Qrevo S5V
2 independent reviewsRead the findings →A mid-range Roborock with spinning mops and a dock that empties, washes and dries. It's excellent at mopping and carpet cleaning for the money. Its obstacle avoidance is poor, though, so clear cables first.
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What reviewers found
Vacuum Wars bought one and put it through its standard tests, and GearLab ran it side by side with rival mid-range robots. Both rate the mopping and carpet cleaning highly, and both found obstacle avoidance poor. Pet hair is where they split: Vacuum Wars measured excellent removal, while GearLab found it average, especially at edges and in corners.
Vacuum Wars, lab test, Aug 2025 · GearLab, lab test, Dec 2025
Hard floors
Mixed resultsVacuum Wars found it swept up debris of all sizes on hard floors without scattering it. GearLab saw larger crumbs and coffee grounds come up well but fine sand left behind in neat rows.
Carpet and rugs
Reviewers rate it highlyA strong point. Vacuum Wars measured some of the best embedded-sand removal from medium-pile carpet it has recorded, and GearLab found carpets looked freshly cleaned after one pass, with only fine sand left deep down.
Pet hair
Mixed resultsVacuum Wars measured excellent pickup of flattened hair and no tangles on the brush. GearLab found it fine in open areas but pushing fur around at edges and in corners, so heavy shedders may need a second pass.
Mopping
Reviewers rate it highlyBoth Vacuum Wars and GearLab rated stain removal highly, but both also found it left floors quite wet. A lower water setting won't on its own make it safe for wood, so follow your flooring maker's advice.
Navigation and obstacles
Reviewers found problemsObstacle avoidance is poor. Vacuum Wars saw it avoid only 6 of 24 obstacles, and GearLab watched it run into simulated pet mess and tug at a charging cable. Mapping itself worked well, but tidy up before every run.
Dock and upkeep
Mixed resultsGearLab said the self-emptying and mop washing meant it barely had to think about the robot. Vacuum Wars flagged the small 325ml onboard bin, which can fill before it heads back, and noted the dock doesn't heat its wash water.
App and software
Mixed resultsGearLab found the app intuitive, with flexible maps, schedules and room editing. Vacuum Wars liked Roborock's app in general but found this model's version buggier and missing some controls from pricier models.
Noise
Not enough evidenceOnly GearLab judged noise, finding it one of the quietest robots it tested while vacuuming, though the dock's emptying cycle is loud.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceThese tests say little about long-term reliability or support. A longer follow-up video exists, but its findings aren't included here.
Value
Not enough evidenceVacuum Wars' value recommendation relied on a discount at the time of review. A good price back then doesn't make it the better buy today, so weigh the S5V's features against nearby models such as the Qrevo S Pro.
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Mopping is the standout, but wet
Both reviews found it shifts stains well but leaves more water on the floor. Vacuum Wars measured about 25% above its average, and GearLab found floors took a while to dry. That matters if your floors don't like moisture. Turning the water down won't on its own make it safe for wood, so check what your flooring maker recommends before the first mopping run.
Very good on carpet
Vacuum Wars measured 92% of embedded sand removed from medium-pile carpet, its fourth-best result from more than 150 robots, which is unusual for a robot with lifting mops. GearLab found carpets looked freshly cleaned after one pass, with 80% of debris collected and only fine sand left deep down. Hard floors were less tidy: GearLab saw fine sand left behind in neat rows, though larger debris and coffee grounds in corners came up well.
Testers split on pet hair
Vacuum Wars removed 92% of its flattened test hair and found no brush tangles. GearLab saw it collect hair better in open areas than at edges and corners, where fur was sometimes pushed around. So open floors are its strong suit. If your pet's fur piles up along skirting boards, expect to finish those edges by hand.
Obstacle avoidance is poor
Vacuum Wars saw it avoid only 6 of 24 obstacles, one of the worst scores it has recorded for a robot with avoidance sensors. GearLab found it dodged about half, ran into four of six simulated pet messes and had a tug-of-war with a thin charging cable. Rather than backing off small items, GearLab said, it tended to speed up and try to eat them. Tidy up before every run.
Easy to live with, minus extras
GearLab found the robot easy to use and relatively quiet while cleaning, though the dock is louder when it empties. Vacuum Wars reported app bugs and fewer controls than on some pricier Roborocks. The dock doesn't heat its wash water, so fill it with the water and cleaning fluid Roborock's instructions specify. Heated drying and heated washing are separate features, and this has only the drying.
This covers the Qrevo S5V, not the Qrevo S or Qrevo S Pro.
Our take
Should you buy the Qrevo S5V?
Best for: Homes with both hard floors and carpets. Skip it if: Cables, socks or small toys are often left on your floors.
Consider the Qrevo S5V for a tidy home where carpet pickup and mopping matter more than small-object avoidance. Vacuum Wars recorded stronger avoidance from the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra, but that comparison does not make either robot dependable around every cable or pet accident.
The Qrevo S5V is a mid-range Roborock with twin spinning mops that lift on carpet, one reaching out for edges, a split roller to stop hair wrapping, and a dock that empties the bin, washes the pads and dries them with warm air. Against pricier Qrevos it skips the camera, the voice assistant and heated mop washing. The bin inside the robot is small.
Both lab tests rate the mopping and carpet cleaning highly. Vacuum Wars scored its dried-stain mopping far above average and measured some of the best embedded-sand removal from carpet it has recorded, and GearLab found carpets looked freshly cleaned after one pass and a dried coffee spill fully cleared. Both found it leaves floors quite wet. They split on pet hair: Vacuum Wars measured excellent pickup with no tangles, while GearLab saw fur pushed around at edges and in corners. Obstacle avoidance is poor for both. Vacuum Wars saw it avoid only a quarter of the obstacles in its course, one of the worst scores it has recorded for a robot with sensors, and GearLab watched it run into simulated pet mess and tug at a charging cable. Vacuum Wars found this model's app buggier than Roborock's pricier ones and would pick a rival at full price, while rating it one of the best deals in its class when discounted.
Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Will it avoid cables and pet mess?
No. Vacuum Wars recorded only 6 of 24 obstacles avoided, and GearLab saw it run into four of six simulated pet messes and snag a cable. It relies on structured light rather than a camera, per the specifications. Clear the floor first.
Can it leave the mops in the dock for carpet?
No, it lifts them 10mm instead, per the specifications. Vacuum Wars says that lets it vacuum carpet and mop hard floors in one run without wetting rugs, and it still scored very well on carpet. Deep-pile rugs are the risk, as 10mm may not clear them.
Does it wash the mops in hot water?
No. GearLab and Vacuum Wars both point out the dock doesn't heat the wash water, though it dries the pads with warm air. If hot-water washing matters to you, Roborock's Qrevo S Pro is the closest model that has it.
How often do I have to empty anything?
The dock empties the robot into a 2.7-litre bag that Roborock says lasts about seven weeks, per the specifications. Vacuum Wars notes the bin inside the robot is small at 325ml, and a small bin can fill up with hair or debris before the robot heads back to empty it.
Can it get over rugs and the raised strips between rooms?
Roborock claims it crosses thresholds up to 2cm, per the specifications. GearLab found it cruised over the thresholds in its test space and was gentle when it bumped into furniture. Neither test measured a maximum, so be careful with anything taller between rooms.
Alternatives
Other robot vacuums to compare.
P10 Pro Ultra
Why consider it: Vacuum Wars found much better obstacle avoidance and unusually good battery efficiency.
The compromise: RTINGS found it struggled with embedded pet hair and left carpet edges dirty.
Qrevo S Pro
Why consider it: Its dock washes the mops in 75°C water, and T3 and Deskmodder both found setup easy.
The compromise: Both testers saw it run over small objects, and Deskmodder found deeper hair left in thick carpet.
Qrevo S
Why consider it: RTINGS found strong hard-floor pickup and effective spinning-pad mopping.
The compromise: It was weaker on carpet hair and poor at avoiding socks, cables and pet waste.
Qrevo S5V head to head
Head to head
MOVA P10 Pro Ultra vs Qrevo S5V
Our verdict: Vacuum Wars tested both. The S5V clearly wins on carpet deep cleaning, pet hair and mopping, while the P10 Pro Ultra avoided 19 of 24 obstacles to the S5V's 6. Pick the S5V for a tidy home and the MOVA for a cluttered one.
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- Roborock: Qrevo S5V product page ↗Manufacturer
Videos
- The French Glow: Is the Roborock QRevo S5V the Best Value Robot Vacuum? (Long-Term Review) ↗
- ShopSmart: Roborock Qrevo S5V Review – 5 Things You Should Know Before Buying ↗
- Search YouTube for Roborock Qrevo S5V ↗Search results may include company demonstrations or similar models. Check the source and model name; a demonstration is not an independent performance test.