Roborock Q7 BF+
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| This model Roborock Q7 BF+ | Cheapest of the top 10 Roborock Q7 M5+ Best on 1 fact | Highest score here Dreame D20 Plus Best on 5 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The facts that decide most | |||
| The lowest price today at a store that ships to you, shipping included. A price with an asterisk comes from a store abroad, and its shipping cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | $249Roborock (brand store) best | $309Dreame (brand store) |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% test-site results, 25% store ratings and 15% the maker’s facts. Price does not count. Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| The average of the stars buyers give at the stores, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | – | – |
| The test sites that have tested this model, each linked to its own review. Tests | – | Vacuum Wars | Just A Dad Approved Vacuum Wars |
| Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 8,000 Pa | 10,000 Pa | 13,000 Pa best |
| How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 150 min | 180 min | 285 min best |
| The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 0.8 in (20 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) |
| How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) | 3.8 in (9.7 cm) best |
| How far the robot lifts the mop when it drives onto a carpet. From about 0.4 in (10 mm) a medium pile stays dry. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | no | no |
| How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| up to 49 days | up to 49 days | up to 150 days best |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Roborock Q7 BF+ specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
Consumables: a dust bag in the station, which lasts up to 49 days.
Suction and brushes 2 facts
- Suction power
Among the models we track
8,000 Pa on this model
Lowest
450 Pa Highest
42,000 Pa Middle
6,000 PaHigher than 578 of the 993 models we track.
When it matters
- Deep-pile carpet and rugs, where dust sinks in.
- Pet hair, sand and crumbs trodden into fibers.
When it matters less
- On hard floors the gain from a higher figure is small: the dust lies on top.
Source: bol.com · checked on Oct 7
Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor.
- 8,000 Pa
- Anti-tangle brush
525 of the 551 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Long hair and pet hair, which wrap around a bristle brush.
- Homes where you would rather not cut hair off the brush.
When it matters less
- Short hair and few pets hardly tangle anyway.
Source: bol.com · checked on Oct 29
A brush that guides hair to the side instead of letting it wind around the shaft. It saves the cutting work in homes with long hair or pets.
- yes
Mopping 1 fact
- Mop type
When it matters
- Homes with a lot of hard floor that you want mopped, not just wiped.
- Dried-on dirt in a kitchen, which spinning pads or a roller scrub off better than a dragged cloth.
When it matters less
- If you only vacuum, the mop’s build decides nothing.
Source: Manual · checked on Oct 7
How the mop is built: flat pads, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
- flat or vibrating pad
Dock 3 facts
- Empties the dust bin
When it matters
- Pets, sand or a large home, which fill the bin every run.
- Dust allergy, since you rarely touch the dust yourself.
When it matters less
- In a small home with little dust, emptying the bin by hand takes a moment.
Source: Manual · checked on Oct 7
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- yes
- Bagless
When it matters
- Not wanting to buy bags again and again.
- Pets, whose hair fills a bag quickly.
When it matters less
- With a dust allergy a sealed bag keeps the dust in when you throw it away, so bagless is no gain.
Source: Manual · checked on Oct 7
The dock collects dust in a bin instead of a disposable bag. No bags to buy, but you empty it yourself.
- no
- Dust bag lasts
Among the models we track
up to 49 days on this model
Lowest
up to 30 days Highest
up to 180 days Middle
up to 70 daysLower than 411 of the 509 models we track.
When it matters
- Pets or a lot of carpet, which fill a bag faster than the maker’s figure.
- Counting what bags cost in a year.
When it matters less
- With a bagless dock there is no bag to replace.
Source: bol.com · checked on Oct 7
How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter.
- up to 49 days
Navigation and obstacles 2 facts
- Navigation
When it matters
- Several rooms, where a map lets you send the robot to one of them.
- Cleaning in the dark, which lidar does and a camera alone does not.
When it matters less
- In one open room even simple navigation covers the floor.
Source: Manual · checked on Oct 7
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognizes more.
- LiDAR turret
- Climbs thresholds up to
Among the models we track
0.8 in (20 mm) on this model
Lowest
0.1 in (3 mm) Highest
2.4 in (60 mm) Middle
0.8 in (20 mm)Higher than 368 of the 970 models we track.
When it matters
- Door sills and raised strips between rooms.
- Thick rugs whose edge the robot has to climb.
When it matters less
- In a flat home with no sills it decides nothing.
Source: bol.com · checked on Oct 7
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 0.8 in (20 mm)
Robot 1 fact
- Noise
Among the models we track
65 dB on this model
Lowest
20 dB Highest
80 dB Middle
65 dBHigher than 306 of the 627 models we track.
When it matters
- Cleaning while you work, sleep or watch TV at home.
- Open-plan living spaces where sound carries.
When it matters less
- When it runs while nobody is home the figure hardly matters.
Source: bol.com · checked on Oct 7
The noise in decibels, in the setting its source names: makers mostly give the standard setting, stores often the highest. 65 dB is like a vacuum at half power, 55 dB like a conversation.
- 65 dB
Battery 2 facts
- Battery capacity
Source: Manual · checked on Oct 7
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 3,200 mAh
- Runtime per charge
Among the models we track
150 min on this model
Lowest
45 min Highest
360 min Middle
150 minLower than 518 of the 1083 models we track.
When it matters
- Large homes or several floors cleaned in one go.
- Carpet, where the robot uses more power.
When it matters less
- In a small home most robots finish well before the battery runs low.
Source: bol.com · checked on Oct 7
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 150 min
Smart features and warranty 2 facts
- Voice assistants
When it matters
- Starting the robot by voice while your hands are full.
- A home already run with Alexa, Google or Siri.
When it matters less
- If you start it from the app or a schedule, you will not miss it.
Source: bol.com · checked on Oct 7
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant
- Warranty
When it matters
- A robot with a dock full of pumps and moving parts, where more can break.
- An expensive robot you plan to keep for years.
When it matters less
- For a cheap robot you would replace rather than repair, the extra years count for less.
Source: bol.com · checked on Oct 7
The warranty the maker gives in the United States.
- 2 years
Frequently asked questions about the Roborock Q7 BF+
Does the Roborock Q7 BF+ empty its own dust bin?
Yes. The station empties the robot’s dust bin after every run. The dust bag in the station lasts up to 49 days, the maker says.
Can the Roborock Q7 BF+ mop?
Yes, with a flat mop cloth under the robot.
Does the Roborock Q7 BF+ work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
How high a threshold can the Roborock Q7 BF+ climb?
Thresholds up to 0.8 in (20 mm), the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
How long does the Roborock Q7 BF+ run on one charge?
150 minutes on its quietest setting.
How much warranty does the maker give on the Roborock Q7 BF+?
2 years in the United States. Your statutory rights are separate and can last longer.
The maker
Roborock
- Reviews on Trustpilot
- Headquarters: China
- Founded in 2014
Roborock, the trading name of Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd., develops and makes robot vacuums and cordless stick vacuums. It was founded in July 2014 and is headquartered in Beijing, China, with research and branch offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen. Xiaomi invested in the company in September 2014, and its first product, the Mi Home Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, went on sale in September 2016.