Q10 S5 / S5+
3 independent reviewsRead the findings →A budget Roborock with a vibrating mop pad, sold with a plain dock or a self-emptying one. It suits fairly clear floors on a tight budget. It's poor at dodging clutter, and you wash the mop yourself.
Updated
See the alternatives below, or switch market.
Where it sits in Roborock’s range
Feedback
What reviewers found
Three detailed tests cover the S5+ self-emptying bundle: Vacuum Wars, TechGearLab and Tom's Guide. The Verge adds a shorter account of the standard S5. The detailed tests agree obstacle avoidance is weak, but carpet cleaning and runtime differ sharply. Vacuum Wars recorded excellent carpet results and long runs; TechGearLab collected only about a third of its pet hair, while Tom's Guide reported short battery life and repeated rescues. Mopping results range from slightly above average to disappointing.
Vacuum Wars, hands-on, Oct 2025 (tested on the Q10 S5+) · TechGearLab, hands-on, Dec 2025 (tested on the Q10 S5+) · Tom's Guide, hands-on, Mar 2026 (tested on the Q10 S5+) · The Verge, hands-on (Mostly based on the maker's own specifications)
Hard floors
Mixed resultsTechGearLab found it left no crumbs along walls but called it quick rather than thorough, hit-and-miss with cereal and weaker on heavier messes. Tom's Guide found hard floors came up very clean whenever the robot wasn't stuck.
Carpet and rugs
Mixed resultsVacuum Wars measured sand removal from carpet tied for its best ever, and Tom's Guide found carpets came up very clean. TechGearLab was less convinced: good with sand, but hit-and-miss with cereal and heavier messes.
Pet hair
Mixed resultsVacuum Wars measured excellent pet-hair pickup from carpet, and Tom's Guide found hair picked up easily. TechGearLab saw it collect only about a third of its pet hair before declaring the job done. All three found the brush stayed largely tangle-free.
Mopping
Mixed resultsVacuum Wars scored it slightly above average on dried stains with little water left behind. TechGearLab called it run-of-the-mill, leaving darker stains and a sticky residue, and Tom's Guide found floors less sparkling than with its usual robot.
Navigation and obstacles
Reviewers found problemsVacuum Wars scored its obstacle avoidance far below average, TechGearLab saw it miss most obstacles and roll through fake pet mess, and Tom's Guide had it stuck on table legs and ramming a laundry basket.
Dock and upkeep
Mixed resultsOn the S5+, Vacuum Wars notes the bag is rated for about seven weeks. But Tom's Guide found emptying loud and the floor sheet flimsy enough to stop it docking, and nothing washes the mop or handles water, which TechGearLab also notes.
App and software
Reviewers rate it highlyTechGearLab found the Roborock app clean, responsive and beginner-friendly, and Tom's Guide called it the easiest smart-home app it has used, though it had to merge two invented rooms after mapping.
Noise
Mixed resultsTechGearLab measured the robot at about 58dB, slightly above average but manageable, with an odd hum and screech on turns. Tom's Guide found dock emptying very loud and disruptive, while TechGearLab thought it louder than some but less grating.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use has run it long-term or judged Roborock's support yet.
Value
Mixed resultsTechGearLab found it excellent value for everyday cleaning. Tom's Guide found it hard to recommend at full price, saying its constant need for rescue and manual mop care make it more hassle than it's worth.
Verdicts come from independent, hands-on, finished reviews. An area needs at least two of them before we say more than “Not enough evidence”. We don't score robots ourselves. How this works
Reviewers disagree on carpet cleaning
Vacuum Wars measured the fourth-highest suction of any robot it has tested, with 96% of embedded sand and 96% of pet hair removed from carpet. TechGearLab found it good with sand but inconsistent with cereal, collecting only about 36% of pet hair before stopping. Tom's Guide found it picked up hair, seeds and small stones easily. None of them explains the gap. If hair in carpet is your main problem, results this far apart make it a riskier buy.
Hair stays off the brush
The anti-tangle design works. Vacuum Wars found no hair wrapped round the brush in its long-hair test, where the average robot leaves 38% tangled. Tom's Guide saw no jamming or wrapping during its test, and TechGearLab found the roller stayed mostly free of hair. On a cheap robot that's worth having, because it's one less job to do by hand.
A decent mop, but it's your job
Vacuum Wars scored it slightly above average on dried stains and found it left about half as much water behind as the average robot. TechGearLab called the mopping run-of-the-mill: light stains went, darker ones stayed and a sticky residue remained. Tom's Guide found the pad slow to get damp and the floors less sparkling than with its usual robot. Neither dock washes the pad or refills the water, and Tom's Guide points out the wet pad sits on the floor while it charges.
Clear the floor first
Vacuum Wars scored obstacle avoidance 6 out of 24, against an average of 16.6. TechGearLab saw it detect only about 40% of obstacles, tangle with cords and roll through simulated pet mess. Tom's Guide had it stuck on table legs and in the fireplace, and it dented a laundry basket. The Verge found it less prone to sticking than a cheaper Tapo, though docking was unreliable. Pick things up before every run, and don't assume a pricier robot will dodge better.
Battery life depends who you ask
Vacuum Wars measured above-average battery efficiency, estimating about 250 minutes and 1,243 square feet per charge. Tom's Guide got about 30 minutes on a medium setting in a mostly carpeted home, with three recharges needed to finish. Different settings, surfaces and test methods make the two hard to compare, but they don't fully explain the gap. It can recharge and resume, but in a carpeted home allow for a long cleaning session.
Vacuum Wars, TechGearLab and Tom's Guide tested the Q10 S5+, which adds a self-emptying dock. The Verge covers the standard Q10 S5.
Our take
Should you buy the Q10 S5 / S5+?
Best for: Homes with mostly hard floors that are kept clear of clutter. Skip it if: You do not want to wash the mop pad yourself.
buy it for mapped vacuuming and a basic mop on a tight budget, if your floors are fairly clear and you'll wash the pad yourself. If you want the mop looked after for you, the Qrevo S5V's dock washes and dries its pads.
The Q10 S5 sits near the bottom of Roborock's range, a step above the Q7 M5. It has a raised sensor that maps rooms, a main brush built to resist hair and a vibrating mop pad that lifts over carpet. The S5 comes with a plain charging dock, and the S5+ adds one that empties the bin into a bag. Neither washes the mop or refills the water, so that's your job after every run.
Three detailed tests, all of the S5+, agree on clutter: Vacuum Wars scored its obstacle avoidance far below average, TechGearLab saw it roll through fake pet mess, and Tom's Guide had it stuck on table legs and ramming a laundry basket. They disagree on carpet. Vacuum Wars measured 96% of sand removed, tied for its best ever, with excellent pet-hair pickup, while TechGearLab saw only about a third of its pet hair collected before the robot declared itself done. All three found hair stayed off the brush. Mopping is decent for the money, with Vacuum Wars scoring it slightly above average and TechGearLab calling it run-of-the-mill. Tom's Guide found the dock loud, its battery drained fast in a carpeted home, and thought it hard to recommend at full price, while TechGearLab called it excellent value.
Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Will it avoid cables and pet mess?
No. Vacuum Wars scored it 6 out of 24 on obstacles, and TechGearLab watched it roll through simulated pet mess and tangle with cords. Its sensor is light-based, with no camera, per the specifications. Pick everything up first, and don't run it around a puppy.
How often do I have to empty or refill anything?
It depends on the dock. The standard Q10 S5 only charges, per the specifications, so you empty the bin yourself. The S5+ dock empties into a 2.7-litre bag that Vacuum Wars says Roborock rates for about seven weeks. Either way, Tom's Guide had to fill and empty the water tank and wash the pad after each run.
Can it keep the wet mop off my carpet?
On low rugs, yes. The pad lifts 8mm when it detects carpet, according to Vacuum Wars and The Verge. Tom's Guide marked floor types in the app so it mopped only the kitchen. For thicker rugs, take the pad off or keep them out of mopping runs.
How big is the S5+ dock, and is it loud?
Small: Tom's Guide lists it at roughly 26 by 21 by 18cm. Emptying is another matter. Tom's Guide found it very loud and disruptive, while TechGearLab thought it louder than some docks but less grating.
Does it fit under low furniture?
Measure the lowest gap along the whole route. Tom's Guide puts the robot at roughly 9.7cm tall, including its turret, so a gap close to that height leaves little room. The Verge also found its width restrictive compared with a smaller Tapo.
Alternatives
Other robot vacuums to compare.
Q7 M5 / M5+
Why consider it: RTINGS found dependable hard-floor pickup and effective removal of pet hair from carpet, from a compact charging dock.
The compromise: Every chore is yours, and it needs help around cables, rugs and small clutter.
Qrevo S5V
Why consider it: Vacuum Wars and GearLab both found it mops well, and its dock washes and dries the pads for you.
The compromise: Both testers flagged weak obstacle handling, and they split on pet hair.
RV20 Max Plus
Why consider it: TechPrincess liked its easy mapping, quiet running and fairly compact self-emptying dock.
The compromise: Its flat pad is only a light wipe and doesn't lift, and it got caught on low furniture.
Specs
Full specifications
Each specification names its source. Manufacturer claims are not independent test results; unconfirmed figures are labelled.
Owner reviews
Do you own the Q10 S5 / S5+?
Tell people how it’s held up: cleaning, maintenance, faults and support. Owner accounts are shown separately from independent reviews.
Sources
Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- Vacuum Wars: Roborock Q10 S5+ review ↗Hands-on · Tested on the Q10 S5+
- TechGearLab: Roborock Q10 S5+ review ↗Hands-on · Tested on the Q10 S5+
- Tom's Guide: Roborock Q10 S5+ review ↗2.5 / 5Hands-on · Tested on the Q10 S5+
- The Verge: Best budget robot vacuums (Q10 S5 entry) ↗Hands-on · Mostly based on the maker's own specifications (not counted towards our two-review minimum)
Sources
- Roborock: Q10 S5 product page ↗Manufacturer
Videos
- Just A Dad Approved: Roborock Q10 S5 Robot Vacuum & Mop QUICK REVIEW - Why I Love This Smart Cleaner! ↗
- Just A Dad Approved: Roborock Q10 S5 Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo FIRST LOOK / How To Setup / Review Mopping Test ↗
- Search YouTube for Roborock Q10 S5 / S5+ ↗Search results may include company demonstrations or similar models. Check the source and model name; a demonstration is not an independent performance test.