We compared two robot vacuum cleaners with mopping: the roborock Q10 S5 and the Tapo RV30 Max Plus Gen2.
What we looked at
Suction power, self-emptying, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price on strong 10,000Pa suction with dual anti-tangle brushes, the roborock Q10 S5 is the value pick, at £109.98. If you would rather pay £100.01 more for higher 13,000Pa suction and an all-in-one auto-empty dock, the Tapo RV30 Max Plus Gen2 is the alternative, at £209.99.
A £109.98 robot vacuum with 10,000Pa suction and dual anti-tangle brushes.
A £209.99 robot vacuum with 13,000Pa suction and an auto-empty dock.
roborock Q10 S5 Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Mop — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a robot vacuum with 10,000Pa HyperForce suction, a dual anti-tangle brush system (JawScrapers Comb main brush plus an anti-tangle side brush), a VibraRise 2.0 vibrating mop system, an auto-lifting mop that adjusts for carpets, Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance, and PreciSense LiDAR navigation that maps multiple floors.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Tapo on these listings, at £109.98
- Dual anti-tangle brush system, per the listing
- Auto-lifting mop adjusts automatically for carpets
- LiDAR navigation remembers multiple floor maps
Worth knowing
- Lower stated suction (10,000Pa) than the Tapo's 13,000Pa
- No auto-empty dock mentioned in the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants strong anti-tangle brush technology
- Homes with pet hair on multiple floors
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants the highest stated suction
- Buyers who want a self-emptying dock
Tapo RV30 Max Plus Gen2 Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Mop — Auto-Empty Dock
Intended for: Marketed as an all-in-one robot vacuum and mop with 13,000Pa suction, automatic dust emptying, intelligent water dispensing for hard floors, an anti-tangle brush for pet and long hair, smart dToF LiDAR mapping, adjustable carpet zones and no-mop areas via app, and Alexa/Google voice assistant support.
What we liked
- Higher stated suction: 13,000Pa against the roborock's 10,000Pa
- Automatic dust emptying, not mentioned on the roborock
- Adjustable carpet zones and no-mop areas via app
- Voice assistant support (Alexa/Google), per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £100.01 more than the roborock on these listings
- Larger footprint with its auto-empty dock
Best for
- Buyers who want the highest stated suction
- Anyone who wants hands-off, self-emptying convenience
- Households with mixed hard floors and rugs needing zone control
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone with limited space for a dock
