Q5 Pro

If Q7, then I would pick the latest variant Q7 M5 for the same $200. [https://www.amazon.com/roborock-Q7-M5-Anti-Tangle-APP-Controlled/dp/B0DSJ93KPD?th=1](https://www.amazon.com/roborock-Q7-M5-Anti-Tangle-APP-Controlled/dp/B0DSJ93KPD?th=1) It has improved suction power and better anti-tangling brushes. Q7 Max is comparably old and noisy. If you are very short on budget, there's a refurbished Q5 Pro here ($170) [https://www.amazon.com/roborock-Q5-Pro-DuoRoller-Navigation/dp/B0D9QF6BF2?th=1](https://www.amazon.com/roborock-Q5-Pro-DuoRoller-Navigation/dp/B0D9QF6BF2?th=1) Which would be newer and even better than Q7 Max, and much more silent. Don't fall for "5" is less than "7" because it's not. ;-) However the Q5's are about to be phased out.

Q5 is NOT an everyday mopper. The mop is completely passive, does no scrubbing, and you have to wash and mount/unmount it yourself all the time. I.e. cannot go over carpet while mop is attached. Really serious active mopping starts with Qrevo, which comes with a full automated washing dock and water management. Even much better than the standard S7+ was. You can make a good deal on this during Prime sales.

You are right. I didn't expect the Q5 still being available anywhere so I had Pro in mind.

Q5 / Q7 / Q8 aren't real combos. They have a mop add-on for occasional use. That's cheap, has no motors and consists of a plastic plate with a cloth. Worth $20 maybe, added manufacturing cost somewhat <$5. So almost all models have these add-ons so they can be sold as "combo". Real mopping starts with scrubbing robots like S8, Q10 S5 or Qrevo.

Forget the Pa numbers regarding the "as powerful as" comparisons. They are totally misleading regarding vacuuming performance. Q5 and Q8 series have DualRoller brushes, they are legendary for vacuuming performance. Vacuuming effect is 80% brushing, 20% sucking.

Best one to fit your needs was Q8 Max+. DualRoller, obstacle avoidance (although not the best one), decent dustbin size. Sadly Roborock ditched the Q5 and Q8 for no better replacements. Q7 M5+ is a downgrade in every aspect. Brush roller, battery size, dustbin size...

Got Q5 pro for just 123usd from japan.its worth the price.accurate mapping,good suction and dual rollers.

Using the same model.Changed our lives is an understatement.

I’ve been using Roborock Q5 pro which is within your mentioned budget.Quite good for vacuuming as an entry level robot.btw i got it for $124 (from japan).it has dual rollers,large dustbin ,good battery backup and very good mapping.Only downside is mopping.

Depois de adoptar a minha cadela Camila comprei um porque largava muito, muito pêlo. Foi a melhor compra do ano e mudei de casa em fevereiro. Poupo muitas horas de trabalho e dinheiro. Nunca usei em carpetes porque ainda nem os comprei. xD Funciona bem em mármore, azulejo e madeira. Aconselho o Roborock Q5 Pro. Vem com mopa e não é daqueles monstros que chamam muito á atenção.

Picked up an S1 Pro about a month ago ( < $600.00 price mistake... bragging). It's my first roller mop and it does absolutely great cleaning and navigating on my hardwood/LVP.  I agree about carpet. That's why I've kept my Roborock Q5 pro. It vacuums really well. The 'win/win' is this lets me keep the Eufy vacuum setting on low and that helps with battery life. I run the Q5 pro first and after it cleans one room, I have the Eufy follow always one hardwood/LVP room behind the Roborock. Lastly the Q5 pro will vacuum my carpeted rooms while the S1 pro is finishes on the hardwood/LVP. This works out well. I've found except for inner corners the Eufy does well getting under kickplates. And luckily it has not leaked like I've read on other posts when I was researching. For mopping, compared to the Dreame L20 Ultra's it mops significantly more dirt. Never going back to mop pads.  Given the posts on Robot Vacuums detailing problems with the new roller/vacs by Mova and Narwal and Dreame I'd wait a good while to see if bugs can be worked out with firmware software and how these robots will hold up after a good six months on the market. The added bonus of waiting is prices usually come down. 

Vi kjøpte S50 eller noe sånn i 2019 for cirka 3000. Fungerer som bare pokker. Byttet en sensor i fjor, kostet 55kr. I dag ville jeg kjøpt Roborock Q5 Pro, koster cirka det samme. Men har støtt for flere etasjer og børste du ikke må krangle med når den skal rengjøres.

I have been a faithful user of iRobot for over a decade. However. My latest (expensive) Roomba looks like an absolute JOKE compared to the Roborock Q5 Pro & Q5 Max Plus that I now own. I have three stories plus a sunken living room so a plethora of robots.

Based on what you shared, I would rank them like this: Roborock Q5 Pro then Q7 M5 then Q10 S5. I put the Roborock Q5 Pro first because of its High suction (5,500 Pa) great for feathers, pellets, dust. No frills — mopping is minimal, which suits your needs. Simple, affordable, and reliable navigation. Handles small obstacles if floor is mostly tidy. And it is within your budget. Q7 M5 is Decent unit but lower suction, older motor design. Mop lift is nice but you don’t care for mopping. Usually more expensive than Q5 Pro despite less suction. Q10 S5 is a Great vacuum, strong suction and smarter sensors. But unless on big discount, it’s outside your budget. You will have to pick up small toys regularly if you go with Q5 Pro since it doesn’t have advanced AI object avoidance like the Q10. If you're okay with buying used or refurbished, the Q10 S5 may be a killer deal if found under €280. If you have more specific needs, [this comparison](https://technoranks.com/compare-products/?compareids=1969,2343,2342,1931) table would help. Good luck.