Pros
- Mops and vacuums at the same time + Strong 4,200 pa suction
- Long-lasting battery
- Comes with a self-emptying dock
- + Excellent lidar mapping skills
- Water-flow control, virtual fences, and no-go zones
Roborock's vacuum cleaners have gone a long way in a short amount of time. The Q-Series is a value robot vacuum series from the company that delivers strong cleaning at a cheaper price point than the S7 MaxV Series. The Q-Series is priced at $430 at retail. This range comprises vacuum-only versions like the Q5 and Q5+, as well as vacuum-and-mop ones like the Q7 and Q7+. The Q7 and Q7+ have Max variants that are more powerful than the non-Max ones, and each of the plus models comes with auto-emptying docks that are compatible.
I put the $870 Roborock Q7 Max+ through its paces for two weeks to see how it compared to other robots on the market. Its power and mapping skills really struck me, although I wish it came with more mopping attachments.
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A simple design
The Roborock Q7 Max+ is available in two colors: black and white, so you can match it to your decor. It resembles a normal robot vacuum cleaner in appearance: cylindrical, with an eye-like protrusion on top that allows the vacuum to see where it's going. Other sensors (cliff sensors, accelerometers, and bumpers) are located at the front perimeter and bottom of the Q7 Max to assist prevent it from tumbling down steps, colliding with objects, or being trapped.
Although this is a high-quality item, it is huge and hefty. It is about 14 inches in diameter and stands approximately three-and-a-quarter inches tall when the wheels aren't completely extended, weighing 8.38 pounds. Because I don't have any low furniture, the height wasn't an issue for me. However, unlike other robots I've tried, the Q7 was unable to maneuver beneath my refrigerator.
The combination water tank (350-milliliter capacity) and dustbin are found when you remove the door flap on top of the robot vac (470ml capacity). The water tank is immediately on top of the mop pad on several of the robots I've examined. The water tank of the Q7 is separate from the mop pad, which makes it unique.
Because the brush roller is rubberized and lacks bristles, it is easy to clean and maintain. The rubberized brush also grabs pet hair more effectively without becoming clogged. One side brush aids in the removal of dirt from the main brush.
A robot that empties itself
The Auto-Empty Dock Pure function on the Q7 Max+ implies that when the robot returns to charge, the dirt empties itself into the dock. The dust bag that comes with the auto-empty dock only has to be replaced every seven weeks or so. An extra dust bag is included in the packaging, and more onegs may be purchased for $19 from Roborock. Alternatively, you may spend roughly $20 on off-brand bags that are compatible with the dock and come in packs of six to twelve. It would be ideal if Roborock supplied enough bags to last a year, but this isn't the case.
Strong suction, long battery life
With a suction rating of 4200 pa, the Q7 Max+ boasts excellent suction for a robot vacuum (Pascal units). This is superior to the majority of robot vacuum cleaners, including numerous Roombas. During my testing, I used the Q7 Max+ to clean my first floor, which has largely hardwood floors but includes a few large area rugs and a marble-tiled bathroom. In the kitchen, my floors were free of crumbs, and the Q7 Max+ did a fantastic job of capturing dust and hair from the edges and corners. When it passed over area rugs, it used its Carpet Boost function to boost suction, leaving the carpets clean and free of dirt and debris. Each of my area rugs had clear symmetrical vacuum lines, indicating how thoroughly they had been cleaned.
The Q7 Max+ has a 5,200 mAh battery that the company says can clean for three hours straight (a maximum vacuum area of 3,229 square feet). Because of the battery, I never ran out of power while cleaning, and I was always able to clean in one continuous cycle.
Vacuums and mops
This unit's mopping function isn't as sophisticated as the VibraRise washing system on the S7 MaxV Ultra, which cleanses floors and allows the vacuum system to clean its own mopping pad. The mopping mechanism on the Q7 Max+ is straightforward yet effective. It makes use of an electric pump to distribute and manage water flow levels, enabling you to choose from 30 various water flows to suit your floor kinds.
Although it doesn't scrape like a sonic mop, its sweeper-like wet cloth performs an excellent job of clearing filth off floors, and it can mop up to 2,583 square feet at a time. Because this device vacuums and mops at the same time, my floors were fully crumb-free, dust-free, and cleaned after only one cleaning cycle.
Accessories are scarce.
The cleaning pad was dirty after I cleaned my floors. I started making a deliberate effort to mop my hardwood floors more frequently after seeing the mop pad and discovering that they were that dirty before the mopping cycle (instead of just vacuuming). When it comes to hardwood floors, you can't always see the dirt, so you'll know when your socks start to exhibit signs of dirt. The issue with mopping with the Q7 Max+ on a regular basis is that it only comes with one cleaning pad – no second pad to use while you throw the primary pad in the washer, and no disposable pads. Because the dock, unlike the S7 MaxV Ultra, does not clean its own mopping pad automatically, having multiple pads would be useful for daily cleaning without breaks for maintenance.
As previously stated, the package includes an additional dust bag for the auto-emptying dock, but no more side brushes or main brushes. For $17, you can get a pack of two extra mop pads and $16 for a pack of two spare side brushes from the Roborock website. On Amazon, you may also discover off-brand solutions for approximately the same price, such as a larger pack of mop pads or brushes.
Decisive and silent performance in 3D or 2D mapping
PreciSense LiDAR Navigation is included into the Q7 Max+, allowing it to construct an accurate map of your house. It glides purposefully around the room, cleaning the corners and then the center in an S-pattern. It doesn't slam into doors, walls, or furniture, and it's also not that noisy
Although the app setup procedure was a bit frustrating because it wouldn't connect via a 5 Ghz connection and it required a few tries to get the machine to connect to Wi-Fi, it significantly improves the Q7 Max+ overall. It can make a 2D or 3D map, with the ability to go back and forth between the two. The program includes several capabilities that allow you to incorporate furniture, create invisible boundaries, block the robot from entering specific regions or rooms, specify different types of flooring, and more. You may set up schedules, keep track of your accessories' upkeep, and regulate a range of additional settings, such as water flow and auto-emptying. You have complete control over where, when, and how this robot cleans.
Our point of view
Although the Q-Series is meant to be more economical, and many Roborock Q models are, the Roborock Q7 Max+ still costs roughly $870. When you consider that you can acquire a nice budget robot vacuum for roughly $300 (or around $500 to $600 for an excellent self-emptying vac), this isn't really a budget pricing. Sure, it's a reasonable price for what it offers, but it's not cheap.
Overall, the cleaning performance, battery life, and app functions wowed me. However, I expected more replaceable accessories in the bundle for a device this expensive.
- Is there a more suitable option?
The Q7 Max+ is a one-of-a-kind vacuum cleaner in that it is the most costly in a budget series. It's not as pricey as some of the higher-end vacuums, such as the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra or the Ecovacs Deebot X1 (both approximately $1,400), but it doesn't provide the same degree of cleaning performance, especially when it comes to mopping.
The Roborock S7 MaxV Plus is a good option if you don't want to spend nearly $1,500 on a robot with sonic mopping. It costs a little less ($1,160). Look at a lower-level Q-series device like the Q5 or Q5+ if you want something even more economical and cleaning isn't a priority.
- How long do you think it'll last?
The Q7 Max+ is competitively priced with similar-priced rivals (technologically speaking). It does not support 5GHz Wi-Fi, but it does include laser navigation, 3D mapping, and auto-emptying. This robot should live at least a few years with appropriate care, and there's no reason to believe the app will drop support for it anytime soon.
- Do you think you should purchase it?
Yes. The Roborock Q7 Max+ is a tough, long-lasting robot that vacuums and clean floors with ease. It features a powerful suction, a long battery life, and an auto-emptying dock, so you don't have to do any prep work before cleaning.