I’ve been testing this budget robot vacuum — it cleans well but has zero sense of direction

Roborock Q10 S5+ photographed on a wooden floor in front of a blue background.

The Roborock Q10 S5+ is unfortunately not one of the best robot vacuums you can buy. While it’s pretty affordable, the input it requires means you would save a lot of time (and sanity) by spending a little extra on a more premium model.

For all its flaws, the Roborock effectively cleans carpet and hard floors, and the easy-to-use app means controlling its settings couldn’t be easier. But out in the field, this vacuum struggles with poor navigation, poor battery life, loud emptying, and a fiddly mop attachment.