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Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
180 minutes and a mop dock: the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A is the robot vacuum that wins, on battery life, integrations, mopping, auto mop washing, and auto mop drying.
The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is the more affordable vacuum-only LiDAR robot with a bagless HEPA base, NeverStuck lift, and Home Assistant, but it does not mop and lasts about 110 minutes. Both map with no-go zones and self-empty. Pick the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty if you only want vacuuming into a bagless base; pick the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A if you want wet mopping and pad care.
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FeatureRoborock Qrevo Edge S5AShark PowerDetect Self-EmptyWinner
Price$999.99$549.99Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
Battery Life180 minutes110 minutesRoborock Qrevo Edge S5A
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantRoborock Qrevo Edge S5A
Mopping FunctionalityYESNORoborock Qrevo Edge S5A
Auto Mop WashingYESNORoborock Qrevo Edge S5A
Auto Mop DryingYESNORoborock Qrevo Edge S5A
Rating4.24.2Tie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A or Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A is the better overall robot vacuum. It wins on 180-minute battery life versus 110, integrations, mopping, mop washing, and mop drying. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty wins on price.

What is the biggest difference between the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is vacuum-only with a bagless self-empty base. The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A vacuums and mops, washes and dries pads, and empties into a 2.7L bag.

Does the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty map rooms?

Yes. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty uses Laser (LiDAR) with multi-room mapping, no-go zones, and obstacle detection, like the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A. Both also support Home Assistant.

Who should buy the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A?

Buy the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A if you want 18500Pa suction, 180 minutes of runtime, mopping with automatic pad washing and drying, and a 2.7L self-empty dock.

Who should buy the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

Buy the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty if you want a mapped, vacuum-only robot with a bagless HEPA base, Home Assistant, and the lower outlay, and you do not need mopping.

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