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iRobot Roomba j7+ vs Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X
The Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X wins with a score of 8.2/10. Best for: Hard-floor homes, pet households on a sub-$800 budget who want hot-water mop washing and self-emptying..
iRobot Roomba j7+
0.0/10$399
Winner
Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X
8.2/10$650
The best-value fully-autonomous hard-floor specialist in Roborock's Curv family — strong cleaning, weak obstacle avoidance.
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iRobot Roomba j7+Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X
Overall
—8.2
Hard Floor
—9.0
Carpet
—8.8
Mopping
—7.5
Navigation
—8.5
Noise
—8.0
Smart Features
—7.5
Maintenance
—7.8
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba j7+ | Spec | Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X |
|---|---|---|
| $399 | Price | $650 |
| — | Suction (Pa) | 18500 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| — | Noise (dB) | 55.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | 325 |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | 7.0 |
| — | Height (mm) | 98.0 |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| vSLAM Camera | Navigation | PreciSense LiDAR |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ❌ |
Pros & Cons
iRobot Roomba j7+
Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X
Pros
- + 18,500 Pa suction pulls flour, pasta, and pet hair in a single pass
- + Zero hair tangle on the DuoDivide brush in the 7-inch test
- + 75°C hot-water mop washing and 45°C warm-air drying on the dock
- + Camera-free design — privacy-friendly for bedrooms and offices
- + Thinnest Curv (9.79 cm) — fits under most low sofas and bed frames
Cons
- − Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance detected only 7 of 24 objects
- − 325 ml dustbin clogs quickly with long hair
- − Mop drags on medium-pile carpet with only 7 mm lift
- − No onboard camera means no remote viewing or Intelligent Voice Assistant
- − Battery is 5,200 mAh vs 6,400 mAh on the Curv — shorter runtime for XL homes
The Verdict
The Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X is the better choice with an overall score of 8.2/10 — best for hard-floor homes, pet households on a sub-$800 budget who want hot-water mop washing and self-emptying.. The iRobot Roomba j7+ is more affordable at $399 vs $650.