For carpeted homes on a budget that want long runs and a self-emptying dock; skip it if you need real mopping or obstacle avoidance.
Amazon $278.99The Dreame D20 Plus is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 3.8 to 2.9. The Dreame D20 Plus leads on cleaning. The Roborock Q7 M5 costs $24.90 less ($254.09 vs $278.99).
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For budget buyers who want LiDAR mapping and strong suction, and don’t mind emptying the bin by hand.
Amazon $254.09Which should you buy?
- Choose the Dreame D20 Plus for cleaning (measured 93% of sand from carpet, 91% of pet hair, no hair tangled vs measured 75% of sand from carpet, 78.5% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.4)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every vacuum and mop robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Dreame D20 Plus | Roborock Q7 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 91 measured 93% of sand from carpet, 91% of pet hair, no hair tangled | 30 measured 75% of sand from carpet, 78.5% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.4) |
| Value 25% | 79 $279 | 85 $254 |
| Dock 20% | 44 Self-empties the bin | 0 No self-empty dock |
| Navigation 15% | 65 LiDAR | 65 LiDAR |
| Mopping 10% | 10 Static pad | 10 Static pad |
Independent tests
Dreame D20 Plus
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 93% | 91% | 0 | 2,761 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Roborock Q7 M5
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 75% | 78.5% | 0.4 | 1,370 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Specifications
| Dreame D20 Plus | Roborock Q7 M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 13,000 Pa | 10,000 Pa |
| Main brush | HyperStream Detangling DuoBrush (bristled rubber brush plus TPU rubber brush) | JawScrapers anti-tangle brush |
| Dustbin | 500 mL | 400 mL |
| Extending side brush | - | No |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Static pad | Static pad |
| Leaves mop at dock | - | No |
| Extending mop | - | No |
| Water tank | 350 mL | 270 mL |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Self-empty | Charging only |
| Self-empties | Yes | No |
| Dust bag | 5 L | - |
| Washes mop | No | No |
| Hot-water wash | No | - |
| Hot-air drying | No | - |
| Detergent dosing | No | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | - | None claimed beyond bump sensors |
| Climbs thresholds | - | 20 mm |
| Matter | - | No |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Siri, Google Home | - |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.8 in (96.5 mm) | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | - | No |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 4 h 45 min | Up to 3 h |
| Weight | 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Released | - | 2025-06 |
