Roborock Qrevo S5V
For carpet and pet homes that want strong deep cleaning from a self-cleaning robot without camera features; shop around, as the CurvX often costs less.
Amazon $899.99$899.99
The Roborock Qrevo S5V is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.2 to 3.8. The Roborock Qrevo S5V leads on cleaning and mopping. The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra wins on navigation.
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Discontinued
A former flagship now superseded by the Saros 10; only worth buying at a deep clearance price.
AmazonPrices were last checked October 26, 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 Roborock Qrevo S5V for cleaning (measured 92% of sand from carpet, 92% of pet hair, no hair tangled vs measured 82% of sand from carpet, 76% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.6)) and mopping (Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm).
- Choose the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra for navigation (LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR + 3D light).
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 S5V | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 89 measured 92% of sand from carpet, 92% of pet hair, no hair tangled | 42 measured 82% of sand from carpet, 76% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.6) |
| Value 25% | 42 $900 | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-air mop drying | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent, optional water hookup |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 100 LiDAR + camera |
| Mopping 10% | 76 Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges | 46 Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm |
Independent tests
Roborock Qrevo S5V
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 92% | 92% | 0 | 1,160 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 S8 MaxV Ultra
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 82% | 76% | 0.6 | 889 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). |
Specifications
| Roborock Qrevo S5V | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 12,000 Pa | 10,000 Pa |
| Main brush | rubber floating brush | dual rubber rollers |
| Extending side brush | No | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges | Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm |
| Mop lift | 10 mm | 20 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | No |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag | 2.7 L | - |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | - | 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 | 3D structured light and RGB camera |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | - |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Build | ||
| Height | - | 4.1 in (103 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | No |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2024-04 |