Robock Q7 MAX+: Powerful, fast and self-emptying

We analyze one of the most versatile robot vacuum cleaners on the market with advanced features such as LiDAR navigation and self-draining, excellent battery life and capable of cleaning and scrubbing your entire home in record time.

The variety of models in the category of robot vacuum cleaners is enormous. There are many robots that work with cellphones, vacuuming and mopping, but as we add more features the list gets smaller, especially if we don’t want to spend a lot of money. Today we analyze a strong contender for the king of the mid-range, one that is characterized by good performance at a good price. New Roborock Q7 Max + arrives very strong, with more typical functions of the top of the range but with a super interesting pricee, and with a self-draining base which is the icing on the cake.

Characteristics

• Suction power 4200Pa
• 5200mAh battery
• Autonomy of 3 hours (300m2)
• Wi-Fi connectivity
• LiDAR navigation with 3D mapping
• sensors 4
• Water tank capacity 350ml (for 240m2 of washing)C
• 470 ml dust container capacity
• Self-draining tank capacity 2.5 liters
• Voice control via Alexa and Siri (via shortcuts)

The brush is different from the classic models, here we will find one entirely in rubber, without bristles, which according to the brand is perfect to avoid bristle problems that tend to “destroy” traditional brushes, and the truth is that being somewhat skeptical at first, I had no choice but to agree with the manufacturer. To the main brush we have to add a single rotating side brush which helps to collect side dirt. These brushes, combined with the adjustable suction power depending on the type of floor, make it a very satisfactory vacuum cleaner.

The water and dirt tank are part of a single tank. Obviously, it consists of two compartments, but in this way it is possible to save space. Both tanks have more than enough capacity to clean an average home, even large, so there is no fault in Roborock’s decision in this regard. This common tank is very easy to remove and replace.

Working

In the operation of a robot vacuum and mop, there are different sections to deal with. Vacuuming is essential, as is the mopping function, but there are other elements that may not be so obvious but can completely ruin the experience of using any robot. The navigation system is one of the fundamental aspects of a robot vacuum cleaner. There is nothing more frustrating than the robot not finishing cleaning because it is lost, stuck or because it has to return to its base and cannot find it. And unfortunately this is something very common in many robots, but luckily it is something that does not happen with this Roborock.

the The LiDAR navigation system as well as the 4 sensors available to this Roborock Q7 Max+ allow it to go around the house without the slightest problem.. Seeing him moving around chairs, going through doors, avoiding obstacles… is a delight. Forget those robots bumping into each other, that’s another thing, if you had to drive it yourself, surely you wouldn’t do better!

In the app, you can see the robot’s entire path through your home, and the cleaning pattern it follows is perfectly recognizable: first the edges of the room, then inside, drawing parallel lines until it covers the entire surface. In this way, it is possible to clean in record time (less than 90 minutes in a house of around 140m2). No other robot comes close to this moment, in part because they all had to do a full recharge to finish cleaning., something this Roborock doesn’t need at all. It leaves its base and after 90 minutes it returns to its base with more than half of the battery still available. A real joy.

And at the end of the cleaning comes one of the best parts: the self-emptying. The robots’ tanks are small, enough for one cleaning, just enough for a second, not enough for a third. This means that practically every time you do a cleaning, you have to empty the tank or you won’t be able to finish the next one. Well you have nothing to do here, because once finished and arrived at its base, it will send the entire contents of the robot’s tank into the large self-draining tankwith a capacity of 2.5 liters, up to a week (or more) without emptying anything.

As for scrubbing, the result is good, but don’t expect it to remove encrusted dirt like you can with a mop by making several passes and “squeezing”. It is perfect for daily maintenance cleaning., leaves the ground moist but dries quickly, and above all it does not “dirty” like the others do. It’s not his star function, but he defends himself well.

Application

All control of the robot is done through its application, which is at the level of the functionalities of this Roborock Q7 Max +. From its configuration process to its management and real-time visualization of cleaning, they are of the highest standard. There are many options and they have been implemented in the application in a very intuitive and easy to use way.

Different ways to view the cleaning map, the possibility of cleaning by zones, by rooms or the whole house, to choose different suction and washing powers, to define the types of floors, to place the furniture… this is the most complete application that I have tried several times at a distance from others. Programming of all kinds, the possibility of memorizing different cards, even of defining different floors for the same dwelling, you will have no trouble adapting the operation of the robot to your dwelling, whatever its type.

From the application you can even configure voice control, compatible with Alexa and although it is not compatible with HomeKit (what is Apple waiting for to add this category of devices to its home automation system?) we can use the shortcuts iOS to fill this gap, so from your iPhone, Apple Watch or HomePod you can start cleaning with your voice. Of course you will receive notifications at each event (start of cleaning, end and “accidents” that may occur). And you can check the status of accessories that need cleaning or changing.

Editor’s review

This Roborock Q7 Max+ is the best robot vacuum and mop I’ve tested for its navigation system, its autonomy and the cleaning result it offers. It also has the self-draining system which offers extraordinary comfort to the user. And it does all of this for a typical mid-range price, but with superior features that only some top-end ones have. This model with the self-emptying system is sold on Amazon (link) (thanks to a 150$ reduction voucher)

Versus

• Limited washing system