Ecovacs Deebot N20 Plus
#10 in Vacuum and mopFull review
A basic self-emptying LiDAR robot for vacuuming; since it is hard to find new, the T50 Max Pro Omni is the better buy.
Amazon Ecovacs $399.99$399.99
The Ecovacs Deebot N20 Plus is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 3.4 to 3.3. The Roborock Q7 M5 wins on value. The Roborock Q7 M5 costs $170 less ($229.99 vs $399.99).
Roborock Q7 M5
#12 in Vacuum and mopFull review
For budget buyers who want LiDAR mapping and strong suction, and don’t mind emptying the bin by hand.
Amazon $229.99$229.99
Prices were last checked October 26, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Roborock Q7 M5 for value ($230 vs $400).
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 | Ecovacs Deebot N20 Plus | Roborock Q7 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 60 measured 79% of sand from carpet, 96% of pet hair, no hair tangled | 63 not yet tested; estimated from 19 tested Roborock robots and the median of the 70 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 57 $400 | 91 $230 |
| Dock 20% | 62 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
Ecovacs Deebot N20 Plus
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 79% | 96% | 0 | 943 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
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Ecovacs Deebot N20 Plus | Roborock Q7 M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 8,000 Pa | 10,000 Pa |
| Main brush | single floating bristle brush (ZeroTangle) | JawScrapers anti-tangle brush |
| Dustbin | 400 mL | 400 mL |
| Extending side brush | No | No |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Static pad | Static pad |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | No | No |
| Water tank | 220 mL | 270 mL |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Self-empty | Charging only |
| Self-empties | Yes | No |
| Washes mop | No | No |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | Infrared and bump sensors only | None claimed beyond bump sensors |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Matter | - | No |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | - |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.8 in (96 mm) | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | No |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 5 h | Up to 3 h |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2025-06 |