RockNeo Q1
2 independent reviewsRead the findings →Roborock's cheapest wire-free mower, steered by satellite with cameras watching for obstacles. It suits small, flat lawns open to the sky. It's timid at the edges and struggles on rough ground.
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What reviewers found
Two home tests. Notebookcheck ran the 500m² Q105 with the optional edge disc on a 300m² lawn, and Gizmodo tried the US Q110H for a week in a small, sloping yard. Both found navigation solid once it had settled and obstacle spotting mostly reliable, and both saw it skip patches that it went back for later. For Notebookcheck, edges were the big problem: it shied away from overhanging plants even with the edge disc. Gizmodo's gripe was rough ground, where it dug ruts and needed rescuing.
Notebookcheck, hands-on, An extended period, Jul 2026 (tested on the Q105; Tested with the optional edge disc on a 300m² lawn) · Gizmodo, hands-on, About a week, Aug 2026 (tested on the Q110H (US))
Cut quality and edges
Mixed resultsEdges are the weak spot. With the edge disc, Notebookcheck got a close cut on flat, open borders but wide uncut patches under overhanging plants. Gizmodo tested without it and still had to trim by hand.
Setup and boundaries
Not enough evidenceOnly Gizmodo described setup: about 45 minutes to first mow, with the aerial to place and the boundary driven by hand because its yard was too complex for automatic mapping. No other review we use covered setup in detail.
Navigation
Mixed resultsBoth found it solid once settled, but it does skip areas. Notebookcheck saw odd routes and missed patches it returned to later, and Gizmodo saw whole sections ignored on early runs and its aerial lose signal between houses.
Slopes and rough ground
Reviewers found problemsGizmodo had it dig ruts turning onto pavers, rescued it from sand several times and saw it slide down a steep slope. Notebookcheck found it managed its rated incline only with some difficulty.
Obstacles and safety
Mixed resultsNotebookcheck saw it avoid a hedgehog dummy every time and most test objects, but run over a tennis ball. Gizmodo found it reliable round plants and pets, yet it bumped a leg once and drove over a foot another time.
Weather
Not enough evidenceNo review we use tested it in rain or on wet grass.
App and software
Reviewers rate it highlyNotebookcheck found the app well organised and easy for first-time users, if lighter on settings than rivals'. Gizmodo found parts of it more intuitive than Navimow's, though boundaries can only be changed by driving the mower.
Upkeep
Not enough evidenceNo review we use has reported on cleaning or blade changes in use yet.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNo review we use has run it long-term or judged Roborock's support. Gizmodo's test lasted about a week.
Value
Reviewers rate it highlyNotebookcheck calls it reasonably priced, with an optional edge disc that adds little. Gizmodo still finds it pricey, but would take it over a better Navimow rival to save the difference.
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Timid at the edges
Notebookcheck fitted the optional edge disc, which reaches to about 3cm from the mower's side. On flat, open borders it mowed right to the edge, though plenty of rivals manage that anyway. Where plants hung over the lawn, it backed off and left large uncut patches, sometimes even steering round shadows, and switching off edge obstacle avoidance didn't help. The tester blames software and hopes updates will fix it. Gizmodo tested without the disc and still had to trim edges by hand.
Solid navigation, once it settles
On a 300m² lawn, Notebookcheck found satellite navigation reliable, though it sometimes took odd routes and skipped areas, going back to them before the end of the run. Gizmodo saw whole sections missed on early runs, then caught on the next. Its map drifted at first, and the aerial twice lost signal squeezed between two houses. Navigation improved over time, and by the end it matched two Navimow mowers in that test. A later update also let it work without the aerial, using network corrections.
Struggles on loose or bumpy ground
Gizmodo's yard has uneven pavers, a sandy patch and a steep front slope. The Q1's small swivelling front wheels and rear-wheel drive dug little ruts turning onto pavers, and it had to be rescued from the sand several times, where a Navimow i210 crossed both easily. On a slope steeper than its 24° rating, it slid down and churned up soil coming back. Notebookcheck found it managed its rated 45% only with some difficulty.
Spots most obstacles, not all
Notebookcheck's Q105 avoided a hedgehog dummy every time and marked it on the map, and it steered round football goals, a ball and a piece of hose, but it ran over a tennis ball. Gizmodo saw it drive round plants and pets reliably. When the tester put a foot in its path, though, it bumped a leg once and drove over the foot another time. So keep children and small pets away while it runs.
Battery life and noise
Notebookcheck's Q105 ran for just under two hours and covered a good 250m² before returning with 15% left, slightly beating Roborock's 100-minute claim, then took about as long to recharge. It measured around 60dB and drew 10W on standby, which isn't especially frugal. Gizmodo found it mostly quiet on grass, with a whine from the wheel motors, and a loud plastic clatter over pavers.
Notebookcheck tested the 500m² Q105 with the optional edge disc fitted. Gizmodo tested the US Q110H, rated for a quarter of an acre, without it.
Our take
Should you buy the RockNeo Q1?
Best for: Small, fairly flat lawns with a clear view of the sky. Skip it if: Your lawn is steep, soft or full of bumps.
buy it for a small, flat lawn that is open to the sky and has little planting hanging over the edges. If your ground is bumpy or loose, the Segway Navimow i2 AWD grips better, and the RockMow S1 adds app height control and the edge disc as standard.
The RockNeo Q1 is the cheapest of Roborock's new mowers, sitting below the RockMow S1. It finds its way by satellite, with a reference aerial on a pole near the dock, and two front cameras watch for obstacles. You set the cutting height with a dial on the mower, and the edge-cutting disc costs extra. It comes as the Q105 for lawns up to 500m² or the Q110, which has a bigger battery for twice that.
Both testers found it navigates well once it has settled, though both saw it skip patches and return to them later. Edges are the weak point. Notebookcheck fitted the edge disc and still got wide uncut patches under overhanging plants, and Gizmodo tested without it and had to trim by hand. Gizmodo also had it dig ruts turning onto pavers and rescued it from sand several times. On obstacles, Notebookcheck saw it avoid a hedgehog dummy every time but run over a tennis ball, and Gizmodo had it bump a leg once and drive over a foot another time. Nobody has run it long term or tested it in rain.
Where to buy
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Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Does it need a boundary wire?
No. It uses satellite positioning with a reference aerial near the dock, plus two cameras, per the specifications. You map the lawn by steering it round the edge in the app. Gizmodo took about 45 minutes from unboxing to first mow, and a later update let it use network corrections instead of the aerial.
Does it need a clear view of the sky?
Yes. Gizmodo says people with lots of tree cover or tall buildings nearby should look elsewhere, after its aerial twice lost signal between two houses. It still mowed well round a corner out of the aerial's sight, and at night.
Will it cope with my slope?
It's rated for 45% (24°), per the specifications. Notebookcheck found it managed that only with some difficulty, and Gizmodo saw it slide on a steeper slope and churn soil climbing back. Keep it to gentle slopes.
How close does it cut to the edge?
Without the optional edge disc, not very. With it, Notebookcheck got a close cut along flat, open borders, but the mower shied away from overhanging plants and left wide uncut patches. Plan on regular trimming until Roborock improves the software.
Can it handle two lawns or a narrow passage?
Yes, with a bit of setup. Gizmodo split its yard into zones joined by passages, and switched off camera avoidance in those passages so hanging plants and pavers didn't stop it. Notebookcheck found it got through gaps just under 90cm, unless plants hung into them.
How noisy is it for neighbours?
Notebookcheck measured around 60dB, so it's not among the quietest. Gizmodo found it mostly quiet on grass, though its wheel motors whined more than two Navimow rivals, and it clattered loudly over pavers. You wouldn't notice it from indoors.
Alternatives
Other robot lawn mowers to compare.
RockMow S1
Why consider it: The same navigation and cameras, with app-set cutting height and the edge disc included; its one tester found it quiet and dependable.
The compromise: It has the same tall aerial and 45% slope limit.
i2 AWD
Why consider it: All-wheel drive grips on bumpy, sloping lawns, and it usually needs no aerial.
The compromise: You'll still trim the edges, and tight strips beside walls can confuse it.
YUKA mini (500, 600, 700, 800)
Why consider it: Three reviewers found a neat, straight-line cut and good obstacle spotting on lawns up to 800m².
The compromise: Soft or wet ground makes it slip and scuff the grass.
Specs
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Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- Notebookcheck: Roborock RockNeo Q1 review ↗Hands-on, An extended period · Tested on the Q105 · Tested with the optional edge disc on a 300m² lawn
- Gizmodo: Roborock RockNeo Q110H review ↗3.5 / 5Hands-on, About a week · Tested on the Q110H (US)
Sources
- Roborock: RockNeo Q1 product page (UK) ↗Manufacturer
Videos
- Roborock : RockNeo Q1 | Lawn Care, Simplified | IFA 2025 ↗
- Global Update: New Roborock RockNeo Q1 Mower Knows Exactly Where to Cut ↗
- Search YouTube for Roborock RockNeo Q1 ↗Search results may include company demonstrations or similar models. Check the source and model name; a demonstration is not an independent performance test.