Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A

Introduction

The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A arrives on the market in 2024 as an ambitious proposition within the premium range of robot vacuum cleaners. We're looking at a device that combines 18500 Pa suction power with an advanced dual rotating mop cleaning system, designed for those seeking to fully automate home cleaning without sacrificing professional results.

Power and Cleaning System

The 18500 Pa power positions this model in the premium segment, sufficient to remove ingrained dirt from carpets and absorb fine particles on hard floors. What really makes a difference here is the DuoDivide Antienredos de Pelos main brush, which comes fitted as standard. This system directs hair towards the centre for direct suction, preventing it from tangling around the roller. Particularly useful for homes with pets or people with long hair, where tangles are usually the main headache.

The side brush incorporates two notable features: it's extendable and features anti-tangle technology. The extension allows better reach into corners, whilst the anti-tangle design keeps maintenance to a minimum. In practice, this translates to fewer interruptions to untangle hair from the side brush, something anyone who has owned a basic robot vacuum cleaner will appreciate.

Mopping System

The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A integrates two rotating mops that spin at 200 RPM, applying constant pressure on the floor. But the interesting part comes with the FlexiArm system: the mops extend laterally to mop edges and corners that would normally remain uncleaned. Additionally, they can lift up to 10 mm when detecting carpets, avoiding wetting them during the mopping process.

The multifunctional base washes the mops with hot water at 75°C, effectively eliminating grease and bacteria. During a mopping session, the robot periodically returns to the base to wash the mops, ensuring it always mops with clean material. Upon completion, it dries them with hot air at 45°C, preventing bad odours and bacterial growth. This device also detects the dirt level on both the mops and the floor, automatically adjusting the cleaning intensity as needed.

Navigation and Intelligence

Navigation is managed through a 360° LIDAR turret that maps the home with millimetre precision. The system operates with the RR Mason 11.0 algorithm and the SmartPlan 2.0 platform, which learns from cleaning patterns and intelligently optimises routes. Although it doesn't incorporate an AI camera or front-facing 3D laser sensors, the LIDAR proves sufficiently robust to avoid obstacles and plan efficient trajectories.

At 98 mm in height and 352 mm in diameter, this model glides under most furniture without problems. It can overcome obstacles up to 20 mm, which includes transitions between rooms, medium-thickness carpets and small level changes.

Battery Life and Practical Use

The 5200 mAh battery provides up to 180 minutes of continuous autonomy, sufficient to cover large homes in a single session. In practice, this equates to cleaning between 200 and 250 square metres depending on the suction mode used. The robot's dust container has a capacity of 325 ml, whilst the water tank reaches 80 ml, standard dimensions for a device with a multifunctional base where emptying and refilling are automated.

Base and Maintenance

The multifunctional base measures 340 mm wide, 521 mm high and 487 mm deep. It integrates a 2.7-litre dust bag that can last weeks without needing replacement, in addition to 4-litre tanks for clean water and 3.5 litres for dirty water. The 2.0 washing tray self-cleaning comes fitted as standard, keeping the base itself hygienic without manual intervention.

It's worth bearing in mind that this model doesn't have an integrated detergent tank nor does it allow direct connection to water pipes, so refilling and emptying tanks remains manual, although spaced out over time thanks to its generous capacities.

Conclusion

The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A is ideal for medium and large homes where pets or people with long hair live, thanks to its complete anti-tangle system. The combination of mopping with extendable mops, hot water washing and automatic drying makes it a practical solution for those seeking to completely delegate daily cleaning without compromising results.