Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal
For pet owners with large homes who want a hot-wash dock and long runs: it covered about 2,800 sq ft per charge and scored well on pet hair.
Amazon $1,149.99$1,149.99
The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal and the Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X are evenly matched, rated 3.9 and 3.8. The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal leads on navigation. The Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X wins on mopping.
Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X
For buyers who want the Qrevo Curv’s cleaning features and round dock at a lower price, without its threshold-climbing chassis.
Amazon $1,149.99$1,149.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 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 Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal for navigation (LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR + 3D light).
- Choose the Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X for mopping (Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad, 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 | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal | Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 72 measured 88% of sand from carpet, 91.5% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.3) | 63 not yet tested; estimated from 19 tested Roborock robots and the median of the 70 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 27 $1,150 | 27 $1,150 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, optional water hookup |
| Navigation 15% | 100 LiDAR + camera | 85 LiDAR + 3D light |
| Mopping 10% | 46 Vibrating pad, extends to edges | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges |
Independent tests
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 88% | 91.5% | 0.3 | 2,803 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal | Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | - | 18,500 Pa |
| Main brush | - | DuoDivide floating anti-tangle brush |
| Dustbin | 379 mL | 325 mL |
| Extending side brush | - | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Vibrating pad, extends to edges | Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | - | 10 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | - | 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 |
| Water hookup option | - | Yes |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + camera | LiDAR + 3D light |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI camera and 3D sensors; UV Stain Detect finds dried, invisible stains on hard floors | Structured light (Reactive Tech) |
| Climbs thresholds | - | 20 mm |
| Matter | No | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | - |
| Build | ||
| Height | - | 3.9 in (98 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | - | No |
| Battery | - | 5,200 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 3 h | Up to 3 h 10 min |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | 2026-03 | 2025-03 |