Robot vacuum cleaners have brought more comfort to millions of homes, and the new generation of devices increases it even more and combines it with a greater hygiene, thanks to automatic emptying systems like the one included in the Roborock Q5+.
Roborock Q5+ | |
Navigation technology | PreciSense LiDAR laser |
Autonomy (min) | 180 |
Noise (decibels) | 67 |
Diameter (cm) | 35 |
Height (cm) | 9,6 |
Programmable | Yes |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Self-emptying | Yes |
Power levels | 4 |
Suction power (Pa) | 2.700 |
Scrub | - |
Assessment | 99 |
La Roborock brand has positioned itself on its own merits as one of the leaders in the robotic vacuum cleaner segment, with a ssensational combination of design, technology and performance at a reasonable price.
Initially became known as the manufacturer of Xiaomi robots. After the launch of the first robot of this brand, the Xiaomi Vacuum, one of the most successful models in history arrived, the Roborock S5, commonly known as Xiaomi Vacuum 2, and after this, Roborock began to develop its brand, landing in Europe in 2019.
From there, Roborock has continued to surprise the market with powerful, effective and efficient devices, including various innovations, like the sonic scrubbing in his successful S7, artificial intelligence in the S6 MaxV y S7 MaxV Ultra or the impressive triple base of self-emptying, self-washing and filling of the latter, which places it as one of the candidates for best robot in history.
Within its wide range of models we can find various multifunction robots, such as those mentioned above, and also others that do not scrub, for those who are only looking for a device with efficient vacuuming, among which are the S4, S4 Max and this Q5+ that we analyze today in our in-depth review.
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Roborock Q5+: our assessment
The Roborock Q5+ has obtained a rating of 99 points out of 100. It is a new generation robot, with an elegant and modern design in black, built with the usual construction quality of the brand.
Su advanced navigation system allows you to move quickly, fluidly and efficiently, it has a good suction power, and management through the app allows you to control it very easily and access a wide variety of functions; besides, self-emptying provides maximum convenience and hygiene, being able to forget about dirt for weeks and avoiding dust clouds, an ideal system for allergy sufferers.
Like other models of the brand, The + sign indicates that we are looking at a version with self-emptying, so it is possible that you can also purchase a Roborock Q5 that does not include it.
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Start up
As usual, the robot comes partially loaded, but It is advisable to fully charge the device before using it for the first time..
The Roborock Q5+ has ample autonomy
In any case, if the cleaning is not completed completely, it has loading and continuation, so returns to the base and once loaded, resumes cleaning where it left off to finish it.
Charging base It is advisable to place it in a place where the robot has room to maneuver, leaving 0,5 meters free on each side and 1,5 meters forward. (however, thanks to its high precision, this is not strictly necessary). The base will be placed on a flat, hard surface, and the excess cable can be accommodated in the slot it has for it.
The Roborock Q5+ can be operated using the buttons on the top, through voice commands (compatible with Alexa, Google Home and Siri) and through the app, the application being the best way to take advantage of all its functions.
Using the buttons you can perform some actions: start it, pressing the start button (which also serves to pause the robot when it is working), send it to the base, pressing the button with the arrow, and order it to do a localized cleaning, keeping the arrow pressed for a few seconds (the robot will clean a square of 1,5 meters on a side from the activation location).
Installing the app
As usual in the brand's robots, It is possible to manage it both through its own app, Roborock, and through the classic Xiaomi application, Mi Home.. Both are quite similar and are available for iOS and Android.
The brand's one has the advantage that it is more personalized for your devices and can receive specific updates for your models., but some people are used to Xiaomi's, so it's a matter of taste.
Once the app is installed and an account is created, if you do not have one, It will guide us step by step through the configuration process, in a simple and intuitive way.
At the beginning of the process it will ask us to press both buttons on the robot at the same time to reset the device's Wi-Fi, and later we will have to enter the password for our Wi-Fi.
Once installed, you can operate the Roborock Q5+ whenever you want and wherever you are.: from the street, work, a coffee shop, etc., providing great convenience and versatility (of course, you can also program it if you wish).
To use some advanced functions it is necessary to have a plan of the home, so the first thing we will do is map the home, putting it to clean from the charging base, and clearing the path of obstacles as much as possible (clothes, shoes, toys...), leaving the doors open for it to access the rooms.
When finished, it will ask us to save the map (you can store up to 4 different ones) and we can edit the rooms to our liking, so that it exactly reflects the distribution of the home.
multiple maps
How the Roborock Q5+ works
The Roborock Q5+ is a device that the brand places in its mid-range (since it has more performance models such as the Q7 Max+ or the S7 MaxV Ultra), but it really It is a high-performance device, with a very high level of effectiveness and efficiency., to which are added the convenience of self-emptying.
Navigation
The Roborock Q5+ navigation system combines various sensors (accelerometers, anti-shock, anti-fall, etc.) to achieve precise, fluid and efficient movements, covering 100% of the home and finishing cleaning in less time.
Su advanced PreciSense laser sensor, based on LIDAR technology (Light Detection and Ranging), accurately measures the distance between the robot and its environment, and having several meters of range, allows it to move predictively, anticipating obstacles before reaching them, and in dark conditions.
The Roborock Q5+ goes through the rooms, first cleaning the edges and then "filling" the inside, in an orderly and methodical way, moving in large straight lines and leaving nothing uncleaned.
In this new generation of Roborock 3D mapping is included, which allows us to see the map built by the robot in 3 dimensions, being able to even add furniture and types of flooring, recreating the home more precisely.
Power
The powerful digital motor of the Roborock Q5+ rotates at high revolutions to provide high suction power, allowing you to perform a great work with a wide variety of particles: dust, lint, hair, crumbs, sand, dirt, flour, coffee, cereals, etc.
The suction power of the Roborock Q5+ reaches 2.700 Pascals (above, for example, the 2.500 Pa of what until recently was its top of the range, the S7), an absorption capacity with which it achieves excellent results on both hard floors and carpets.
As usual with the brand, we can select four different power levels, in order to adapt it to the degree and type of existing dirt, at the same time optimizing the noise level and battery life.
The Roborock Q5+ It has Automatic Carpet Boost, or automatic turbo on carpets; Thanks to its sensors, it detects when it is placed on one and automatically increases the suction level, so we don't have to worry about it, the robot itself adapts to achieve the best result on any type of surface.
Brushes
Like other high-end robots, the Roborock Q5+ It has a single side brush; Thanks to its intelligent navigation, it always knows how it is located, where it has passed and where it has not, so it does not need to have two like other less sophisticated models.
For its part, The ScratchSafe central brush combines rubber and bristles to do a good job on both hard floors and carpets and rugs, trapping hair, lint and fine dust, and helping to unravel the dirt hidden between the piles of the carpets.
Self-emptying for greater comfort and hygiene
The robots with self-emptying base are in fashion, a trend motivated by great comfort that they provide and the greatest health that is achieved when getting rid of dust.
The self-emptying base is a kind of vacuum cleaner with a bag inside, in which the robot empties its internal tank upon returning; In fact, during this self-emptying process you will hear a noise similar to that made by a conventional sled vacuum cleaner for a few seconds.
The bags have a multi-layer system that filters the air with 99,7% effectiveness in trapping microparticles of 0,3 microns, obtaining purer air that is ideal for allergy sufferers.
Using the app
The app provides a great comfort when handling the robot, being able to access a wide variety of information and functions, such as:
Advantages of the Roborock Q5+
It's a Roborock
The brand has become one of the public's favorites for its fantastic combination of design, technology and performance, and the Roborock Q5+ is a magnificent example of all this.
Smart navigation
Its navigation system, in which the laser sensor stands out, allows you move very precisely, moving quickly, fluidly and efficiently, finishing in less time.
automatic emptying
The self-emptying base is a system that provides the maximum comfort and hygiene, forgetting about dust for 7 weeks and collecting it aseptically, an ideal system for allergy sufferers.
Cleaning efficiency
Its 2.700 Pascals of suction power, together with the effective ScratchSafe brush, allow you to achieve a High effectiveness on all types of surfaces, both hard floors and rugs and carpets.
Improved carpet cleaning
The Roborock Q5+ includes automatic turbo on carpets and thanks to the ScratchSafe wheels and its suspension design, overcomes 2 centimeter obstacles, so rugs of a certain thickness are not a problem.
Easy to handle
Through the buttons on the top, through voice commands and especially Using the app you can easily access various functions, configuring the cleaning exactly to your liking.
Autonomy
Its 180 minutes of autonomy are enough to clean large surfaces with a single charge, and it also has charge and continue, so you make sure it always gets the job done.
Homes with a lot of life
Its high suction power, an excellent navigation system and the comfort and autonomy of the emptying system make it ideal for homes with pets and/or small children.
Opinions about the Roborock Q5+
Some friends recommended it to me and I'm glad I listened to them. It is a great help to keep floors clean., the application is very easy to use and maps the rooms, being able to schedule cleaning. All you need to do is go up the stairs!
My new robot vacuum cleaner is impressive. The Roborock Q5+ is the robotic vacuum cleaner you need if you don't want a mopping version, it cleans very well and the mapping works like a charm.. It also makes perfect transitions between rooms and goes very well on carpets.
The Roborock Q5+ is ideal for homes with a lot of life
Why buy a Roborock Q5+
If you're looking for Modern, effective and efficient robot vacuum cleaner, with intelligent laser-based navigation, which allows it to perform well in complex environments, and great autonomy.
If you want a high-end device, conveniently managed via an app, with which you can define exactly what you want to clean and what not, in addition to having multiple maps.
If you are a fan of Roborock products and you love their excellent combination of design, performance and technology, and you also want to enjoy the convenience of automatic emptying, the Roborock Q5+ may be the model you were waiting for.
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