Cleaning Performance Comparison: How the Roborock Qrevo Models Perform in Real-World Tests

Overview of the Roborock Qrevo Series

The Qrevo line marks something of a practice-oriented mid- to upper-class sweet spot for Roborock: Significantly stronger and more comfortable than classic entry-level models, but without any high-end excess of the ultra flagships. In my tests, it became clear that the series is deliberately broadly positioned: From the compact Qrevo Slim through the balanced Qrevo S to the feature-rich Qrevo Master, the models cover very different living situations.

It's important to understand where the Qrevo line sits within the overall range. While devices like an S8 Pro Ultra are clearly focused on maximum automation and top performance, Qrevo focuses on strong cleaning performance with a practical station. The core functions – suction power in the upper mid-range, active mopping pads, automatic pad cleaning – are shared by the models, but there are differences in:

• Suction strength and carpet performance
• Mopping pressure, rotation speed and water control
• Station comfort (self-emptying, pad drying, tank volume)
• Height and maneuverability, especially with the Qrevo Slim

Currently relevant and realistically in the running in many households are mainly the following variants, which I also tested in direct comparison:

• Roborock Qrevo S – the balanced all-round version with strong suction performance and robust station. [asin="B0DX6SRX99",type="standard"]
• Roborock Qrevo Master – more powerful and more comprehensively equipped model for larger and more heavily soiled apartments. [asin="ASIN Qrevo Master",type="standard"]
• Roborock Qrevo Slim – flatter, more agile and optimized for tight, furnished rooms, with somewhat reduced maximum performance. [asin="ASIN Qrevo Slim",type="standard"]

From my practical tests, it became very clear: There is no single best Qrevo. Instead, there's a suitable variant for almost every requirement profile – the key is how floor mix, living space, and degree of soiling interact.

Test Setup: How the Cleaning Performance Was Compared

To fairly assess the Qrevo models, I didn't rely on short "show runs" but built a multi-stage course that replicates typical everyday conditions as realistically as possible. Testing was conducted in three main scenarios:

• Sealed parquet and laminate flooring (hard floors)
• Structured porcelain stoneware tiles with joints
• Short and medium-pile carpets (partly runners, partly room carpets)

As dirt types, I used a mixture of fine dust, sand, crumbs, rice, oat flakes, and long and short hairs. For the mopping tests, I additionally used dried coffee stains, tomato sauce and a thin film of dried fine dust, as typically comes in through open windows or pets.

I evaluated the models according to a uniform scheme:

• Dirt pickup in percent (vacuumed or dissolved amount relative to the initial weight)
• Visual test in good light to detect residual streaks, grains, and stains
• Edge and joint effectiveness through targeted soiling along baseboards and tile edges
• Required passes until a visually convincing result was achieved

All robots ran with their respective sensible default settings, supplemented by a second run with maximum suction level and intensive mopping mode to test the reserves.

Suction Performance in the Acid Test: Carpet and Joint Cleaning

Carpets are the moment of truth for any robot vacuum. In my tests, a relatively clear picture emerged: Qrevo Master in front, Qrevo S close behind, Qrevo Slim with lighter focus on hard floors. On short-pile carpet, all three models extracted fine dust and sand very reliably. On medium-pile carpet, however, the Master could noticeably extract more material from the depths with its higher maximum suction power and more aggressive carpet boost.

To illustrate the trends from my measurements (rounded):

With joints and edges, the differences came less from pure suction power, but from brush geometry and lateral air guidance. The Qrevo Master could best extract dirt from deeper tile joints in my tests, especially with sand. The Qrevo S was only narrowly behind and showed very balanced performance. The Qrevo Slim seemed somewhat less uncompromising on carpet due to its more compact construction, but scored at tight spots and under furniture where the bigger brothers couldn't reach at all.

In practice, this means: Anyone with many carpet areas with medium pile will actually feel the advantage of the Qrevo Master in everyday life – especially for allergy sufferers who want to get as much fine dust as possible out of the fibers. In apartments with only occasional short-pile carpets, the Qrevo S is completely sufficient, while the Qrevo Slim shows its strength in rather hard-floor-heavy, tight floor plans.

Mopping Performance in Everyday Life: Hard Floors and Problematic Stains

The greatest strength of the Qrevo series lies in my view in the combination of rotating pads and sensible water guidance. In the everyday test, all three models had to deal with the same dried coffee stains and sauce residues – once in standard mode, once with intensive mopping program.

In the coffee stain scenario, Qrevo S and Master achieved an almost streak-free result already in the first pass, only a light shadow remained with very stubborn residues, which completely disappeared in the second pass. The Qrevo Master took a narrow lead here with its slightly higher mopping pressure. The Qrevo Slim usually needed an additional pass for the same stains, but in the end also managed to completely remove the discoloration.

It became exciting with dried tomato sauce, which is notoriously sticky and color-intensive. Here it showed how sensitively the moisture regulation works:

• Qrevo Master: Very convincing combination of high mopping pressure and sufficient water; stains were quickly dissolved without leaving a puddle.
• Qrevo S: Somewhat more restrained, but very safe on more sensitive floors; two passes were almost always sufficient.
• Qrevo Slim: Tends to be more economical with water dispensing, therefore pleasant on tricky wooden floors, but with a slight disadvantage on very stubborn stains.

Fine dust and light everyday dirt are no problem for all Qrevo models. The rotating pads pick up dirt very evenly and are automatically rinsed in the station, which I experienced as a real comfort gain in long-term use. I felt noticeable differences more in area performance: The Qrevo Master can run longer mopping distances without interruption due to larger tanks and somewhat more efficient driving strategy, while the Slim is optimally suited for smaller areas.

Navigation and Area Coverage in Direct Comparison

Strong suction and mopping performance is of little use if the robot skips areas or gets stuck. In my test runs with winding rooms, chair legs, carpet edges and toys on the floor, all three Qrevo models benefited from their laser navigation and comparatively mature software.

On the topic of mapping and zone cleaning, Qrevo S and Master were practically tied: The first map was ready after one pass, including relatively precise room division, which I only had to adjust slightly. With the Qrevo Slim, the initial measurement took minimally longer, which I didn't experience as a disadvantage in everyday life. What's interesting here is rather that the Slim comes under more furniture due to its flatter construction and thus effectively cleans visually "invisible" areas.

For real cleaning performance, the following was particularly relevant in my tests:

• How well are edges and corners approached?
• How reliably does the robot detect obstacles like cables and flat toys?
• How high is the effective area performance per battery charge?

The Qrevo Master was ahead in area performance and could vacuum and mop the complete area in my test floor plan of about 110 m² living space with mixed floors without returning to the charging station in between. Qrevo S was minimally behind, the Qrevo Slim is naturally optimized for somewhat smaller or heavily subdivided floor plans.

With obstacle detection, there were few "critical" situations in everyday life. Thin cables weren't always detected, but that's a typical weak point industry-wide. I was positively impressed that all Qrevo models reliably respect no-go zones and no-mop areas – crucial when carpets shouldn't get wet.

Pet Hair, Allergens and Fine Dust: Special Disciplines of the Qrevo Models

With pets in the household, it quickly becomes clear whether a vacuum-mop robot is suitable for everyday use. In my practical test with two cats and long-haired humans, all Qrevo models showed consistent performance, albeit with nuances. Pet hair on hard floors is reliably picked up in all cases; it hardly collects in front of the brush, but is effectively guided into the dirt container.

On carpets, however, the Qrevo Master benefits from the combination of higher suction power and optimized brush roller. Longer hairs do occasionally get tangled in the brush here too, but noticeably less often than with many competing devices in a similar price class. The Qrevo S is close behind, the Qrevo Slim needs somewhat more care in very hair-intensive households because hairs wrap around the brush slightly more frequently due to the more compact construction.

For allergy sufferers, besides the pure pickup amount, filter performance and dust handling are crucial. Here all Qrevo variants score with:

• Fine filters in the device that largely keep fine dust and allergenic particles in the system
• a solidly sealed dust path and dust container
• Stations with automatic emptying (depending on the chosen variant) that significantly reduce direct contact with dust

In my everyday life, this was particularly noticeable with the Qrevo S and Qrevo Master: The self-emptying into a bag in the station ensures that you only come into contact with fine dust every few weeks. People with allergic reactions should notice this significantly. The Qrevo Slim is a good choice if the apartment is smaller or the focus is more on agility than on maximum comfort – technically solid in filter performance, but with tend to somewhat more frequent manual emptying.

Practical Evaluation: Which Qrevo Variant Fits Which Household

To make the choice easier, I have once again compared the most important characteristics in a compressed form:

If you want to treat yourself to the comfort of a vacuum-mop robot in the Qrevo class, proceed systematically: Check which living space needs to be cleaned, whether many carpets are present and how high your demand for automation is. Then you can compare specifically and secure the right model:

• For balanced performance and strong price-performance ratio: Roborock Qrevo S – ideal for most mixed households. [asin="B0DX6SRX99",type="standard"]
• For large areas, multiple pets and maximum carpet performance: Roborock Qrevo Master – if you want to make as few compromises as possible. [asin="ASIN Qrevo Master",type="standard"]
• For compact apartments, lots of furniture and predominantly hard floors: Roborock Qrevo Slim – agile, flat and practical for everyday use. [asin="ASIN Qrevo Slim",type="standard"]

Regardless of what you ultimately decide on, my experience with the Qrevo series is clear: The basic cleaning performance is consistently strong, and only with a view to floor plan, floor mix and comfort wishes does it become clear which model really fits perfectly with your everyday life.

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  Which Roborock Qrevo model is best suited for many carpets?

  In my tests, the Qrevo Master had visibly the best reserves on medium-pile carpets. The Qrevo S is absolutely sufficient for apartments with individual carpets, while I would recommend the Qrevo Slim more for hard-floor-heavy households.

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  How much do the Qrevo models differ in mopping performance?

  Basically, all Qrevo variants mop at a high level. The Qrevo Master has somewhat more mopping pressure and seems minimally superior with extremely stubborn stains. The Qrevo S is close and offers the best overall mix, the Qrevo Slim is somewhat more restrained, but floor-gentle and ideal for more sensitive hard floors.