Roborock Qrevo Master review: life is easier [Video]

Introduction

Roborock talks a big game about its latest robot vacuum. Apparently the $1600/£1200/€1299 Qrevo Master offers “unparalleled cleaning performance and a seamless user experience” to make life easier for busy families. Spoiler: this is one occasion where I can believe the hype.

The Qrevo Master isn’t the first robot vac I’ve tried that promises self cleaning – that would be iRobot’s new Roomba Combo 10, and it’s a feature rapidly rolling out to high-end rivals. But disinfecting mops and cleaning the charging dock aside, there’s plenty of other noteworthy tech here, including a new flexi-arm design that can reach into tight corners and edges. Here’s how it performed in my family home.

Design & build: A dock like no other

Available in both black and white, the Roborock Qrevo Master’s multifunction dock looks unlike any other robot vac’s. That’s because it isn’t just a charging station with an emptying facility, as has become the norm for higher-end models …