S5 vs Mi Robot Vacuum
S5
2018 · $299.99 today
7847
Mi Robot Vacuum
2016 · $199 today
6035
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why S5 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Mi Robot Vacuum is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
S5 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | S5 | Mi Robot Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation Type | LDS laser range finder (LIDAR) | LiDAR (LDS) |
| Mapping Technology | Multi-floor SLAM maps | — |
| Multi-Floor Maps | Yes | — |
| Persistent Mapping | — | Yes |
| Multi-Floor Mapping | — | No |
| Cleaning | ||
| Suction Power (Pa) | ~2000 Pa | — |
| Mopping Function | Yes (electronic water tank) | — |
| Brush Roll Type | Rubber main brush + side brush | — |
| Battery & Capacity | ||
| Runtime (min) | 150 min | — |
| Dustbin Capacity (L) | 0.48 L | — |
| Auto-Empty Base | No | — |
| Smart Features | ||
| App Control | Yes (Mi Home/Roborock app) | — |
| Voice Assistant | Yes (Alexa/Google) | — |
| Scheduling | Yes, room-specific | — |
| Cleaning Performance | ||
| Suction Power | — | 1800 Pa |
| Mopping | — | None (water tank accessory later) |
| Dustbin Capacity | — | 0.42 L |
| Battery & Coverage | ||
| Battery Life | — | 150 min |
| Coverage per Charge | — | 2500 sqft |
| Design | ||
| Weight | — | 3.6 kg |
| Height | — | 9.6 cm |
| Noise | — | 60 dB |