− Mop lift only 10.5mm — not safe for thick carpet
− Cat hair pickup is average vs flagships
− No real-time carpet detection boost
− Mid-tier obstacle avoidance vs flagships
Roborock QV 35A
Pros
+ 8,000Pa HyperForce suction
+ Auto mop wash and dry dock
+ Anti-tangle spiral rubber brush
+ Very quiet — 45dB in standard mode
+ 180-min runtime covers large homes
+ Multi-floor mapping (up to 4 floors)
Cons
− Struggles on high-pile and shag carpet
− No hot water mop wash
− Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance stumbles on dark floors
− Reports of occasional dock water leaks
− Fixed mop arms (no extending edge-mop)
The Verdict
The Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 2 is the better choice with an overall score of 8.4/10 — best for buyers who want a 2026-spec robot vacuum without paying flagship prices. The Roborock QV 35A is more affordable at $400 vs $449.