Robot vacuum cleaners have changed the lives of millions of people, and are present in 45% of Spanish homes due to the comfort they provide; created by one of the leaders in the segment, The new Roborock Q5 Pro provides interesting solutions at a reasonable price, and has been presented by the firm at the prestigious IFA technology fair in Berlin.
Roborock Q5 Pro+ | |
Navigation technology | Laser |
Autonomy (min) | 240 |
Noise (decibels) | 65 |
Diameter (cm) | 35 |
Height (cm) | 9.65 |
Programmable | Yes |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Deposit (ml) | 770 |
Power levels | 4 |
Suction power (Pa) | 5.500 |
Scrub | Yes |
Assessment | 99 |
La Roborock brand has built a great prestige in the field of home cleaning. Initially known for being the manufacturer of Xiaomi robots, the impressive success of its S5 model (known by many as Xiaomi Vacuum 2) led the firm to market under its own brand, having already exceeded 13 million units sold worldwide, with important market shares in the United States and Europe (more than 50% in Sweden and Norway, and more than 40% in Germany).
With a great technological base and the knowledge accumulated over these years, Roborock has been perfecting its products, seeking greater efficiency and making the lives of its users easier.
This is something that It is especially appreciated in the latest generation of products, with sensational models in the high range of the S series, S8 Pro Ultra y S7 MaxV Ultra, and impressive devices in their mid-high Q range, like the fantastic Q Revo, or the Q5 Pro of which we tell you all the details below.
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Roborock Q5 Pro: our evaluation
The Roborock Q5 Pro has obtained a rating of 99 points out of 100. It is a state-of-the-art robot, with the brand's usual black design, with a gold ring around the laser sensor that provides a modern touch, and solid and robust finishes.
Has smart navigation, combines a high absorption capacity with the effectiveness of DuoRoller brush, he is able to vacuum and mop, offers a large capacity tank, and includes various improved functionalities to offer more comfortable handling and a more effective result, providing a more pleasant user experience; and all this at a reasonable price, so its quality-price ratio is high.
Roborock Q5 Pro+: even more comfort
As usual, at the launch of this model, which will be available from September 14, There are two versions, the Q5 Pro, with a normal charging base, and the Q5 Pro+, with the RockDock® Plus automatic emptying base., which uses bags that can store up to 7 weeks of powder without the need for manual emptying, providing greater convenience and hygiene.
Box contents
Start up
As usual in the firm, The robot and its various components come well packaged and protected, with a neutral cardboard box surrounding the main box, which contains the main characteristics of the device.
Once unpacked, we proceed to free the components from the stickers and protections for transport, We look for a suitable location for the charging base, preferably in a central place in the house, with good Wi-Fi coverage and free of obstacles. (as orientation, 0,5 meters free to the sides and 1,5 in front), although, thanks to the high precision of its movements, it is not strictly necessary.
Roborock Q5 Pro+ on the charging and self-emptying base
Although the robot comes partially charged, it is advisable to fully charge the battery before using it for the first time. Its large 5.200 mAh lithium battery provides an impressive autonomy of up to 4 hours, allowing you to clean large surfaces on a single charge.
If it wasn't enough, has loading and continuation, so it returns to the base to charge and then resumes cleaning where it left off, until it is finished, making it a robot suitable for large homes.
Roborock Q5 Pro on the charging base
Furthermore, like other models of the firm, includes off-peak charging, so it allows us to configure when we want the robot to charge in order to adapt the charging schedule to our electricity rate.
The Roborock Q5 Pro can be operated using the buttons on the top, using voice commands (compatible with Alexa, Google Home and Siri) and through an app, the application being the best way to take full advantage of its advanced functions.
Installing the app
As usual in the brand's robots, It is possible to manage it through the Roborock application itself and using Xiaomi's Mi Home. Both are similar in terms of handling and functionalities, and are freely available for iOS and Android, so you can use the one you prefer (however, in our opinion, if it doesn't matter to you, it is preferable to use the brand's one, since which is more customized for your devices and may incorporate some additional functionality).
Once the app is installed, you will have to set up an account, for which you will need an email, and click add device, you can do it by detecting it (for which it will ask you to activate location services) or manually, choosing it from the list; From there, you will simply have to follow the steps proposed by the app itself, in a simple and intuitive way.
Roborock App
Once the robot is connected to the app, you can control it whenever you want and wherever you are. (you must have the router on, yes), obtaining great versatility; This way, when you get home you can always find it clean (of course, you can also program it if you wish).
To use some advanced functions, you will need to have a saved floor plan of the home, so the first thing we will do is map the home, starting the task with the robot in the charging base and leaving the doors open for it to access the rooms.
The Roborock Q5 Pro features quick mapping, in which it only creates the plan, without cleaning, so that in just a few minutes we can have a map (approximately between 5 and 10, logically depending on the size of the home).
In addition, can save up to 4 different plans, so it is compatible with duplexes and other homes with multiple floors, or for cleaning different houses.
How the Roborock Q5 Pro+ works
The Roborock Q5 Pro+ is a model that the firm fits into its "mid-range", the Q line, but we put this in quotes, because it really offers features that in many cases are comparable or superior to high-end machines from other brands; and more, taking into account the improvements that the brand has introduced in this new generation.
As we explained previously, Two models of this range are launched, the Q5 Pro and the Q5 Pro+; We will detail the operation of the Pro+ version, as it is the most complete (since it includes the self-emptying base), with the rest of the features common to both devices.
Automatic emptying base
We will begin the analysis precisely by the characteristic that differentiates both versions, the self-emptying base.
The RockDock Plus base is a kind of vacuum cleaner, with a bag inside, into which the contents of the robot's internal tank are discharged. (in fact, for a few seconds we will hear a noise similar to that of a conventional vacuum cleaner).
The bags have a capacity of 2,5 liters, which is enough for about two months. (7 weeks, depending on the brand), which allows us to forget about having to empty the tank and makes this process much more hygienic, making it ideal for allergy sufferers.
Deposit
The internal tank of the Roborock Q5 Pro offers a large capacity, something that is not so important if we opt for the Pro+ version (since it will self-empty) but it is if we decide on the "normal" version.
The inner container reaches a volume of 770 milliliters, a figure clearly above the average for the segment, which allows it to be emptied less often (which, on the other hand, is easy to do) and makes it ideal for homes with pets, by being able to easily accommodate the hair they shed.
Suction power
One of the outstanding aspects of the Roborock Q5 Pro is its absorption capacity, which allows it to capture all types of dirt with high effectiveness: dust, hair, crumbs, sand, dirt, cereals, etc.
The Roborock Q5 Pro reaches a suction power of 5.500 Pascals, a figure that multiplies by more than two that of the previous generation (the Q5 had 2.700) and allows you to do a fantastic job in any circumstance.
To put this performance improvement in more context, devices like the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, its top of the range the previous year, reach 5.100 Pascals, and many high-end models are currently between 4.000 and 5.300, such as the Dreame L10s Pro, Conga 11090 Spin Revolution, Xiaomi Vacuum Mop 2 Ultra, Karcher RCV 5 or Philips HomeRun 7000.
As usual, we can select different power levels to adapt it to the circumstances of each moment, and It has Turbo Carpet, so it is not necessary to put more power to clean the carpets, the robot itself is responsible for increasing it when it is on this surface.
DuoRoller Brush
Another novel aspect that positions this robot as a high-end model is the inclusion of the new DuoRoller brush, a system that until now we had seen in the brand's top of the range, Roborock S8.
Instead of the usual central roller, The DuoRoller is a system of two rubber rollers with a design in which they work together to obtain fantastic results on both hard floors and carpets., at the same time avoiding the dreaded tangles, improving hair collection by 20% compared to single-roller models like the Roborock Q7.
In this way, the DuoRoller brush is the ideal complement to its high absorption capacity, since allow Maintain system effectiveness and reduce maintenance work.
Smart navigation
The Roborock Q5 Pro has a complete navigation system, which integrates various sensors to generate accurate maps and select the most appropriate cleaning routes, moving with accuracy and efficiency, so it finishes cleaning in less time than other models.
The PreciSense LIDAR system is based on a laser sensor (the turret that protrudes from the top of the robot), a technology that provides maximum precision and allows the robot a orderly, fluid and predictive navigation, anticipating obstacles before reaching them (thanks to its several meters of range), and allowing it to move in dark conditions.
The Q5 Pro also integrates 3D map visualization, which allows us to get a better idea of the layout of the home.
Among other improvements, it includes one that we had only seen in its brother, the revolutionary Roborock Q Revo, the possibility of cleaning in the direction of the ground, which allows optimal collection of dirt in the joints that separate the sheets, so that nothing escapes.
In addition, it has a Optimized algorithm that allows you to establish a quick cleaning route through the app, which can make cleaning 30% faster.
Scrub
The Roborock Q5 Pro is a multifunction robot, which allows you to vacuum and mop, and can do so simultaneously, obtaining a more complete cleaning more quickly and with a single device, so we save time and space at home.
The mop is very easy to put on and take off, making it easy to change from one option to another., so at any time you can decide if you want to scrub and in an instant the robot will be ready for it.
The app, full of advantages
The application offers great versatility, its handling is simple and intuitive and it has a multitude of options, some of them already mentioned previously; among other things, we can:
Advantages of the Roborock Q5 Pro+
It's a Roborock
The firm is one of the world leaders in robotic aspiration, with a strong investment in R&D that allows it to offer a sensational combination of design, technology and performance, and this model is a good example of it.
Suction power
The protagonist of this analysis raises the bar to 5.500 Pascals, a sensational figure that allows him Effectively capture dust, hair, lint, crumbs and other heavier particles on any surface.
Smart navigation
The set of sensors of this model are complemented by optimized software to offer orderly, fluid and efficient navigation, covering 100% of the surface and finishing in less time.
DuoRoller Brush
The incorporation of the DuoRoller brush allows it to offer greater cleaning efficiency on all types of surfaces, effectively trapping dirt and preventing tangles, thereby reducing maintenance.
Automatic emptying base
The Roborock Q5 Pro+ includes a self-emptying base for provide greater comfort to the user and make the process more hygienic, an ideal system for people with allergic problems.
Define the cleaning to your liking
The robot is manageable through voice commands and through a mobile application, with which you can easily establish what you want to clean and what not, when and how to do it.
For homes "with a lot of life"
Su great power and the effectiveness of anti tangle brush DuoRoller, the huge autonomy, cleaning plans personalized and self-emptying They make it ideal for homes with pets and children.
Value for money
This model offers high construction quality and effective and comfortable cleaning, with various high-end features, at a reasonable price, a great value for money that you will fall in love with.
Why buy a Roborock Q5 Pro+
If you are looking for an effective and efficient robot, with a enormous suction power, a super effective brush on any surface and an intelligent navigation system laser-based, to clean your house effectively and quickly.
If you want a multifunction robot to obtain a more complete cleaning with a single device. If you want maximum comfort and hygiene, thanks to the automatic emptying base. And if, in addition, you prefer to trust one of the leading brands in the segment for its quality, design and functionality, the Roborock Q5 Pro+ may be the device you have been waiting for.
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