Roborock QV 35A Robot Vacuum and Mop

Verdict

The Roborock QV35A delivers near-flagship navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mopping at a budget to mid-range price, making it one of the best value robot vacuums available. You give up hot drying, dirt detection, and advanced edge cleaning, but for most homes the accurate LiDAR navigation, strong app, and dual spinning mops will feel surprisingly close to Roborock’s top models.

Pros

  • AI, Smart & App / Automation 1 review 5.0
    The Roborock app closely mirrors the brand’s top models with detailed maps, carpet and floor cleaning settings, adjustable cleaning counts and suction, and obstacle sensitivity controls, making automation feel almost flagship level.
  • Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) 1 review 5.0
    LiDAR based mapping produces precise 3D, multi floor maps, learns trouble spots over time, and delivers camera like navigation accuracy in most homes.
  • Obstacle Avoidance (Robot) 1 review 5.0
    Reactive obstacle avoidance reliably steers around common items like cords and flags obstacles on the map, performing comparably to camera equipped models in most homes.
  • Price & Value 1 review 5.0
    Offers flagship like navigation and app controls at a lower price, making it one of the stronger value picks in its class.
  • Solution / Liquid system 1 review 5.0
    An onboard electric tank feeds clean water during mopping, with well controlled flow that improves stain pickup on hard floors.
  • Bin & Bag 1 review 4.5
    A relatively large 330 ml bin and bagged base keep debris contained and reduce emptying frequency.
  • Build quality & durability 1 review 4.5
    Fit and finish feel close to Roborock’s premium line, with sturdy wheels and a silicone main roller for everyday durability.
  • Docking & Auto‑Empty Reliability (Robot) 1 review 4.5
    Auto emptying and auto tank refills work consistently, and the detachable base makes maintenance straightforward.
  • Mop lifting system 1 review 4.5
    Mops lift about 10 mm to protect carpets, and carpet avoidance can be tuned in the app.
  • Mopping performance 1 review 4.5
    Dual 200 RPM spin pads deliver solid everyday mopping on sticky spots, though major messes require pad washing cycles at the base for best results.
  • Overall opinion 1 review 4.5
    Overall reviews describe the QV35A as a standout value robot that delivers near flagship navigation and mopping, with trade offs like weaker edge cleaning and slower pad drying seen as reasonable for the price.
  • Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance 1 review 4.0
    The arc shaped side brush helps release cord tangles and the silicone main roller resists hair wrap, though not to flagship levels.
  • Self-cleaning cycle 1 review 4.0
    The dock auto washes the mop pads and air dries them, but without heated drying the process can take several hours.
  • Stuck resistance 1 review 3.5
    Powerful drive wheels and smart mapping help it handle common thresholds and reduce problem spots, though it can still occasionally get stuck on items like socks.

Cons

  • Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) 1 review 2.0
    Without extendable edge brushes or pads its edge cleaning on hard floors is more basic, so some dust may remain right against baseboards compared with top tier models.