Roomba j7+ vs Roborock Q5 Pro: Pet owners pay for poop protection, everyone else saves $150

The j7+ justifies its premium only if you need pet-waste avoidance — it’s the key difference. For everyone else, the [Roborock Q](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Roborock+Q&tag=wehavethat-20)5 Pro handles 90% of the same jobs for significantly less money. You’re paying the extra $150 for peace of mind, which only matters if you’ve ever found a surprise on your floor.