Roborock Q7 Max vs Roborock Q7 L5
Two of the self-emptying & everyday robot vacuums in our best self-emptying robot vacuums (no mop dock needed) comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Vacuum and mop at once; works with the Auto-Empty Dock Pure
Check price at AmazonBest for: An 8,000 Pa LiDAR robot with a small charging dock
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Roborock Q7 Max | Roborock Q7 L5 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max suctionMaker's peak suction figure. | 4200 Pa | 8000 Pa | 35% |
| Auto-empty dock includedYes when the listed bundle includes a dock that empties the robot's bin into a bag. | No | No | 25% |
| Front obstacle avoidance (listed)Yes when the maker lists structured-light or 'Reactive Tech' avoidance beyond a bump sensor and LiDAR. | No | No | 15% |
| Battery capacityLarger batteries finish bigger homes in one go. | 5200 mAh | 3200 mAh | 15% |
| Robot heightLower robots reach under more furniture. | 3.8 in | 3.89 in | 10% |
| Max suction | 4,200 Pa | 8,000 Pa | info |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 3,200 mAh | info |
| Robot dimensions | 13.90 × 13.78 × 3.80 in | 12.79 × 12.79 × 3.89 in | info |
| Bin | Combined dustbin and water tank | Not listed | info |
| Auto-empty | Compatible with Auto-Empty Dock Pure (Q7 Max+ bundle) | Not listed | info |
| Mop | Not listed | Three water-flow levels | info |
| Navigation | Not listed | PreciSense LiDAR | info |
| SweepPick score | 2.2/10 | 2.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Roborock Q7 Max
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Robot height.
What we like
- E11 washable filter
- Can be upgraded to auto-empty
Watch out for
- Lowest suction here
Roborock Q7 L5
Better published figure on: Max suction.
What we like
- Smaller 12.79 in footprint
- Anti-tangle brushes
Watch out for
- No auto-empty
- No obstacle avoidance listed
Verdict
Q7 L5 has nearly twice the suction (8,000 vs 4,200 Pa); Q7 Max has the bigger 5,200 mAh battery and an auto-empty upgrade path.
- Roborock Q7 Max: Roborock: Q7 Max
- Roborock Q7 L5: Roborock: Q7 L5