39 facts in comparison
Roborock Q7 M5 vs iRobot Roomba Max 715
This comparison puts the Roborock Q7 M5 and iRobot Roomba Max 715 side by side — two Robot Vacuums measured against the same 39-spec sheet, with every meaningful gap scored and explained. On our weighted VS Score the iRobot Roomba Max 715 finishes ahead, 93 to 79 — a decisive result.
The single biggest measurable gap is suction power: 10,000 Pa vs 30,000 Pa. A transparency note before you dive in: the spec sheets are Roborock Q7 M5 67% and iRobot Roomba Max 715 67% complete. Anything unverified shows as Unknown and is left out of the scores — we never estimate a missing value.
Where the Roborock Q7 M5 beats the iRobot Roomba Max 715
- Has a mop function ?
- Has washable filter ?
Where the iRobot Roomba Max 715 beats the Roborock Q7 M5
- Much stronger suction ?30,000 Pa vs 10,000 Pa
- A much bigger battery ?6,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
- Has self-empty dock ?
Key real-world differences
The spec sheet pulls in both directions. These are the gaps big enough to shape the decision — with the actual figures, and what each one means in real-world use.
- Suction powerCleaning10,000 Pa vs 30,000 Pa — 3× more for the iRobot Roomba Max 715
Higher suction lifts more dirt from carpets and hard floors.
- Self-empty dockBattery & dockNo vs Yes — only the iRobot Roomba Max 715 has it
Empties its bin into the dock automatically.
- MoppingCleaningYes vs No — only the Roborock Q7 M5 has it
Also mops hard floors.
- Battery capacityBattery & dock3,200 mAh vs 6,000 mAh — 47% more for the iRobot Roomba Max 715
A larger battery runs longer between charges.
Capacity is a proxy, not a promise — display, chip efficiency and software decide how long a charge really lasts.
- Washable filterMaintenance & filtrationYes vs No — only the Roborock Q7 M5 has it
The onboard filter can be rinsed and reused.
Which one should you buy?
There is no single answer — it depends on what you will actually use it for. Match your priority to the pick below.
- Best for battery & dock iRobot Roomba Max 715 takes the category 100 to 66 — driven by self-empty dock (No vs Yes).
- Best for cleaning iRobot Roomba Max 715 takes the category 77 to 54 — driven by suction power (10,000 Pa vs 30,000 Pa).
- Best for design Roborock Q7 M5 takes the category 100 to 0.
- Best for maintenance & filtration Roborock Q7 M5 takes the category 100 to 83 — driven by washable filter (Yes vs No).
- The safe all-rounder iRobot Roomba Max 715 wins more of the categories that carry real weight, topping the overall VS Score at 93.
Where each one falls short
Roborock Q7 M5
- Suction power: 10,000 Pa vs 30,000 Pa
- Self-empty dock: No vs Yes
- Battery capacity: 3,200 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
- 13 specs are unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
iRobot Roomba Max 715
- Mopping: Yes vs No
- Washable filter: Yes vs No
- 13 specs are unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
What matters to you?
Drag the sliders to weight each category and re-rank the products to suit your priorities.
Score breakdown
Cleaning
Higher suction lifts more dirt from carpets and hard floors.
Also mops hard floors.
The physical mopping system used by the robot.
Lifts the mop over carpet to avoid soaking it.
Automatically recognises carpet and adapts suction or mopping behaviour.
Extends a side brush or mop closer to walls and into corners.
The available cleaning modes.
How much floor it can cover on one charge.
The main brush design (e.g. anti-tangle rubber).
Navigation
How it maps and navigates; LiDAR is the most precise.
Builds and saves a map of your home.
How many floor maps it stores.
Detects and avoids objects and cables.
Set virtual walls and keep-out areas in the app.
The tallest doorway lip or threshold the robot can climb.
Battery & dock
A larger battery runs longer between charges.
How long it cleans on a full charge.
Returns to charge, then finishes where it left off.
Empties its bin into the dock automatically.
The dock refills clean water and drains dirty water.
The dock washes and dries the mop pads.
The dock can detach the mop pads before vacuum-only or carpet cleaning.
The maximum published hot-water temperature used to wash the mop.
The maximum published warm-air temperature used to dry the mop.
The dock automatically doses cleaning solution.
Detects dirty wash water or floor stains and automatically re-washes or re-mops.
Design
A lower profile fits under more furniture; lower is better.
A narrower body reaches between chair legs and into tighter gaps.
A larger onboard bin needs emptying less often.
The onboard clean-water capacity for mopping.
Quieter operation is less disruptive; lower is better.
Smart features
Control and schedule it from a phone app.
Works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
Set cleaning schedules.
Send it to clean specific rooms or zones.
Maintenance & filtration
A high-efficiency filter captures fine dust and allergens.
The onboard filter can be rinsed and reused.
The brush design reduces wrapped hair and manual cleaning.
Mop pads can be removed for cleaning or replacement.
Specs last verified August 20, 2026Roborock Q7 M5: 26 of 39 specs verified (67%)iRobot Roomba Max 715: 26 of 39 specs verified (67%)Unverified specs show as Unknown — never estimated, never scored
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What reviewers say
The bottom line
The iRobot Roomba Max 715 is the clear winner, scoring 93 to 79 on our VS Score. It leads on Cleaning and Battery & dock. The Roborock Q7 M5 answers back with stronger Design and Maintenance & filtration. Pick the iRobot Roomba Max 715 unless Design and Maintenance & filtration matters most to you — then the Roborock Q7 M5 is the smarter buy.
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