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Jul 11, 2022 1:20 AM

Roborock Prime Day Q5 $309.99 (replaces S4Max), Q5+ 489.99 (self-emptying), + MORE

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Roborock has the lowest price ever on the new Q5 and Q5+, plus a few other models, on sale through July 16:

The Q5 replaces the S4 Max and is arguably the best robot vac right now or those who don't need or want mopping. It's $309.99 with free Prime shipping [amazon.com] (just clip the coupon).

The Q5+ adds a self-emptying dock to the Q5 for $489.99 with free Prime shipping [amazon.com] (just clip the coupon). Many people here love self-emptying docks so don't @ me but I don't get it. The pitch is that you can ignore it for two months at a time, but the docks are big and noisy, they cost an extra $180, you still have to empty them, and to me, these are mechanical devices that should be looked at more often than that to make sure things aren't tangled or stuck in the rollers or brushes.

The E5 is a fantastic deal at $179.99 with free Prime shipping [amazon.com] after coupon. This simple model offers outstanding and efficient cleaning but doesn't have LiDAR navigation. So no room mapping. No invisible walls. No "no go" zones. No room scheduling. But if you have, say, a simple single level apartment and you just want it to vacuum the whole place on a regular schedule, this would do a great job without the bells and whistles.

If you think you want mopping, there are other deals on some of those models [amazon.com], but not for the latest vibrating S7 and Q7 vacuums.
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Roborock has the lowest price ever on the new Q5 and Q5+, plus a few other models, on sale through July 16:

The Q5 replaces the S4 Max and is arguably the best robot vac right now or those who don't need or want mopping. It's $309.99 with free Prime shipping [amazon.com] (just clip the coupon).

The Q5+ adds a self-emptying dock to the Q5 for $489.99 with free Prime shipping [amazon.com] (just clip the coupon). Many people here love self-emptying docks so don't @ me but I don't get it. The pitch is that you can ignore it for two months at a time, but the docks are big and noisy, they cost an extra $180, you still have to empty them, and to me, these are mechanical devices that should be looked at more often than that to make sure things aren't tangled or stuck in the rollers or brushes.

The E5 is a fantastic deal at $179.99 with free Prime shipping [amazon.com] after coupon. This simple model offers outstanding and efficient cleaning but doesn't have LiDAR navigation. So no room mapping. No invisible walls. No "no go" zones. No room scheduling. But if you have, say, a simple single level apartment and you just want it to vacuum the whole place on a regular schedule, this would do a great job without the bells and whistles.

If you think you want mopping, there are other deals on some of those models [amazon.com], but not for the latest vibrating S7 and Q7 vacuums.

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Jul 11, 2022 1:38 AM
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coliJul 11, 2022 1:38 AM
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Roborock is overpriced compared to Dreame
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Jul 11, 2022 1:53 AM
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whodiiniJul 11, 2022 1:53 AM
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I have used the S4Max for about 9 months now and am very happy. Mopping reduces the dirt storage - sometimes it gets nearly full with a house wide vacuum, so i think its better not to have mopping,. LIDAR is a game changer. I dont see the difference between the Q5 and S4Max, though. I agree with the OP, the + isnt worth it unless you really are a bit lazy and dont want to clean it yourself.
Jul 11, 2022 3:37 AM
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bombay63Jul 11, 2022 3:37 AM
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Q5 has 27% less dustbin capacity than E5 470 v/s 640
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Jul 11, 2022 2:06 PM
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Quote from bombay63 View quoted comment :
Q5 has 27% less dustbin capacity than E5 470 v/s 640
Those two are apples and oranges.

Yes the E5 has a huge dustbin but it's a simple device that does your whole home every time it vacuums. There are far fewer working parts.

The Q5 can clean individual rooms on a schedule. Its dustbin is actually slightly bigger than the dustbin on the S4Max (which it replaces) and the S5 Max and S6 Pure (which it should be compared to).
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Jul 11, 2022 2:34 PM
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Quote from coli View quoted comment :
Roborock is overpriced compared to Dreame
Dreame is pretty new to the LIDAR-mapping robot vac space. I haven't used one, and yes they are low priced but based on what I've read and seen they still have some "maturing" to do with both their hardware and software to match the quality and performance of the leading vacs. https://youtu.be/gnlUWvfFITA
Jul 11, 2022 11:12 PM
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gamingdroidJul 11, 2022 11:12 PM
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I just want to point out that although this are robovacs, the software you load on your mobile device and that the robot has sensors, I personally will stay away from Chinese Communist Party affiliated software.

Of the Robovacs, there aren't that many other companies to chose from. I homed in on Shark, iRobot/Romba and iHome. All three are well received for their price range.

My favorite is the Shark IQ, because the emptying base doesn't use any bags and is HEPA. That means, in the long run you save on having to buy vacuum bags needlessly.
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Jul 12, 2022 1:15 AM
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coliJul 12, 2022 1:15 AM
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Quote from fis View quoted comment :
Dreame is pretty new to the LIDAR-mapping robot vac space. I haven't used one, and yes they are low priced but based on what I've read and seen they still have some "maturing" to do with both their hardware and software to match the quality and performance of the leading vacs. https://youtu.be/gnlUWvfFITA
Thank, awesome review! The D9 is just $200 though.

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Jul 12, 2022 2:35 AM
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TB_RokuJul 12, 2022 2:35 AM
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Just bought a Q5 for my parents! In the market for a S7 myself.

From my research comparing Dreame to Roborock, aside from maturing needed in the hardware/software, Roborock S7's has sonic mop (agitation) vs Drag.
On top of that, also read it's generally easier to find third party parts made to fit the Roborock.
Jul 12, 2022 6:34 PM
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Quote from gamingdroid View quoted comment :
I just want to point out that although this are robovacs, the software you load on your mobile device and that the robot has sensors, I personally will stay away from Chinese Communist Party affiliated software.

Of the Robovacs, there aren't that many other companies to chose from. I homed in on Shark, iRobot/Romba and iHome. All three are well received for their price range.

My favorite is the Shark IQ, because the emptying base doesn't use any bags and is HEPA. That means, in the long run you save on having to buy vacuum bags needlessly.
Privacy is important, but LIDAR is only radar imaging. It is far, far less intrusive than a CMOS camera and/or microphone.
Jul 12, 2022 6:43 PM
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Quote from fis View quoted comment :
Roborock has the lowest price ever on the new Q5 and Q5+, plus a few other models, on sale through July 16:

Many people here love self-emptying docks so don't @ me but I don't get it. The pitch is that you can ignore it for two months at a time, but the docks are big and noisy, they cost an extra $180, you still have to empty them, and to me, these are mechanical devices that should be looked at more often than that to make sure things aren't tangled or stuck in the rollers or brushes.

I've had vacs with and without cleaning bases, and the cleaning base is FAR better to have. Without the cleaning base, you need to clean the robot at least daily, and if you have a shedding pet, you'll need to clean it twice daily. By comparison, my iRobot j7+ needs to be emptied once every two months. That's a really big difference!
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Jul 12, 2022 6:48 PM
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Quote from Rebound View quoted comment :
I've had vacs with and without cleaning bases, and the cleaning base is FAR better to have. Without the cleaning base, you need to clean the robot at least daily, and if you have a shedding pet, you'll need to clean it twice daily. By comparison, my iRobot j7+ needs to be emptied once every two months. That's a really big difference!
I think you are precisely who this is for: Carpets and shedding pets.
If you don't have that (for example, I have all wood and tile and no pets), then I think it's a different equation. I've found things like hair bands, rubber bands, string, plastic, etc. caught under my vacuum, no doubt hurting vacuum performance and increasing wear and tear, and I would not want it to run that way for two months without my checking.
Jul 12, 2022 8:13 PM
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gamingdroidJul 12, 2022 8:13 PM
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Quote from Rebound View quoted comment :
Privacy is important, but LIDAR is only radar imaging. It is far, far less intrusive than a CMOS camera and/or microphone.
It depends on the unit, as LIDAR isn't the only sensor on it. However, why my focus is on the software on the mobile device is that it has a camera, it has a microphone and it is what you use to communicate with and store a lot of personal information. Furthermore, some robovacs have other sensors beyond just the LIDAR one.

That said, I just bought the Shark IQ with cleaning base and LIDAR for $299. Now an American company can steal my data and spy on me. 😭
Sep 27, 2022 4:54 PM
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slinsonSep 27, 2022 4:54 PM
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Quote from coli View quoted comment :
Roborock is overpriced compared to Dreame
Agreed. Audi is overpriced compared to Nissan too.
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