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Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X vs Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra wins with a score of 9.0/10. Best for: Pet hair owners with large homes.
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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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
9.0/10$1800
Premium robot vacuum with outstanding navigation and the best app experience
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Roborock Qrevo Curv S5XRoborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Overall
8.29.0
Hard Floor
9.09.2
Carpet
8.88.8
Mopping
7.58.5
Navigation
8.59.3
Noise
8.07.5
Smart Features
7.59.0
Maintenance
7.88.0
Specifications
| Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X | Spec | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $650 | Price | $1800 |
| 18500 | Suction (Pa) | 10000 |
| 5200 | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 55.0 | Noise (dB) | 67.0 |
| 325 | Dustbin (ml) | 400 |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | 300 |
| 7.0 | Mop Lift (mm) | 5.0 |
| 98.0 | Height (mm) | 96.5 |
| — | Weight (kg) | 3.7 |
| PreciSense LiDAR | Navigation | LiDAR + 3D ToF |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ❌ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
Pros & Cons
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
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Pros
- + Best-in-class navigation
- + Excellent app experience
- + Strong suction
- + ReactiveAI obstacle avoidance
Cons
- − Expensive
- − Low mop lift height
- − Large dock footprint
The Verdict
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is the better choice with an overall score of 9.0/10 — best for pet hair owners with large homes. The Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X is more affordable at $650 vs $1800.