Botvac Connected vs S5
Botvac Connected
2015 · $299.99 today
5727
S5
2018 · $299.99 today
7847
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Botvac Connected is better
- Dustbin Capacity (L): 0.7 L vs 0.48 L(46% more)
Why S5 is better
- Suction Power (Pa): ~2000 Pa vs ~950 Pa(2.1× more)
- Runtime (min): 150 min vs 90 min(1.7× more)
Verdict
S5 leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Botvac Connected | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation Type | LDS laser range finder (LIDAR) | LDS laser range finder (LIDAR) |
| Mapping Technology | SLAM room mapping | Multi-floor SLAM maps |
| Multi-Floor Maps | No | Yes |
| Cleaning | ||
| Suction Power (Pa) | ~950 Pa | ~2000 Pa● |
| Mopping Function | No | Yes (electronic water tank) |
| Brush Roll Type | Combo bristle/blade, D-shape corner brush | Rubber main brush + side brush |
| Battery & Capacity | ||
| Runtime (min) | 90 min | 150 min● |
| Dustbin Capacity (L) | 0.7 L● | 0.48 L |
| Auto-Empty Base | No | No |
| Smart Features | ||
| App Control | Yes | Yes (Mi Home/Roborock app) |
| Voice Assistant | No | Yes (Alexa/Google) |
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes, room-specific |