Roborock S5 Robotic Vacuum and Mop Cleaner

Roborock S5 Robotic Vacuum and Mop Cleaner is advanced robot vacuum cleaner, featuring strong suction, washable HEPA air filter, low noise operation, advanced navigation combined with the smart phone app.

Roborock S5 combines robot sweeper/vacuum and mop in one robotic cleaner, cleaning thoroughly various floor types around the home.

Published: May 17, 2019.

 Roborock S5 Features and Specifications

Roborock S5 comes in three colors - white, golden rose and black. It is also known as Xiaomi robot vacuum, Xiaomi 2, Roborock 50 and similar. All those robot vacuums are the same units with different color - Roborock S50 is white, S51 is golden rose and S55 is black.

But, they are all Roborock S5 robotic vacuum and mop cleaners!

Perhaps one of the most important features of Roborock S5 is LDS Smart Navigation system, which is based on the LIDAR range sensor which scans the area 5x per second, collects the distance information, and generates a real-time map of the entire reachable area/floor. Based on the generated map, unit plans an optimal route for efficient and complete cleaning task.

Also, thanks to the advanced navigation system, Roborock S5 support the 'Recharge and Resume' function - if the battery is discharged during the cleaning task, Roborock S5 finds the charging station, charges the battery and then resume with the cleaning.

Roborock S5 is designed for sweeping/vacuuming of low- and medium-pile carpets and area rugs and for both vacuuming and mopping of the sealed bare floors like tiles, hardwood, vinyl and similar.

For sweeping and vacuuming tasks, unit comes with one side brush, one main brushroll, combined with strong suction.

Single side brush features variable speed - when cleaning along the wall edges, it spins at 330 RPM in order to clean the wall edges thoroughly. When cleaning the floors, side brush slows down to 130 RPM to prevent scattering of the debris along its route.

Maximum suction is 2000 Pa which is rather high suction for robot vacuums and is combined with the floating main brushroll which follows the floor and clean it more thoroughly.

Main brushroll is of classic design and it does its task very well, but it is not tangle-free design and occasionally it is up to the user to remove tangled human and pet hair, lint and similar debris from the brushroll.

Roborock S5 features specialized carpet pressurization mode which automatically identifies the carpeted floors and switch to the maximum suction to clean it deeply. After leaving the the carpeted area, unit turns back to the former suction, saving the energy and prolonging the operating time.

Mopping function is optional and is based on the thin water tank and the mop pad - botanical bionic based design of the water tank keeps a steady water flow, but prevents the water buildup and water stains when the unit is at rest.

Nonetheless, when the unit is done with mopping, it is recommended to remove the water tank with the mop pad.

Note: Roborock S5 is advanced robot vacuum and mop cleaner and before the very first use, be sure to thoroughly read the manual.

Unit comes with powerful 5200 mAh lithium ion battery, allowing the Roborock S5 to operate up to 150 minutes on the bare floors. After the low battery condition is detected, unit automatically returns to the charging station, charges the battery fully (~240 minutes, 4 hours) and if required, resume the cleaning task from the position where the unit stopped due to the discharged battery - one of many advantages of LDS navigation system.

Maximum power is 58 watts and noise levels around 68 dB.

Roborock S5 is suitable for medium and large homes, up to or even larger than 200 m2. Thanks to its design and larger wheels, it can easily climb obstacle up to 0.79 inches (20 mm) in height, allowing the unit to freely roam the area and clean using optimal route.

Units physical dimensions are 13.78 inches (35 cm) diameter, 3.78 inches (9.6 cm) height and it weighs 7.72 lbs (3.5 kg).

As one can see, there are more compact units on the market (around or even below 3 inches), but Roborock S5 make everything up with its versatility.

Dirt cup capacity is 480 ml and perhaps it could be larger - for homes where daily cleaning is scheduled, this is more than large enough dirt cup, but it has to be emptied on the regular basis.

Water tank capacity is 150 ml - water tank is easily attached at the robot's rear end, by sliding it under the unit.

LDS navigation system is combined with the set of sensors, preventing the unit from falling off the cliffs (stairs, for example) and from hitting the objects and obstacles along the route.

Also, this unit supports the use of magnetic strips for creating no-go areas.

Roborock S5 doesn't feature IR remote control - unit features WiFi connectivity and all the most important functions are set and controlled using smart phone Mi Home App (both Android and iOS are supported). Also, Roborock S5 support the use of Amazon Alexa and Google Home Assistant.

Mi Home App in combination with LDS smart navigation system enable several very interesting features, like: automatic recharge and resume, high precision map, zone cleaning, no-go zones, virtual walls/boundaries etc.

Air filtration is good and is based on the washable E11 HEPA air filter.

Roborock S5 comes with 12 months limited warranty.

Roborock Robot Vacuums Comparison

Roborock manufactures several robot vacuum and mop cleaners, which differ in size, suction strength, color, runtime and other features, listed in the following comparison chart:

Roborock S4, S5 and S6 come with advanced navigation system, allowing many advanced features, like 'Recharge and Resume', Zone Cleaning and similar.

Roborock S4 is optimized for bare floors and low-pile carpets and lacks mopping feature and carpet recognition and carpet boost features, but it also has larger dirt cup than S5 and S6 vacuums.

Roborock C10 is an entry level robot vacuum cleaner, with no mapping option, but it gets its job done.

Roborock E20 (E2*) and E30 (E3*) are balanced, well designed vacuum cleaners and floor mops, offering plenty of features at rather affordable prices.

Compare the prices:

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Long Story Short: Roborock S5 is advanced vacuum and mop robot cleaner, combining these two features in a single unit. Such 2-in-1 cleaner can be of great help in keeping your home clean and more pleasant to live. Just be sure to read the manual and set all required options via Mi Home smartphone App.

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