For buyers who want the Qrevo Curv’s cleaning features and round dock at a lower price, without its threshold-climbing chassis.
Amazon $1,149.99The Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X and the iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo are evenly matched, rated 3.8 and 3.7. The iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo wins on navigation and mopping. The Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X costs $49.98 less ($1,149.99 vs $1,199.97).
iRobot’s flagship, for hard-floor homes that want hot-water mopping.
Amazon $1,199.97Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo for navigation (LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR + 3D light) and mopping (Roller, extends to edges vs Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X | iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 63 not yet tested; estimated from 19 tested Roborock robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 48 not yet tested; estimated from 3 tested iRobot robots and the median of the 70 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 27 $1,150 | 25 $1,200 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, optional water hookup | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 100 LiDAR + camera |
| Mopping 10% | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges | 85 Roller, extends to edges |
Specifications
| Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X | iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 18,500 Pa | 40,000 Pa |
| Main brush | DuoDivide floating anti-tangle brush | hair-cutting bristle brush |
| Dustbin | 325 mL | - |
| Extending side brush | Yes | - |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges | Roller, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | 10 mm | - |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 72 mL | - |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | Yes |
| Detergent dosing | - | Yes |
| Water hookup option | Yes | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR + camera |
| Obstacle avoidance | Structured light (Reactive Tech) | PrecisionVision AI camera, recognizes 300+ objects |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | 35 mm |
| Matter | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.9 in (98 mm) | 3.9 in (100 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | - |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 3 h 10 min | - |
| Weight | - | 12 lb (5.4 kg) |
| Released | 2025-03 | 2026-09 |
