Roborock QV 35A
For budget buyers who want a self-emptying, mop-washing dock and obstacle avoidance at the lowest price in Roborock’s Qrevo range.
Amazon $379.99$379.99
The Roborock QV 35A is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.2 to 4.1. The Roborock QV 35A leads on navigation.
iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo
A low-profile entry to iRobot’s self-washing mop docks for hard-floor homes; the Plus 515 adds hot-water washing for a little more.
Amazon $379.99$379.99
Prices were last checked November 1, 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 QV 35A for navigation (LiDAR + 3D light vs LiDAR).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Roborock QV 35A | iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 63 not yet tested; estimated from 19 tested Roborock robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 48 not yet tested; estimated from 3 tested iRobot robots and the median of the 70 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 95 $380 | 95 $380 |
| Dock 20% | 76 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-air mop drying |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 65 LiDAR |
| Mopping 10% | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges |
Specifications
| Roborock QV 35A | iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 8,000 Pa | - |
| Main brush | all-rubber floating main brush | tangle-free rubber brushes |
| Dustbin | 330 mL | - |
| Extending side brush | No | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges | Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 72 mL | - |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag | 2.7 L | - |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | No | - |
| Hot-air drying | No | Yes |
| Clean water tank | 4 L | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | Structured light (Reactive Tech) | Object sensing (sensor type not given) |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | - |
| Matter | No | - |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts | - |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.8 in (97 mm) | 3.3 in (84 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | - |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 3 h | - |
| Weight | - | 6.4 lb (2.9 kg) |
| Released | 2025-05 | 2026-07 |