Roborock Saros 20 vs Roborock Q7 M5
Based on tests by Tom's Guide (Mar 2026), TechRadar (Apr 2026) and T3 (Apr 2026). How we score
Depends. Our pick is the Eufy Omni C28.
Neither is our first choice. See Roborock Saros 20 vs Eufy Omni C28
Average of 3 testers: Tom's Guide 10 · TechRadar 9 · T3 8
From 1 tester: TechRadar
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
Tom's Guide, TechRadar and T3 each rated it 4 out of 5. It's a basic LiDAR robot with strong suction for the price: TechRadar called its carpet test "a super solid result" and T3 says it "covers the basics incredibly well." What you give up is the dock. This version only charges, so you empty the bin and refill the tank yourself, and its fixed pad just drags a damp cloth: Tom's Guide found the mop "only good for light cleaning" and TechRadar found mopping "quite wet." Hair wrapped around the roller for both. Homes & Gardens, which didn't review the Saros 20, gave it 3.5 stars and found it "Consistently poor at cleaning hard floors."
Specs side by side
| Spec | Roborock Saros 20 | Roborock Q7 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,599.99 | $159.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Suction | 36,000 Pa (manufacturer) | 10,000 Pa (manufacturer) |
| Navigation | 3D sensors and RGB camera; no LiDAR puck (TechRadar) | LiDAR puck (TechRadar) |
| Height | 3.13 in (manufacturer) | 3.9 in (TechRadar) |
| Thresholds | AdaptiLift chassis raises the robot over tall thresholds and thick rugs | — |
| Mop | Two spinning pads; one extends to reach edges (TechRadar) | Fixed pad dragged along the floor; doesn't lift over carpet (TechRadar) |
| Dock | Empties the bin, refills water, washes pads in 212°F water and dries them with hot air (TechRadar) | Charge only; you empty the bin and refill the water yourself (TechRadar) |
Sources: Tom's Guide: Roborock Q7 M5 review (Oct. 16, 2025), TechRadar: Roborock Q7 M5 review (July 20, 2025), T3: Roborock Q7 M5 review (July 29, 2025), Homes & Gardens: Roborock Q7 M5 review (Aug. 30, 2025)
