5 Reasons the Roborock Q5 Beats the Roomba 694 for Pet Hair on Laminate

Stronger suction Regarding the Roborock: The Q5 has 2700Pa of suction, while the Roomba 694 has only 900Pa. That extra power picks up fine pet hair on hard floors in one pass instead of scattering it.

Tangle-resistant brush The Q5 uses a rubber brush that resists hair tangling. The Roomba’s bristle brushes get wrapped up with pet hair, requiring frequent cleaning.

Smarter navigation LiDAR navigation lets the Q5 map your home and clean in efficient rows. The Roomba 694 bumps around randomly, which is less effective on laminate.

Better for pet hair specifically The Q5 handles pet hair well out of the box. The Roomba 694 is an older budget model that struggles with it, even with “pet” branding.

Better value for pet owners If you have pets, the Q5 is worth the extra cost. The Roomba 694 is only a decent buy if you find it for around $150 and don’t have pets.