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iRobot Roomba 104 vs Roborock Q7 M5

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official iRobot and Roborock sites.
2026 verdict
Across the 2026 comparison, iRobot Roomba 104 earns the nod over Roborock Q7 M5 on the strength of price, battery life, and obstacle detection.
iRobot Roomba 104
Winner
iRobot Roomba 104
$249.99
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The comparison tilts its way because of price, battery life, and obstacle detection, with its broader overall balance keeping it in front. You should still consider Roborock Q7 M5 if rating, integrations, and mopping functionality matter more than raw overall balance. In practical terms, iRobot Roomba 104 is the easier product to recommend.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba 104Roborock Q7 M5Winner
Price$249.99$254.09iRobot Roomba 104
Rating3.33.5Roborock Q7 M5
Battery Life200 minutes150 minutesiRobot Roomba 104
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantRoborock Q7 M5
Obstacle DetectionYESNOiRobot Roomba 104
Mopping FunctionalityNOYESRoborock Q7 M5
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie
Cliff DetectionYESYESTie
Multi-Room MappingYESYESTie
Winner
iRobot

iRobot Roomba 104

Prime exclusive deal
$249.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $249.99
  • + Battery Life: 200 minutes
  • + Obstacle Detection: YES
  • - Rating: 3.3 vs 3.5
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa vs Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant
Roborock

Roborock Q7 M5

Prime exclusive deal
$254.09
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Rating: 3.5
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant
  • + Mopping Functionality: YES
  • - Price: $254.09 vs $249.99
  • - Battery Life: 150 minutes vs 200 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba 104 or Roborock Q7 M5?

iRobot Roomba 104 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, battery life, and obstacle detection.

What is the biggest difference between iRobot Roomba 104 and Roborock Q7 M5?

Price is one of the clearest differences: iRobot Roomba 104 lists $249.99, while Roborock Q7 M5 lists $254.09.

Which one looks better on price?

iRobot Roomba 104 is listed at $249.99, while Roborock Q7 M5 is listed at $254.09. iRobot Roomba 104 (better spec).

Who should buy iRobot Roomba 104?

Choose iRobot Roomba 104 if your priority is price and battery life and that matters more than rating.

Who should buy Roborock Q7 M5?

Choose Roborock Q7 M5 if your priority is rating and integrations and that matters more than price.

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