly lineup. While these models don’t offer premium features like high-end obstacle avoidance or camera-based app features, they do provide laser-based navigation, reliable suction (ranging from 4,200 Pa to 10,000 Pa), and the option of auto-empty dustbins in their docks (indicated by a “+”). Most Q robots have basic mopping attachments, making this series ideal for buyers who want core functionality without extras.

Roborock’s value line got an upgrade in April of 2025 with three new tiers: Q10, QV, and an updated Q7. Each keeps the core Q DNA—LiDAR mapping, Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance, basic mopping—but layers on some features that used to be reserved only for the higher tiered S and Qrevo series.

Overview of the Roborock Q Series (Budget Robot Vacuums)

The Q Series is Roborock’s most budget-friendly lineup. While these models don’t offer premium features like high-end obstacle avoidance or camera-based app features, they do provide laser-based navigation, reliable suction (ranging from 4,200 Pa to 10,000 Pa), and the option of auto-empty dustbins in their docks (indicated by a “+”). Most Q robots have basic mopping attachments, making this series ideal for buyers who want core functionality without extras.

Roborock’s value line got an upgrade in April of 2025 with three new tiers: Q10, QV, and an updated Q7. Each keeps the core Q DNA—LiDAR mapping, Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance, basic mopping—but layers on some features that used to be reserved only for the higher tiered S and Qrevo series.

Q Series Features and Battery Life

All Q models rely on LDS (laser) navigation for systematic cleaning.

Q models usually have a 5200mAh with the exception of the new Q7 M5, which has a 3200mAh battery. This gives Q models a range of 150 minutes to 350 minutes of run time on balanced power.

The presence of a “+” in any model name (e.g., Q5 Pro+, Q7 Max+) indicates an auto-empty dock, which is the only docking automation in the Q Series. The first Q models to have mop washing and drying automation are the QV models. The QV docks clean the mop pads and dry them with cool air.

Q Series Mopping Options: No Mop vs Fixed Pad vs Vibrating Pad vs Dual Spinning Pads

The Q5 Max+ has no mop pad at all. It is not a combo vacuum/mopping robot, so if you only want a Roborock robot vacuum at the lowest price you can get it, the Roborock Q5 Max+ (Amazon Link) is the model for you.

The other Q5 robots, the Q7s, the Q8s, and the Q10 X5 feature a simple, fixed mop. This pad must be attached or removed manually and washed by hand. It does not lift over carpets and it has no scrubbing action: it is a wet pad that the robot pulls behind it on the floor. The Q10 X5 has a setting that slows the movements of the robot down for better mopping coverage, but there is no scrubbing vibrations.

The Q10 S5 and QV models give the Q series a significant mopping upgrade. The Q10 incorporates a vibrating mop pad that lifts 10mm over carpets. This eliminates the need to remove the pad by hand between carpet and hard floor runs. The QV models swap out the single pad for dual spinning pads (that also lift over carpet) and a mop-washing dock.

No Mop	Fixed Single Mop Pad	Vibrating/lifting Single Mop Pad	Dual Spinning/lifting Mop Pad
Q5 Max+	Q5 Pro/Q5 Pro+, Q7 M5/Q7 M5+, Q7 L5, Q7 Max/Q7 Max+, Q8 Max/Q8 Max+	Q10 X5/Q10 X5+, Q10 S5/Q10 S5+	QV 35A, QV 35S

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Q Series Navigation and Reactive Tech Obstacle Avoidance

The entire Q lineup uses LDS lasers (LiDAR) to map and navigate your home. This means they create an internal map of your house and determine the best routes to take to maximize battery life, go around and under furniture, and avoid stairs.

Obstacle Avoidance is different from navigation. Obstacle avoidance is the robot’s ability to recognize and go around items in its path, like socks, phone chargers, or the dreaded pet waste. This is not standard on all Q models, so if obstacle avoidance is important to you, you need to look for it. The Q8 Max, the Q10 models, and the QV models all use Roborock’s Reactive Tech structured light obstacle avoidance.

Q Series Brushes: DuoRoller vs Single Brush and JawScrapers Anti-Tangle

The Q series uses two kinds of main brushes, the DuoRoller and the Single Rubber. DuoRoller brushes are two brushes that spin counter to one another to maximize suction and minimize hair tangles. The Single Rubber brush is what it sounds like: a single brush with rubber instead of bristles, as bristles have been known to worsen hair wrap.

The upgraded Q models – Q7 M5, Q10, and QV families – use a rubber brush with the addition of the JawScrapers anti-tangle comb, which prevents hair from wrapping around and jamming the brush.

All Q models have a fixed side brush, meaning it does not extend or retract. The new members of the Q series – Q7 M5, Q7 L5, Q10 X5, Q10 S5, QV 35A, and QV 35S (Click for Amazon links) – use a newly designed V-shaped side brush to avoid hair tangles.

Q Dock Options: Charging Station, Auto-Empty, and Mop-Washing Docks

The Q series has three options for a dock: a simple charging station, a dock with auto-empty dustbin, and a dock with mop washing and air drying. Any Q model with a “+” in the name will have an auto-emptying dustbin in the dock.

The QV 35S and the QV 35A uniquely have mop washing and drying, auto tank refilling, and auto empty dustbins in their docks. These docks wash the mop pads with cool water and air-dry the pads.

Q Series Suction Ratings and Threshold Limits

Many early Q Models have a suction rating of 5,500Pa, with the exception of the Q7 Max, which has a suction of 4,200Pa, possibly as a result of its single rubber brush.

The new Q models bring the Q series a significant power boost, with 8,000Pa on the QV 35A, and Q7 L5, and 10,000Pa each on the Q7 M5, Q10 X5, Q10 S5, and QV 35S. (Amazon Links)

Q models can handle thresholds up to 20mm.

Roborock Q Robot Vacuum Models Compared

Models with the “+” added to their name come with a dock that automatically empties the robot’s dustbin instead of a simple charging dock. Some of the newer models are not yet available as their “+” variants, but they are available with the charger. The Roborock Q lineup can be summarized as follows:

• Q5 Max+ is strictly vacuum-only, featuring 5,500 Pa suction and a DuoRoller brush. It has LDS navigation and app controls.
• Q5 Pro / Q5 Pro+ is an upgrade to the Q5 Max in that it introduces a simple fixed mop pad.
• Q7 Max / Q7 Max+ uses a single rubber brush with 4,200 Pa suction and a shorter listed runtime of 180 minutes. Advanced navigation software sets it apart from Q5 variants.
• Q7 L5 has an official suction of 8,000Pa but shares a lot of other official specs with the Q7 M5 and Q7 M5+
• Q7 M5 / Q7 M5+ (new) — refresh of the Q7 platform: jumps to 10,000 Pa HyperForce suction, and includes the JawScraper anti-tangle brush comb and anti-tangle side brush design.
• Q8 Max / Q8 Max+ suction of 5,500 Pa with larger bins, a DuoRoller for more power, and a longer runtime. The Q8 Max also is the only Q with obstacle avoidance with the addition of Reactive Tech, which suggests No-Go Zones and goes around obstacles on the floor so you don’t have to tidy up as much before the robot cleans
• Q10 X5 / Q10 X5+ — 10,000 Pa plus a flat mop that auto-lifts over rugs. Ideal for mixed floors when you want smarter mapping but don’t mind rinsing pads yourself.
• Q10 S5 / Q10 S5+ — swaps the X5’s mop plate for VibraRise 2.0 sonic scrubbing (3 000 vib/min) and focuses on voice-assistant ease. Choose this if sticky messes outrank fancy mapping.
• QV 35A (new) — first Q-series robot with dual 200 RPM spinning pads and a mop washing dock that empties dust, refills water, cool washes pads, and air dries them. Suction is 8 000 Pa. (No “+” bundle—the full dock is already included.)
• QV 35S (new) — builds on the 35A with 10,000 Pa suction and the same automated mop maintenance dock with cool air drying and cool mop washing, making it Roborock’s most powerful and hands-free Q model to date. (No “+” bundle—the full dock is already included.)

Roborock Q Series Robot Vacuum Upgrade Map (Q5, Q7, Q8, Q10, QV)

Refer to this table to see the pricing order of the Q series, starting with its base model, and going up the line to see what is added or changed as the lineup moves up the pricing scale.

Roborock Q Series Robot Vacuums: Where to Buy and Pricing

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Which Roborock Robot Vacuum Is Best for Your Home?

From the budget-minded Q Series to the ultra-premium Saros lineup, Roborock offers a broad range of robot vacuums tailored to different homes and priorities. If you simply want reliable cleaning on a smaller budget, the Q models suffice. The new releases on the Q line bump up the Q’s automation, suction power, and mixed floor cleaning. The S lineup adds dock features and options as well as some enhanced intelligence that reduce hands-on maintenance, with higher end robot vacuums that go well into the premium category.

The Qrevo series amps up mopping capabilities and suction potential and offers, while Saros introduces the next generation of autonomous cleaning—pushing innovation with retracting sensors, robotic arms, and self-detaching mop pads. Whichever way you choose, understanding the differences in each tier helps you pick a robot vacuum that balances cost, convenience, and performance.