Roborock Q7 M5 vs Dreame D20 Air Plus
Get the Q7 M5. Unless you're in the UK and want it to empty itself — then the D20 Air Plus does that for the same money.
Roborock Q7 M5
Strong basic cleaning and Roborock's full app for very little money.
Dreame D20 Air Plus
Cheap, self-emptying and good at vacuuming. The mop is just a damp pad.
We earn a commission from these links.
Both vacuum well for very little money and both mop with a simple pad. The Q7 M5's bristle brush does more on carpet; the D20 Air Plus empties itself in every market and gets close to edges and under low furniture.
- —You have carpet to keep on top of.
- —You want a full app: maps, schedules, no-go zones.
- —You're in the US: the Q7 M5+ empties itself too, for a bit less.
- —You're in the UK and want the bin emptied for you.
- —You have low furniture to clean under.
- —You mainly want the vacuuming done for you.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Strong pickup for the price
- +Bristle brush that's good on carpet
- +Full app: maps, schedules, no-go zones
- −The UK model has a charging base only, so you empty the bin by hand.
- +Strong vacuuming for the price
- +Self-emptying dock with a large bag
- +Cleans close to edges and under low furniture
- −The mop pad doesn't clean itself — you wet it and rinse it by hand.
- −It can push light rugs and mats around.
- −Long hair can wrap around the roller.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Q7 M5 worth it?
- Is the D20 Air Plus worth it?
- D30 Ultra vs Omni C28
- D30 Ultra vs L60 Ultra
- Omni C28 vs Omni E28
- Q7 M5 vs Roomba 105 Vac
- Best robot vacuums
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, TechRadar, Vacuum Wars, Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.