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Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum · Roborock Q5

All robot vacuums. Every measure below is plotted against the full class, so a difference can be read against how much the class itself varies.

  1. Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum
  2. Roborock Q5
Roborock

Roborock Q5

Autonomy
III Conditional Autonomy
Score
80/100 Strong
Readiness
Ready Now
Price
$429list

Up to three

01 Classification

What each one does on its own.

The Autonomy Ladder is the same five rungs for every robot on the site. A rung describes the conditions a robot handles without you, not how good it is.

V
Generalized
Any task, any setting
IV
Environmental
Handles new obstacles without help
III
Conditional
Finishes familiar jobs on its own
Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot VacuumRoborock Q5
II
Assisted
Runs preset routines, needs rescue
I
Manual
One action, on command
02 Assessment

Where they actually differ.

The Robovations Score is nine inputs across three pillars, each weighted as shown and each scored so that more is better. A robot can lead on one and trail on another, which is the point of showing them apart. Cost of ownership and data handling are reported on each robot's own page and are never averaged into the score.

Capability

Task completion16% of score
Does it finish the job it is sold to do, unattended
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum82
  • Roborock Q575
18median 72 across 354 scored robots100
Coverage and navigation10% of score
Does it work the whole area, and hold that between runs
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum55
  • Roborock Q588
15median 70 across 344 scored robots100
Edge-case recovery10% of score
Does it recover from the failures its category presents
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum25
  • Roborock Q540
18median 50 across 261 scored robots100
Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum25
  • Roborock Q556
25median 70 across 320 scored robots100

Dependability

Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum40
  • Roborock Q581
6median 70 across 344 scored robots100
Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum53
  • Roborock Q597
15median 65 across 275 scored robots100
Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum25
  • Roborock Q591
0median 63 across 354 scored robots100

Ownership burden

Routine maintenance12% of score
Hands-on time it asks for in normal operation
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum55
  • Roborock Q553
22median 68 across 355 scored robots100
Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum45
  • Roborock Q589
30median 69 across 354 scored robots100
03 Measured against the class

How far apart is a long way?

A number only means something next to the spread it sits in. Each track below is the real range across every classified robot in the class, with the median marked.

Price193 with a published figure
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum$519
  • Roborock Q5$429
$129.99median $699.99$1,799
Suction (mode not stated)169 with a published figure
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum3,000 Pa
  • Roborock Q52,700 Pa
1,000 Pamedian 8,000 Pa36,000 Pa
Runtime168 with a published figure
  • Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum240 min
  • Roborock Q5180 min
60 minmedian 180 min360 min

Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Charge time, Noise, Weight, Height.

04 Ownership

What the numbers leave out.

The trade-off

What each design gives up to be good at what it is good at.

Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum

A self-emptying base reduces dust-bin handling to roughly every 60 days, but the mop still relies on a manually filled and emptied external water tank rather than a self-washing station.

The original design and price point were competitive for its class, but that original value is now weighed against a sold-out official US store and signs of a neglected product catalog.

Roborock Q5

Optional dock means auto-empty is not included, so hands-off operation requires buying a second accessory.

Who each one is wrong for

Stated by the record itself. A robot being wrong for a household is a fact about fit, not a fault.

Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum
Buyers wanting a currently purchasable new unit
As of this research, every model on Kyvol's official US store, including the S31, is listed as sold out.
Buyers who need confidence in ongoing parts or software support
The wider Kyvol catalog shows broken product pages and pricing inconsistencies consistent with reduced vendor upkeep.
Buyers wanting a self-washing mop system
The S31 mops from a manually filled external water tank rather than a self-cleaning pad station.
Roborock Q5
Homes larger than the rated 3,230 sq ft needing single-run coverage
Roborock rates single-run coverage at 3,230 sq ft on a full 180-minute charge. Homes materially larger than that need recharge-and-resume passes or manual repositioning between sections.
Owners with high-pile or shag carpet
Suction is adequate for low-pile only. Owner reports document reduced pickup on thick pile; side brush compensates partially but not fully.
5 GHz Wi-Fi only networks
Q5 lacks 5 GHz support. Homes without 2.4 GHz bands will need a dual-band router or separate access point.
Hands-off everything scenarios
Base unit requires weekly or bi-weekly dustbin emptying. Auto-empty dock is sold separately ($200-250), making true hands-off require additional investment.

What stays your job

The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.

Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum
  • Dust bin: Empties automatically into the base station, rated for up to 60 days between manual bag changes.
  • Mop tank: Fill, attach, and empty the external water tank by hand for each mopping run; no self-washing pad system.
  • Setup: Set no-go zones and scheduling in the Kyvol app.
Roborock Q5
  • Weekly: Empty dustbin; clear roller brush of hair.
  • Every 3-6 months: Replace main roller brush (~$15) and side brush (~$8).
  • Monthly: Rinse filter under running water; replace when visibly gray (~$12-15 annually).
  • Seasonally: Check and reseat cliff/bump sensors if performance drops.
  • As needed: Clear obstacles from no-go zones if robot encounters unexpected barriers.
05 Evidence

How much each of these is standing on.

Classifications rest on different depths of evidence. A pre-release assessment and a verified one are not the same kind of claim.

Evidence behind each classification
Robot Evidence status Sources reviewed Last assessed
Kyvol Cybovac S31 Smart Laser Robot Vacuum Discontinued 2 Aug 2026
Roborock Q5 Verified 7 Aug 2026

Robovations classifies robots; it does not rank them. Nothing on this page is a recommendation, and no manufacturer influences a classification or its placement here.