Roborock QV 35A Robot Vacuum and Mop

Pros

• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Offers near flagship navigation, app controls, and mopping at a much lower price, making it one of the strongest value picks in its class.
• Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.8
  LiDAR based mapping produces precise 3D, multi floor maps, learns trouble spots over time, and delivers camera like navigation accuracy in most homes.
• Solution / Liquid system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
  An onboard electric tank feeds clean water during mopping, with well controlled flow that improves stain pickup on hard floors.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Fit and finish feel close to Roborock’s premium line, with a thick front bumper, sturdy wheels, and a silicone main roller for everyday durability.
• Docking & Auto‑Empty Reliability (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Auto emptying, pad washing, and auto tank refills work consistently, and the detachable base and catch make maintenance straightforward.
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  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.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  A relatively large 330 ml bin and bagged auto empty base keep debris contained, reduce manual emptying, and the detachable tray makes occasional cleanup easier.
• Mop lifting system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Mops lift about 10 mm to protect carpets, and carpet avoidance can be tuned in the app.
• 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.
• Obstacle Avoidance (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.3
  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.
• Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  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.
• 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 4.0
  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.