Roborock Q7 L5 Robot Vacuum and Mop vs ILIFE A30s Robot Vacuum

The Roborock Q7 L5 is the better all-round pick for most homes: it vacuums and mops, self-empties into its dock, and uses LiDAR mapping with app control, no-go zones and carpet boost. The ILIFE A30s is a vacuum-only machine with a higher peak suction figure (10,000 Pa in Spot Mode) and a slightly longer rated runtime, but no mop and no self-empty dock. Owners of the Roborock rate it well for pet hair and the anti-tangle brush; the ILIFE is a simpler, louder vacuum that suits hard floors and tight budgets.

• Choose the Roborock Q7 L5 if you want one robot that vacuums and mops, empties itself, and handles pet hair and long hair with its anti-tangle brushes.
• Choose the ILIFE A30s if you only need vacuuming, want the highest peak suction in Spot Mode, and don't mind emptying the bin yourself.