We have owned the 360 S6 for more than one year and decided to explain the differences between it and the newest model - 360 S5.
In short - the 360 S5 took all the best features we loved about the 360 S6 and added some new things such as room division, improved suction power, better clearance, longer battery life, etc. The 360 S5 lacks mopping though. It is a decent robot vacuum cleaner that comes to the market with a reasonable price tag.
Is the newest model worth it? Which one would suit you better? Let's get into the details.
360 S6 vs. 360 S5 Specifications
| Specs | 360 S5 | 360 S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Suction power | 2,000 Pa | 1,800 Pa |
| Battery life | 110 min | 90 min |
| Climbing ability | 20 mm | 17 mm |
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Mapping technology | LIDAR | LIDAR |
| Mopping | no | yes |
| Restricted areas | yes | yes |
| Zoned cleaning | yes | yes |
| Room division | yes | no |
| Scheduling by rooms | yes | no |
| Spot cleaning | yes | yes |
| Height | 10 cm | 10 cm |
| Multiple map storing | yes | yes |
| Washable HEPA filter | yes | yes |
| Real-time tracking | yes | yes |
| Manual movement control | yes | yes |
| Recharge & resume | yes | yes |
| Voice promt | yes | yes |
| Dustbin size | 550 ml | 400 ml |
| Amazon Alexa support | yes | yes |
| Intelligent carpet identification | yes | yes |
| App | 360Smart | 360Smart |
| Weight | 7.72 lbs / 3.5 kg | 7.72 lbs / 3.5 kg |
| Accessories | charging station, HEPA, cleaning brush, adaptor, side brushes, dust tank, English manual | charging base, adapter, filter, water tank, mop, cleaning tool, English manual |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
360 robot vacuum cleaner features
- Remembers your floor layout
- Resumes cleaning after recharging in case it didn't finish the job before the battery needed to recharge
- In the app, you can set restricted areas and zone cleaning
- Voice alerts about errors or cleaning status
- Stores up to 10 different floors in memory
- Has strong suction that along with a cleaning brush and two sweepers agitate dust, dirt and pet hair from carpets ensuring great cleaning performance
- Good climbing ability makes it suitable for thicker carpets
- Thanks to the long-lasting battery and recharge&resume the 360 robot vacuum is ideal for average and bigger homes
- Even though it has strong suction, the vacuum is quiet when it operates
- Intelligent carpet recognizing. This feature helps to clean carpets deeper.
What the 360 S5 and S6 have in common:
- LIDAR. LDS laser that is hidden inside works to scan a floor layout to make a plan of a cleaning area. The plan helps 360 to know better where it should clean without leaving missing areas or redoing the same spots.
- Navigation. Both models follow a back-and-forth navigation pattern. They move in straight lines methodically covering a cleaning area.
- Real-time tracking. There are three processors inside that help to track the robot's movements in real-time. You can see it building a map or where it is cleaning using the 360Smart app.
- Restricted area. If you don't want the vacuum to clean a certain room, you can set a restricted area in the app. The amount of digital boundaries is unlimited.
- Zoned cleaning. Some rooms get dirtier faster than others like saying a kitchen. The cleaner can vacuum this specific room if you draw a rectangle in a map. Once you set this zone, the vacuum will clean within it.
- Carpet identification. A bunch of sensors that the 360 is equipped with can recognize carpet flooring. Once the robot steps on it, its suction gets boosted up to provide deep cleaning. It is useful since you don't have to turn on max power settings manually.
- Voice prompt. The 360 alerts about everything that's going on using its voice. You can adjust the volume of the voice in the app.
- Multiple maps storing. Both robots 360 S5 and S6 support multiple maps storing. It makes these cleaners suitable for homes with more than one level. Once the vacuum creates a map, it will be saved in the app.
- Charging dock has a minimalistic look. It is able to hide a charging cable inside which makes it look even sleeker.
- HEPA filter. A washable HEPA filter reduces up to 99.9% of pollen and allergen in the air providing safety for those who have an allergy or asthma.
- Both models are 10 cm tall.
Main Differences between the two
- Runtime. The 360 S5 battery lasts 20 minutes longer than the S6.
- Suction power. The 350 S5 delivers 2,000 Pa of suction; the 360 S6 has a 1,800 Pa strong airpower.
- Mopping. The 360 S6 comes equipped with a water tank and a mop cloth for mopping. The 360 S5 only sweeps.
- Climbing height. The 360 S5 wheels adjust to an obstacle height crossing up to 20 mm tall ones. The 360 S6 can cross a 17 mm one. It makes the S6 suitable for thicker carpets.
- Noise. Because the 360 S5 has stronger suction, it makes more noise when it is vacuuming. Still, it is quiet enough and not distracting if you are in the same room.
- Room devision. The newest 360 S5 can identify the location of your rooms. Thanks to this feature, you can schedule the S5 to work in the kitchen or living room by choosing the room you need in the 360Smart app.
360 S6
Thanks to the water tank and mop attachment, 360 S6 is suitable for homes with bare floor. Please note, mopping is not able to get rid of stubborn stains, but of course, like vacuuming, it's nice not to have to do the mopping yourself.
The 360 S6 can mop and sweep at the same time
Carpet boost, good climbing ability, and strong suction provide great cleaning performance on carpets that are not thicker than 17 mm.
Even though the 360 S6 has strong suction, it might not be enough to pick up pet hair on thick carpets and provide deeper cleaning. On thinner carpets and bare floor it does a superb job.
The 360 S6 is perfect for homes with a mixed surface that is average-sized or big. It is suitable for pets unless you have thick carpets.
360 S5
It has stronger suction; better barrier cross height thus performs better on carpets that the 360 S6. The S5 has a feature where you can divide the map by the rooms to make the robot work in a specific room at a particular time.
The 360 S5 knows the location of your rooms
The vacuum can get a hard floor clean even though it lacks mopping.
With the longer-lasting battery and recharge&resume, the 360 S5 is perfect for big homes.
The 360 S5 is more suitable for homes covered with carpets, pet owners and hard flooring.
Price & where to buy
In the end
As much as I love the 360 S6, I think the 360 S5 is definitely worth it.
Firstly, the newest model costs a little bit less than the 360 S6. Yes, it does not have a water container and can not mop, but the S5 has its own advantages.
Why would you want to buy the 360 S6?
- If you need mopping. Even though the cleaner does a great job on bare flooring when vacuuming, mopping leaves the floors freshly clean.
- Live in a small/medium size home. Even though the robot vacuum supports resumption, it always takes time for the battery to recharge before it continues cleaning. So the 360 S6 is more suitable for small and average homes.
- Your home is covered with thin and medium-pile carpets. Since the S6 can cross a 17 mm obstacle and delivers 1,800 Pa on the max suction level, it is more suitable for thin and medium-pile carpets.
Why would you want to pick the newest 360 S5?
- You live in a bigger home. With longer battery life, the S5 is more suitable for bigger houses.
- Pet hair. If you have pets, the S5 would be better thanks to the bigger dustbin that holds more pet hair and stronger suction that can pick up hair even on thicker carpets.
- Medium-pile and thicker carpets. Stronger suction and better climbing ability make the 360 S5 better for homes with carpets that are not thicker than 20 mm.
- Scheduling by a room. With the S5 you can choose the room you want the vacuum to clean and schedule it to work within it at a specific time.
- Noise level. Might be not a big deal since the 360 S6 works quieter than all the vacuum cleaners we got to test, but the S5 operates even quieter considering stronger suction.
Would you get the newest 360 S5 or stick with the 360 S6?