A vacuum is only as good as where it can go and how deep it can clean.
Its a 14-inch round disc that stands 4.1 inches tall and weighs 8.6 pounds.
However, when you flip it over, you start seeing some of the unique features.
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The mops lift when the bot goes onto the carpet to keep things dry.
Speaking of, the Multifunction Dock 3.0 is no slouch either.
Unlike most boxy docks, this one is a rounded dome at 17.7 x 17.7 x 17.7.
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[Note: If you prefer the more traditional dock shape, the Qrevo Edge is coming out soon.
It has the same vacuum but a taller, narrower dock.]
It also has auto tank emptying and refilling for your dirty and clean mop water.
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Then, it dries the mops with 113-degree F air to prevent mold from growing.
It can even recognize if the mop needs extra cleaning and automatically re-wash it.
The last major component is the Roborock app, which is excellent overall.
Pairing your robot with it is as simple as scanning a QR code on the bot.
It also works with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri.
Roborock Qrevo Curv Review: Performance
The initial setup was fairly intuitive, if a bit time-consuming.
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Id recommend starting with mapping alone.
So, I restarted it in mapping-only mode, and it went quickly and smoothly.
You also have a ton of cleaning options to choose from.
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I was somewhat shocked to find that this robot is genuinely very good at cleaning.
The Flexiarm brush works as advertised, pulling dirt out from corners and under my fridge.
The mops work admirably, washing stubborn stains off my kitchen floor using water alone.
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Even when the vacuum is cranked to full power (Turbo+), its quite quiet.
It even has a built-in headlight, so you dont need to leave any lights on for it.
In the four years Ive lived in this apartment, my floors and rugs have never been cleaner.
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While this is a fairly extreme scenario, neither of the aforementioned modes fully got the job done.
This is where the apps customizability comes in handy.
That picked up virtually every particle of the mess.
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It worked so well that I switched most of my routines to vacuuming first and then mopping.
This uses a bit more battery power, but the battery life on this robot is excellent.
The obstacle avoidance on the Qrevo Curv is decent but still a long way from perfect.
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It just powered down to save battery and waited to be rescued.
Thats disappointing because the promise of this robot is that it cleans for you without needing intervention.
Had that been, say, a dog turd, that would have been a true disaster.
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I also found that the robot makes some mysterious choices regarding routing.
This extends the cleaning time and makes it less efficient.
It also has long tassels on two of the edges.
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These two things have meant that most robo-vacs cant clean my rug unless I lift them onto it.
I said sure and marked it.
The app is head and shoulders above the competition, too.
), and it can lift itself over small obstacles.
Thats all incredible, but it doesnt come cheap.
The Qrevo Curv is priced as Roborocks new flagship robot vacuum at $1,600.
Thats roughly on par with the flagship products from other manufacturers, but its still a hefty price tag.
And, of course, its not perfect.
Obstacle recognition and avoidance really need to be improved.
It could also be better at lifting its damp mops away from my carpet.
It certainly isnt cheap, but its worth it.
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Too bad it arrived at the same time as an even better one from Roborock.
