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Kärcher RCV 5 vs Roborock Q8 Max
What RCV 5 does better (1) and where Q8 Max wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
RCV 5Q8 Max
| RCV 5 | Q8 Max | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 97 mm | 96 mm | +1 mm |
| Width / diameter | 350 mm | 350 mm | = |
| Length | 350 mm | 350 mm | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RCV 5 better than Q8 Max?
- Obstacle avoidanceAI camera vs Basic sensors (infrared / bumper)
Why is Q8 Max better than RCV 5?
- Runtime120 min vs 240 min2×
- Suction power5,000 Pa vs 5,500 Pa+10%
- Cleaning area per charge85 m² vs 300 m²3.5×
- Water tank (robot)240 ml vs 350 ml+46%
- Dustbin (robot)330 ml vs 470 ml+42%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | 5,000 Pa | 5,500 Pa |
| Dustbin (robot) | 330 ml | 470 ml |
| Main brush | Single main brush | Dual main brushes |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Carpet detection | Yes | — |
| Noise level | 66 dB | 67 dB |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) |
| Navigation sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI camera | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Threshold climbing | 20 mm | — |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | Yes | Yes |
| Room mapping & room selection | Yes | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Mop pad | Mop pad |
| Water tank (robot) | 240 ml | 350 ml |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Runtime | 120 min | 240 min |
| Charging time | 230 min | — |
| Cleaning area per charge | 85 m² | 300 m² |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Length | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | — |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | White, Yellow | White |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri |
