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Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X vs Shark Matrix Plus

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..

WinnerRoborock Qrevo Curv S5X robot vacuum

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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Shark Matrix Plus robot vacuum

Shark Matrix Plus

7.4/10$450

A solid mid-range 2-in-1 for hardwood-heavy homes. Strong suction and great self-empty HEPA dock — but skip if you have plush carpets or expect modern AI obstacle avoidance.

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Score Comparison

Roborock Qrevo Curv S5XShark Matrix Plus
Overall
8.2
7.4
Hard Floor
9.0
8.5
Carpet
8.8
6.0
Mopping
7.5
7.0
Navigation
8.5
7.5
Noise
8.0
8.0
Smart Features
7.5
7.0
Maintenance
7.8
7.0

Specifications

Roborock Qrevo Curv S5XSpecShark Matrix Plus
$650Price$450
18500Suction (Pa)
5200Battery (mAh)2600
55.0Noise (dB)64.0
325Dustbin (ml)
Water Tank (ml)
7.0Mop Lift (mm)
98.0Height (mm)
Weight (kg)
PreciSense LiDARNavigation360° LiDAR
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

Shark Matrix Plus

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 Shark Matrix Plus is more affordable at $450 vs $650.

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