The Roborock Qrevo S5V robot vacuum and mop combo is one of Roborock’s newest mid-range models. We purchased it and put it through our full series of independent performance tests, and the results show that it can be a great value robot vacuum—but only if you can find it at a discounted price.
In this review, we’ll cover the pros and cons based on our performance results, and how it stacks up against the competition for the top spot as our favorite value robot vacuum.
We found the Roborock Qrevo S5V to be a strong value option when it’s on sale, delivering excellent results in carpet deep cleaning, pet hair pickup, and mopping that outperformed many competitors in our tests. However, we also noted clear drawbacks: its obstacle avoidance was poor, its airflow and suction bench scores were average to below average, the dustbin is smaller than most, and the app felt buggier and more limited than Roborock’s higher-end models. Overall, we think the Qrevo S5V is one of the best value robots in its class when purchased at a discount.
Price as of August 18, 2025
Auto Empty Station: Self Empties Debris | Washes Mop Pad | Dries Mop Pad with Heated Air| Active Hair Removal
Mopping: Lifts Mop Pads on Carpets | Extending Mop Pad for Hard to Reach Areas
Hardware: 20mm Threshold Crossing | Removes Hair from Brush Roll
Performance: Carpet Boost Settings
Mapping / Navigation: Multi Level Maps | Virtual Barriers and No Go Zones
Controls: Thrid-party Voice Control Options
| Scores | Roborock Qrevo S5V | Average Robot Vacuum Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars Overall | 4.04 | 2.80 |
| Features | 4.11 | 3.63 |
| Mopping Performance | 3.30 | 2.73 |
| Obstacle Avoidance | 1.25 | 3.44 |
| Pet | 4.19 | 2.87 |
| Navigation | 3.59 | 3.00 |
| Battery | 2.83 | 2.27 |
| Performance | 4.30 | 3.59 |
| Official Battery Life: 180 Minutes | Navigation Type: Spinning Lidar |
| Official Suction Power: 12000 Pa | Dust Bin Size: 325ml |
| Obstacle Avoidance Type: Structured Light | Objects Recognized: unknown |
| Multi Level Maps: Y | Virtual Barriers: Y |
| Detergent Capacity: N/A | Disposable Bag: 2.7L |
Roborock Qrevo S5V Basics: Mid-Range Robot Vacuum Overview
The Qrevo S5V is a vacuum and mop combo that sits in the middle of Roborock’s Qrevo lineup.
Compared to the entry-level Qrevo models, it adds stronger suction and some hardware improvements, but it stops short of matching the advanced features found in Roborock’s higher-end Qrevos like the Slim (see our review) and the Curv (see our review) .
Because it’s such a trimmed down Roborock model, the price is one of the biggest variables for whether we think this is a good value. When it’s on sale for nearly 40% off the list price, this model actually comes in just ahead of our current #1 Value Pick, the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra (see our full review).
Roborock Qrevo S5V Pros and Performance Results
Hardware and Suction Power
The Qrevo S5V uses Roborock’s DuoDivide brush that actively resists hair from wrapping around the main brush of the vacuum.
It has a fixed “FlexiArm” side brush that also resists hair tangles, and Roborock rates the vacuum’s official suction at 12,000Pa.
We found that it did well at its main job of sweeping up debris of all sizes from both hard floor and carpets, and it did not create much of a “scattering effect” while it was vacuuming.
Roborock Qrevo S5V Key Hardware Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Brush | “DuoDivide” brush is designed to actively resist hair wrapping. |
| Side Brush | Fixed “FlexiArm” side brush that also resists hair tangles. |
| Suction Power | Rated at 12,000Pa by Roborock. |
| Hair Management | Both main and side brushes feature anti-tangle design for easier maintenance. |
Hair Tangle Test
The DuoDivide brush excelled in our 7-inch hair tangle test, finishing with zero hair tangles — far better than the average robot, which tends to wrap 38% of the hairs around the brush.
Flattened Pet Hair Test
It also did great in our flattened pet hair test, where we press two and a half inch hair onto carpet to mimic real-world conditions.
The Qrevo S5V removed 92% of the pet hair. This was a great score, outperforming the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra’s score of 66%, which was also below the average of 81%.
Carpet Cleaning Test Results
But where the S5V really surprised us was in the carpet deep clean test. For this test, we embed sand and grit into a medium-pile carpet and then measure how much the robot is able to remove. The Qrevo S5V did an outstanding job at this, removing 92% of the sand, which was our 4th best score to date out of more than a hundred and fifty robots we’ve tested.
This score beat the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra, which removed 81% and was much higher than the average of 75%. For a robot with mop pads that lift over carpet, which often seems to reduce carpet suction, this was an impressive result.
Roborock Qrevo S5V Performance Test Results
| Test | Result | Comparison to Average | Comparison to MOVA P10 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-inch Hair Tangle Test | 0% hair tangles | Far better than average (38% tangles) | 4% |
| Carpet Deep Clean Test | 92% debris removal (4th best out of 150+ robots) | Much higher than average (75%) | Higher than MOVA (81%) |
| Flattened Pet Hair Test | 92% pet hair removal | Higher than average (81%) | Much higher than MOVA (66%) |
Mopping Performance
The Qrevo S5V’s dual spinning mop pads lift 10mm when carpet is detected, allowing it to vacuum and mop in a single run. One mop pad also extends to improve edge coverage.
In our dried-on stain test, the Qrevo S5V got a score of 120 points, which was above the average of 93 and way above the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra’s score of 73.
It did put out a little more water than we like, since we have found that mops that use too much water tend to cause streaking. The Qrevo S5V used about 25% more water than the average, where the MOVA P10 left behind right at the average amount.
Altogether, the overall mop score was really good at 217 points compared to the average of 188, and definitely outperformed the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra’s score of 155.
Roborock Qrevo S5V Mopping Test Results
| Feature/Test | Result | Comparison to Average | Comparison to MOVA P10 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dried-on Stain Test | 120 points | Above average (93) | Much higher than MOVA (73) |
| Water Left Behind (weight in grams) | 1.25g | 1.01g | 1.05g |
| Overall Mopping Score | 217 points | 188 points | 155 points |
Dock and Auto-Empty Features
The dock handles several maintenance tasks. It auto-empties the robot’s dustbin into a disposable bag. It also supports fast and off-peak charging, and it also washes and dries the mop pads.
It does not use heated water to wash the mop pads, which is a drawback because hot water is more effective for cleaning the pads, but it does use warm air to dehydrate the pads, which is a plus.
Roborock Qrevo S5V Dock Features
| Feature | Details | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-Empty | Empties dustbin into disposable bag | Yes |
| Charging Options | Supports fast and off-peak charging | Yes |
| Mop Pad Washing | Washes mop pads | Yes |
| Heated Water for Mop Washing | Heats water for more effective cleaning | No |
| Mop Pad Drying | Warms air to dehydrate pads | Yes |
Navigation and Battery Life
In navigation, the Qrevo S5V uses a top-mounted LiDAR for mapping and routing.
The Qrevo S5V and the MOVA P10 were nearly identical in this. The Qrevo S5V covered 0.822 square meters per minute, while the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra covered 0.825. Both of these are above the average of .7.
However, in battery efficiency, the Qrevo was slightly better than average, but only just so. We test our robots on multiple settings on a fixed floor plan, and we found that the Qrevo S5V only ran for 1.4 minutes for one percent of battery life. This is only slightly better than the average of 1.3 minutes, and much lower compared to the MOVA P10.
Still, the Qrevo S5V’s estimated coverage per charge is 1,243 square feet, better than the average of 1,015 square feet.
Roborock Qrevo S5V Navigation and Battery Performance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Top-Mounted LiDAR | Used for mapping and routing |
| Navigation Efficiency | 0.822 m²/min (above average of 0.7 m²/min) |
| Battery Efficiency | 1.4 min per 1% battery (slightly above average of 1.3 min) |
| Coverage per Charge | 1,243 sq ft (above average of 1,015 sq ft) |
App Features and Controls
The app is a good one.
You can customize room settings and set cleaning sequences, no-mop zones, and virtual barriers. Because it doesn’t have a camera, it’s not going to have some of the pet and video features the higher-end Qrevos have.
And while we really like the Roborock App in general, we could tell this was a more budget-friendly model, since it was lacking some of the controls we like and it was a little buggier than usual.
Roborock Qrevo S5V Cons and Limitations
Obstacle Avoidance Test
The Qrevo S5V uses Reactive Tech Obstacle avoidance, which uses 3D structured light instead of an RGB camera to sense clutter in its path.
It performed very poorly in our standard tests and in our torture test, only avoiding 6 out of 24 total obstacles.
This was way below the average robot, which comes in at 16.6 objects out of 24, and was actually one of our worst scores on record for a robot with obstacle avoidance. The MOVA P10 Pro Ultra was much better here, with 19 out of 24 obstacles avoided. This issue on the Qrevo S5V showed up in our research of customer feedback as well, where robot encounters with pet waste caused problems for a few users.
Airflow and Suction Bench Tests
It also had an average airflow (16 CFM while the average is 16.4 CFM) and a far below average suction in our bench tests. (The S5V logged 0.47 kPa against an average of 0.83 kPa).
As we already saw in the pickup and carpet tests, the low suction score didn’t affect it there, but it was noticeable in the crevice pickup test, where it only scored 1.5 compared to the average of 2.0.
Dustbin Size and Voice Commands
It also has a smaller than average dustbin at 325ml. A smaller bin can get overwhelmed with hair or debris before it returns to the dock to empty.
And, finally, the S5V does not have Roborock’s virtual assistant feature, where the robot itself can support voice commands, so you’ll have to link it up with a third party voice assistant for that.
Is the Roborock Qrevo S5V Worth It? Final Verdict
If the Roborock Qrevo S5V stays near its sale price (~40% off), it’s a real contender for best value robot vacuum.
It beats the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra in carpet deep cleaning, pet hair pickup, and mopping. However, it has extremely poor obstacle avoidance and fewer features overall.
When the Qrevo S5V is full price, we’d recommend the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra (see our review) instead. But, if you find it discounted, where the price is below the MOVA’s, we think the Qrevo S5V is one of the best deals in its class.
Check out our favorite robot vacuums for less than $600 for some of our other value recommendations.
Roborock Qrevo S5V Frequently Asked Questions
How well does the Roborock Qrevo S5V handle pet hair?
The Qrevo S5V performed exceptionally well in our tests, removing 92% of flattened pet hair from carpet—well above the average of 81% and significantly better than competitors like the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra.
Does the Roborock Qrevo S5V mop and vacuum at the same time?
Yes. Thanks to its dual spinning mop pads and 10mm auto-lifting feature, the Qrevo S5V can vacuum carpets and mop hard floors in the same cleaning run without getting rugs wet.
How good is the obstacle avoidance on the Qrevo S5V?
Obstacle avoidance is one of its weakest points. It only avoided 6 out of 24 objects in our tests, which is well below the category average and behind models like the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra.
What is the battery life and coverage of the Roborock Qrevo S5V?
The Qrevo S5V runs for about 1.4 minutes per each 1% of battery life and can cover an estimated 1,243 square feet per charge—better than our testing average of 1,015 square feet.
Is the Roborock Qrevo S5V a good value?
If you can get it on sale, the Qrevo S5V offers excellent carpet cleaning, strong mopping performance, and great pet hair pickup, making it a strong value despite its weaker obstacle avoidance and missing premium features. If poor obstacle avoidance is a deal breaker, we recommend looking at our other favorite value picks.
