Roborock S5 Max vs Roborock S50

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S5 Max

2000 Pa | Wet Mop

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S50

2000 Pa | Wet Mop

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Roborock S5 Max: on the market for 6 years, 9 months

Roborock S50: on the market for 9 years

Roborock S5 Max vs Roborock S50 Robovac Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing specifications of S5 Max and S50, two wet mop type robovacs by roborock.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Roborock S5 Max and Roborock S50 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

S5 Max Key Specs

2000 Pa Suction Power

Wet Mop type cleaner

240 min. Charging Time

150 min. Run Time

60 dBA Noise Level

Height: 9.7 cm

Weight: 3.50 kg

S50 Key Specs

2000 Pa Suction Power

Wet Mop type cleaner

240 min. Charging Time

150 min. Run Time

68 dBA Noise Level

Height: 9.6 cm

Weight: 3.50 kg

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how S5 Max and S50 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose S5 Max over S50

Noise Level	60 dBa vs 68 dBa	Lower Noise

Reasons to choose S50 over S5 Max

Robovac Height	9.6 cm vs 9.7 cm	Better for low height furniture
Dustbin Capacity	480 ml vs 460 ml	Bigger Dustbin

S5 Max vs S50 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Roborock	Roborock
Robovac Type	Wet Mop Type	Wet Mop Type
Released in	2019	2017
Suction Power	2000 Pa	2000 Pa
Noise Level	60 dBA	68 dBA
Battery Capacity	5200 mAH	5200 mAH
Run Time	150 min	150 min
Charging Time	240 min	240 min
Cleaning Area	250 m²	250 m²
LCD Display
Side Brushes	1	1
Physical Specs
Robot Height	9.7 cm	9.6 cm
Robot Width	35.00 cm	35.00 cm
Weight	3.50 kg	3.50 kg
	7.72 lbs	7.72 lbs
Dustbin Capacity	460 ml	480 ml
Sensors
Sensor Type	LDS	LDS
Dirt Detection
Anti Drop Sensor
Dustbin Full Indicator
Filters & MOP
Washable Filter
HEPA Filter
Water Flow Control
Water Tank Capacity	280 ml	140 ml
Advanced Features
High Precision Map
Object Recognition
Recharge Resume
Auto Docking and Recharging
Automatic Dirt Disposal
Barrier Cross Height	20 mm	20 mm
Rated Power	58	58
Remote Control
Virtual Walls
Manual Movement Control
Carpet Boost
App Features
Smartphone App
Scheduling
Zone Cleaning
Multi Floor Maps
Path Planning
Selected Room Cleaning
No Mop Zone
Real Time Tracking
Digital Blocked Area
Connectivity
Voice Control
Wireless Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Amazon Alexa Support
Google Assistant Support
Other
Warranty	12 months	12 months

Frequently Asked Questions

The Roborock S5 Max, at 60 dBA vs 68 dBA.

The Roborock S50, at 480 ml vs 460 ml.

The Roborock S50, at 9.6 cm vs 9.7 cm.

Yes, both the Roborock S5 Max and the Roborock S50 have a mopping function.

No, neither the Roborock S5 Max nor the Roborock S50 has a self-emptying dock, so the dustbin has to be emptied by hand on both.

Yes, both the Roborock S5 Max and the Roborock S50 use a HEPA filter.

Yes, both the Roborock S5 Max and the Roborock S50 can store multiple floor maps.

Yes, both the Roborock S5 Max and the Roborock S50 can be controlled and scheduled through a companion app.

Yes, both the Roborock S5 Max and the Roborock S50 detect carpet and boost suction automatically.

Yes, both the Roborock S5 Max and the Roborock S50 return to their dock on their own to recharge.

Yes, both the Roborock S5 Max and the Roborock S50 work with Amazon Alexa and/or Google Assistant.

Both have the same suction power: 2000 Pa.