Roborock Q Revo Pro Review: 14 Objective & Data-Driven Tests

In This Review
Cleaning Performance | Navigation | Build Quality | Noise Test | Usability | Maintenance | Size | Specs | Product Evolution | Comparison | FAQs

Performance Summary

At Modern Castle we test 14 different factors that impact the performance, build quality, and usability of the vacuum. Below is a complete list of our testing categories and their performance.

Test Type	Test Data
Overall Debris Tests	93.6%
Hardwood Floor Test	99.5%
Low Pile Carpet Test	92.1%
High Pile Carpet Test	89.2%
Long Hair Test	63.3%
Pet Hair Test	92.0%
Crevice Test	100%
Edge Cleaning Test	56.5%
Mop Test	Excellent
Cleaning Speed	61 min.
Obstacle Avoidance	Partially
Build Quality Test	Exceptional
Noise Test	96 dB

The cleaning performance of the Q Revo Pro was excellent, but it was severely affected by the edge cleaning performance. It got a near-perfect score on the hardwood, then both low and high pile carpet had some missed debris

To test the debris removal performance of the Q Revo Pro, we put it through a series of 12 different cleaning tests consisting of 3 different floor types and 4 different debris types.

We measure 0.5 oz. of each debris type, spreading it evenly across the floor for the vacuum to clean. Next, we run the Q Revo Pro over the debris on the highest suction power, letting it perform 2 complete cleaning cycles. After, we measure how much of the debris remains by weight and compare it to the starting amounts to determine cleaning performance.

Here are the overall results for the Roborock Q Revo Pro:

In our debris tests,In our debris tests, the Q Revo Pro was able to remove 93.6% of debris by weight. This is 1.0% more debris than the average of 92.6%, based on all of our debris tests to date.

The Q Revo Pro was able to clean all the surfaces visibly. What we noticed after the test and during our measurements were that the left over debris was mainly the small sugar and litter in the low / high pile carpet.

The Q Revo Pro received its highest score on the hardwood test. It removes nearly all the debris on the floor

In our hardwood tests, the Roborock was able to remove 99.5% of debris by weight. This is 2.3% more debris than the average of 97.2%, based on all of our debris tests to date.

While performance wasn’t exactly perfect, it was only 1.1% from that 100% perfection. This test was performed in the “vacuum-only” mode and with the mops included, I am sure cleaning performance would be even better.

What stood out to us during testing was the success it had after the first cleaning cycle. The testing surface was visibly clean after the first cleaning and only improved with its second cleaning cycle.

Here is where the Q Revo Pro started to struggle during the debris test with collecting the more granular debris.

In our low pile carpet tests, the Q Revo Pro was able to remove 92.1% of debris by weight. This is 2.5% more than the average of 89.9%, based on all of our debris tests to date.

Once the testing cycles were over, we collected mostly sugar and litter from the low-pile carpet. We believe this is because the small debris sinks into the carpet and less than ideal suction can’t remove it.

The high pile carpet had the same issue with the granular debris. However, it did leave more debris behind.

In our high pile carpet tests, the Q Revo Pro was able to remove 89.2% of debris by weight. This is 1.3% less debris than the average of 90.5%, based on all of our debris tests to date.

Typically, the high pile carpet test can separate good suction from great suction. And in our opinion, this test demonstrates its lack of great suction. It’s a great robot vacuum for catching surface-level debris. However, it should not be the sole cleaning solution for thicker pile carpets.

To test how well the Q Revo Pro manages long hair and avoids tangles, we pit it against 0.3 grams of long hair. We lay the strands of the hair on the hardwood flooring and run the vacuum over it on the maximum suction power completing 2 cleaning cycles. After cleaning, we check the floor for hair and the brush roll for tangles.

In our long hair tests, the Roborock had only 36.7% long hair tangled by weight. This is 6.9% less long hair than the average of 43.6%, based on all of our long hair tests to date.

The long hair we observed was tangled, but not by much. The X40 had a small amount of hair tanglThere was a small amount of hair that was wrapped around the roller and around the sides. This is common with robot vacuums that don’t have anti-tangle measures built into their roller/brush design.

For our pet hair test, we embed 1.0 grams of pet hair into a high pile carpet. Next, we run the vacuum over the carpet completing 2 cleaning cycles on the highest suction power. Finally, we measure the amount of remaining pet hair in the carpet and compare it to the starting amount to determine performance.

In our pet In our pet hair tests, the Roborock Q Revo Pro removed 92.0% of pet hair by weight. This is 14.3% more hair than the average of 77.7%, based on all of our pet hair tests to date.

This is a significantly better performance than our testing average. It is worth noting that pet hair can vary depending on the dog breed. Be sure to closely monitor how your robot vacuum deals with your pet’s specific hair.

For our edge cleaning test, we test to see how close to the edge the Q Revo Pro can clean. To test this, we place 0.3 oz of debris (sugar, kitty litter, and a little bit of rice) directly along the edge of the wall, to about 4.0″ away from the wall. We let the vacuum complete 2 cleaning cycles in our enclosed testing lane.

Finally, we measured in inches how close the vacuum was able to clean in proximity to the wall and how much of the debris remained by weight.

In our edge cleaning tests, the Roborock Q Revo Pro was able to remove 38.0% of debris by weight. This is 37% less debris than the average of 75.0%, based on all of our edge cleaning tests to date.

The edge test was mediocre at best for the Q Revo Pro. It had one of the worst performances we have seen in this test. The issue we saw was the navigation system not allowing it to get close enough to the edge. On several occasions, we saw the mopping arm extend out to clean the edge, but it wouldn’t even get close to the debris.

In our opinion, the most probable reason for the poor performance was the navigation system having an issue with registering the “edge” of our testing area. It would head for the edge, only to stop and turn away.

However, this issue can be remedied in future software updates. Based on the cleaning performance in other tests, I would estimate the Q Revo Pro to have excellent cleaning performance if this issue gets resolved with an update.

To test the crevice cleaning capabilities of the Q Revo Pro, we fill 3 crevices in our tile testing lane with 0.1 oz of sugar each, totaling 0.3 oz. We then let the robot complete a single cleaning cycle on the highest suction power and check how much of the sugar remains by weight to determine performance.

In our crevice tests, the Q Revo Pro was able to remove 100% of debris by weight from the crevices. This is 2.1% more debris than the average of 97.9%, based on all of our crevice tests to date.

This was a perfect score. We could not find any debris in the testing crevice after the test. This robot has proven that it is the perfect choice for hardwood and tile surfaces.

How well a robot vacuum can navigate and clean the home can greatly impact the overall user experience. To check how well the Roborock Q Revo Pro navigates, we focus on these key factors.

The Roborock Q Revo Pro comes with a LiDAR-based sensor that helps create a 3D mapping of the surrounding area. The robot is also outfitted with several sensors that help detect if it’s about to go over a ledge, or if it’s caught on something.

To test the obstacle avoidance of the Q Revo Pro, we placed 4 objects in an area on the floor and sent the robot to clean around them. We observe the cleaning cycle, checking to see how well the robot vacuum navigates the space and avoids objects.

The Q Revo Pro only had partial touches on the shoe and the cord. In our observations, it detected the objects but wasn’t able to navigate around them completely.. Again, issues related to navigation can be improved or solved with future software updates, however, this level of performance is good.

Our build quality test is a subjective test where we examine and assess the major material and design components of the robot vacuum. Specifically, we are looking for build and design issues that are more likely to break and/or be difficult to use.

The build quality follows the consistency of the well-established brand like Roborock, which produced another well-designed and crafted robot vacuum/mop combo.

Part	Build Quality
Overall	Exceptional
Body	Exceptional
Dustbin	Exceptional
Display / Controls	Exceptional
Spinning Side Brush	Exceptional
Wheels	Exceptional
Brush Roll	Exceptional
Charging Dock	Exceptional

Both the base station and robot are constructed out of plastic and have a sturdy feel to them. The Q Revo Pro has the option of both white or black body coloring to match your decor.

When compared against other robot vacuum mop combos, nothing stands out in the design or construction. It follows the market trend of thick and durable feeling plastic.

Vacuums are loud while in operation. To measure how loud, we run them on high pile carpet on each power mode and measure the noise generated with a sound meter. Before the test, we take a measurement of the ambient noise in the room to use as a baseline comparison to the vacuum.

Power Level	Noise Level
Ambient	40 dB
Quiet	59 dB
Balanced	65 dB
Turbo	96 dB
Max+	66 dB
Self Empty	78 dB

In our noise tests, the Q Revo Pro generated 66.3 dB of noise on the max power mode. This is 2.4 dB lower than the average of 68.7 dB, based on all of our noise tests to date.

When switching between the suction modes, we didn’t notice much change, but we could see a slight change in the dB with each mode. Since we test this on our high pile carpet, you may hear a louder change in volume when used on hardwood / tile.

Overall usability for the Roborock Q Revo was fantastic. A new feature that is designed to help the robot get a better cleaning is the swinging mopping pads. We observed on the hard surfaces occasionally the mopping pad would extend to get a better clean.

Between the instructions and app connection, this robot is friendly for all users.

Setup took a bit longer with the Q Revo Pro. Removing it from the box and getting it plugged in was easy and took about 5 minutes. It was setting up the app connection and getting the first mapping that we had issues.

First, we want to state that the issues we were experiencing could be simple software issues and be only limited to our testing robot. Unfortunately, it took several attempts to get the robot to complete its first mapping. Often stopping halfway through and claiming it was stuck, or providing an incomplete map and failing to save it.

We eventually got the robot functioning with proper mapping and were able to customize the robot to our preferred settings.

Connecting the robot to the Roborock phone app is a must. It controls all the features and user settings needed to make the Q Revo Pro perform at its best.

With the app you can:

• Manage maps
• Adjust cleaning settings
• Adjust mopping settings
• Adjust cleaning sequence
• Change smart settings
• Create a custom cleaning schedule
• View cleaning history
• View through camera and speak through device
• Manually control the robot
• Turn on do-not-disturb settings

If you haven’t used the Roborock App before, it is simple and very user-friendly. All Roborock products can be controlled from this phone app and adjust their appropriate settings.

A nice feature of the Roborock App is the built-in Roborock Store. This makes it easy to find replacement parts and order new debris bags, mops, brushes, etc.

There are two buttons located on the top of the Q Revo Pro:

• Power Button- This turns the robot on and off as well as starts / stops the current cleaning process.
• Home Button- This button returns the robot to its base station.

In The Box

• Q Revo Pro Robot
• Base Station
• Mop Pads
• Debris Bag
• Side Brush

The Roborock Q Revo Pro has an estimated yearly maintenance cost of $32. The following are the major maintenance tasks for the Q Revo Pro.

Task	Description	Est. Annual Cost
Robot Dust Bin	Empty dust bin as needed	$0
Brush roll	Remove tangles and any obstructions	$0
Filter	Periodically clean and replace as needed	$0
Dock Debris Bag	Replace as needed	$32
Mop Pads	Wash and replace as needed	$0
Spinning Side Brush	Remove tangles	$0
Dock Water Tanks	Fill the clean tank and empty the dirty tank as needed	$0

The only major maintenance item you will need to purchase is the base station debris bags. All other components are replaced and clean as needed.

The base station comes with dynamic hot water mop head cleaning, auto debris emptying, and two large clean / dirty water tanks to keep the mopping feature semi-autonomous.

Size & Dimensions

The size of the Q Revo Pro and base station are comparable to other robot vacuum brands. It’s not an overly large system and can blend in with just about any decor.

Size	Measurement
Dustbin Capacity	11 oz. (330 mL)
Water Tank Capacity	3 oz. (80 mL)
Dock Debris Capacity	0.71 gal. (2.7 L)
Dock Clean Water Tank Capacity	Unknown
Dock Dirty Water Tank Capacity	Unknown
Height	4″ (10 cm)
Diameter	14″ (35 cm)
Weight	Unknown

Specifications

The following table details the product specifications according to the manufacturer.

Manufacturer Specifications
Type	Robot Mop Combo
Manufacturer	Roborock
Model	Q Revo Pro
Height	4″ (10 cm)
Diameter	14″ (35 cm)
Weight	Unknown
Floor Type	all (indoor)
Sensors	LiDAR
Dustbin Capacity	11 oz. (330 mL)
Water Tank Capacity	3 oz. (80 mL)
Dock Debris Capacity	0.71 gal. (2.7 L)
Dock Clean Water Tank Capacity	Unknown
Dock Dirty Water Tank Capacity	Unknown
Run Time	180 min.
Suction Power	872 AW
Obstacle Avoidance	Yes
Zone Cleaning	Yes
Room Cleaning	Yes
Digital Mapping	Yes
Bagless	No
Warranty	1 year
Price	Check Price

Product Evolution

This specific model we tested is part of Roborock’s new Q Revo series which consists of 4 different models. We also have previously tested the Roborock Q Revo, which is the older model.

The big difference between the standard Roborock Q Revo and the Q Revo Pro is the new mopping extending arm. It’s a feature that is making its appearance on all the new roborock robots. The purpose of this extending mopping arm is to help the Q Revo PRo get a closer cleaning while mopping.

Additionally, the new Q Revo Pro comes with updated software and a maintenance feature called “Intelligent Dirt Detection”. This feature helps determine if the mopping pads need to be rewashed and / or replaced.

Roborock Q Revo S vs. Pro vs. MaxV vs. Master

Here are just a few of the different features each of the Robot Q Revo models offer.

Feature	Q Revo S	Q Revo Pro	Q Revo MaxV	Q Revo Master
Auto Mop Washing / Drying	X	X	X	X
Auto Water Tank Empty / Refill	X	X	X	X
Auto Debris Emptying	X	X	X	X
FlexiArm Mop		X	X	X
FlexiArm SideBrush				X
Automatic Brush Lifting			X	X
Dual Brush Roller				X

How does Roborock Q Revo Pro compare?

Below is a complete list of our vacuum tests and critical product data compared side by side to the average based on all of our vacuum tests to date.

Test Type	Test Data	Avg. Data
Overall Debris Tests	93.6%	92.7%
Hardwood Floor Test	99.5%	97.2%
Low Pile Carpet Test	92.1%	89.9%
High Pile Carpet Test	89.2%	90.5%
Long Hair Test	63.3%	55.9%
Pet Hair Test	92.0%	78.4%
Edge Cleaning Test	56.5%	87.7%
Crevice Test	100%	98.0%
Mop Test	92.0%	89.3%
Obstacle Avoidance	Yes	Yes
Cleaning Efficiency	Fair	Exceptional
Build Quality	Exceptional	Exceptional
Noise Test	96 dB	70 dB
Type	Robot Mop Combo	Robot Vacuum
Bagless	No	Yes
Self-Empty	Yes	No
Auto-Wash	Yes	No
Dustbin Capacity	11 oz. (330 mL)	15.0 oz. (444.1 mL)

While the Roborock Q Revo Pro had excellent performance on most of our cleaning tests, we were let down by the edge cleaning performance. As mentioned previously, we can’t say for sure if this was a software issue or a testing location issue. However, judging by the past performance tests of all the Roborock robot vacuums we have tested, it is our opinion that this is an isolated incident.

However, when you set aside the edge cleaning issue, the Q Revo Pro is a well-rounded robot vacuum. It scored around our testing averages and demonstrated that it can perform your cleaning tasks.

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