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Roborock S5 vs S5 Max

Which Robot Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Build QualityUser MaintenanceRecurring CostStoringDirt CompartmentIn The BoxRangePortabilityBatteryQuality Of Life FeaturesTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Performance
      Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)Low-Pile Carpet PerformanceHigh-Pile Carpet PerformancePet Hair Floor PerformanceSuctionAirflowNoiseManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
    Automation
      Physical AutomationCompanion App Automation
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Products

Roborock S5
Roborock S5 Max

Tested using Methodology v0.6

Updated Oct 17, 2024 02:33 PM

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Roborock S5 Picture

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Vacuum Type
Robot
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
Mopping Only
Vacuum Type
Robot
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
Mopping Only

Our Verdict

Roborock S5

Roborock S5 Max

The Roborock S5 Max is a big upgrade over the Roborock S5. The S5 Max has a more advanced navigation system that allows faster mapping, and you can specify different suction and mopping modes for specific rooms. It also has a larger water tank that won't need refilling as frequently.

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Variants

  • S5 (Black)
  • S5 (White)
  • S5 Max (Black)
  • S5 Max (White)

Review

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Black
S5
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S5 Max
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S5
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S5 Max
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Main Differences for
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Design

Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Vacuum Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Build Quality Picture  

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User Maintenance 
 

N/A
N/A

Maintenance Picture  

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

N/A
N/A

Recurring Cost Picture  

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Bag Part Number  

Locked
Locked

Filter Part Number  

Locked
Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number  

Locked
Locked
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Storing 
 

N/A
N/A

Storing Picture  

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Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Locked
Locked

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Locked
Locked

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Locked
Locked
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Dirt Compartment 
 

N/A
N/A

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Roborock S5 Dirt Compartment Picture Sample

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Bagless 
 

Locked
Locked

Volume 
 

Lock gal (Lock L)
Lock gal (Lock L)

Full Indicator 
 

Locked
Locked

Bag Included 
 

Locked
Locked
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Range 
 

N/A
N/A

Cordless 
 

Locked
Locked

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Wand Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Total Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Locked
Locked
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Battery 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Battery Life 
 

Lock min
Lock min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

Lock min
Lock min

Recharge Time 
 

Lock min
Lock min

Recharge Dock 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Locked
Locked

Removable Batteries 
 

Locked
Locked
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Roborock S5 Picture Of Controls Sample

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Rotating Head 
 

Locked
Locked

Power Adjustment 
 

Locked
Locked

Self-Propelled 
 

Locked
Locked

Headlights 
 

Locked
Locked

Easy On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Locked
Locked
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

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Brushroll 
 

Locked
Locked

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked

Removable Brushroll 
 

Locked
Locked

Turbo Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Crevice Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Upholstery Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Extension Wand 
 

Locked
Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

Locked
Locked
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

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Blower Mode 
 

Locked
Locked
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Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

N/A
N/A

Setting Used  

Locked
Locked

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

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Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%
Lock%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

Lock%
N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

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Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%
Lock%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ Lock%
N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

N/A
N/A

Setting Used  

Locked
Locked

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

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Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%
Lock%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ Lock%
N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

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Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%
Lock%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ Lock%
N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

N/A
N/A

Setting Used  

Locked
Locked

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

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Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%
Lock%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ Lock%
N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

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Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%
Lock%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ Lock%
N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

N/A
N/A

Pet Hair Graph  

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Bare Floor 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

Lock%
Lock%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

Lock%
Lock%
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Suction 
 

N/A
N/A

Suction Video  

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Maximum Hose Suction 
 

N/A

Maximum Head Suction 
 

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

Locked

Normal Head Suction 
 

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Locked
Locked

Hose Diameter 
 

N/A
N/A
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Airflow 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Airflow Video  

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Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)

Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise Video 
 

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Bare Floor 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

N/A
N/A

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

N/A
N/A

Sofa Pickup Video  

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Sofa Pickup Post Test  

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

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Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Locked
Locked
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Cracks 
 

N/A
N/A

Cracks Video  

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Wood Cracks Post Test  

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Stains 
 

N/A
N/A

Stain Video  

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Stain Pickup Post Test  

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Water 
 

N/A
N/A

Wet Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked

Water Video  

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Water Pickup Post Test  

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Automation

Physical Automation 
 

N/A
N/A

Automatic Recharging 
 

Locked
Locked

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

Locked
Locked

Pathing Algorithm 
 

Locked
Locked

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

Locked
Locked

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

Locked
Locked

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

Locked
Locked

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

Locked
Locked
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Companion App Automation 
 

N/A
N/A

Companion App Screen Grabs  

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App Name 
 

Locked
Locked

iOS Availability 
 

Locked
Locked

Android Availability 
 

Locked
Locked

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

Locked
Locked

App Scheduled Start 
 

Locked
Locked

App Cycle Control 
 

Locked
Locked

Navigation Control within App 
 

Locked
Locked
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S5
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S5 Max
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S5
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S5 Max
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