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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.
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LiDAR based mapping produces precise 3D, multi floor maps, learns trouble spots over time, and delivers camera like navigation accuracy in most homes.
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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.
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Offers flagship like navigation and app controls at a lower price, making it one of the stronger value picks in its class.
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An onboard electric tank feeds clean water during mopping, with well controlled flow that improves stain pickup on hard floors.
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A relatively large 330 ml bin and bagged base keep debris contained and reduce emptying frequency.
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Fit and finish feel close to Roborock’s premium line, with sturdy wheels and a silicone main roller for everyday durability.
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Auto emptying and auto tank refills work consistently, and the detachable base makes maintenance straightforward.
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Mops lift about 10 mm to protect carpets, and carpet avoidance can be tuned in the app.
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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.
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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.
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The arc shaped side brush helps release cord tangles and the silicone main roller resists hair wrap, though not to flagship levels.
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The dock auto washes the mop pads and air dries them, but without heated drying the process can take several hours.
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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.