The Best Roborock Vacuums of 2026: 10 Models Compared Side by Side

What works

• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars gave it the second best dried-on stain score it has recorded (139 against an average of 93), and it left only 0.7 g of water behind.
• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars scored its obstacle avoidance 22 out of 24 against an average of 16.6, and RTINGS found it great at avoiding pet waste.
• RTINGS rated its hard floor debris pickup outstanding, and in TechRadar's oats and loose tea test it left only one oat flake and a few tea particles on carpet after a Max pass.
• Roborock's US page and manual describe a dock that washes the mops with 80°C water, dries them with 55°C air, cleans its own tray with hot water and can drop the mops off before vacuum-only runs.
• RTINGS measured an 8.5 cm (3.3 in) clearance for getting under furniture and 3.8 cm (1.5 in) of threshold climbing, close to Roborock's 4 cm claim.

What does not

• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found the arm worked only about half the time, and it only recognizes a short list of items for automatic pickup; TechRadar saw it misidentify sandals and socks in dim light.
• Despite the 22,000 Pa rating, Vacuum Wars measured 0.3 kPa at the intake against a 0.8 kPa average, and its carpet deep clean and flattened pet hair results (83% against a 92% average) were below average.
• RTINGS found it retracts its side brush on carpet and leaves debris along edges and corners there, and that it cannot detect USB cords or rug tassels.
• The onboard bin holds just 180 ml, the smallest Vacuum Wars has seen, and hair still tangled on the main brush in both Vacuum Wars and RTINGS testing.
• Several features are promised for later software updates rather than included now, according to Roborock's US page: custom AI object recognition, more pickable items, more safety-focused recognition and Matter support.

Who is it for

Early adopters with mostly hard floors who want top-tier mopping, a dock that handles washing, drying and refilling, and a low body that reaches under furniture. It also suits people who like the idea of steering the arm from the app to move small items, which TechRadar found works well and could help someone with limited mobility.

Who is it not for

Skip it if you are buying it for the arm to tidy up on its own, because three independent reviewers found that function limited and unreliable. Carpet-heavy homes and long-haired pets are better served by cheaper models; Vacuum Wars points to the Saros 10R or Qrevo Edge and TechRadar to the Saros 10 for similar cleaning without the arm.

What works

• Independent testing by Tom's Guide found it collected 99 to 100 percent of cereal, kitty litter and pet hair on hardwood and 95 to 99 percent on carpet.
• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found 0 percent hair tangling in its 7-inch hair test (against a 39 percent average) and 92 percent pet hair pickup on carpet.
• Vacuum Wars scored its obstacle avoidance a perfect 24 out of 24, and Tom's Guide saw it steer around power strips, shoes, pet bowls and a wire along the baseboard.
• With no turret, TechRadar found it fit under a TV cabinet with about a millimeter to spare, and Tom's Guide got it under a refrigerator lip and a radiator cover.
• The dock washes the mops in hot water, dries them with hot air, scrubs its own wash tray and can leave the mops behind for vacuum-only jobs, per Roborock and as seen in TechRadar's and BGR's use.

What does not

• Suction figures do not agree: the Amazon listing says 22,000 Pa, Roborock's US and global pages give no number, TechRadar cited 20,000 Pa and Tom's Guide 19,000 Pa.
• Threshold climbing trails the 1.57 inch claim: Vacuum Wars saw it clear 20 and 26 mm boards but fail at about 36 mm, and TechRadar's unit retreated from a low stack of books, with TechRadar saying it is not built for much above 10 mm.
• The 270 ml onboard bin is small, and TechRadar, in a home with many pets, had to change the dock bag every three weeks against claims of up to 60 days (Amazon) or 70 days (Roborock's Malaysia page).
• BGR's unit sucked up and tangled cables in early runs and still found black cables harder to see; Vacuum Wars rated its navigation efficiency only average without a top laser.
• Upkeep is ongoing: disposable dust bags (6 for $25.59 at Roborock), mop cloths every 1 to 3 months and a filter every 6 to 12 months, and Roborock's US page lists only one bag in the box.

Who is it for

Homes with pets or long hair, low sofas, beds and cabinets, and a mix of hard floors and rugs, where the owner wants the dock to wash and dry the mops. It suits buyers who value strong obstacle avoidance and are comfortable with a camera robot on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.

Who is it not for

Skip it if your home has tall door sills, since Vacuum Wars saw it fail at about 36 mm and TechRadar's unit retreated from a low step. It is also a poor fit if you do not want a camera that can stream video from your floors, or if you would rather not keep buying dust bags.

What works

• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found 92 percent pickup of deeply embedded sand on medium carpet, tied for third among the more than 205 robots it has tested.
• Vacuum Wars measured 0 percent hair tangling in its 7-inch hair test against a 28 percent average, in line with Roborock's claim that it handles hair up to 40 cm.
• The retracting laser lets it reach 3.14 inch gaps; Vacuum Wars says it ties the lowest robot it has tested, and the German site smarthomeassistent.de found it fit under its test coffee table every time.
• Obstacle avoidance scored 20 out of 24 at Vacuum Wars, above the 17 point average.
• Vacuum Wars found the carpet mop lift and extending edge pad worked well and saw no streaking on dark floors in follow-up runs.

What does not

• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars measured 13 cfm of airflow and 0.54 kPa of suction, both below its averages of 16.8 cfm and 0.96 kPa, so the 22,000 Pa rating does not show up as raw power.
• Vacuum Wars calls the onboard dust bin very small, so pet homes may need several runs a week.
• smarthomeassistent.de saw it pick up a dog-waste sample and drive through liquid spills, and Roborock says it only sees objects at least 5 cm wide and 3 cm tall.
• Water use was more than double the Vacuum Wars average at 2.33 to 3.90 g per test area, and the German test found dirt still visible after its stain test.
• Listing figures conflict: Amazon gives 42.4 lb and 150 minutes of runtime, while Roborock's US page lists a 9.74 lb robot plus a 22.05 lb dock and Vacuum Wars cites a 220 minute official runtime.

Who is it for

Homes with long-haired people or pets, low sofas and beds, and a mix of carpet and hard floors, where the owner wants the dock to wash and dry the mops. It suits buyers who want a spinning laser for mapping but still need the robot to clean under 3.14 inch gaps.

Who is it not for

Skip it if you have a pet that has accidents or a home with frequent spills, since one hands-on test saw it run over both. Owners who want maximum suction for deep carpet, or who do not want a camera robot with remote video on the floor, should look elsewhere.

What works

• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found 96% embedded sand removal in its carpet deep clean test, tied for the highest score it has recorded.
• Vacuum Wars also measured 96% pet hair pickup (average 75.4%) and 0% tangling in its 7-inch hair test, which backs up the JawScrapers comb main brush and anti-tangle side brush named on the listing.
• The mop lifts on carpet so it can vacuum and mop in one run; the listing and Vacuum Wars both give the lift as 8 mm, and the manual says the robot retracts the mop mount on carpet.
• Vacuum Wars measured above-average navigation speed and battery efficiency, estimating about 1,243 sq ft per charge against a 1,051 sq ft average.
• Its mopping scored above average in Vacuum Wars' dried-on stain test (103 vs. a 93 average) while leaving less water behind than average.

What does not

• Obstacle avoidance is poor: Vacuum Wars scored it 6 of 24 (average 16.6), so cords, socks and toys need to be picked up first.
• The dock only empties dust; you dampen, fit, remove and wash the mop cloth yourself, and fill and empty the robot's water tank by hand.
• The hands-free claim differs by source: the Amazon listing says up to 70 days per bag, while Roborock's own US page and Vacuum Wars say up to 7 weeks.
• Vacuum Wars flagged a higher-than-usual number of early owner reports of units that stopped working within days or weeks, and Amazon's review summary shows mixed reliability and battery feedback, including some units that stopped recharging after about 6 months.
• Running costs include disposable dust bags (Roborock sells a 6-pack), plus a filter, main brush, side brush and mop cloth that the manual says to replace every 3 to 12 months.

Who is it for

Homes with carpet, rugs and shedding pets that want strong vacuuming and auto-emptying at a low price. It suits owners who mostly want dust and hair handled and are fine with light, occasional mopping that they set up by hand.

Who is it not for

Skip it if your floors are often cluttered with cords, socks or pet toys, since its obstacle avoidance tested poorly. It is also a poor fit if you want the dock to wash and dry mop pads, or if you mainly need frequent mopping of large hard floors.

What works

• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found 92% embedded sand removal from medium-pile carpet, its 4th best score of more than 205 robots tested.
• Vacuum Wars measured 92% flattened pet hair removal (average 81%) and 0% tangling on the DuoDivide main brush in its 7-inch hair test.
• Mopping scored 217 points overall in Vacuum Wars' tests against a 188 average, including 120 points on dried-on stains.
• The dock washes the pads, dries them with warm air and lifts the mops while charging for airflow, per Roborock's page, with separate clean and dirty water tanks shown in the manual.
• Roborock rates the mop lift at 10 mm for short-pile carpet, and Vacuum Wars confirmed it can vacuum and mop in one run.

What does not

• Obstacle avoidance is very poor for the price: Vacuum Wars scored it 6 of 24 (average 16.6), and it has no camera.
• Vacuum Wars measured below-average suction on its bench test (0.47 kPa) and only average airflow (16 CFM), which does not match the headline 12,000 Pa, though carpet pickup was still strong.
• The dock washes mops with cold water only, and there is no auto-detergent; the manual says to use only cold water in the tanks.
• The robot's dustbin is small at 325 ml (Vacuum Wars), the mop used about 25% more water than average, and Vacuum Wars found the app buggier and more limited than higher-end Roborock models.
• Upkeep is heavier than on simpler robots: disposable dust bags, a dirty water tank and cleaning tray to rinse, and mop cloths the manual says to replace every 1 to 3 months.

Who is it for

Households with mixed carpet and hard floors, long hair or pets, that want the dock to handle dust emptying and mop washing and drying. It is best value when bought on sale, which Vacuum Wars also stresses.

Who is it not for

Skip it if your floors have cords, socks, pet waste or toys lying around, because its obstacle avoidance tested poorly. Buyers who want hot-water mop washing, automatic detergent or a camera-based robot should look at higher-end models.

What works

• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa of suction against a 0.83 kPa average, the 12th highest result in its database, so the 10,000 Pa rating holds up.
• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found its top-mounted LiDAR covered 0.83 square meters per minute against a 0.70 average, for an estimated 1,060 sq ft per charge.
• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars gave it a dried-on stain score of 158 against an average of 93, strong for a single static pad.
• The dock empties the robot into a 2.7 L sealed bag that Roborock rates at up to 7 weeks, and Vacuum Wars confirmed the 2.7 L bag size.
• The manual lists cliff sensors, and the app offers multi-level maps, no-go zones, scheduling and a child lock, per Roborock's US page.

What does not

• It has no camera or front obstacle sensors, as Vacuum Wars notes, and testers of the same robot sold as the Q7 M5 found it ran into cables, socks and a dog bowl (TechRadar) and did not reliably avoid pet waste (RTINGS).
• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found 43% of long hair wrapped around the brush, worse than the 38% average, despite the JawScrapers anti-tangle comb.
• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found the mop left 2 g of water, about twice the average, and the pad cannot lift, so you must remove it before vacuuming carpet.
• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found flattened pet hair pickup (79%) and carpet deep cleaning (75% of embedded sand) only average, and the manual says not to use it on high-pile carpet.
• Upkeep is manual and ongoing: disposable dock bags, a mop cloth washed after each use and replaced every 3 to 6 months, and a filter and main brush replaced every 6 to 12 months, per the manual.

Who is it for

Budget buyers with mostly hard floors and low-pile rugs who want strong suction, reliable LiDAR mapping and a dock that spares them from emptying the bin. It suits homes where floors are kept clear of cords and toys before each run, and where mopping is an occasional extra.

Who is it not for

Skip it if you have pets prone to accidents or a lot of floor clutter, because it cannot see small obstacles. It is also a poor fit if you want hands-free mopping across rugs, delicate floors that need little water, or a long-haired household that dislikes cutting hair off the brush.

What works

• Vacuum Wars measured a carpet deep-clean score of 90 for the QV 35A, higher than the 85 it recorded for the far pricier Qrevo Edge.
• Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,536 sq ft of cleaning per charge, and Xataka measured 45% battery use over about two hours on SmartPlan.
• The dock handles emptying, refilling and mop washing; Roborock's FAQ says a built-in module air-dries both mops and the cleaning tray while the mops rotate.
• Roborock rates the mops at 200 RPM, the listing says 30 water levels and a 10 mm mop lift, and Xataka found it handled light daily spills well without over-wetting floors.
• PreciSense LiDAR stores maps for up to 4 floors, per both the listing and Roborock's page, and Vacuum Wars rated its navigation at 3.54 stars.

What does not

• Vacuum Wars scored its obstacle avoidance at 1.22 stars, so cords and socks should be picked up first, as the manual also says.
• Vacuum Wars measured 58.74% on its flattened pet hair test, well below the 78% average it cites, and a lower result than the 80% it measured on the Qrevo Edge.
• Mops are washed in unheated water and dried with unheated air (Amazon's comparison table says no hot water washing; Roborock says the air is cold), and Xataka warned damp mops can smell.
• Roborock rates thresholds at only 2 cm, and Xataka found thick rugs effectively off-limits and corners weaker because there is no extending side brush or mop.
• Upkeep is ongoing: disposable 2.7 L dust bags (6 for $25.59 at Roborock US), mop cloths replaced every 1 to 3 months, and filter and main brush every 6 to 12 months per the manual.

Who is it for

Homes of mostly hard floors and thin rugs that want a self-emptying, mop-washing robot for a few hundred dollars. It suits people who keep floors clear before a run and do not need hot-water mop washing or a camera.

Who is it not for

Skip it if you have heavy pet shedding, thick rugs, high thresholds, or floors often covered in cords, socks and toys. Buyers who want sanitizing hot-water washing or heated drying should look at a higher model.

What works

• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars measured 1.95 kPa of sealed suction against a 0.97 kPa average, so its suction is genuinely strong for the price, though it trails the Q7 M5 (a different model) at 2.24 kPa.
• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found it removed 80% of sand embedded in medium-pile carpet, above the 76.7% average and ahead of the Q7 M5's 75%.
• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars measured navigation efficiency of 0.82 square meters per minute against a 0.72 average, and estimated about 1,465 sq ft of cleaning per charge in its review (its comparison page lists 1,528 sq ft).
• The app offers no-go zones, scheduling, a child lock and Alexa or Google Home control, per Amazon; Vacuum Wars adds no-mop zones and room cleaning, and Roborock's US page says it stores up to 3 floor maps.
• Running costs are low because there is no dock bag to buy: the filter is washable and the mop cloth is reusable, per Amazon and the manual.

What does not

• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found it picked up only 12.25% of flattened pet hair, below the previous record low of 29% and far below the 81% average; Vacuum Wars repeated the test and got consistent results.
• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found 56% of long hair wrapped around the brush, against a 21% average, despite the anti-tangle brush that Amazon calls perfect for homes with pets.
• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found the mop used 3.35 g of water, more than three times the 1.04 g average, for a combined mopping score of 6.3, the second lowest it has recorded; the pad cannot lift, so it must come off before vacuuming carpet.
• It has no obstacle avoidance system, according to Vacuum Wars, and the manual tells you to pick up cords, loose items and the dock's own power cord before each run.
• Nothing is automatic at the dock: you empty the 400 ml bin (Vacuum Wars' figure) and the water tank by hand, and wash and air-dry the mop cloth after each use, per the manual.

Who is it for

Budget buyers with mostly hard floors and low-pile rugs who want strong suction and reliable LiDAR mapping for well under $200 at its current sale price, and who do not mind emptying a small bin by hand. It suits homes without heavy shedding or long human hair that keep floors clear of cords and toys, and where mopping is an occasional light wipe.

Who is it not for

Skip it if you have shedding pets or long hair in the house, because it recorded the worst flattened pet hair result Vacuum Wars has measured and tangled more hair than average. It is also a poor fit for cluttered floors, homes that want a self-emptying dock or hands-free mopping, and wood floors that should not get too much water; Vacuum Wars recommends the Q7 M5 over it.

What works

• Independent testing by TechRadar of the F25 Ace (the same WD5M2A model under another name) found one push cleared rice and coffee beans and a milk spill along cabinet edges was fully picked up in one pass.
• The head tilts back 180 degrees and Roborock rates it at 4.92 in when flat with full suction; TechRadar used this to clean under a bathroom vanity that no other machine it tried could reach.
• The dock runs a hot self-clean and then dries the roller with 90°C (194°F) air, in a 5 minute fast mode or a 20 minute quiet mode, per Roborock's product page and the Amazon listing.
• Motorized SlideTech 2.0 wheels assist pushing at three app-set levels (Mild, Moderate, Intense), which TechRadar found made the 4.7 kg machine feel lighter on the default setting.
• Clean and dirty water sit in separate tanks, and TechRadar got two full mopping runs of about 1,300 sq ft from one fill.

What does not

• It is for hard floors only: the Amazon listing pitches it for hard floors and TechRadar says its design means it cannot be used on soft floors.
• TechRadar saw some streaks in the right light and occasional soap suds with the default detergent setting, so the streak-free claim did not fully hold.
• TechRadar found milky water in the dirty tank the day after a milk spill, which suggests the self-clean does not always clear the roller completely.
• Roborock's XT page is inconsistent: its footnotes say DirTect dirt sensing is on the F25 ACE and the auto detergent dispenser is on the F25 ALT and ACE, while its FAQ and the Amazon listing say the XT has both.
• Upkeep: Roborock's manual says to replace the roller and filter every 6 to 12 months, the roller costs $39.99 at list price on Roborock's store, and Roborock tells owners to use only its own floor solution.

Who is it for

Homes that are almost all tile, vinyl plank, laminate or sealed wood, where daily spills, pet paw prints and tracked-in grit need a fast vacuum and mop in one pass. It suits people who want to reach under low furniture without moving it and who are fine pushing a 10 lb machine.

Who is it not for

Skip it if you have a lot of carpet or rugs, since it only works on hard floors. It is also a poor fit if you want a robot to do the work, need a light in the head for dark corners, or want a battery you can easily replace yourself after the 1-year warranty ends.

What works

• Independent testing by Vacuum Wars found it removed 94 percent of embedded sand from medium-pile carpet, against an 85 percent result for the original Qrevo Edge and a 78 percent average.
• Vacuum Wars measured a dried-stain mopping score of 139 against a 108 average, with less water left behind (0.65 g against a 1.07 g average).
• Vacuum Wars found 0 percent hair wrap on its 7 inch hair test and 89.5 percent pet hair pickup, above its 82.2 percent average.
• The dock washes pads in water up to 176°F, dries them with 131°F air and cleans its own base with hot water, per Roborock's page; Roborock cites a TÜV Rheinland report of over 99.99 percent bacteria removal from the pads.
• At 3.14 in tall, Roborock says it lowers its LiDAR to fit under beds and sofas, and Vacuum Wars lists it at 80 mm against 103 mm for the original Edge.

What does not

• Vacuum Wars found below-average obstacle avoidance (14 of 24 objects), a step back from the original Edge's 16 of 24, and CyberShack in Australia saw it drive into furniture hard enough that the reviewer would not leave it unsupervised.
• The onboard bin is 240 ml against a 377 ml average in Vacuum Wars' database, so bulky debris such as pet hair can fill it before the robot returns to empty.
• Vacuum Wars measured 1.40 minutes of runtime per 1 percent of battery, below its 1.56 average, and noted lower 20 mm threshold climbing.
• Owner evidence for this exact model is thin: the Amazon rating (4.0 stars, 605 ratings) includes many reviews written before this model launched that name the older Qrevo Edge S5A.
• It works only on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and it runs on disposable dust bags and mop pads that Roborock's manual says to replace every 1 to 3 months.

Who is it for

Homes with a mix of hard floors and carpet, where mopping and deep carpet cleaning both matter and low beds or sofas leave little clearance. It suits pet owners who want hot-water pad washing and hair that does not wrap the brush, and who pick up cords and socks before a run.

Who is it not for

Skip it if your floors are often cluttered with cords, socks or pet toys, since independent obstacle avoidance was below average. It is also a poor fit if you do not want a camera robot in your home, if your router cannot provide a 2.4 GHz network, or if you want to avoid buying dust bags.