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
The Roborock Q7 M5 is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 3.3 to 3.0. The Roborock Q7 L5 wins on value. The Roborock Q7 L5 costs $70 less ($159.99 vs $229.99).
Roborock Q7 L5
#13 in Vacuum and mopFull review
For small, hard-floored homes on a tight budget that want LiDAR mapping; pet owners and carpeted homes should look elsewhere.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
Prices were last checked October 29, 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 L5 for value ($160 vs $230).
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 | Roborock Q7 M5 | Roborock Q7 L5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 63 not yet tested; estimated from 19 tested Roborock robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 25 measured 80% of sand from carpet, 12.2% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.6) |
| Value 25% | 91 $230 | 100 $160 |
| Dock 20% | 0 No self-empty dock | 0 No self-empty dock |
| Navigation 15% | 65 LiDAR | 65 LiDAR |
| Mopping 10% | 10 Static pad | 10 Static pad |
Independent tests
Roborock Q7 M5
No independent test published yet.
Roborock Q7 L5
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 80% | 12.2% | 0.6 | 1,528 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). |
Specifications
| Roborock Q7 M5 | Roborock Q7 L5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 10,000 Pa | 8,000 Pa |
| Main brush | JawScrapers anti-tangle brush | 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 | 270 mL | 270 mL |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Charging only | Charging only |
| Self-empties | No | No |
| Washes mop | No | No |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | None claimed beyond bump sensors | None beyond bump sensors; suggests no-go zones |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Matter | No | No |
| Voice assistants | - | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.9 in (99 mm) | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | No |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 3 h | Up to 3 h |
| Weight | - | 7.3 lb (3.3 kg) |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-06 | 2025-01 |