
3i
3i G10+
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- 64/100Capable
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- $449.99list

3i

Roborock
Up to three
All robot vacuums. Every figure below is placed against the whole class, so a gap can be read against how much the class itself varies.
The conditions each robot was assessed against, side by side. Rows marked in gold are where these machines genuinely differ.
| Condition | 3i G10+ | Roborock Q7 M5+ |
|---|---|---|
| Home size | ||
| Under 1,500 sqft | GoodCapable but dock footprint and battery capacity exceed compact-home needs; budget models serve this tier more efficiently. | GoodAn independent lab run of 527 sq ft took a little over an hour and used about half the battery. |
| 1,500 – 3,000they differ | GoodLiDAR + full dock cover this range in single session. Mixed-surface coverage on 2,000-3,000 sqft homes documented in user reports. | DependsAt the rate measured in independent lab testing, homes this size will likely need a recharge break mid-run. |
| Over 3,000 | DependsDocumented range on full battery is 2,500-3,200 sqft depending on mop engagement. Multi-session runs required for over-3,000 sqft; manual recharge needed. | DependsAbout half the battery per 527 sq ft means several recharge stops across a home this large. |
| Primary floors | ||
| Hard floors | GoodSuction and mop optimized for hard surfaces. Extendable mop eliminates separate mopping pass; water tank covers 400-500 sqft per fill. | GoodIndependent lab testing measured 79% debris pickup on hard floors, its strongest surface. |
| Low / medium pilethey differ | GoodLiDAR and suction rated for low-pile carpet per manufacturer specs. Per-room no-mop zones recommended to prevent pad clogging. | DependsIndependent lab testing measured 57% carpet pickup, with fine sand harder for it than larger debris. |
| High pile / shagthey differ | PoorOwner reports document suction loss and mop-pad tangling on high-pile and shag carpet. Manufacturer specs silent on this surface type. | DependsSuction struggled on low-pile carpet in independent lab testing, and no high-pile test was found. |
| Mopping needs | ||
| Vacuum only | GoodVacuums first; the mop pad is optional. | GoodVacuums first; the mop pad is optional. |
| Light mopping | GoodFlat mop pad handles light, routine wiping of hard floors. | GoodFlat mop pad handles light, routine wiping of hard floors. |
| Frequent mopping | DependsA dragged pad freshens floors but lacks the pressure or scrubbing for heavy, frequent mopping. | DependsA dragged pad freshens floors but lacks the pressure or scrubbing for heavy, frequent mopping. |
| Upkeep you accept | ||
| Regular upkeep | GoodAbout 120 minutes of upkeep a month. | GoodAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. |
| Some upkeepthey differ | DependsAbout 120 minutes of upkeep a month, which is over an hour. | GoodAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. |
| Minimal upkeepthey differ | PoorAbout 120 minutes of upkeep a month, which is over an hour. | DependsAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. Minimal is 30 or less. |
A robot being poor for a condition is a fact about fit, not a fault. “Depends” means the record names a limit worth reading, not that the answer is unknown.
Nine inputs across three pillars, each weighted as shown and each scored so more is better. A robot can lead on one and trail on another, which is the point of showing them apart.
A number only means something next to the spread it sits in. Each track is the real range across every classified robot in the class, with the median marked.
Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Runtime, Charge time, Noise.
Written on each record, and the only thing here every robot on the site carries.
What each design gives up to be good at what it is good at.
Debris compression is real mechanical progress, but it adds cost and dock footprint. Owners not shedding multi-pet households gain a meaningful win; compact-home owners pay for a feature they do not need.
Extendable mop eliminates a separate mopping pass, but mop-pad clogging on carpet and manual water refill keep hands-on burden higher than flagship self-washing + auto-refill systems.
The dock takes over bin emptying, while hair tangled in the roller still needs regular hand cleaning.
Tight LiDAR passes cover most of a room; obstacles in those passes get run over rather than avoided.
Stated by the record itself. A robot being wrong for a household is a fact about fit, not a fault.
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
Classifications rest on different depths of evidence. A pre-release assessment and a verified one are not the same kind of claim.
| Robot | Evidence status | Sources reviewed | Last assessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3i G10+ | Provisional | 8 | Aug 2026 |
| Roborock Q7 M5+ | Pending | 2 | Oct 2026 |
Evidence status counts the sources behind a classification, not their kind. A high count can be maker documentation and price coverage, so read it as how much was reviewed rather than as independent testing. How we weigh evidence.
The full record3i G10+Specifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.
The full recordRoborock Q7 M5+Specifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.Robovations classifies robots; it does not rank them. Nothing on this page is a recommendation, and no manufacturer influences a classification or its placement here.
Comparing across classes is allowed — the page will switch to per-class positioning and tell you it has.