Roborock Comparison: Q Revo, Q5, Q7, Q8, S7, and S8 Series

Roborock is one of the biggest robot vacuum cleaner manufacturers which brings a lot of innovations in the robot vacuum cleaners world. Founded in 2014, the company received investments from Xiaomi and became an enterprise member of the Xiaomi ecological chain. It started to grow rapidly. Roborock quickly becomes famous among millions of users, and a lot of Roborock fans are united into a big community on Facebook, and a relatively new Reddit's community. If you are looking to buy a robot vacuum, hope this guide will help you choose the right model for your needs.

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Roborock S5 Max

Features Roborock S5 Max
Roborock S5 Max
Suction power (Pa) 2,000
Battery life (min) 180
Mapping yes
Map saving full multimap support (up to 4 maps)
Navigation System LDS
Front camera & objects recognition no
Self-emptying base support no
Battery capacity (mAh) 5,200
Dustbin capacity (ml) 460
Water tank capacity (ml) 280
Electronic water tank yes
Water output control app
Height of the robot (in / cm) 3.78 / 9.6
Climbing ability (in / mm) 0.79 / 20
Noise level (dB) 60
Virtual boundaries / Blocked areas yes
No-mop zones yes
Zone cleaning yes
Room recognizing / Scheduling by room yes
Mopping scheduling yes
Mopping yes
Vibrating mopping pad no
Rising mopping pad no
Carpet identification yes
Filter type washable HEPA E11
App Roborock
Scheduling yes
Cleaning modes Silent, Standard, Strong, Max
Cliff / obstacle sensors yes
Recharge & Resume cleaning yes
Different suction and mopping modes for each room yes
Amazon Alexa / Google Home support yes
Voice packs
(English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese)
yes
Release date Sep 2019
Price $544.49 Amazon
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Roborock with a self-emptying station compared

Features Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra
S8+
Roborock Q7+
Q7+
Roborock Q7 Max
Q7 Max+
Roborock Q5
Q5+
Roborock Q5 Max Plus Q5 Max+ Roborock Q5 Pro+ Q5 Pro+ Roborock Q5 Duoroller Plus Q5 DuoRoller+ Roborock Q8 Max+ Q8 Max+
Cleaning specs
Suction power (Pa) 6,000 2,700 4,200 2,700 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500
Battery life (min) 180 180 180 180 240 240 240 240
Roller type DuoRoller single all-rubber single all-rubber bristle brush DuoRoller DuoRoller DuoRoller DuoRoller
Battery capacity (mAh) 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200
Dustbin capacity (ml) 350 750 470 470 770 770 770 470
Noise level (dB) 67 67 67 67 67 67 68 67
Cliff/obstacle sensors yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Carpet identification yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Filter type washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11
Navigation
Map saving (4 maps) yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Navigation System LDS LDS LDS LDS LDS LDS LDS LDS
Front camera & object recognition yes no no no no no no yes
Climbing ability (in / mm) 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20
Self-emptying base
Self-emptying base support yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Rated power (W) 74 50 58 58 74 68 69 59
Disposable bag capacity (ml) 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Mopping
Mopping yes yes yes - - yes - yes
Mopping technology vibrating water tank gravity-fed water tank electric water tank - - gravity-fed water tank - electric water tank
Water tank capacity (ml) 300 180 350 - - 180 - 350
Electronic water tank yes no yes - - yes - yes
Water output control app app app - - app - app
Height of the robot (in / cm) 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.78 / 9.6 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 N/A
Vibrating mopping pad yes no no - - no - no
Rising mopping pad yes no no - - no - no
Roborock app
Virtual boundaries / Blocked areas yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
No-mop zones yes yes yes - - yes - yes
Zone cleaning yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Room recognizing / Scheduling by room yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Mopping scheduling yes no yes - - yes - yes
Scheduling yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Recharge & Resume cleaning yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Different suction and mopping modes for each room yes no yes yes yes yes yes yes
Amazon Alexa / Google Home support yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Voice packs
(English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese)
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Price $999.99 Amazon
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Self-cleaning Roborock robot vacuums compared

Features Roborock S7
S7 Max Ultra
Roborock S7 Pro Ultra
S7 Pro Ultra
Roborock S8 Max Ultra
S8 Max Ultra
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
S8 MaxV Ultra
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra S8 Pro Ultra Roborock Q Revo SQ Revo Master
Cleaning specs
Suction power (Pa) 5,500 5,100 8,800 10,000 6,000 10,000
Battery life (min) 180 180 180 180 180 180
Battery capacity (mAh) 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200
Roller type single all-rubber single all-rubber DuoRoller DuoRoller DuoRoller DuoRoller
Map saving (4 maps) yes yes yes yes yes yes
Dustbin capacity (ml) 350 400 270 270 350 220
Height of the robot (in / cm) 3.78 / 9.6 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.78 / 9.6 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65
Climbing ability (in / mm) 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20
Noise level (dB) 67 67 67 67 68 67
Filter type washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11
Navigation
Navigation System LDS LDS LDS LDS LDS LDS
Front camera & object recognition yes yes yes yes yes yes
Self-cleaning base station
Auto dust emptying yes yes yes yes yes yes
Auto water tank refilling yes yes yes yes yes yes
Auto mop washing yes yes yes yes yes yes
Auto mop drying yes yes yes yes yes yes
Auto detergent dispenser no no yes yes no no
Disposable bag capacity (ml) 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Water container capacity (ml) 3,000 3,000 4,000 4,000 2,500 5,000
Rated power (W) 60 74 60 60 69 60
Intelligent Dirt Detection no no yes yes no yes
Mopping
FlexiArm side brush no no yes yes no yes
FlexiArm mop no no no no no yes
Water tank capacity (ml) 200 200 100 100 200 80
Electronic water tank yes yes yes yes yes yes
Water output control app app app app app app
Mopping system vibrating mop vibrating mop vibrating mop vibrating mop vibrating mop dual spinning mops
Rising mopping pad yes yes yes yes yes yes
Rising roller brush no no yes yes yes yes
Roborock app
Virtual boundaries / Blocked areas yes yes yes yes yes yes
No-mop zones yes yes yes yes yes yes
Zone cleaning yes yes yes yes yes yes
Room recognizing / Scheduling by room yes yes yes yes yes yes
Mopping scheduling yes yes yes yes yes yes
Carpet identification yes yes yes yes yes yes
Scheduling yes yes yes yes yes yes
Cleaning modes Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max
Cliff / obstacle sensors yes yes yes yes yes yes
Recharge & Resume cleaning yes yes yes yes yes yes
Different suction and mopping modes for each room yes yes yes yes yes yes
Amazon Alexa / Google Home support yes yes yes yes yes yes
Voice packs
(English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese)
yes yes yes yes yes yes
Price $1299.99 Amazon
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How to choose the right Roborock?

Starting with home size and whether you need mopping or not. Another question is what kind of navigation/mapping is on point.

As to home size, all models have the same large battery that is enough to cover a 200 sq m (2152 sqft) area.

If you have to deal with lots of debris or have a pet, consider getting a model with a self-emptying station.

What is the S Series

The S series is the Roborock's top-line robots. The top-tier S8 has the things a user would want and even more. Those are the most expensive even though some Q Revo models can compete here too.

What is the Q Series

This is a series that includes a self-emptying base yet lacks the bells and whistles of the latest S series modifications like object recognition or mopping pad lift. It is a more affordable series with premium features for big homes and those who don't need extra things.

What is the Q Revo Series

Q Revo is the new high-end lineup with a different mopping system. It has some additional features compared to the S series yet it lacks some too.

How does the Roborock navigate? Mapping abilities

Roborock doesn't have any robot vacuum that would navigate using a gyroscope or camera. All of these use LDS and some additionally have sensors that recognize objects to make navigation even more precise.

mapping vs. random cleaning pattern

A robot vacuum with the LDS finishes cleaning ~2 times faster than robot vacuums with a gyroscope and 3-4 times faster than robots with a random cleaning pattern.

Roborock remembers up to 4 floor maps which make it ideal for multi-level houses

Some expensive robots additionally use a sensor that helps to recognize objects on the floor.

The best mopping Roborock

Since almost all models have a mopping feature, let's talk about the most efficient robots in the lineup. The Q series does not auto-wash itself and is equipped with either an electric or gravity-fed water tank. Both drag the mopping pad around the floor and don't wash the mop cloth during mopping.

So let's say, the S8+ or Q series is not the best for homes with hard floors only.

Have a look at the Q Revo series if you need a mopping robot

The S7 and S8 models that come with a self-cleaning station are better at this point. Those use a vibrating mopping pad (Sonic technology) which is better for stains and overall is a good thing if you want a mopping robot.

Those also rise a mopping pad when the robot steps on carpet so it doesn't use as much water on this area.

The Q Revo series uses dual spinning mops and FlexiArm design mop (some models) and also lift the mops on carpet the way the S8 series do.

Another difference is the water container capacity. The high-end S7 and S8 series' station is equipped with a 4 L clean water container when the Q Revo series has a 5 L container whish is better for bigger homes. 

4 l sounds enough but don't forget that your robot washes the mop after and during the mopping session so it uses enough water for one cleaning cycle and probably you would need to refill the container after every use.

So if you are looking for the best mopping robots, this would be any of the Q Revo series since those models have the biggest water container so you don't have to fill it after every use.

What is FlexiArm technology?

FlexiArm side brush technology makes a side brush get closer to the wall and objects automatically.

FlexiArm mopping pad extends the pad when going along the walls for better results.

Those are only presented in the newest models making mopping experience even better than before.

Is a Roborock good for carpet?

All models automatically boost suction on carpet which helps to save battery life. Also, those are powerful robot vacuums that vacuum low and medium-pile carpets easily.

Another thing is climbing ability. Since most of them can climb up to 20 mm (0.8 in) obstacles, the robots can be used both on low and medium-pile carpets.

Robot vacuums are not suitable for high-pile or thick carpets. Better be using a standard vacuum cleaner for that.

Roborock app

For all the robot vacuums you can do the following things: switch between modes, schedule the robot, start and stop cleaning, watch cleaning history, manually control your robot like a radio car, upgrade the robot firmware, see when the accessories need to be replaced, etc. There is an option to track your robot vacuum in real time. You can see the vacuum building a map, and where it has been cleaned.

All models can be connected to the Roborock app.

Zoned cleaning orders the robot to clean within a specified area.

No-Go Zones (virtual boundaries) keep the robot away from cluttered areas or areas where it can get stuck.

No-Mop Zones for helping the robot to know where the carpets are so it can avoid them. They become inactive once the mopping attachments are removed.

The difference between the no-go and no-mop zones is that the no-go zones are stable while the no-mop zones activate only in mopping mode.

With Room cleaning, you can order the robot to go to a certain room or two if needed. The latest update brings the S series ability to divide the map into separate rooms. This allows scheduling the robot to work in specific rooms. Room cleaning is handy since some rooms need to be vacuumed more often.

Scheduling. You can set the time and day when the robot should clean, there is also an option of choosing cleaning mode but what is most important, you can set which room it has to clean.

Multi-Floor management. The Roborock save up to 4 floor maps.

Interchangeable parts

Some parts of the Roborock robots can be interchangeable with other models. Those include:

  • HEPA filter
  • Main cleaning brush
  • Side brush
  • Cleaning brush cover
  • Mopping cloth

Roborock spare parts compatibility list

It's easy to find replacement parts for Roborock products, we already posted the best places to buy original Roborock accessories here.

What is each of the Roborock robot vacuum cleaners best for?

Speaking of each series:

Q Series

Q series is a budget lineup that covers all the things you crave in a robot vacuum but lacks some bells and whistles like the more expensive S-line does. It includes the Roborock Q5 (4 modifications), Q7 (2 modification), and Q8.

Most models do not have the object recognition feature or rising mopping pad on carpet or even the famous Sonic vibrating mopping pad. Those are the affordable robots for users who want the Roborock's ability to vacuum with a self-emptying base included to it.

So the Q5 series includes four models:

  • Q5 +
  • Q5Max+
  • Q5 Pro+
  • Q5 Duoroller+

Roborock Q5 Pro+

Best Value

Roborock Q5 Pro+

Strong suction

Best affordable for homes with carpets

Those models do not have a mopping feature except for thee Roborock Q5 DuoRoller which uses a gravity-fed water tank with a switch so it is not as good as a mopping robot but is enough for daily chores.

The difference: Roborock Q5+ vs. Q5 Max+ vs. Q5 Pro+ vs. Q5 DuoRoller

The basic Q5+ has the shortest battery life and the smallest dustbin and is the only one that comes with the old-style bristle brush that is not suitable for long hair.

The Q5 Max+ and Q5 DuoRoller+ both have stronger suction, longer battery life, two roller brushes, and a bigger dustbin. It's not clear what is the main difference between the two. Probably, made for different markets.

The Q5 Pro+ is the only one in the lineup that has mopping. Other than that, there is no difference between it and the Q5 Max+ or Q5 DuoRoller+.

Q7 Series

The lineup includes a Q7 and Q7 Max+.

Roborock Q7 Max+

Best Value

Roborock Q7 Max+

Better for mopping

Compared to the Q5, the Q7 Max+ has a better mopping system

The Q7 Max+ has an electric water tank which is bigger compared to the Q5 Duoroller+ yet uses a single all-rubber brushroll and is not as powerful.

Roborock Q7+ vs. Q7 Max+

The Q7 Max+ has stronger suction, a bigger water tank, and better mopping technology. Also, the Q7+ is almost impossible to find these days.

Roborock Q8 Max+

The best in the series

Roborock Q8 Max+

The best navigation in the series

Object recognition and DuoRoller system for carpets and some hard floors

Compared to the Q5 and Q7 series, the Q8 Max+ is powerful, has an electric water tank, and DuoRoller technology which makes it the best in the series.

To sum up

The Q series is a budget lineup with a lot of power for vacuuming but is not equipped with a good mopping system so those models are good for homes covered with carpets or hard floors but only as a daily routine, not for some tough jobs like removing statins, etc.


S Series

The S series is a top-tier of the Roborock' lineup. Those have the richest features, and the S8 series is the most expensive.

Roborock S5 Max 

The cheapest

The Roborock S5 Max is the only one in the lineup that does not support a self-emptying base. A good thing for those who don't have pets or want a basic robot vacuum with a standard charging base.

Roborock S8+

The Roborock S8+ is something in between the budget Q series and the rich-featured S7 and S8 series with auto-cleaning stations. It's a step up compared to the S5 Max.

Best value

Roborock S8+

Best value

Automatically empties a dustbin's content

The Roborock S8+ has a simpler self-emptying base that doesn't wash the pads or has anything to do with mopping.

Roborock Q8+ vs. S8+

Mostly the difference would be in the water tank with the S8+ having a vibrating water tank that lifts on carpet and the Q8 having a basic electric water tank.

If you are looking for a better mopping experience, consider getting the Roborock S8+ though keep in mind that it would not be as affordable as the Roborock Q8+.


Roborock S7 Max Ultra

Most-featured

Roborock S7 Max Ultra

Self-clean, self-wash, auto-fill

The most-featured model in the lineup.

The Roborock S7 Max Ultra is the cheapest self-cleaning robot vacuum in the lineup. The model line includes a Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra and S7 Pro Ultra. The first is rarely on sale and the Pro version is made for Europe.

Those are not as powerful as the S8 series and lack some things like intelligent dirt detection, auto detergent dispenser, or FlexiArm side brush.

However, you get a premium robot vacuum and save a couple of backs if you don't need those extra things.

S8 Series

The Roborock S8+ is the most basic in the lineup and the S8 MaxV Ultra is the top-tier robot vacuum. Those are premium robots with exclusive features the others don't have.

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

The best

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

Premium model

The most advanced station on the market

The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is the most advanced model in the lineup. Compared to the S7 Max, this robot has more power, an advanced dual roller system, upgraded wider VibraRise, and rises the brushes in mopping mode if needed.

The S8 Pro Ultra is a robot for homes with carpets and pets. It is the most advanced in terms of mopping and is ideal for those who are going to use a mopping feature every other time.

Roborock S8 Max Ultra


The best value

Roborock S8 Max Ultra

Affordable with a self-cleaning base

Best value without extra features yet the robot has everything you might search for 

The middle of the three.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra

The best

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra

For carpets mostly

Ideal for big homes with pets and some hard floors areas

The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra vs. S8 Max Ultra vs. S8 MaxV Ultra

  • Suction power
  • Auto detergent dispenser
  • FkexiArm side brush

The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra has a lot of power but is the cheapest of the three. It lacks flexiarm technology, intelligent dirt detection, and an auto detergent dispenser.

The S8 Max and MaxV Ultra station has an auto detergent dispensing feature so the station will automatically dispense a certain proportion of detergent and mix it with clean water.

Those two are similar in features, only the MaxV is more powerful and uses better object recognition technology compared to the S8 Max Ultra.


Roborock Q Revo Series

Features Roborock Q Revo Q Revo Roborock Q Revo S Q Revo S Roborock Q Revo Pro Q Revo Pro Roborock Q Revo SQ Revo Master Roborock Q Revo SQ Revo MaxV
Cleaning mechanics
Suction power (Pa) 5,500 7,000 7,000 10,000 7,000
Battery life (min) 180 180 180 180 180
Battery capacity (mAh) 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200 5,200
Dustbin capacity (ml) 350 330 330 220 330
Roller type single all-rubber single all-rubber single all-rubber DuoRoller single all-rubber
Height of the robot (in / cm) 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65 3.8 / 9.65
Climbing ability (in / mm) 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20 0.79 / 20
Noise level (dB) 63 63 63 67 63
Filter type washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11 washable HEPA E11
Multi-functional dock 3.0 
Auto dust emptying yes yes yes yes yes
Auto water tank refilling yes yes yes yes yes
Auto mop washing yes yes yes yes yes
Auto mop drying yes yes yes yes yes
Intelligent Dirt Detection no no yes yes yes
Auto detergent dispenser no no no no no
Disposable bag capacity (ml) 2,700 2,700 2,500 2,500 2,500
Water container capacity (ml) 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Rated power (W) 60 60 60 60 60
Navigation
Map saving (4 maps) yes yes yes yes yes
Navigation System LDS LDS LDS LDS Lds
Front camera & object recognition yes yes yes yes yes
Mopping
FlexiArm side brush no no no yes no
FlexiArm mop no no yes yes yes
Water tank capacity (ml) 80 80 80 80 80
Electronic water tank yes yes yes yes yes
Water output control app app app app app
Mopping system dual spinning mops dual spinning mops dual spinning mops dual spinning mops dual spinning mops
Rising mopping pad yes yes yes yes yes
Rising roller brush no no no yes yes
Roborock app
Virtual boundaries / Blocked areas yes yes yes yes yes
No-mop zones yes yes yes yes yes
Zone cleaning yes yes yes yes yes
Room recognizing / Scheduling by room yes yes yes yes yes
Mopping scheduling yes yes yes yes yes
Carpet identification yes yes yes yes yes
Scheduling yes yes yes yes yes
Cleaning modes Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max Silent, Standard, Strong, Max
Cliff / obstacle sensors yes yes yes yes yes
Recharge & Resume cleaning yes yes yes yes yes
Different suction and mopping modes for each room yes yes yes yes yes
Amazon Alexa / Google Home support yes yes yes yes yes
Voice packs
(English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese)
yes yes yes yes yes
Price $899.99 Amazon
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The Roborock Q Revo is something very new. It has a completely redesigned self-cleaning station and a different mopping system.

Unlike others, the Q Revo uses two rotating mopping pads instead of one and they don't vibrate. Tho in mopping mode on carpet, the robot lifts those up to 10 mm.

Also, this Series uses one rubber roller (except for the Q Revo Master which uses two) and has FlexiArm technology.

The self-cleaning station would clean the pads, dry them out with hot air, auto-fill the water tank, and empty the dustbin on its own.

The newest

Roborock Q Revo Master

New self-cleaning station

New mopping system

Roborock Q Revo vs. Q Revo S vs. Q Revo Pro vs. Q Revo Master vs. Q Revo MaxV

Each gen has stronger suction power starting with the Q Revo making the Q Revo Master the most powerful. All of them use a single brushroll except for the Master modification which uses two.

The Q Revo Pro, MaxV, and Master intelligently recognize dirty areas so they wash and vacuum it twice if needed. Also, those three extend a mopping pad to the wall in the mopping mode and only the Master modification also has the FlexiArm side brush.

Only the MaxV and Master raise the roller brush in vacuuming mode if there is a need to mop a spill.

So the Roborock Q Revo is the most basic model that has all the features but is not as powerful and lacks some extra things.

The Roborock Q Revo S is almost the same but has more power.

The Roborock Q Revo Pro automatically recognizes high-traffic areas to clean them better, additionally using the FlexiArm mop.

The Roborock Q Revo MaxV has brush lifting and an intelligent Voice Assistant.

The most powerful Q Revo Master is the smartest, extends a side brush along the walls and short objects, uses two roller brushes, and as a result is the most expensive in the series.

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45 comments
Rachel Suegel ⋅ 3 years, 9 months ago #

There doesn’t seem to be that much info on the S6 Pure and the deep discount has me a little concerned that it is being discontinued

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 9 months ago #

As far as I'm aware, the S6 Pure is not going to be discontinued for now

Rachel Suegel ⋅ 3 years, 9 months ago #

Natalie: Wow i don’t know how you managed to create this article. I just ordered the S6 Pure since it seemed to have almost all the features of the S6 Max at a much lower price. I have a one floor apartment with almost no rugs. Mostly flat tile. My biggest wish is the mopping, my matte whitish floor shows dirt quite readily in the kitchen area so mopping is my biggest need. What do you recommend?

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 9 months ago #

Hi Rachel, thank you :) If mopping is your biggest concern I would suggest getting the S5 Max. It has the biggest electronic water tank so it covers a bigger area. You can select water level output in the app tho I'd suggest using it on the highest settings, at least that's what I always do :) I've never tested the S6 Pure so I can't say whether it will be as good as the S5 Max but I did so with the Standard S6. On a daily basis, I would say both are good and you probably wouldn't notice the difference between the two. If your cleaning area is large, you might need a bigger water tank. With the S6 Pure tho, you could fill the tank a few times as it mops.
If you don't want to use the app to switch between mopping modes, you can get the S6 Pure, it has a toggle so you manually switch it on the water tank.

With the S5 Max, you can customize cleaning modes (suction and water level) for each room, so you can set a high level for the kitchen only.

But if you use the robot pretty much every other day, you wouldn't see the difference between the two in terms of performance (except for the water tank size).

Does that help?

Rachel Siegel ⋅ 3 years, 9 months ago #

Thank you for taking the time..I ordered the S 5 Max. Caught my order just before it shipped. Thanks again.

Vagavinho ⋅ 3 years, 10 months ago #

nice article but i am still confused. is the roborock s55 the s5 max? or they are differrent vacuums? and is s50 the s5?

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 10 months ago #

Hi there. The Roborock S50 and S55 are a Roborock S5. The second number stands for the robot's color. The Roborock S55 is black; the Roborock S50 is white.
The Roborock S5 Max is an upgraded version of the S5 with better mopping technology, full multiple maps support, a bigger water tank, no-mop zones, scheduling for mopping only etc. The S5 is getting hard to find as it's an aging model.

Steve ⋅ 3 years, 11 months ago #

Height is in cm, not mm. Thanks.

Natalie Red ⋅ 3 years, 11 months ago #

Ah yes! Thanks, Steve :)

Amit Ghosh ⋅ 4 years, 1 month ago #

Where is the T7 in this comparison line up? Is it not worth it?

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years ago #

The T7 is a Chinese version, it only works in China and this is the reason why it is not included in the comparison table. The Roborock S5 Max is a similar robot vacuum with 2,000 Pa of suction instead of 2,500 Pa.

Amit Ghosh ⋅ 4 years ago #

Thanks, Natalie,
Anyway, specs-wise S6 MaxV looks better than T7.
Very nice and detailed reviews by you.
Amit

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years ago #

Hey Amit, you are right, the S6 MaxV is smarter than the T7 as it has a front camera so the robot can see some objects and avoids them. The T7 lacks this feature. In terms of specifications, they are very similar to the T7 but the S6 MaxV is the most advanced robot vacuum on the market so far :)
Natalie

Ken Johnson ⋅ 4 years, 3 months ago #

Hi I have a E4 model and I love it only thing is I broke the dustbin and I need a new 1 I'm having a hard time finding 1 is there another model that has the same 1 that I can get?

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 3 months ago #

Hi, Ken. Sorry, I don't know which model has the same dustbin. Try to reach out to Roborock customer support, hope they can tell you if you can use the dustbin from other models or suggest where to buy the replacement.

Martin ⋅ 4 years, 4 months ago #

Thanks for this page!

We have the E35 - we bought it because of the lower height (the S series would not have fit under our bed). Might be worth pointing this out as an advantage. It may worth it to include height in the overview table for all models as well.

You wrote that "The Roborock S5 Max and S6 MaxV have the ability to shut off suction power in mopping mode." I think we have this setting on the E35 as well - it is called "gentle" (translated to English) and has a water drop as a symbol. You have to activate "gentle mode" first in the settings of the app, and it will then show up on the main screen alongside silent, balanced, turbo and max.

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 3 months ago #

Hey, Martin, thank you so much for pointing out about the shutting off suction function, I have fixed that. And yes, you are right about the height of the robot vacuum, I have included that to the table too. For some people, it might make a difference before choosing the Roborock :)

Best,
Natalie

Martin ⋅ 4 years, 3 months ago #

Thanks!

Lenrom ⋅ 4 years, 4 months ago #

Is the S6 MaxV as quiet as the S6? If you put it on another floor, does it matter where it starts, or will it recognize the floor as long as it has a map of it?

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 4 months ago #

Hey there. The S6 MaxV is quiet enough but not as quiet as the Roborock S6 because it has stronger suction. I would say it is in the middle between the S6 and S5 Max.

If your floor is not too big and you know the robot finishes cleaning on one charge, you can put it there without a dock to create a map. Once it finishes, it will return to the same point where it has started. The next time when you put it to the same level, it will recognize its location no matter where you put it. It can not recognize the area if it doesn't have a created map of this floor.

You can read how it works in my Roborock S6 MaxV review.

Dagmar ⋅ 4 years, 6 months ago #

Hi Natalie.

I'm interested in S4. It is made for US. So I don't know if it works in Europe (middle EU, 220V). If it works,which region I have to use in app?

For example when I get china version of robot,then I have to use the region China in the app (or mainland china). Has the S4 the same issue?

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 6 months ago #

Hi Dagmar,
I would not say the S4 is made especially for the US. Such, you can find it on Amazon UK and DE (official Roborock seller). It works without any problems in any European country even if you buy it from the Amazon US, and you can use your region in the app settings. All the Roborock models support 110/220V. Depending on where you get it, there might be a different plug type, but you can use a plug adapter in this case or replace the whole cable (the charging dock has a standard figure 8 cable). The problem may be only if you purchase the Chinese version of the product, however, I'm not sure if the Chinese version of the S4 even exists (there are China locked versions for the S5 and S6, but I haven't heard about the S4).

Steve ⋅ 4 years, 6 months ago #

Updated firmware for S5 has been officially released through the Mi Home app so it now supports 3 maps (current + 2 backups just like the other models) and room recognition/selection. No models support multifloor maps yet.

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 6 months ago #

Ah yes, Steve, thank you for reminding about the latest update. The comparison has been fixed.

Tony Siciliano ⋅ 4 years, 7 months ago #

This was a truly excellent article. I think it's very helpful for people not sure of which model works best for them. I've had an S6 since early January and I have to admit, it has really made housekeeping much, much easier. Do you have an estimated timeline for when the S6 will be able to save two maps, as opposed to a singe map with a duplicate backup map?

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 7 months ago #

Hi Tony, thank you for your kind words :) Agree, with a Roborock life gets easier. Here what Roborock says about implementing multimapping: "We've taken this feature as our consideration in our future update. Please stay tuned."

Steve ⋅ 4 years, 8 months ago #

Thanks for the comparison. Correction, the S5 Max dustbin holds 640 ml (same as S4) and the noise level is 60 dB.

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 8 months ago #

Thanks for your comment, Steve. I've added the noise level. Regarding the dustbin, according to Roborock, the S5 Max has a 460 ml dustbin. I've filled it with water and it holds exactly 460 ml as the manufacturer claims. Probably you have seen this in the latest Vacuum Wars video, but it looks like he just made a mistake.

Steve ⋅ 4 years, 8 months ago #

Thanks. I also reached out to Roborock and they confirmed the S5 Max dustbin is 460ml so you have it correct. Sorry there is conflicting info online.

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 8 months ago #

Yeah, there was confusion about the S5 Max's dustbin :) Thanks for noticing tho.

Federico Zivolo ⋅ 4 years, 8 months ago #

May you add the original Roborock to the list? I'm referring to the pp_440546 article on GearBest. That's not the S5, because I own it and it doesn't support mopping.

Michael ⋅ 4 years, 8 months ago #

Probably you are talking about the Xiaomi Mi Robot. As mentioned in the article, this model was made by Roborock but released under the Xiaomi brand (Xiaomi is an investor and partner of Roborock). This model is not mentioned on the official Roborock website, so we didn't include it in this comparison. Here is a comparison between all the Xiaomi robot vacuums. Xiaomi collaborates not only with Roborock but also with Viomi and maybe other robot vacuum cleaner manufacturers.

Giuseppe Gallo ⋅ 4 years, 10 months ago #

I have a Roborock S4, that is great, but it is not compatible with Google Home. I suggest to update the article :))

Michael ⋅ 4 years, 9 months ago #

It supports Google Home and Alexa, but only with the Mi Home app, since the Roborock app doesn't work with voice assistants currently. However, it seems like Roborock already testing Google Home and Alexa skills for the Roborock app, check out this Facebook post.

Giuseppe Gallo ⋅ 4 years, 9 months ago #

Have you a Roborock S4? Because I have it on Mi Home app (like many other devices) and I linked the Mi Home service to Google Home app, but noone S4 is showed on Google Home app.
Did you manage to do it maybe? I would like it so much!

Michael ⋅ 4 years, 9 months ago #

I just tried to use the Roborock S4 with Google Home and was not able to find it in the device list. Sorry for the misleading info, I thought that if the S5 and S6 work with Google Home, then the S4 should work as well. Just asked Roborock support about it and received this response:

We are sorry to tell us S4 doesn't support google home at present and we are working to make it support. Hope you can wait with patience.

Giuseppe Gallo ⋅ 4 years, 9 months ago #

Yes, ok. It matches now :))
I hope they will make it compatible with GH soon.
To be honest, my first request is that the rooms cleaning was possible also through Mi Home scenes. It would be really useful.
Thank you so much for the info you got and shared.

Cristian R ⋅ 4 years, 10 months ago #

Great review,almost exhaustive.Thank you very much.
All I wanted to know about these Roborock/Xiaomi vacuum robots with almost same shape but different names or codes confused me. In my country,Romania,Roborock S5 is sold by the name of Xiaomi RoboRock 2 and I had to do some research and found nothing really usefull until now.
One more thing I wanted to know,if you are going to update the review sometime may be usefull for anyone who reads the review,if those brushes are intercheangeable,I mean one brush fits all models or each model has it's own kind of side brush,cleaning brush.Is it possible to put the new brush made of rubber and the new cleaning brush that has detachable parts to the older models or not.
Sorry for the long comment and thank you again.

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 10 months ago #

Hello, Cristian!

Thanks, we try to make less confusion about naming because many people think Roborock is Xiaomi which is not true.
The article updates regularly and thanks for giving an idea of what have I missed here.

I have never tested the Roborock Xiaowa E2/E3, I only had the Roborock Xiaowa Lite which is no longer on the market. Since I don't have it anymore, I'm not sure about this model, as far as I remember, it had the same brush as the Roborock S5.

The Roborock S4, S5, and S6, however, have the same brush except for the S5 which brush is solid and has fewer bristles. You can switch the brushes of the S6 to the S5 if you want to. Same goes for the side brush and filters. The S5 and S6 even can share the same container, the Roborock S4 has a bigger one but the brush and filter fit into other models.

Fell free to ask more questions :)

Best,
Natalie

FJR ⋅ 4 years, 10 months ago #

Fantastically detailed and so helpful; what a superbly constructed analysis.

I have purchased an s50 max as a result!

Thank you!

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 10 months ago #

Thank you for the kind words :)
Glad you went for the S5 Max, should be an amazing model for hardwood and carpet.

Massimo ⋅ 4 years, 9 months ago #

Salve , volevo chiederti se S5 sarà aggiornato per individuare le singole stanze come gli ultimi robot prodotti. Grazie

Natalie Red ⋅ 4 years, 9 months ago #

Unfortunatelly, I don't know if the S5 will get the room recognition feature in the near feature.

xfz ⋅ 5 years, 1 month ago #

Climbing 20cm? Thats about a foot for you people still measuring things in badger’s kidneys.

Natalie Red ⋅ 5 years, 1 month ago #

Whoops, thanks for pointing out, fixed that :)

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