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Ecovacs T80S vs Roborock Q10 S5+

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Roborock Q10 S5+ comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.2 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about budget-conscious users wanting strong carpet cleaning — read the strengths below before deciding.

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Ecovacs T80S

4.2

5 sources1 derived$649.99as of Aug 1

The Ecovacs T80 Omni, also sold as the T80S, takes flagship OZMO mopping technology down to a mid-tier price. Reviewers praised the powerful suction, the pet hair removal, and a navigation system that combines LiDAR with 3D structured light. Mopping scored well above average, particularly in dried-stain tests. The recurring complaint was occasional stalling during reviewers' testing. It fits buyers who want premium features without the highest price tag; anyone on a tighter budget should look at lower-tier models.

Strengths

— OZMO roller-mop system with 200 RPM spinning and real-time rinsing for streak-free mopping
— 18,000 Pa brushless motor with ZeroTangle 3.0 brushes for strong pet hair and debris pickup
— AIVI 3D 3.0 with LiDAR navigation recognizing over 100 objects for intelligent obstacle avoidance

Watch-outs

— Occasional test-area stalls noted in performance evaluation
— Price is still several hundred dollars above entry-level models

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Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Robot Vacuums

Roborock Q10 S5+

4.4

4 sources1 derived$279.99as of Aug 1

The Roborock Q10 S5+ is a budget vacuum/mop combo with far more suction than its price suggests. Vacuum Wars reviewers measured the fourth-highest suction level of more than 150 models tested, with 96% scores in both carpet deep clean and pet hair pickup. LiDAR navigation and auto-empty come along too, and during one review period it sold for under $400, a price rarely seen in this category. Two caveats: early customer feedback raises quality control concerns, and mopping ratings came in lower. Buy it for carpet cleaning, not for mopping.

Strengths

— Fourth highest suction power measured out of 150+ robot vacuums tested, at 10,000 Pa HyperForce
— Achieved 96% pickup rate in carpet deep clean test, tied for highest score ever recorded
— Scored 96% in pet hair pickup test, well above average of 75.4%

Watch-outs

— Reports of potential quality control issues based on early customer feedback
— Mopping performance rated lower, with 2.18/3.56 score in Vacuum Wars testing

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Ecovacs T80S

The Ecovacs T80S offers a balance of suction and navigation with its LiDAR system, outperforming the Lefant M5 Max and Dreame D30 Ultra in these areas. However, it's less effective in mopping than the Mova V50 and lacks the AI features of the Narwal Flow 2, making it a mid-tier option for users seeking affordable premium features.

Roborock Q10 S5+

The Roborock Q10 S5+ provides exceptional carpet cleaning and pet hair pickup, outperforming the Dreame D30 Ultra and Mova V50 in these areas. However, it falls short in mopping performance compared to the Ecovacs T90 Pro Omni and lacks the advanced navigation of the Narwal Flow 2, making it best suited for users prioritizing vacuuming over mopping.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Ecovacs T80S	Roborock Q10 S5+
Suction Power	18000 Pa	10000 Pa HyperForce
Navigation Type	Embedded dToF Lidar	LiDAR
Battery Life	220 Minutes	250 minutes
Dust Bin Capacity	220ml	350ml
Mop Type	OZMO ROLLER 2.0	VibraRise 2.0 mopping system
Obstacle Recognition	100 Objects	ReactiveTech obstacle avoidance
Robot Height	3.9in	—
Dock Features	Self-cleaning, self-emptying, heated mop drying	Self-emptying RockDock Plus

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