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- Main Differences
- Design
- Performance
- Automation
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Roborock S5 vs iRobot Roomba S9
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Roborock S5
iRobot Roomba S9
Tested using Methodology v0.6
Updated Oct 17, 2024 02:33 PM
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Wet CompatibleMopping Only
Vacuum TypeRobot
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Wet CompatibleNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Variants
- S5 (Black)
- S5 (White)
- Roomba S9 (Black)
- Roomba S9+ (Black)
Our Verdict
Roborock S5
iRobot Roomba S9
The iRobot Roomba S9 is a better overall robot vacuum than the Roborock S5. The Roomba is better built, charges faster, and performs much better on carpeted floors. That said, the Roborock is easier to maintain, has lower recurring costs as well as longer minimum battery life, and performs slightly better on bare floors.
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S5
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Roomba S9
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S5
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Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.6
7.4
Noise
9.3
7.0
User Maintenance
5.5
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
8.0
Vacuum Type
Robot
Build Quality Picture
Build Quality
8.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum & Mop Combo
No
User Maintenance
5.5
7.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
4.0
4.5
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
E11
4643682
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
4643682
Storing
8.9
Storing Picture
Height
3.98" (10.1 cm)
Width
15.35" (39.0 cm)
Depth
16.93" (43.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
Not needed
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Dimensions
Robot Vacuum Dimensions
Robot Vacuum Height
9.6 cm (3.8")
Robot Vacuum Width
31.6 cm (12.4")
Robot Vacuum Depth
31.6 cm (12.4")
Docking Station Dimensions
Docking Station Height
10.7 cm (4.2")
Docking Station Width
25.9 cm (10.2")
Docking Station Depth
36.0 cm (14.2")
Dirt Compartment
7.1
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Volume
0.11 gal (0.42 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
Internal Dirt Compartment
8.1
Dirt Compartment Photo
Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.50 L
Full Indicator
Yes
Station Maintenance Capabilities
0.0
Station Photo
Auto Empty
No
Bagless Station
No Dirt Compartment
Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.00 L
Automatic Tank Refill
No
Mop Washing
No
Mop Drying
No
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
10
Cordless
Yes
Cord Length
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
N/A
Maximum Wand Length
N/A
Total Range
N/A
Portability
7.9
Total Weight
7.82 lbs (3.55 kg)
Weight In Hand
0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)
Carrying handle
No
Battery
9.1
9.2
Minimum Battery Life
112 min
49 min
Maximum Battery Life
195 min
155 min
Recharge Time
173 min
92 min
Recharge Dock
Yes
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
Removable Batteries
No
Yes
Quality-Of-Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Power Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Surface Type Adjustment
Only Automatic
Rotating Head
No
Self-Propelled
Yes
Headlights
No
Head Surface Type Adjustment
Only Automatic
Brushroll And Tools
Brushroll And Tools Photo
Brushroll Setup
Dual
Brushroll Type
Rubber
Side Brush Setup
Single
Side Brush Type
Fixed
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
Removable Brushroll
Yes
Turbo Brush
No
Crevice Tool
No
Upholstery Tool
No
Soft Bristle Brush
No
Hard Bristle Brush
No
Extension Wand
No
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pick-Up
8.5
Hard Floor Pick-Up Video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
8.0
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
7.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Pet Hair Pick-Up
7.5
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Suction
0.0
5.7
Suction Video
Maximum Head Suction
0.1 inH₂O (0.03 kPa)
0.2 inH₂O (0.05 kPa)
Setting Used For Maximum
"Max"(App)
Normal Head Suction
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
Hose Diameter
N/A
Setting Used For Normal
"Balanced" (App)
"Detailed Clean", (App)
Airflow
8.2
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Head Airflow
16.0 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
Noise
9.3
7.0
Noise Video
Bare Floor
61.0 dBA
65.2 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
61.2 dBA
64.7 dBA
Maneuverability
8.0
8.5
Maneuverability Video
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Yes
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
9.4
Setting Used
"Balanced"
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
80%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 100%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Cracks
4.5
4.5
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
5.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
Mopping Only
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
5.3
Setting Used
"Max"
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
47%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 46%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
31%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 30%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High-Pile Carpet Performance
5.9
Setting Used
"Max"
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
44%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 43%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
23%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 22%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Pet Hair Floor Performance
9.8
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
99%
Low-Pile Carpet
99%
High-Pile Carpet
99%
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
0.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Automation
Physical Automation
7.1
8.9
Recharge And Resume
Yes
Automatic Recharging
Yes
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
Smart
Smart
Physical Boundary Markers
No
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
No
Cycle Control Buttons
Onboard Only
On-Board Only
Navigation Control Buttons
Return to Base Only
Return To Base Only
Companion App Automation
8.5
8.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
Mi Home
iRobot HOME
Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones)
Yes
Yes
App Scheduled Start
Yes
Yes
App Cycle Control
Yes
Yes
Navigation Control Within App
Yes
No
iOS Availability
Yes
Android Availability
Yes
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S5
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