11% of 89 verified Roborock Q5 Proowners don't recommend it, and 1 describe specific problems — based on real owner comments from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
For balance: 75% recommend it. This page collects the complaints so you know what you're signing up for — read the full owner report for both sides. How we score
“For the price, and no mopping, it should easily have obstacle avoidance.”— @DanielChristopher96 on YouTube
“found it to be significantly less effective at picking up hair of any kind on carpet”— @LastReign on YouTube
“Man 699USD for it's "stripped down" model?? Crazy.”— @RaditzAus on YouTube
“leaking water.. ruined it for me lol.”— @redoctober00 on YouTube
“Trash. Hey 2015 calling”— @9to5techs on YouTube
“I'm sorry to report that my Roborock Q5 pro couldn't cope as well when we tested at their home.”— ShiftRepulsive7661 on Reddit
“il roborock q5 pro non rilascia acqua dopo pochi mesi di utilizzo”— EditorTraining3476 on Reddit
“Wish the bag was biodegradable not plastic mounts.”— @nxg1029 on YouTube
“I bought the roborock Q5 Pro for the same purpose and it is NOT picking the litter up from hardwood floors. I'm looking to replace it.”— Southern-Resist2502 on Reddit
“this unit is pretty crappy!”— @eastpross on YouTube
“In less then 1 year the unit has been sent out for repair twice with the same issue and has not been used a lot at all. Disappointed”— paolo cammeresi on ProductReview.com.au
“When I got my Q5 mop a little less than a year ago I was very pleased with it because it was quiet and did a decent job of mopping. I run it nearly daily. However, I'm running into issues: Its radar failed about 3 months in.”— CraftyOpportunity618 on r/Roborock
Not complaints — practical notes from owners that didn't affect the score.
“Roborock Q5 pro. Double roller with large dustbin. Small charging dock. Mop function is very basic.”— OrangeChickenRice on Reddit