Roborock recently launched an addition to its highly popular Q Revo robot vacuum lineup, the Q Revo MaxV. This new model has many of the premium features found in top-tier models like the S8, but it is being made available at a more affordable price point. So we got a hold of one and evaluated it extensively over the past few weeks to determine how well it performs and see if it earns a spot in our Best Robot Vacuums list. This Roborock Q Revo MaxV review will explore the pros and cons as well as highlight the key similarities and differences between this model and the previous Q Revo.
UPDATE: August 23, 2024 – Following a firmware update, the Qrevo MaxV showed significant improvements, performing much better in our Obstacle Avoidance tests than initially observed. We’d like to acknowledge this improvement and update our perspective on the Qrevo MaxV—it’s now a robot vacuum we can recommend with confidence. We have stricken the portions of this review that are no longer applicable.
Q Revo MaxV Robot Vacuum
The Q Revo MaxV is a robot vacuum mop combo equipped with a full auto bin system that can wash and dry its mop pads and even more, which we’ll cover shortly. It features obstacle avoidance sensors in the front, enabling it to easily navigate around everyday household objects—a capability typically found in more advanced robot vacuums.
The “REVO” in the robot vacuum’s name stands for Revolution, which references its unique spinning mop pad system – the only series in Roborock’s lineup of robot vacuums with this feature.
As of this review, Roborock is still selling the older version with a similar design, called the Q Revo. When shopping, be mindful so you don’t purchase the wrong model. Check the labels or model number to ensure you get the desired model.
Q Revo MaxV review: evaluation and performance
For our Q Revo MaxV review, we examined its performance across several key areas, putting it through various cleaning challenges—and it performed really well. Here’s what we found.
Sweeping ability
The Q Revo MaxV excels at sweeping hard floors and carpets. It features a single floating main brush and a single side brush, which work seamlessly together to sweep up debris effectively.
In our evaluations, it performed nearly flawlessly, handling everything from fine particles to extra-large debris, including pet and human hair on both surface types.
Suction power
Roborock claims the Q Revo MaxV delivers 7,000 pascals of suction power, an upgrade from the previous Q Revo model’s 5,500 pascals. Our suction evaluation confirmed that the new version indeed offers more suction power than its predecessor.
It also performed slightly above average in things like our crevice pickup evaluation.
Mopping
Another significant advantage of the Q Revo MaxV is its mopping ability. As noted earlier, it uses two spinning mop pads instead of the vibrating pads found on the Roborock S8 series. However, both methods seem to perform similarly in terms of mopping efficiency.
In our evaluations, the robot vacuum mop combo effortlessly cleaned dried-on coffee and grape juice stains and handled minor wet ones without much streaking. Its performance was as good as or better than any mopping system we’ve evaluated.
Roborock Q Revo MaxV features
Mopping features
The Q Revo MaxV includes several useful mop-related features. One standout is the new flexi arm, which extends one of its mop pads during edge and corner cleaning to reach the wall edges better.
Roborock claims this improves edge coverage by up to 99%, and our evaluations confirmed its effectiveness.
Auto-lifting mop pads
The Roborock Q Revo MaxV’s mop pads automatically lift when the vacuum senses carpets to ensure they stay dry. This also means you can clean your home in a single run if you have a mix of hard floors and carpets, greatly enhancing efficiency.
In addition, its mop pads lift up to 10 millimeters, compared to 7 millimeters on the older Q Revo model.
Clean Along Floor Direction
This robot vacuum includes a feature called Clean Along Floor Direction, which lets you specify the orientation of your flooring, and the vacuum will mop with the grain. The result is fewer streaks and a more polished finish after each cleaning session.
Multi-functional dock
Its new charging dock is a significant upgrade from the previous Q Revo model. It retains all features of the prior model, including automatic dust bin emptying into a disposable bag, automatic mop pad cleaning and drying, and mop tank refilling.
However, it now also washes the pads with hot water and includes a dirt sensor. This detects if the water from the mop pads is still dirty, prompting additional cleaning cycles if needed.
Additionally, the dock has a removable tray for easy cleaning, a feature you’ll quickly appreciate if you don’t have it.
Camera
The “V” in Q Revo stands for vision, and the new model has a camera integrated into the obstacle avoidance system. This replaces the structured light system used in the old Q Revo and enables several new features.
For instance, the robot vacuum can visually recognize particularly dirty stains on the floor and will mop those areas more thoroughly if enabled in the app.
Additionally, the camera allows for real-time video calls with two-way voice communication, perfect for interacting with pets.
App
We think Roborock has the best in the industry right now. With the Q Revo MaxV, it offers numerous useful features, including virtual barriers, multi-level mapping, advanced scheduling options, and extensive adjustability for power, mop, auto-empty bin, mop washing, and drying settings. Additionally, it includes Roborock’s brand-new voice assistant for even more convenience.
Battery life
The Q Revo MaxV boasts an official battery life of 180 minutes on low power, consistent with other premium Roborock models, which is above average. Our navigation evaluation also confirmed its battery efficiency, where it scored better than average.
Cons of the Roborock Q Revo MaxV
Despite its many strengths, the Q Revo MaxV has a few potential drawbacks. Understanding them will provide a well-rounded perspective on the robot vacuum’s value and fit for your home.
LiDAR navigation
The primary navigation sensor is its top-mounted LiDAR sensor, which excels at quickly mapping the floor plan and navigating efficiently, ensuring comprehensive coverage with no missed spots.
However, our navigation evaluation revealed it was slightly slower than average. It took about 60 minutes to vacuum and mop a 330-square-foot area, compared to 36 minutes for the previous Q Revo model and 38 minutes for the S8. The reason for the new model’s slower performance remains unclear despite double-checking all its settings.
Obstacle avoidance system
Related: See the updated Obstacle Avoidance performance scores for the Qrevo MaxV in our Qrevo Master robot vacuum review.
Another possible drawback is the obstacle avoidance system. It received the same score as the previous Q Revo, which is disappointing since both had the lowest scores we’ve observed in this evaluation. The lack of front-mounted lasers likely contributed to the Q Revo’s poorer performance compared to higher-end Roborock models like the S8.
We had hoped that the camera included in the MaxV would improve this area, but it did not. Nonetheless, the Q Revo MaxV is still superior to most robot vacuums without an obstacle avoidance system.
Roborock Q Revo MaxV review: value and final thoughts
The Q Revo MaxV excels at its primary functions. It performed exceptionally well in sweeping debris on hard floors and carpets, and its mopping performance is outstanding.
Vacuum Wars
The auto-empty bin system is incredibly useful, and combined with the robust features of the app, it stands out as one of the best automated floor care systems available. However, it is slower than expected, and the obstacle avoidance system is just good enough.
Conclusion
The Roborock Q Revo MaxV excels in sweeping both hard floors and carpets, boasts impressive mopping abilities, and features an advanced auto bin system. Despite being slightly slower and having room for improvement in obstacle avoidance, its innovative design and useful app features make it one of the best automated floor care systems available.
Because the upgrades from the previous Q Revo are significant, this new release seems like a good buy – depending on what Roborock sells it at. We don’t think it’s worth upgrading if you already own the previous Q Revo model, but it definitely is worth a look for those looking for premium features at a more affordable price.
