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Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X vs Roborock QV 35A
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..
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.
+ 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
Roborock QV 35A
Pros
+ 8,000Pa HyperForce suction
+ Auto mop wash and dry dock
+ Anti-tangle spiral rubber brush
+ Very quiet — 45dB in standard mode
+ 180-min runtime covers large homes
+ Multi-floor mapping (up to 4 floors)
Cons
− Struggles on high-pile and shag carpet
− No hot water mop wash
− Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance stumbles on dark floors
− Reports of occasional dock water leaks
− Fixed mop arms (no extending edge-mop)
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 Roborock QV 35A is more affordable at $400 vs $650.