I almost returned this because of main brush obstruction errors and carpet mode being intermittent as you may see in other reviews. Considering I bought this shortly after the release I sort of expected the need for some bugs to be worked out. Both of these issues were fixed with the release of firmware 01.44.36. I have been running this new firmware for a week now and I am glad I kept it, its been the best robot vacuum and mop I have owned.
Why I chose this one:
I decided on this model because of the reviews from previous models but with updates to this model. It used LiDAR laser for mapping, has more suction then previous ones, Controls water flow for mopping (good with hardwood floors), an updated 8 core processor with GPU (room for future updates), privacy not using the cloud for AI object avoidance, but still works with the google home API if you want.
I spent a year researching new vacuums compared to my old roomba’s while waiting for my house to be completed. I also had a brava mop, but the idea of one machine to do both was great and this was cheaper then by a competitors combo set for two machines.
Performance:
This is the best suction on any robot vacuum I have used, no problems getting the dirt between tiles or hardwood floor slats out. Does good on 1cm pile carpet with out any issues. I like the control over the water flow for the hardwood floors, and I can set the rooms with tile to use more water.
AI object recognition:
This seems to work good for the most part, if you have a cord that is flat on the carpet it might not see it, but I just set this area as a no go zone. Cords sticking up higher like in power strips are recognized along with shoes, the pedestal of my light bases, the glass scale (impressive since it is glass) and a few other things. Despite me telling the app I do not have a pet it did pick up with wheel casters on a desk chair as pet discharge. I am sure this will improve overtime and its not a big deal since it will needed to avoid the wheels of the chairs anyway.
Battery:
It was able to vacuums the whole house with 42% battery remaining. My house is a 1780sq feet, but the floor space it covers is about 1200 sq feet.
I recommend:
Buying an accessory kit that has additional mopping cloths so you will have a clean one as the others are waiting for that weekend laundry. I have ran the cloths in the washer and dryer and they don’t shrink. The accessory kit I bought was $26 USD and had
4 filters, 6 white side brushes, 5 mop cloths, 2 cleaning tools, and 2 main brushes, but the 2 main brushes are questionable with less bristles. Still worth the money for the filters, mop cloths and the white side brush work better on higher carpets in my opinion.
Other things:
They added remote viewing now for this pet owners that want to keep an eye on the pet while they are at work, this does work good although not something I will use. But I wanted to test it since they enabled it. You can watch it while its cleaning or use remote control to drive it. Just be carful when driving in remote mode, it doesn’t use the LiDar or bumper sensor in remote control mode so you can hit the wall or knock/push things over. Maybe they will enable the sensors for remote control in a cuter update?
Things I hope they add going forward:
They have a list of commands that can be used with google home and the one command they don't mention is “find my vacuum” or “locate my vacuum”.
I hope they enhance this automated home experience by allowing the rooms to be named, this way you can tell the robot what room to vacuum.
I also hope they let you name the schedules if you have multiple schedules and allow you to run a schedule manually my just telling google home. Let’s say you are expecting company, you can just tell your home automation to run a certain named schedule.
If it was compatible with IFTTT then I could have my HoneyWell thermostat turn on the air circulation when its mopping to dry the floor faster, maybe this will be a future item?
Final Thoughts:
I think its worth the money when you look at buying a vacuum and mop robot to help around the house and the combination cost more then this single and capable robot. I believe they have worked out most of the new product firmware bugs now and hopefully it will only get better going forward with home automation.
| Brand | roborock |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Roborock Q Revo |
| Special Feature | Auto Mop Washing, Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, Auto-Drying, Dual Spinning Mops, Auto Mop Lifting, Powerful 5500Pa Suction, Detachable Dock Base, Fast Charging, Off-Peak Charging, App Control, Works with Alexa, Pet Hair Pick Up, Scheduling, Self-Refilling, Obstacle Avoidance, Self-Emptying |
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 19.2"L x 13.4"W x 22"H |
| Included Components | Multifunctional Dock (1), Mop Cloth (2), Power Cable (1), Robot Vacuum (1), User Manual (1) |
| Filter Type | Washable |
| Battery Life | 180 minutes |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Capacity | 5 Liters |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones, Amazon Echo, Google Home |
| Form Factor | Robotic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00195043003030 |
| Manufacturer | roborock |
| Item Weight | 27.3 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | Roborock Qrevo |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Q Revo |
| Special Features | Auto Mop Washing, Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, Auto-Drying, Dual Spinning Mops, Auto Mop Lifting, Powerful 5500Pa Suction, Detachable Dock Base, Fast Charging, Off-Peak Charging, App Control, Works with Alexa, Pet Hair Pick Up, Scheduling, Self-Refilling, Obstacle Avoidance, Self-Emptying |
