Roborock E5, mid-range loaded with advantages!

If you are looking for the convenience that a robot vacuum cleaner brings you when it comes to keeping your home clean and you want a effective and easy to use device, created by one of the leading brands on the market, the Roborock E5 may be the device you need.

La Roborock brand It is one of the main brands of the Xiaomi universe. Initially known for being the manufacturer of the Xiaomi Vacuum, He soon began to have his own legion of fans., especially after the impressive success of the Roborock S5 or S50, usually known as Xiaomi Vacuum 2, for being the second, improved version of Xiaomi's first robot.

In 2019, Roborock landing in Europe, to provide direct support to this important market, and since then, its growth has been unstoppable, creating some of the most appreciated models on the market, like the versatile S5 Max, S7, with sonic scrubbing and the possibility of self-emptying, and the new range, which includes devices such as the extremely powerful and complete S7 MaxV Ultra, with a self-emptying, washing and filling base, the Q7 Max +, with laser navigation and self-emptying, or this E5, which is in the mid-range, but with very interesting qualities.

Below, we tell you more details about this machine in our in-depth analysis.

Roborock E5: our evaluation

The Roborock E5 has obtained a rating of 97 points out of 100. It is a new generation robot vacuum cleaner, with a simple and elegant design, available in two colors, black and white, and with a modern and robust appearance, with the brand's usual construction quality.

It has a 2.500 Pascal suction power (at the level of the S7 and 25% higher than that of its predecessor, the E4), and a advanced navigation system allowing you to clean neatly, quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, it is a multifunction robot, which sucks and scrubs, and is controllable in multiple ways, providing great comfort and versatility. And all this, at a reasonable price, so the quality-price ratio is high.

Box contents

Start up

As usual, the robot comes partially loaded, but It is advisable to fully charge it before putting it to work for the first time..

If it wasn't enough, features loading and continuation, so the robot will go to the base and once charged, it will resume cleaning where it left off to finish it.

The charging base andIt is advisable to place it in a place where the robot has room to maneuver, leaving 0,5 meters free - as an orientation - on each side and 1,5 meters forward, although thanks to the high precision with which it moves, it may be enough with less space.

The Roborock E5 can be handled in multiple ways: using the buttons on the top, voice commands (compatible with Alexa), using the remote control or using an app, so that we can choose the most appropriate one based on our preferences.

Installing the app

We can control the Roborock E5 through Mi Home, the well-known Xiaomi application, available for iOS and Android. Once an account is installed and created, if you do not have one, the app itself will guide us step by step, in a simple and intuitive way.

Once the robot is configured in the app, We can start it whenever we want and wherever we are. (from work, from the street, in a cafeteria...), which provides great comfort and versatility.

Remote control

One of the new features that this model includes is a remote control, making it easier to use for people who are not so fond of technology and/or who do not have a smartphone.

In addition to automatic mode, the Roborock E5 can clean a small area (single spot cleaning), using the app, the remote control, or holding down the arrow button. In this specific cleaning, the robot will make increasingly larger concentric spirals, from the point where it is activated.

Through the remote control we can also control the robot manually., with the direction arrows (as if it were a remote-controlled car) and send it to the charging base.

As a curiosity, continuing with the idea already developed at the base of the very interesting broom Robo Rock H7 MagBase remote control is magnetic, so we can adhere it to a metal surface to always have it located.

Roborock E5 operation

The Roborock E5 is a mid-range robot, but with a magnificent operation and very careful in all its details, doing a good job on all surfaces.

Power

One of the aspects that has improved compared to previous models of the E series is the absorption capacity, placing it at the level of what until recently was the brand's top of the range, the S7.

The Roborock E5 reaches 2.500 Pascals of suction power, a good figure that allows it to effectively absorb dust, hair, lint, crumbs, flour, coffee, cereals and other particles.

As usual with the brand, we can choose between four power levels, making the selection from the app or through the remote control (with the Power Level button), so we can choose the most appropriate depending on the circumstances of each moment, achieving the best cleaning while optimizing the battery and the noise level.

Already from the lowest level it offers good absorption capacity, enough for daily cleaning, and it is quite quiet.

It must be remembered that the Roborock E5 It has automatic Turbo on carpets, so we do not have to worry about this aspect: we can set it to a lower power and it will raise it when it is placed on a carpet, achieving a magnificent result on all surfaces in total comfort.

Furthermore, thanks to the design of the wheels and suspension system, is capable of overcoming 2 centimeter obstacles (0,8 inches), so it has no problems with thick carpets or transitions between rooms.

Navigation

The Roborock E5 has a Advanced navigation system, which combines dual gyroscopes with an optical sensor (Optic Eye) and various sensors (anti-shock, anti-fall, etc.) to provide efficient navigation. The small circle that sticks out of the robot is the sensor that allows it to locate the base.

The robot moves fluidly, in large straight S-shaped lines, and It creates a map in real time to know where it has gone and where it has not.; This mapping also allows it to include load and continue, so if it doesn't finish cleaning the entire house, it returns to base and then resumes cleaning where it left off.

When the Roborock E5 approaches an obstacle or a wall, it slows down, avoiding touching it or doing so gently., without leaving marks (in any case, the bumper cushions the blow); In complex areas, such as the area between the legs of chairs, it is capable of moving adequately, leaving places where there is not much free space.

The robot does not save the map or allow you to interact with it, unlike, for example, models with laser navigation; Therefore, it does not have some features that include these, such as cleaning by areas or rooms, or the creation of restricted areas, which the robot will not access. If you are interested in these types of questions, you can take a look at our analyzes on the Roborock S4 (without scrubbing) or on the S5 Max (vacuum and scrub).

Moreover, Its design is lower than that of laser turret robots, since it measures 9 centimeters in height (3,6 inches) by the 9,6-9,7 in which these usually move, which allows it to sneak more easily under sofas and furniture.

Brushes

Brushes also contribute to a good result. The Roborock E5 has a single side brush, in this case with 5 silicone arms, instead of the three bristles that many robots come with, which sweeps away dirt in corners and corners, collecting it towards the center, where The central brush - which combines rubber and bristles with a good density - and its powerful suction do the rest.

Tank and filter

The Roborock E5 tank is one of the largest on the market. The device is located inside, lifting the lid, and its 640 milliliters capacity allows you to completely clean a home even more than once, providing greater convenience, since it does not have to be emptied as often.

The tank includes a high efficiency EPA E11 filter, which traps dirt inside, preventing microparticles from escaping, and is washable with water, for greater comfort and hygiene (later you will have to let it dry well before putting it back on).

Scrubbing for a more thorough clean

The Roborock E5 It is a multifunction robot, which vacuums and mops (and you can do it at the same time), so it provides a more thorough clean than those that only vacuum.

For that, It has a water tank, which is easily attached under the robot, sliding it (it can be done even with the robot on the floor), with a microfiber mop that helps remove dirt.

The Roborock E5 tank has a good capacity, 180 milliliters, and the robot has water flow adjustment, which allows us to adapt it to the type of surface and the degree of dirt. The anti-humidity mat is to be placed on the base to prevent the floor from getting wet when the robot returns from mopping.

The scrubbing result is suitable for daily cleaning, although it does not reach the level that can be obtained with other models of the brand, such as the S7 and S7 MaxV (with vibratory scrubbing), or the S5 Max and Q7 Max, whose mop exerts pressure on the floor.

Using the app

Through the app we can consult various information and access some functions, As:

Advantages of the Roborock E5

Opinions about the Roborock E5

A pleasant surprise. The suction power is incredible and it orients itself well in space.. The mopping function is also very good, it leaves the floor clean as if you were mopping it, we have animals at home and now the floor always looks clean, we are delighted with it.

The Roborock E5 moves well through rooms, We have many carpets and the suction power increases on them, it is worth it. Roborock is a top brand, it really deserves the 5 stars.

I had been looking for a robot for a while and I wanted one with good reviews, I couldn't spend what one with laser navigation costs and I found this one, which It works very well and is from a prestigious brand, but not that expensive.

I was skeptical about how it would clean. It goes throughout the house and absorbs very well, it leaves the carpet very clean and when it returns it brings the dust container quite full. It crosses door thresholds without problem and can be controlled via phone. A super vacuum cleaner at a good price.

Why buy a Roborock E5

If you want a powerful robot, effective on all types of soil and with an advanced navigation system, which allows you to go through 100% in an orderly and efficient way to finish in less time.

If you are a fan of the Xiaomi universe and you love its design and technology; if you want a robot multifunction, capable of vacuuming and mopping, to achieve a more complete cleaning with a single device; If you prefer to opt for quality and design from one of the most appreciated brands on the market, and you want all this at a reasonable price, the Roborock E5 may be the robot you are looking for.

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