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- Main Differences
- Design
- Performance
- Automation
- To Be Deleted
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iRobot Roomba j7/j7+ vs Roborock Q5/Q5+
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
iRobot Roomba j7/j7+
Roborock Q5/Q5+
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Wet CompatibleNo
Lowest Height Cleared8.5 cm (3.3'')
Obstacle Detection SensorCamera-Based
Max Threshold Height1.9 cm (0.7")
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Wet CompatibleNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Variants
- Roomba j7+ (Graphite)
- Roomba j7 (Graphite)
- Q5+ (Black)
- Q5 (Black)
Our Verdict
iRobot Roomba j7/j7+
Roborock Q5/Q5+
The Roborock Q5 is better than the iRobot Roomba j7. The Roborock delivers better cleaning performance on bare floors as well as low- and high-pile carpets, and its LIDAR sensor maps out its coverage area much faster than the camera-based iRobot. It can also run for a lot longer on a single charge. Conversely, the iRobot is a better option for pet owners. Its hazard-detection system allows it to spot and react to hazards like pet waste or power cords in real-time, so you don't have to make sure that its cleaning area is completely free of obstacles before letting it run. If you're considering purchasing either vacuum with a self-emptying base station, the iRobot's external dirtbag has a slightly larger overall capacity, and its twin rubber brushrolls are much easier to clean than the Roborock's bristled roller.
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Multi-Surface Household
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Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum & Mop Combo
No
No
User Maintenance
7.0
7.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
3.0
5.0
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
4640235
Roborock Disposable Dust Bag
Filter Part Number
4785883
E11
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter
Dimensions
Robot Vacuum Dimensions
Robot Vacuum Height
8.6 cm (3.4")
9.8 cm (3.9")
Robot Vacuum Width
33.5 cm (13.2")
35.2 cm (13.9")
Robot Vacuum Depth
34.0 cm (13.4")
35.2 cm (13.9")
Docking Station Dimensions
Docking Station Height
33.4 cm (13.1")
42.3 cm (16.7")
Docking Station Width
31.5 cm (12.4")
30.2 cm (11.9")
Docking Station Depth
39.4 cm (15.5")
43.9 cm (17.3")
Internal Dirt Compartment
6.1
4.8
Dirt Compartment Photo
Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.25 L
0.20 L
Full Indicator
Yes
No
Station Maintenance Capabilities
6.4
6.4
Station Photo
Auto Empty
Yes
Yes
Bagless Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment Capacity
2.40 L
2.50 L
Automatic Tank Refill
No
No
Mop Washing
No
No
Mop Drying
No
No
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Battery
9.1
8.9
Minimum Battery Life
102 min
81 min
Maximum Battery Life
102 min
221 min
Recharge Time
137 min
259 min
Removable Batteries
Yes
No
Quality-Of-Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Power Adjustment
No
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Surface Type Adjustment
Only Automatic
Manual And Automatic
Brushroll And Tools
Brushroll And Tools Photo
Brushroll Setup
Dual
Single
Brushroll Type
Rubber
Rubber And Bristles
Side Brush Setup
Single
Single
Side Brush Type
Fixed
Fixed
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
7.5
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup Video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
8.5
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
7.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
7.0
8.0
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Suction
5.6
Suction Video
Maximum Head Suction
0.2 inH₂O (0.04 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
0.1 inH₂O (0.02 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Balanced" (App)
Airflow
5.8
7.7
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Head Airflow
6.0 CFM (0.2 m³/min)
13.2 CFM (0.4 m³/min)
Noise
7.8
7.7
Noise Video
Bare Floor
63.0 dBA
60.3 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
57.5 dBA
64.4 dBA
Household Adaptability
7.5
8.0
Household Adaptability
Obstacle Avoidance
9.2
Obstacle Detection Sensor
Camera-Based
Object Recognition
Yes
Obstacle Video
Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate
93%
Bare Floor: Intervention Rate
0%
Carpet: Avoidance Rate
58%
Carpet: Intervention Rate
0%
Always Avoided Pet Waste
Yes
Height Clearance
9.0
Height Clearance Video
Lowest Height Cleared
8.5 cm (3.3'')
Threshold Clearance
7.0
Low Threshold Video
High Threshold Video
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
No
Cracks
5.5
4.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
1.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Automation
Physical Automation
8.9
8.9
Recharge And Resume
Yes
Yes
Pathing Algorithm
Smart
Smart
Physical Boundary Markers
No
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
No
Cycle Control Buttons
On-Board Only
On-Board Only
Navigation Control Buttons
Return To Base Only
Return To Base Only
Companion App Automation
7.5
9.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
iRobot HOME
Mi Home
Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones)
Yes
Yes
App Scheduled Start
Yes
Yes
App Cycle Control
Yes
Yes
Navigation Control Within App
No
Yes
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