We've tested a lot of great robot vacuums at WIRED, but the Roborock Q5 Pro+ holds the top spot in our list. Instructions for using the best robot vacuum cleaner been a while. It fluctuates in price quite often, but currently it sells for $480, which matches the $220 discount we last saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023. Simply clip the on-page coupon to save. You can also get it Roborock Q5+ (9/10, WIRED recommended) for $380, $320 off. The more expensive Pro+ model doubles as a mop—that's the main difference between the two.
Roborock Q5 Pro+ is one Great robot vacuum cleaner that doubles as a mop. In addition to the removable mop pad, it also has stronger suction, longer run time, and a larger dustbin than the cheaper model. Q5+ partner. Both robot vacuums use lidar to route around your home, so you don't have to worry about tiny cameras moving across your floors. They're quick and effective—WIRED reviewer and editor Adrienne So says it takes about 90 minutes to clean about 890 square feet. There's a companion smartphone app where you can create maps and assign different cleaning zones. Overall, both robot vacuums are extremely reliable, a trait difficult to find in this space.
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