Comparison of Roborock Q7 Max+, Dreame Bot Z10 Pro and Midea S8+: which one is better?!

In this post, I've decided to compare three rather interesting self-cleaning robot vacuums: the Roborock Q7 Max+, the Dreame Bot Z10 Pro, and the Midea S8+. All of these robots are relatively new, having been released in 2021-2022 and have already garnered a fair number of reviews online. Below, I'll provide a detailed comparison of their design, features, cleaning performance, and other parameters, after which I'll express my opinion on which robot vacuum is best for specific conditions. So, let's get started!

Price

First, let's compare the prices of robot vacuum cleaners. The most expensive of the three is Roborock Q7 Max+It costs from $600 to $800, or from $350 to $470 at the exchange rate at the time of preparing the comparison.

The price is slightly lower Dreame Bot Z10 ProThis robot vacuum cleaner costs from $575 to $750 or from $330 to $400.

Well, the most budget-friendly option is this Midea S8+The price for it starts from an incredible $400 and goes up to $700, or from $220 to $370.

The kit already includes a self-cleaning station.

Appearance and design

The next comparison criterion is robotic vacuum cleaner design. Let's go through each important component in turn.

For a more visual comparison and examination of the details, I recommend watching the video version published on the channel:

Appearance of the compared robots:

First, let's talk about navigation and sensors. All three robot vacuums are equipped with lidar for navigation, and all three have a spring-loaded lid to prevent them from getting stuck under furniture.

The Dreame and Roborock have a wall detection sensor located on the right side of the bumper, while the Midea has one hidden inside. Furthermore, the Dreame's bumper has a sensor system for detecting objects on the floor, so its navigation is definitely better than that of the Roborock and Midea.

Dreame has the most fall protection sensors—six—while its competitors have four. It's also important to note that tests revealed that Dreame and Roborock are sensitive to dark floors, detecting them by differences in height. MIdea's sensors, however, ignore dark floors, and the robot navigates even on pitch-black surfaces without issue.

A more important component for comparison is the central turbo brush. All three robots have detachable brushes, making them easier to clean from hair and fur. However, Roborock's central brush is made of silicone, which reduces hair tangling and makes cleaning significantly easier. Dreame and Midea have standard brushes with bristles and petals. In this regard, I prefer the updated silicone turbo brush on Roborock. It's more practical. However, there's a caveat to the silicone brush: it's slightly less effective at picking up hair and fur on carpets. The silicone design is more durable but better suited for picking up debris on hard surfaces.

There are significant differences in the side brushes. First, the Midea has two. This isn't much, but it improves dust collection, in my experience. These brushes have bristle arms, like the Dreame. This side brush design does a good job of sweeping up debris on both hard surfaces and carpets. The Roborock, on the other hand, has a silicone side brush, which tends to twist on carpets, reducing dust collection. Furthermore, the attachment is screw-on, not quick-release, which is inconvenient.

Here I can immediately point out that the design of the Roborock brushes is optimal for cleaning on hard surfaces, while the Dreame and Midea are more versatile and suitable for cleaning both carpets and hard floors.

It's also important to note that the Dreame and Midea have separate dust bins and water tanks, while the Roborock has a combined container. In my opinion, separate compartments are more practical. Most importantly, all three robots can vacuum and mop simultaneously.

In terms of build quality, I'd say Roborock and Dreame are slightly better built. They have better plastic, and the robots look more presentable. Midea's build quality is slightly inferior, but the difference is minimal and won't be noticeable to the owner.

The robots' self-cleaning stations are roughly identical. A major advantage is that all three stations are equipped with drive-in platforms, preventing the wet wipe from coming into contact with the floor when entering a station. All three robots unload through the bottom. However, the Midea and Dreame unload through special openings with curtains, while the Roborock unloads through the central brush assembly, in a small gap between the turbo brush and the brush mounting cover. A comparison of the self-cleaning stations of popular robots revealed that the Roborock station is less effective. The other two robots have no complaints about their self-cleaning performance.

Technical specifications

Now let's compare the technical specifications of the Roborock Q7 Max+, Dreame Bot Z10 Pro, and Midea S8+ to identify the initial differences between these robot vacuums. All specifications are listed in a table for easy reference.

	Roborock Q7 Max+	Dreame Bot Z10 Pro	Midea S8+
Battery capacity	Li-Ion 5200 mAh	Li-Ion 5200 mAh	Li-Ion 5200 mAh
Opening hours	up to 180 min	up to 150 min	up to 180 min
Suction power	up to 4200 Pa (up to 10 mm)	up to 4000 Pa (up to 4 mm)	up to 4000 Pa (up to 10 mm)
Cleaning area	up to 300 sq.m.	up to 250 sq.m.	up to 250 sq.m.
Dust collector	470 ml	400 ml	450 ml
Water tank	350 ml	150 ml	220 ml
Passability	up to 20 mm	up to 20 mm	up to 20 mm
Dimensions	350*97 mm	350*97 mm	350*97 mm
Noise level	60-74 dB	60-73.5 dB	58-65 dB

It's worth noting that all three robots are equipped with sufficiently capacious batteries, allowing them to clean for over two hours on a single charge, covering a large cleaning area. In real-world tests, the Dreame's suction power proved lower than that of its competitors, despite having roughly the same claimed performance.

Roborock has the largest water tank, while Dreame has the smallest water tank.

It's also worth highlighting the Midea S8+'s reduced noise level, despite being as powerful as the Roborock and even more powerful than the Dreaeme.

Functional capabilities

Similarly, the functions of robotic vacuum cleaners are included in the table for easy comparison:

	Roborock Q7 Max+	Dreame Bot Z10 Pro	Midea S8+
Navigation	Lidar	Lidar + 3D sensor	Lidar
Identifying objects on the floor	No	Yes	No
Zoning the map into rooms	Yes	Yes	Yes
Restricted areas for wet cleaning mode	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjusting the water supply	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Increased power on carpet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Y-shaped wet cleaning	No	No	No (there is a vibration module)
Individual cleaning settings for each room	Yes	Yes	Yes
Yandex.Alice Support	Yes	Yes	Yes

Two robots stand out in terms of features: the Dreame Bot Z10 Pro, which features a bumper sensor system to detect and carefully avoid obstacles on the floor, and the Midea S8+, which features a vibration module to scrub dirt off the floor. Roborock, on the other hand, lacks any advanced design features, which allows it to fit into the price range of the robots being compared.

Software

An important factor is the app's proper operation. It's worth noting that Dreame and Roborock operate virtually without glitches or freezes. These robots' apps are constantly being improved, and most bugs are fixed over time. The situation with Midea is less clear-cut. Numerous reviews have accumulated online about various crashes, map resets, and other issues. I didn't encounter any such issues during my review, but this is due to extended use. Many bugs appear over time. And that's not good. In this regard, Midea is inferior to its competitors.

Quality of cleaning

The last thing worth comparing is the cleaning performance of robotic vacuum cleaners. The dry cleaning performance of the compared robots is comparable for debris of varying textures. They are capable of vacuuming floors efficiently. Only a small area remains uncleaned in corners due to the robots' round shape.

When it comes to cleaning carpets, all three robots performed equally well, despite the different brush designs and slightly lower actual suction power of the Dreame.

The Midea S8+ definitely excels in wet cleaning thanks to its vibration module. While the Roborock offers fairly standard cleaning performance, the Dreame's wet cleaning is clearly not its strong point. This is due to the nozzle's weak contact with the floor and its small water tank.

It's worth noting that all three robots, even though they can recognize carpets, do not automatically avoid them in wet cleaning mode and do not turn off the water supply on carpets.

Let's sum it up

I've done a detailed comparison of the Roborock Q7 Max+, Dreame Bot Z10 Pro, and Midea S8+. As you can see, the robots are very similar, with minimal differences in features, functions, and test results. In conclusion, all three models are definitely worth considering and are good options. What's more important is determining which robot vacuum cleaner is best suited for different conditions.

I believe the Dreame Bot Z10 Pro is ideal for primarily dry cleaning of large areas with low carpets. It can also collect dust on a cloth for gentle wet cleaning and can detect objects on the floor. This latter feature is useful if you have small children who constantly throw toys or other items on the floor.

This way, the robot won't make errors and will be able to clean reliably without human intervention. Children, low or no carpets, and primarily dry cleaning are all suitable starting points for choosing the Dreame Bot Z10 Pro.

The Roborock Q7 Max+ is a better choice for vacuuming hair and fur, again primarily on hard floors due to its brush design. However, this robot can also work on carpets, although for this purpose, the Roborock S7 Plus, with its carpet-lifting mechanism, is a more logical choice.

In the absence of carpets, this robot can also vacuum and mop large areas simultaneously. Pet hair, hard surfaces, and the need for more thorough wet cleaning are ideal choices for this model.

I'd recommend the Midea S8+ if you need a more effective wet cleaning experience. It's not just a simple drag of a cloth across the floor, but a floor polishing system. Furthermore, with a standard water tank (which is also included) but without the attached cleaning pad, the robot can only be used for dry cleaning and carpet cleaning.

In this regard, it's certainly more versatile. The only disappointing thing is the increasingly common negative reviews about the app, but I hope this issue will be addressed. Therefore, high-quality wet and dry cleaning is the main highlight of the Midea S8+.

I hope this comparison helped you understand and choose the best option for your needs. My first choice would be between the Roborock Q7 Max+ and the Dreaeme Bot Z10 Pro, based on what's more important: easy brush cleaning or precise obstacle avoidance. The Midea S8+ is best considered a backup option if you're looking to save money or if scrubbing is a priority. However, I'll reiterate: all three robots are very interesting and competitive.

On that note, I'd like to conclude this comparison. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments. Happy shopping. Bye!