Compare · Updated 10 Oct 2026
Roborock Q7 M5 vs iRobot Roomba 105 Vac
Get the Q7 M5. Unless you'd rather have a Roomba and have no pets — then the 105 Vac cleans carpet well, in neat rows.
Roborock Q7 M5
Strong basic cleaning and Roborock's full app for very little money.
iRobot Roomba 105 Vac
The cheapest self-emptying Roomba. Good on carpet, poor with pet hair.
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The short answer
Both pick up well on carpet, empty themselves into a dock and need cables and socks picked up first. The Q7 M5+ costs a little less and adds a simple mop pad.
Get the Q7 M5 if
- —You want it to mop as well.
- —You want to spend a little less.
- —You want maps, schedules and no-go zones in the app.
Get the Roomba 105 Vac if
- —You want a Roomba.
- —You don't have pets.
- —You like it to clean in neat rows.
Key differences
Carpet
Bristle brush, good on carpet
Q7 M5
Good carpet pickup
Roomba 105 Vac
Mopping
Simple mop pad
Q7 M5
No mop
Roomba 105 Vac
Self-emptying dock
Yes (Q7 M5+)
Q7 M5
Yes
Roomba 105 Vac
Obstacle avoidance
Poor; tidy up first
Q7 M5
None; tidy up first
Roomba 105 Vac
Pros and cons
Roborock Q7 M5
- +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.
iRobot Roomba 105 Vac
- +Good carpet pickup for the price
- +Self-emptying dock
- +Cleans in neat rows with LiDAR mapping
- −No obstacle avoidance — it won't steer around cables or socks.
- −Covers less floor per charge than most rivals.
- −It's taller than many robots, so it may not fit under low furniture.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Q7 M5 worth it?
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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.
Updated 10 Oct 2026How we decide