Roborock Q7 Max+ Review

This vacuum takes much of what makes other Roborock products great, and addresses the mopping market head-on. Don't call it a one-trick pony, though; it does plenty else well, too.

Cleaning Performance

Bottom line — the Q7 Max+ does not disappoint. Debris collected and weighed proves that this vacuum tops the charts for both carpet and hard surfaces, making it an excellent option for homes with mixed flooring.

On carpet, in particular, it's one of the best we've ever tested for a variety of messes, including Cheerios, sand, and rice — 80% of the debris was sucked up, a high mark considering how easily things can get lost forever between the carpet fibers. The only other product to outscore it was it's sibling, the Roborock Q5 Max+, sucking up 84% of the total amount.

It's also quite efficient, nearly all visible crumbs were collected on the first pass, and anything remaining was handled on the second go-around. This is great for larger homes where the robot may not have sufficient time to cover all areas due to the large square footage. All that remained were trace amounts of sand pushed deep between the carpet fibers. Not entirely unexpected, as this is a difficult task for any vacuum. I did like that, although some dirt and finer debris were missed, my house always looked visually clean. It really helps to tidy up the space while I'm away.

On hard surfaces, like tile and hardwood, the Q7 Max+ did even better, with a similar outcome — the large and medium-sized particles were handled with no problem, and only a fine dusting of sand particles remained after 2 laps around our test layout. I appreciated its approach to tackling areas, which was very precise and methodical, utilizing cross-hatch cleaning to attack the messes from different angles.

When it comes to cleaning along baseboards or near furniture, it can be a hit-or-miss situation. Its cleaning along the walls and corners was inconsistent, sometimes leaving a 4-inch gap. This means sometimes, you may not come home to a fully clean home, with the perimeters being the weakest cleaning performance by the Q7 Max+.

Navigation

We tested navigation by setting up an obstacle course filled with everyday clutter (cords, shoes, socks, a hat, and even a bit of fake poo) to see how well each robot could identify and avoid common household traps. For coverage, we used a long-exposure photo test that tracks the robot's full cleaning path, lit to the width of its brush roller, giving a clear visual of how much ground it actually covers.

Before scheduling runs, it's worth checking your space for any problem spots, especially if you don't want to be on standby for a rescue mission with this robot.

While it handles cords and cables surprisingly well, it can still get hung up on other small objects—a common issue among budget models. To get a robot that can truly be left on its own, you'll need to spend several hundred dollars more for better programming and built-in cameras that enable advanced object recognition.

The included laser-based Lidar sensor maps your home quickly and accurately, helping the robot navigate tight spaces with a gentle, cautious approach. That means fewer bumps into furniture and a smarter path around your home, even if the layout shifts slightly.

Pet Hair

The performance of the Q7 Max+ with hair and fur can best be described as baffling… and bad. It was one of the worst performers in our pet hair tests, only sucking up 44% of the fur and hair, struggling far more than expected.

1. The center roller simply lacks the proper contact with the ground.

2. The roller can't grip the delicate strands to lift away.

3. Or maybe the rubber fins create a strong static charge, attracting fur to it instead of passing along to the collection bin.

For whatever reason, specifically for carpet, much of the hair seemed to be pushed or flattened into the fibers instead of corralled.

Worse, much of the hair that was collected ended up wrapped around the brushes or wheels instead of in the bin. I was constantly untangling after a cleaning, or even pausing the robot mid-clean to remove hair by hand. It was so tightly wound and thickly wrapped over itself that it required multiple cuts before I could even start pulling strands off the roller brush. If you have family members with long hair, expect to spend more time on maintenance with this model.

App Performance

Running the app is easy and intuitive. You can track your robot in real time on the map, with 2D and 3D viewing options available, which feels very futuristic. A layout is created via an initial 'Quick Mapping' process, which only requires 10-15 seconds in each room.

I was particularly impressed with the ease of setting up virtual barriers and with how well this model respected them. If your family has an area by the door where shoes are always haphazardly kicked off, feel free to mark them as off-limits instead of relying on its object detection to make the decision for you. This could be a helpful hack to avoid your vacuum from getting stuck, but it does mean that area will not get cleaned.

It has all the essentials for the convenient setup and use of your robot: scheduling, child lock, push notifications for any issues, and a voice assistant that allows you to control the vacuum by simple commands without the need to be in a committed relationship with Google or Alexa.

Really, my only complaints were the occasional glitch in a map not updating immediately, and the couple times the app did not alert me when the robot got stuck in place with hair tangles.

Mopping

Only one robot vacuum outperformed this one in our mopping tests, the DREAME X40 Ultra, but it costs over a thousand dollars more. The Q7 Max+ provides a more affordable option for handling both wet and dry messes. It does fine with everyday spills but struggles a bit with dried-on gunk since the mop pad doesn't scrub—no vibration or spinning here—so most of the work comes from the rubber roller and multiple passes.

Those rubber fins are actually great for cleaning wet spills, helping gather up liquid and guide it into the collection bin. The bin is split into two compartments: one for dirty water (just under 12 oz) and one for dry debris (about 16 oz). Snap the mop pad on, and it automatically switches into mopping mode. Just don't forget to set up “no-mop” zones in the app if you've got rugs or carpet.

To keep the price down, a few convenience features didn't make the cut. The dock won't empty the dirty water or wash the mop pad for you, so you'll need to do that yourself after every run. Even when doing a light “dry” mop, the dustbin gets a little damp, so a quick clean and dry afterward is part of the deal. If you want a robot that handles all that on its own, you can get it, but be ready to pay for it.

Noise

At max power, taken immediately next to the robot, we measured noise at about 60 decibels; pretty average compared to the rest of our lineup. What I did like though was it had an almost pleasant, mid-tone hum while vacuuming. Minimal robotic whirs, clicks, etc. The noise level is what you would expect and is not concerning or annoying.

Emptying the onboard dustbin is pretty noisy, with noticeable whirring and whooshing sounds. In my opinion, it would definitely wake up someone who was sleeping or disrupt someone deep in thought.

Should You Buy the Roborock Q7 Max+?

What Roborock Q7 Max+ does well, it does well, and it does a lot well. All said and done, I have little to complain about. This is a great all-around robot vacuum and makes a lot of sense for most households, particularly those with a lot of hard flooring surfaces and a consistent need for mopping. It's definitely not great for especially hairy or fur-filled homes, though, due to poor pick-up rate and easy tangling of the brush.

What Other Robot Vacuum Should You Consider?

At this price point, you'd be hard pressed to find a better option available today for mopping or general cleaning tasks. The cousin to this model, the Q5 Max+, is only slightly more expensive, but a better fit for pet owners. It does a much better job lifting matted fur from carpet, but keep in mind, it doesn't include a mop feature. The only product I'd recommend for better mop performance is the DREAME X40 Ultra, but you will pay dearly for it. Still worth considering, though, as it excels in all other areas as well.