We recommend the standalone Q5 if your budget is more limited.
See price on Amazon – https://geni.us/LyYBg

We recommend the Q5+ if you have the budget to add a self-draining docking station.
See price on Amazon – https://geni.us/E4w2G

For mid-range options that can also mop, see the latest updated list of robots we recommend: https://www.consumeranalysis.com/guides/robot-vacuums/best-robot-vacuum/

In this video we analyze the performance of the carpet (general and deep cleaning), hard floors, edges and hair (human and pet) of the Roborock Q5. We also discuss the robot's raw performance (CFM and suction), navigation and coverage, battery life, bin size, and noise output.

The Q5 is one of the best mid-range robot vacuum cleaners we've tested. Compared to most other robots at its price, it offers better all-round performance, and especially better navigation.

0:00 Introduction
0:04 Q5 vs Q5+
0:14 Cheapest LIDAR robot from Roborock
0:38 CFM
0:42 kPa
0:47 Brushroll and side brush
1:19 Carpet cleaning
1:54 Deep cleaning of carpet
2:18 Cleaning hard floors
2:34 Edge performance
2:53 Slit test
3:08 Human hair test (long hair)
3:32 Animal hair test (short hair)
3:46 Navigation and coverage
4:35 App, battery life, bin volume, noise output, climbing threshold and dimensions
5:18 Pros and cons
6:28 General recommendations
6:40 Q5 vs S4 Max
7:07 Q5 versus other mid-range options

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