Roborock - Q5+
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"eats pet hair"
"As I have already mentioned, we have several pets indoors, too, therefore we made a looot of research before buying it, as this particular model has two cleaning and vacuuming brushes, out of which one is specifically designed for pets hair."
"I absolutely love my Roborock Q5 (~4-5 years old now) and it has been a champ to keep up with two kitties and the insane amount of litter that gets tracked through our apartment."
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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"
"I have it scheduled to run twice a day and it also self empties."
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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."
"I got mine for $200 on Amazon sale."
"I love it! ... It was probably my best purchase of last year."
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"If nav + no-go zones matter, go Roborock Q5 for laser brain"
"real no-go zones"
"has all the good mapping, navigation, multi floor modes"
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"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."
"Perfect for vacuuming hard floors."
"eats pet hair"
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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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"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 self emptying vacuum feature can get loud"
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"The robot vacuum companies get you on the replacement parts, which are not cheap."
Adventurous-Date9971 1.0For small spaces, pick a compact dock and a bot with precise mapping; Roborock Q5+ (vac-only) or Dreame Q Revo (strong mop, mid-size base) are the safe picks. I run a Q5+ in a 500 sq ft studio; the base tucks under a bench and needs \~3 ft clear in front and a couple inches on the sides. Set no-go zones for door swings and chair legs, keep the dock on hard floor, and skip auto-wash mop docks-they’re huge. If you want mop, use snap-on pads and rinse by hand. RedditRecs is useful; I also check Rtings for noise/dock size and Vacuum Wars for pickup, and I’ve used Ask Edgar to time buys around earnings-driven price dips. Bottom line: small dock and accurate mapping matter most for OP’s space.
amanfromthere 1.0Carpet? 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.
Arr0zconleche 1.0Unless 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.
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.
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.
Just double check your Roborock model, it will come with the self emptying bin. It’s usually noted.
brycemonang1221 1.0Roborock 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.
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.
Capable_Mud_2127 1.0Roborock 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!
Switched to a new Roborock q5 from eufy bc it was damaging engineered floors. Eufy does great on hardwoods, beber, and tile.
Chris834702015455049 1.0you have to go with Roborock. Even their 'budget' models like the Q5+ have incredible navigation and, more importantly, you can easily find replacement parts on Amazon
cofused1 1.0I 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.
faulome 1.0Yes! 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+.
feelinuneasy1234 1.0I like my roborock q5+
Felix_Felicis24 1.0I 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!!
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