6 Things to Know About the Roborock Q5 Pro's Auto-Empty Dock

The auto-empty dock adds about $600 to the price of the [Roborock Q](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Roborock+Q&tag=wehavethat-20)5 Pro. That is nearly the cost of a whole budget robot vacuum.

The dock is worth buying only if you strongly dislike emptying the dustbin. It is a large premium for convenience.

The dock automatically empties the robot’s bin into a larger bag. You only need to replace the bag every few weeks.

The dock is loud when emptying. It runs for several seconds at a high volume.

The dock takes up significant floor space. Make sure you have room for it near a wall outlet.

The dock works only with the Roborock Q5 Pro. You cannot use it with other Roborock models.