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The Roborock Q7 Max+ has many features for its price: powerful cleaning, 3-hour battery life, and LIDAR mapping. A good value for the tech-obsessed, but caveats include the recurring cost of bags and the lack of HEPA filtration for allergens.
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Table of Contents
Product Snapshot
Overview
The Roborock Q7 Max+ is a premium robot vacuum released in late 2022, with a self-emptying dock and sophisticated autonomous navigation. It uses LIDAR as well as optical sensors and features smart mapping capability with virtual walls and no-go zones.
It uses the Roborock smartphone app and also features onboard controls. Like many of the best vacuum cleaners, the Q7 Max+ has an all-rubber roller and side brush, plus a mopping attachment with replaceable mopping pads. Its suction motor is rated for 4200 Pa. It has a 5200 mAh battery and an advertised 3-hour run time. Keep reading to learn more, or browse the best robot vacuums.
The Roborock Q7 Max+ excels in navigation with lidar technology assisting in mapping and obstacle avoidance. In-app navigation features work well, including virtual no-go zones, no-mop zones, and invisible walls. Cleaning performance is impressive, with tests showing up to 99% debris removal on hard floors and low-pile carpeting, though it removes just 56% from high-pile carpet.
Battery life is a strong suit, with 230 minutes on its “quiet” setting. The well-designed Roborock app and smart features enhance usability, although the cost of replacement parts can add up. Noise is a subdued 65 dB peak. Like most Roborock vacuums, the Q7 Max+ lacks a HEPA filter and does a poor job of filtering out allergens. The suction power is tested at 4200 Pa, about average for a mid-level robot vacuum.
ReasonS to Buy
Excellent mapping capabilities with lidar technology
Simultaneous mopping and vacuuming for thorough cleaning
Tested 99% dirt pickup on low carpeting
Lengthy battery life of over 180 minutes
Self-emptying dock for hassle-free maintenance
Customizable no-go zones, virtual walls, and water-flow control
Reason to Avoid
Lacks a built-in HEPA filter and doesn’t remove allergens
No sonic mopping feature for deeper stain removal
Mopping performance on tough stains might be subpar
Less powerful than other Roborock premium models
Lacks automatic water tank refilling
Roborock Q7 Max+ Review Specs
Auto Docking & Recharging
Yes
Bagless
Yes
Bin Capacity
0.12 gal
Carpet Height Adjustments
n/a
Cleaning Path Width
7.8”
Cliff Sensor
Yes
Compatible Floor Type
Carpet, Hardwoods
Cord Length
Cordless
Corded/Cordless
Cordless
Filter Type
3-stage HEPA filtration, Replaceable, Reusable
Hypoallergenic
Yes
Mop Feature
–
Pet
Yes
Product Weight
25.79 lbs
Room-by-Room navigation
–
Self-Emptying
Yes
Sensor Type
–
Smart App
–
Vacuum Type
Robotic
Works With
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
All Specs
Test Results
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Bare Floor Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
99
Carpet Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
46.25
Pet Hair Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
81.66
Noise level (dB)
65.6
Battery Life (Minutes)
160
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The Roborock Q7 Max+ is a premium robot vacuum released in late 2022, with a self-emptying dock and sophisticated autonomous navigation. It uses LIDAR as…
The Roborock Q7 Max+ is a premium robot vacuum released in late 2022, with a self-emptying dock and sophisticated autonomous navigation. It uses LIDAR as well as optical sensors and features smart mapping capability with virtual walls and no-go zones.
It uses the Roborock smartphone app and also features onboard controls. Like many of the best vacuum cleaners, the Q7 Max+ has an all-rubber roller and side brush, plus a mopping attachment with replaceable mopping pads. Its suction motor is rated for 4200 Pa. It has a 5200 mAh battery and an advertised 3-hour run time. Keep reading to learn more, or browse the best robot vacuums.
Compared to the Roborock S8+, the Q7 Max+ differs mainly in that it has a simpler roller design with a single roller floor head instead…
Compared to the Roborock S8+, the Q7 Max+ differs mainly in that it has a simpler roller design with a single roller floor head instead of the flagship S8+’s dual roller. It also has a slightly less powerful suction motor, with 4200 Pa instead of 5000 Pa, but the tested airflow is almost the same, with about 300-400 Pa of actual suction. However, the top-of-the-line S8+ delivers better cleaning performance on most types of flooring. The Q7 Max + shares most of the S8+’s features but lacks a vibrating mop. See our Roborock S8+ review for more details.
In comparison to the Roborock S7 MaxV, the Q7 Max+ has similar vacuuming capacity on hard floors but somewhat lower tested maximum suction, with .03…
In comparison to the Roborock S7 MaxV, the Q7 Max+ has similar vacuuming capacity on hard floors but somewhat lower tested maximum suction, with .03 kPa reaching the ground, while the S7 MaxV manages .1 kPa. The S7 MaxV has a more powerful suction motor, 5100 Pa total, vs. the Q7’s 4200 Pa. The Q7 Max has the same 5200 mAh battery and a similar 230-minute tested run time but lacks some of the S7 MaxV’s features including color cameras and a vibrating mop.
The iRobot Roomba i7+ differs from the Roborock Q7 Max+ in that it lacks the Q7’s LIDAR-assisted navigation and smart mapping capabilities but does a…
The iRobot Roomba i7+ differs from the Roborock Q7 Max+ in that it lacks the Q7’s LIDAR-assisted navigation and smart mapping capabilities but does a better job filtering out allergens because it has a built-in HEPA filter. The iRobot Roomba i7+ has a shorter tested battery life, with around 180 minutes, compared to the Roborock’s overachieving 233-minute run time. For another alternative, see our Yeedi Vac Station review.
