Roborock - Q5+
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"I would WAY rather take the vacuum back to the dock once every few weeks than vacuum all the time. ... I am more than happy to pay $150/year to eliminate 99% of my vacuuming. I would happily pay double that."
"Roborock is my favorite. ... You'll get 99% the same features and function as the $1k one"
"It was only 150 bucks on Amazon"
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"They're the only ones that can navigate my house without getting stuck unless they eat a cable by accident."
"Mapped the whole apartment in detail"
"The LiDAR mapping worked great, it hasn’t gotten stuck on anything. ... Mine has not. When I bring it down and tell it to clean, it does a little dance to figure out where it is and then goes to work. It made a new map and it’s also saved in the app."
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"We have 2 dogs and a long haired cat, and one of the dogs is a Newfoundland with an insane amount of fur!"
"We have some pets who shed a lot and it works wonders. ... But this thing has been a game changer in a house with shedding pets."
"We have two Pyrenees/Lab mix (one white, one black), and two cats. ... The Q5 Is amazing"
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"Mine was a Q5+ with self emptying station and cut down the pet hair exponentially. And I have 3 cats and 2 dogs."
"The second one I got was self emptying so it can continue all by itself and I really appreciate it. I only have to empty the main basin once a week and that's it. Super convenient"
"Split the room into two separate rooms and schedule the cleanings separately. This means it goes back and cleans out the bin before starting the next one."
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"We have some pets who shed a lot and it works wonders. ... But this thing has been a game changer in a house with shedding pets."
"have been using it obsessively to clean up the buildup from the past several months. ... I didn realize how much dust and hair had accumulated on my carpets in that time (I live in an apartment, and don own another vacuum), and looking at what a difference it s made to have a freshly-vacuumed carpet has just given me so much tranquility. ... There was literally a mouse-sized amount of hair tangled up in the side brush after running the vacuum four times, with the main rollers covered in hair."
"It saves soooo much time and soreness and my floors are clean even when I'm exhausted!"
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"I don't want to spent $1400+ on a vacuum with a fucking mop because 90% of the 2nd floor is carpet."
"Of these, the worst mopping will be the Q5 and Q8 robots, which just have stationary pads attached to the back."
"The self mopping feature imo is not worth it"
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"the self emptying vacuum feature can get loud"
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"Sick and tired of the Q5+ sucking up my toddlers socks"
"For the most efficient sock experience, it must get stuck in the auto empty dock right between the dustbin bag and the hole that dirt flows through."
"The Q5 struggles with any elevation differences: it struggles to get over thin rugs or floor transition strips"
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"I don't want to spent $1400+ on a vacuum with a fucking mop because 90% of the 2nd floor is carpet."
"Carpet everywhere."
"The Q5 struggles with any elevation differences: it struggles to get over thin rugs or floor transition strips"
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"The robot vacuum companies get you on the replacement parts, which are not cheap."
Carpet? Get the highest suction you can, with dual rubber rollers. Normal brush rollers will just get wrapped with fur, but the rubber ones never have that issue. My Roborock q5+ does a great job.
r/goldenretrievers • Best Robot Vacuum ->Unless you pay $1000 for a really good model even the Roborock Q5 is not gonna be that great at toy detection. I have 3 cats and 2 dogs and while I love my Roborock I cannot run it without picking up things left on the floor. You’ll have to get used to picking stuff up no matter what. Roborock I also way better tech than roomba and cheaper! Mine was a Q5+ with self emptying station and cut down the pet hair exponentially. And I have 3 cats and 2 dogs.
r/CleaningTips • Robot vacuum VS dog hair… battle to the death 💀 ->I have a Roborock Q5+, I absolutely love it. Did a lot of research before buying. The newer ones have better obstruction detection but as long as I don’t leave things on the floor (toys, socks, etc) it gets everything. I have 2 dogs and 3 cats, it’s a major lifesaver for me. I have it scheduled to run twice a day and it also self empties. It does best running often rather than once a week. If you wait longer between running it—the hair gets overwhelming for it. Roborock is pretty solid as a brand and has only gotten better. Once I have the cash I will definitely be buying their new vacuum mop version.
r/CleaningTips • Will I regret getting a robot vacuum? ->Newer versions will pick up toys and move them. The tech is much better than roomba or shark. But by “manual” it just means turning it on and letting it run, you don’t actually have to watch it. Automatic scheduling just has it run without you pushing any buttons. But honestly it’s made me better about picking things up off my floor.
r/CleaningTips • Will I regret getting a robot vacuum? ->Just double check your Roborock model, it will come with the self emptying bin. It’s usually noted.
r/CleaningTips • Will I regret getting a robot vacuum? ->Roborock Q5+ if you want pure vacuum power. It is great for pet hair, smart nav, no mop nonsense. If you want mop too, Q Revo or Dreame L20 Ultra, but vacuum takes a slight hit.
r/RobotVacuums • Best vacuum today for pets? ->Roomba 105 said “docking? never heard of her.” If nav + no-go zones matter, go Roborock Q5 for laser brain, pet-hair beast. Shark Matrix is better than old Shark, but still a bit lost sometimes. Just pick the smart one.
r/RobotVacuums • Affordable lidar vac that docks on carpet? ->Switched to a new Roborock q5 from eufy bc it was damaging engineered floors. Eufy does great on hardwoods, beber, and tile.
r/CleaningTips • Which robot vacuum is really GOOD at handling PET HAIR? ->Roborock q5+ here with some animals in the house and does a great job. If it gets stuck you know to clean that area better of cords etc or block it off in app. I’ve had robot vacuums for many years so I’ve come to understand their positives and negatives. Now I don’t vacuum everyday but once a week and only my area carpet!
r/CleaningTips • whats the Best Robot Vacuum for Pet Hair you've ever tried? ->I have a Roborock Q5+, which is self-emptying. I think it was about $350 on sale. I love it! It was probably my best purchase of last year. I run it every single day. Does it take care of all of my dog's hair? No, I still need to vacuum once a week or so. But is it way better than nothing? Yes. It probably does better with short hair than long (luckily my dog is short-haired). What it really has trouble with is my own shoulder-length hair, which just gets wrapped around the brush. So I can see not liking it as much if you have an Afghan hound or some other breed with luscious, flowing locks.
r/dogs • What is the best robot vacuum for pet hair under $500? ->Yes! My entire downstairs is hardwood and tile. Vacuuming and mopping works well on both. I have it do two passes, so it makes a checkered pattern. So even if it misses something the first time, it'll usually pick it up the second pass. I have two Roborocks, a Slim and a Q5+.
r/CleaningTips • Is robot vaccum worth it for those without animals that shed a lot ? And just in general for cleaning /mopping floor? ->I have two dogs, including a cattle dog mix that sheds SO much! I'm also going to recommend Roborock. We have a Q5+ for each floor of our house and run them daily. They do such a good job with dog hair. Highly recommend!!
r/dogs • Is a Roomba-like vacuum worth it for dogs? I need to be de-influenced for my wallets sake ->Whirlpool’s solid and reliable, especially for dryers. Samsung/LG are flashy but can be hit or miss and LG is usually better of the two. For robot vacs, check out Roborock Q5+ or S7+..it is great with hair, better than Ecovacs IMO. Stick to budget-friendly, easy-to-move stuff since it’s a rental.
r/Appliances • Reliable appliances recs plz ->Roborock Q5 all day!! great nav, eats pet hair, real no-go zones. Shark’s still kinda dumb. Privacy? They all spying.
r/RobotVacuums • Affordable lidar vac that docks on carpet? ->I was in a pretty similar boat. The big question will be your flooring situation - is it all hard surfaces, carpet, rugs, or a mix? Robot vacuums do fine if you don’t have any carpets or rugs. We use the Roborock Q5+ for our flooring where we don’t have carpets or rugs. I don’t find their hair to be an issue, though it does catch on the brush over time that you can remove with a screwdriver. The app works well but as this is a more budget model (which is usually still in your range), it lacks mopping and object avoidance. If you have carpet or a few rugs, you’ll need an electric powerhose vacuum on top of or instead of a robovac, depending on the degree and height of your carpeting. This would mean something akin to Miele C3 (select models) or Sebo E3.
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