It also boasts intelligent LiDAR navigation, a compact and efficient self-emptying dock, and an outstanding app.
It’s let down by an extremely underwhelming mopping system and basic object avoidance.
Nevertheless, given the affordable pricing, this bot is still a solid pick for those prioritising vacuum performance.
(Image credit: Future)
There’s also a cheaper Q5 Pro, which is the same bot but with a charge-only dock.
It also handled the copious amounts of pet hair in my home extremely well.
This model uses LiDAR-based navigation, which allows for precise mapping and efficient cleaning paths.
If youdon’tneed mopping, however, this could be an excellent buy.
That’s the short version; read on for my full Roborock Q5 Pro+ review.
On the UK Roborock website, it’s499.99down to 349.99.
That costs$429.99(reduced to $179.99) or299(down to 199.99).
At TechRadar, a robot vacuum under $500 / 400 is considered a budget model.
If vacuuming is your priority, then it’s well worth considering.
If mopping is a priority, then it won’t be such a good pick, though.
A quick note on availability.
Robot design
Let’s take a look at the robot itself.
Instead, it uses its LiDAR and a bump sensor to help it avoid larger obstacles and furniture.
While there is a sensor on the front, it’s only used for navigation back to the dock.
But more on that below.
Finally we come to this model’s Achilles Heel the dreadful moping system.
But what do I know?
So, what’s so bad about this model’s mop?
Navigation performance
All Roborocks navigate spaces extremely well and this model is no different.
Put another way, during my review period it never once got lost or found itself trapped under furniture.
And that’s always a major bonus in my opinion.
The Q5 pro uses very basic touch-and-run avoidance.
This means it may gently push some larger items out of the way while dodging others.
Vacuum performance
Vacuum cleaning of both hard floor and carpet is where this model really shines.
(Image credit: Future)
But then that doesn’t surprise me because very few Roborocks fail to impress in this regard.
Anyway, I set the unit to Max (one below full power) and selected two passes.
The results were excellent; indeed, as good as many of Roborock’s high-end bots.
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It then came back on itself and collected the rest.
I call that a success.
These issues are easily fixed but are also an inconvenience.
Mopping performance
In short, there is nothing Pro about this robot’s mopping system.
Now wait a few minutes while the water saturates the mop and set it off on its way.
Worse, you have to remove the mop pad when finished and clean it under a hot tap.
That’s just too much work for me.
Personally, I wouldn’t bother using this model as a wet mop.
Instead I would advise leaving the dry pad attached when sending the bot out on a vacuum run.
Before the suction test on hard floor…(Image credit: Future)
Dock performance
I’ve been very impressed with the performance of this dock.
Setup is straightforward and the interface is clean and very intuitive.
Should you buy the Roborock Q5 Pro+?
… and during(Image credit: Future)
4/5
Design
Great vacuum and dock design let down by a poorly-conceived mopping system.
3.5/5
Performance
Excellent vacuum performance and mapping, but spoiled by awful mopping and sub-par obstacle avoidance.
If mopping isn’t your priority, this could be a great-value buy.
Before the suction test on carpet…(Image credit: Future)
I have no complaints about its functionality, either.
Your home is a little cluttered
While mapping is good, the obstacle avoidance here is basic.
You have low furniture
The Q5 Pro+ is on the taller side for a robot vacuum.
… and after(Image credit: Future)
If you have low-sitting furniture, it might not be able to fit underneath.
Roborock’s newest models (including theQrevo SlimandSaros 10R) are designed specifically with this in mind.
I also tried out its obstacle avoidance using a variety of items, including small and large dog toys.
Mopping merely left damp stripes on my floor
And I was right.
The dock has a larger than usual bin(Image credit: Future)
The onboard bin before auto-empty…(Image credit: Future)
… and after(Image credit: Future)
