Comparison · 3 products

Roborock Q7 M5+ vs Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 vs Roomba Combo j5+

We tested the three self-emptying robot vacuums that most people shortlist. The Roborock wins on value; the Shark wins on pet hair; the Roomba wins on obstacle avoidance.

Best value

Roborock Q7 M5+

Test score8.6

Best all-round value, strong carpet pickup and the lowest price of the three.

$200 from Amazon

Best for pets

Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1

Test score8.2

Pet hair pickup is excellent and the bagless base keeps running costs low.

$380 from Amazon

Best for clutter

Roomba Combo j5+

Test score7.9

Best at avoiding socks, cables and clutter, especially on busy floors.

$450 from Amazon

The short answer

Most homes should buy the Roborock Q7 M5+; it was the best blend of price, runtime and cleaning power.
Buy the Shark if your main issue is pet hair or you want a bagless base.
Choose the Roomba if your floors are full of cables, socks or toys and obstacle avoidance matters most.

Head to head

Test	Best value Roborock Q7 M5+	Best for pets Shark AI Ultra	Best for clutter Roomba Combo j5+
Core performance
Pickup on carpet	92%	95%	89%
Pickup on hardwood	98%	97%	96%
Pet hair	88%	94%	91%
Obstacle avoidance	13 / 20	15 / 20	18 / 20
Runtime	3.0 h	2.0 h	1.5 h
Running costs
Price	$200	$380	$450
Running cost	$36 / year	$18 / year	$60 / year
Our pick	Roborock Q7 M5+	Shark AI Ultra	Roomba Combo j5+

Our final verdict

If you want the best value, buy the Roborock. If you have shedding pets, the Shark makes more sense. If your floor is chaotic, the Roomba is the least likely to get stuck.