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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. Build Quality
    3. User Maintenance
    4. Recurring Cost
    5. Storing
    6. Dimensions
    7. Dirt Compartment
    8. Internal Dirt Compartment
    9. Station Maintenance Capabilities
    10. In The Box
    11. Range
    12. Portability
    13. Battery
    14. Quality-Of-Life Features
    15. Brushroll And Tools
    16. Tools And Brushes
    17. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Hard Floor Pickup
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pickup
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
    4. Pet Hair Pickup
    5. Airflow
    6. Noise
    7. Household Adaptability
    8. Obstacle Avoidance
    9. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    10. Height Clearance
    11. Threshold Clearance
    12. Air Quality
    13. Cracks
    14. Stains
    15. Water
    16. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    17. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    18. Pet Hair Floor Performance
    19. Suction
    20. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
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Roborock S5 vs Roborock S7 MaxV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Roborock S5
Roborock S7 MaxV

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Roborock S5 Picture
Roborock S7 MaxV Picture
Wet Compatible
Mopping Only
Vacuum Type
Robot
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
Mopping Only
Lowest Height Cleared
10.0 cm (3.9'')
Obstacle Detection Sensor
3D Structured Light + Camera-Based
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No

Variants

  • S5 (Black)
  • S5 (White)
  • S7 MaxV (Black)
  • S7 MaxV Ultra (Black)
  • S7 MaxV Plus (Black)

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Roborock S5

Roborock S7 MaxV

The Roborock S7 MaxV is better than the Roborock S5. The S7 MaxV has a more advanced navigation system with a real-time hazard-avoidance function, a far more effective mopping feature, and delivers stronger performance across all surface types.

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Main Differences for
Multi-Surface Household

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Surface Household 

6.3
No major differences between these robot vacuums for multi-surface household. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

8.0

Vacuum Type 
 

Robot

Build Quality Picture  

Roborock S5 Build Quality Picture
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Build Quality 
 

8.5

Build Quality Picture  

Roborock S7 MaxV Build Quality Picture

Vacuum & Mop Combo 
 

Yes
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User Maintenance 
 

5.5
6.0

Maintenance Picture  

Roborock S5 Maintenance Picture
Roborock S7 MaxV Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

4.0
5.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Roborock S5 Recurring Cost Picture
Roborock S7 MaxV Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

E11
E11

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

8.9

Storing Picture  

Roborock S5 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
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Dimensions 
 

Robot Vacuum Dimensions  

Roborock S7 MaxV Robot Vacuum Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Height  

9.8 cm (3.9")

Robot Vacuum Width  

35.1 cm (13.8")

Robot Vacuum Depth  

35.0 cm (13.8")

Docking Station Dimensions  

Roborock S7 MaxV Docking Station Dimensions

Docking Station Height  

9.9 cm (3.9")

Docking Station Width  

39.0 cm (15.4")

Docking Station Depth  

42.3 cm (16.7")
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.1

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Roborock S5 Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes

Volume 
 

0.11 gal (0.42 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
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Internal Dirt Compartment 
 

5.6

Dirt Compartment Photo  

Roborock S7 MaxV Dirt Compartment Photo

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.25 L

Full Indicator 
 

No
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Station Maintenance Capabilities 
 

0.0

Station Photo  

Roborock S7 MaxV 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
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Roborock S5 In The Box Picture
Roborock S7 MaxV In The Box Picture
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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
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Portability 
 

7.9

Total Weight 
 

7.82 lbs (3.55 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

No
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Battery 
 

9.1
9.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

112 min
87 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

195 min
220 min

Recharge Time 
 

173 min
227 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

No
No
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Quality-Of-Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Roborock S5 Picture Of Controls
Roborock S7 MaxV 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
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Brushroll And Tools 
 

Brushroll And Tools Photo  

Roborock S7 MaxV Brushroll And Tools Photo

Brushroll Setup 
 

Single

Brushroll Type 
 

Rubber

Side Brush Setup 
 

Single

Side Brush Type 
 

Fixed

Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Roborock S5 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
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Roborock S5 Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Roborock S5 Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0

Hard Floor Pickup Video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Roborock S7 MaxV Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Roborock S7 MaxV High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Roborock S7 MaxV Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

5.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Roborock S7 MaxV Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Airflow 
 

7.7

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Head Airflow 
 

13.4 CFM (0.4 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

9.3
4.1

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

61.0 dBA
73.2 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

61.2 dBA
72.1 dBA
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Household Adaptability 
 

8.0
7.0

Household Adaptability  

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Obstacle Avoidance 
 

6.1

Obstacle Detection Sensor 
 

3D Structured Light + Camera-Based

Object Recognition 
 

Yes

Obstacle Video  

Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate 
 

93%

Bare Floor: Intervention Rate 
 

0%

Carpet: Avoidance Rate 
 

8%

Carpet: Intervention Rate 
 

58%

Always Avoided Pet Waste 
 

No
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Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

9.4

Setting Used  

"Balanced"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Roborock S5 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  

Roborock S5 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
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Height Clearance 
 

6.0

Height Clearance Video  

Lowest Height Cleared 
 

10.0 cm (3.9'')
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Threshold Clearance 
 

7.0

Low Threshold Video  

High Threshold Video  

Max Threshold Height 
 

1.9 cm (0.7")
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No
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Cracks 
 

4.5
5.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Roborock S5 Wood Cracks Post Test
Roborock S7 MaxV Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

5.0
6.5

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Roborock S5 Stain Pickup Post Test
Roborock S7 MaxV Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

Mopping Only
Mopping Only

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Roborock S5 Water Pickup Post Test
Roborock S7 MaxV Water Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

5.3

Setting Used  

"Max"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Roborock S5 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  

Roborock S5 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
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

5.9

Setting Used  

"Max"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Roborock S5 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  

Roborock S5 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
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

9.8

Pet Hair Graph  

Roborock S5 Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

99%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

99%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

99%

Suction 
 

0.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Suction 
 

0.1 inH₂O (0.03 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

"Max"(App)

Normal Suction 
 

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Balanced" (App)

Hose Diameter 
 

N/A

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

0.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Roborock S5 Sofa Pickup Post Test
Automation

Physical Automation 
 

7.1
9.4

Recharge And Resume 
 

Yes

Automatic Recharging 
 

Yes

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

Smart
Smart

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No
No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No
Yes

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

Onboard Only
On-Board Only

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

Return to Base Only
Return To Base Only
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Companion App Automation 
 

8.5
9.5

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Roborock S5 Companion App Screen Grabs
Roborock S7 MaxV Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

Mi Home
Roborock

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones) 
 

Yes
Yes

App Scheduled Start 
 

Yes
Yes

App Cycle Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Navigation Control Within App 
 

Yes
Yes

iOS Availability 
 

Yes

Android Availability 
 

Yes
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