If you want the best performance for your four dogs, the Roborock Q8 Max+ is the way to go. It'll save you time and keep your floors looking great between your regular vacuuming session.
i kinda like how my q8 max+ looks
https://preview.redd.it/2x3fo6dphgjf1.jpeg?width=516&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce8ff7bf7d5ef5862926ab0c2f6c09f5b5771a14
it detects walls and unmovable things pretty well, the obstacle avoidance is for stuff like cables
i have one of the cheaper models (q8 max+) and ir avoids most objects unless they are transparent or very small
mine doesnt do an outstanding job with obstacles as it still sucks up cords and stuff but the more expensive ones have all sorts of crossing lasers, headlights and cameras to detect them
We have it. It’s an amazing vacuum but somewhat bad robot. It has little obstacle avoidance. The navigation and cleaning pattern has definitely improved over the last 6 months.
Vacuum only: roborock q5 or q8 max+ or the switchbot k10+ with a tangle resistant all rubber brush.
Vacuum and mop combo: MOVA P10 Pro ultra at 399 (I think on Amazon US). This is a de facto last gen flagship and the antitangle TriCut brush (may ship in a bundle or needs to be bought separately from MOVA/dreame but AliExpress resellers can be cheaper) worked great with my long fur corgi’s fur and tumbleweeds. This one is least likely to get stuck compared to the previous options. Compared to other vacuum and mop combos under 400 which are solid budget robots, the p10 pro ultra blows them out of the water. As for the curved legs, I think the MOVA may at first try to ride up them then eventually learn how to properly avoid them. I have the MOVA V50 ultra and after it humped tripod legs on the first day, it was able to “learn” how to smoothly follow the tripod legs and avoid riding up on them on the third day (second day produced mixed results).
I generally recommend autoemptying for homes with pets that shed a lot. My old robot didn’t have one and it’s 500mL dustbin would clog up with fur after one run
Q5 max+ and the q8 max+ are good choices because of the duorollers. The passive mop is easily removable and isn’t the main focus of this robot anyway. If you were in the eu I’d check out the dreame d20 pro plus for its antitangle dual rollers and fur compression feature.
Roborock q5 max+ or the q8 max+? The dual all rubber brushes are pretty tangle resistant but they’ll occasionally need to remove the hair wound at the sides (the brush ends are easily removable).
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/roborock-q8-max-black-smart-robot-vacuum-mop-with-self-emptying-5500-pa-06970995788105/
I’d get the Q8 Max+ at 600 AUD. If you want a bigger dustbag, there’s the dreame D20 Pro Plus at 699 with a 5L dustbag so you will have to throw out and replace a dustbag less often.
https://dreame.com.au/products/dreame-d20-pro-plus-auto-empty-robot-vacuum-and-mop
Dust bags are much cheaper when bought from resellers. Some also like to vacuum out the contents in the robot’s dustbag with their manual vacuum so it lasts longer but you’ll still have to replace it as the fibers will be saturated with fine dust over time.
these two will be good budget options!!
Roborock Q8 Max Plus https://www.webhallen.com/se/product/365760-Roborock-Q8-Max-White?utm_source=prisjakt.nu&utm_medium=cpc
Dreame D20 Plus https://www.webhallen.com/se/product/387602-Dreame-D20-Plus-White?utm_source=prisjakt.nu&utm_medium=cpc
If hair is shedded in your apartment, I’d go for the d20 plus as hair won’t get tangled in the rollers. You’d just have to remove the hair from ends of rollers from the q8 max+ every once in a while :)
are we talking about robot vacs?
because i tried many and the only one thats in a good price range with mopping ,self emptying and able to deal with my aussies hair is the Roborock Q8 Max+
Roborock seems to be the biggest right now, kind of the DJI of robovacs.
We’re happy with our Q8 max+ from prime day.
We tried a few other brands that I’m not remembering the name of, but they were lower priced and did ok but not great.
The only thing our Q8 struggles with are our ruggable rigs with the liner, they are thin but the rubber wheels under the vac seem to suck them up and get caught.
Yeah, they really do. I’m not sure exactly why but what I did was get 4 different ones on Amazon and try them out, send back what I didn’t need. I know it’s not ideal but for something like robovac it’s kind of the only way to try a bunch and see what works.
I really needed mop function as well as we have 2 puppies that have outside access through a dog door so wet/muddy feet are constantly in and out. The Roborock has been pretty great at keeping that a lot nicer.
I do wish it had a larger water container though.
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