Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vac review: Handles steps but not cables

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It’s almost impossible to keep track of how many different models Roborock has launched in recent years. Just this January, during the CES trade show in Las Vegas, it showed several new cleaning robots. One of them is the Saros Z70, which equipped with a robotic arm that folds out to tidy up or move objects in the way.

Another new product is the Qrevo Curv, which I received for testing a couple of weeks ago. The design is different from previous models and feels well thought out. The docking station, which also houses the dust bag and the containers for clean and dirty water, is as curved as the robot’s name suggests. Stylish or not? It’s a matter of taste, but I like it.

Andreas Bergsman

A small disappointment, however, is that there’s no separate container for cleaning agents. That would have been a smart detail. As it is now, you can drip a little detergent into the container for clean water, but then you have to choose an agent that does not lather too much, as it can adversely affect the machine’s functions. I haven’t encountered any problems myself, but it still seems wise to be careful.

Andreas Bergsman

At first glance, the vacuum cleaner itself looks like any other modern robot vacuum model: circular in shape, with a small raised area on top that houses the laser-based navigation system. On the front, there’s also an RGB camera that helps the robot identify obstacles more effectively.

Exciting new features

However, it is on the underside of the robot that the real news is revealed. Firstly, all three wheels are individually height-adjustable, giving the model the ability to cross higher thresholds than we’re used to.

Secondly, we find the new two-piece main brush, called the Dual Anti-Tangle System. It’s designed to minimise tangles of collected hair, a smart solution that’s definitely appreciated in homes with pets or long-haired family members. But more on these features later.

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Installation is quick and easy, and the accompanying app guides you through all the functions and settings. After the robot takes an initial reconnaissance tour, your home is mapped and ready for cleaning.

Easy-to-use app

The app gives you full control over the robot’s settings. Do you want it to start by cleaning the carpets before tackling the rest of the floors, or would you prefer it to vacuum the whole home first and then start mopping?

You can also set how often the mops are rinsed during a cleaning round, and whether the robot should lift the mops to vacuum only when it passes over a carpet. In addition, it can sense how dirty a surface is and run an extra round if necessary. With all these customisation options, you can easily adjust the robot’s behaviour to suit your home perfectly.

Andreas Bergsman

The suction power is impressive – a whopping 18,500Pa! The latest round of robot vacuums are hitting new heights with suction power, with flagship models from Dreame and Eufy achieving up to 22,000Pa. These are almost unreal figures, especially when you consider that just a few years ago, top-of-the-range models were around 6,000-7,000Pa.

And the Curv’s power really makes a difference. Virtually everything we spread on the floor – cat litter, breadcrumbs and sand – was sucked up without a problem. Even on carpets, Qrevo Curv delivers impressive results.

Brilliant cleaning results

The mop system is also well thought out. It consists of two rotating pads, a solution that is becoming increasingly common among manufacturers. Here, the right pad can angle out to reach along edges and into corners, making cleaning feel both efficient and thorough.

The front side brush, the FlexiArm, performs the same function and does a great job of capturing dust and dirt in hard-to-reach areas.

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