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Dyson Spot+Scrub AI vs Roborock Q7 Max+
The Roborock Q7 Max+ wins with a score of 7.7/10. Best for: Budget hard-floor homes that want strong vacuuming and self-emptying without paying flagship prices..
Dyson Spot+Scrub AI
7.5/10$1600
Dyson's first robot vacuum — strong suction but lacks features competitors offer
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Roborock Q7 Max+
7.7/10$400
A budget-friendly LiDAR robot vacuum that cleans hard floors and carpets brilliantly, held back by weak pet-hair pickup and passive, no-scrub mopping.
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Dyson Spot+Scrub AIRoborock Q7 Max+
Overall
7.57.7
Hard Floor
8.58.8
Carpet
8.08.3
Mopping
6.56.0
Navigation
7.07.8
Noise
6.08.0
Smart Features
7.58.0
Maintenance
7.07.5
Specifications
| Dyson Spot+Scrub AI | Spec | Roborock Q7 Max+ |
|---|---|---|
| $1600 | Price | $400 |
| 18000 | Suction (Pa) | 4200 |
| 4900 | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 72.0 | Noise (dB) | 65.0 |
| 300 | Dustbin (ml) | 470 |
| 150 | Water Tank (ml) | 350 |
| 10.4 | Mop Lift (mm) | 0.0 |
| 99.0 | Height (mm) | 96.5 |
| 4.0 | Weight (kg) | 3.5 |
| Visual SLAM + AI Camera | Navigation | PreciSense LiDAR |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ❌ |
Pros & Cons
Dyson Spot+Scrub AI
Pros
- + Powerful 18,000Pa suction
- + Dyson brand quality
- + Stain detection AI
- + Good hard floor cleaning
Cons
- − No self-empty dock
- − Low mop lift
- − Expensive for what you get
- − App needs improvement
Roborock Q7 Max+
Pros
- + Great price-to-performance ratio
- + Reliable LiDAR navigation
- + Large dustbin
- + Self-emptying dock
Cons
- − No mop lift
- − No AI obstacle avoidance
- − Basic mopping
- − Dock doesn't wash mops
The Verdict
The Roborock Q7 Max+ is the better choice with an overall score of 7.7/10 — best for budget hard-floor homes that want strong vacuuming and self-emptying without paying flagship prices.. The Roborock Q7 Max+ is more affordable at $400 vs $1600.