Roborock S5 Max, raising the level of cleanliness

Roborock It is a company that has become known for manufacturing Xiaomi robots. In fact, the best seller known as the Xiaomi Vacuum 2 is the Roborock S50, or S5. Now, in addition to manufacturing for Xiaomi, the company is developing its own distribution strategy, releasing interesting models, such as the Roborock S6, or this Roborock S5 Max that we analyze today.

Roborock It is today a company with more than 500 employees, which has made a strong commitment to the European market, setting up a subsidiary here and beginning to distribute its products through Amazon.

The S50 continues to attract a multitude of buyers due to its recognized efficiency when cleaning, but these 2019 models are also committed to including some improvements in the handling and functionality of the robots.

As we will see, the Roborock S5 Max, as its name indicates, is a kind of new edition of the Roborock S5. If something works well, why touch it too much, and the company has "simply" made some improvements to raise the bar even higher. Improvements, however, that are very interesting.

We tell you in this extensive review.

Roborock S5 Max: our evaluation

The Roborock S5 Max has obtained 98 rating points out of 100. On the excellent basis of the Xiaomi Vacuum 2, interesting improvements have been made in the navigation software, which is now more efficient and makes it possible to clean by room and, above all, in the scrubbing system.

In previous models, the tank was small and was limited to passing the wet mop as the robot advanced, but In the S5 Max, the tank has been expanded and the scrubbing technology has been improved, to be able to fight with other competitors such as Conga or Deebot Ozmo.

Roborock S5 Max: What's in the box

Roborock S5 Max: Getting Started

Although the robot comes partially charged, It is recommended to fully charge it, before starting to use it for the first time, carrying out a long-term charge (for example, overnight). The robot can be operated using the buttons on the top, but it is through the Mi Home application that we will get the most out of all its advanced functions. Here we tell you how.

Installation and configuration of the app

The Mi Home app allows you to control smart devices from the Xiaomi universe, including Roborock robots. Once installed, Press the + at the top right to add a device, and it will ask us to access the Wi-Fi to find new devices.

We can also search for it manually, canceling this window and clicking on "add manually." at the top; Then we will choose "appliances" on the left, and we will choose the robot model.

Once chosen, The app itself will guide us through the installation process, indicating the buttons that we must press for the robot to start the Wifi connection, and on the screen we will see how the robot connects, until the process is finished. In later sections we will see the functionalities that the application allows us.

Thanks to the app, you can define a multitude of aspects: choose between the various cleaning modes of the robot, choose the areas to clean or the restricted areas, which you do not want it to access, decide if you want to vacuum or mop, clean by room or program the robot, configuring various parameters.

In addition, The app provides you with the convenience and versatility of being able to control the robot at all times and from anywhere you are., as long as you have an Internet connection: from the street, from a cafe, from work, etc.

Your new software allows you to map the home with more precision, allowing you to recognize the rooms that make up the home. In this way, we can clean by room, one of the most requested functionalities today by users of high-end robots.

In addition, The S5 Max has greater efficiency in its movements. Thanks to its powerful quad-core processor, it not only generates a more accurate map, it also interprets it better and avoid obstacles more easily, calculating the most efficient and fastest route in each room, reaching the entire surface to be cleaned.

The scrubbing system is one of the aspects that has been most improved compared to the previous generation. The Roborock S5 Max is not only limited to wet mopping while surfing, like the Vacuum 2, but it has a dosing system using peristaltic pump, in addition to greater capacity and other functionalities, which we explain later, in the section dedicated to scrubbing.

Roborock S5 Max vs Xiaomi Vacuum 2/Roborock S5

The S5 Max is based on a best-seller like the S5, also known as Xiaomi Vacuum 2. That is why the robot shows a very recognizable appearance for fans of the brand, and also similar behavior.. In fact, the external appearance is very similar, as well as the dimensions and weight. However, as we anticipated, it incorporates some improvements that are very interesting.

The suction power is, like other models of the brand, at a very notable 2.000 Pascals.. This allows it to do a great job when cleaning all types of surfaces.

However, even though it has a very high power, which places it at the top of the classification, we would have liked it to rise a little compared to previous models, to reinforce the superiority of the S5 Max compared to its predecessor, or to compete with the new models of one of its main competitors, Conga. But in this case the brand has opted for a conservative solution: as we said, why touch what works well.

The battery capacity also remains at 5.200 mAh, but its management has been optimized, so that The S5 Max is capable of reaching 3 hours of autonomy, for 2,5 hours of the S5.

Although both have charge and continuation, In the case of the S5 Max, it includes intelligent charging, so it is capable of calculating how much is left to clean and charging only what is necessary to complete the cleaning., so you will be able to finish the job sooner.

Both robots are controlled through the app, although In the case of the S5 Max, it includes a greater diversity of functionalities. This new Roborock allows you to define areas that do not require scrubbing or restricted areas in general, so that the robot will not access the area that we mark.

Your new software allows you to map the home with more precision, allowing you to recognize the rooms that make up the home. In this way, we can clean by room, one of the most requested functionalities today by users of high-end robots.

In addition, The S5 Max has greater efficiency in its movements. Thanks to its powerful quad-core processor, it not only generates a more accurate map, it also interprets it better and avoid obstacles more easily, calculating the most efficient and fastest route in each room, reaching the entire surface to be cleaned.

The scrubbing system is one of the aspects that has been most improved compared to the previous generation. The Roborock S5 Max is not only limited to wet mopping while surfing, like the Vacuum 2, but it has a dosing system using peristaltic pump, in addition to greater capacity and other functionalities, which we explain later, in the section dedicated to scrubbing.

Operation of the Roborock S5 Max

As is usual for the brand, the performance of the Roborock S5 Max is very good. Does a great job on all types of surfaces, cleaning both hard floors and rugs and carpets with great efficiency.

The S5 Max has good suction power (enough even to lift AA size batteries) and several power levels. Its fan rotates at high speed, no less than 25 times per second, generating a powerful suction that traps dirt inside the robot, also thanks to a studied design of the air flows. This suction power It remains even when the tank is almost full.

On carpets, it effectively captures the most embedded dirt, and It is capable of rising up to 2 centimeters, so it has no problems with those of a certain thickness. Besides, Activates Turbo mode when it detects that it is on a carpet, to achieve an even better result.

The navigation of this robot is very good. The robot includes 14 sensors: in addition to the laser, it incorporates infrared sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer, odometer, fall sensors, etc.), which, together with its powerful processor, enables even more fluid and efficient movements than in the previous generation.

Thus, Roborock S5 Max generates more accurate maps and completes tasks in less time, avoiding getting trapped, as well as crashes or falls.

Its large battery has 5.200 mAh, the same as that of its predecessor, but the robot has increased its efficiency, so that it is now capable of reaching 3 hours of autonomy, half an hour more than the S5. This, together with the speed with which it cleans, allows you to clean large homes with a single charge.

Of course, has charge and continuation so if it doesn't finish cleaning the entire home, it will return to the base and, once charged, continue cleaning where it left off. But also, incorporates smart charging- The S5 Max calculates how much you have left to finish and only charges what you need to finish before heading out again.

Room cleaning is another aspect that this robot includes and that its predecessor, the S5, did not have (but it does include, for example, another new generation model such as the Roborock S6). Thanks to it, you can easily schedule the cleaning of one or more rooms.

You can also schedule a vacuuming session, followed by a scrubbing session, this way you will get an even more complete cleaning of your floors.

The scrubbing system, now much better

As we anticipated, The scrubbing system is one of the sections that has been improved the most. The Roborock S5 wets the mop by decantation and simply passes the wet mop as it goes. The combination of water and the roughness of the mop achieves acceptable results if the floor is not very dirty, but it does not go much further.

Instead, The Roborock S5 Max can be said to incorporate a scrubbing system. In addition to increasing the capacity of the water tank, which is 290 milliliters (more than double the size), This new robot includes an ultra-precise peristaltic pump, similar to the one used in hospital drips.

This new technology allows establishing scrubbing levels, which is very interesting depending on the type of floor (for example, light scrubbing will be done on wood) and the dirt there is (if it is used in the kitchen, after cooking, we will use a high water flow).

Moreover, The S5 Max, instead of just mopping, exerts a pressure of 300 grams, from the moment it begins to mop until it finishes, so that everything is scrubbed equally well.

In addition, the robot performs intelligent water management. Thus, when you start mopping, pump more quantity to moisten the mop. When it passes through areas that it has already cleaned, it deactivates the water, in the same way that when it has finished the task and returns to the charging base, the S5 Max will turn off the water flow, so that the mop dries along the way. .

When it comes to scrubbing, carpets are not a problem either. You can define areas that do not require scrubbing, or restricted areas in general, through which the robot will not pass. (for example, the room where a baby sleeps, the children's play area, etc.).

Advantages of the Roborock S5 Max

Opinions about the Roborock S5 Max

Much better than I expected. It's fast, has a lot of battery, and is very easy to configure. It is quite quiet and the hairs do not get caught in the brush, which happened to me with the previous one. I'm delighted.

Its operation is perfect. I manage it manually and programming it, I have created restricted zones and virtual walls, and it has always done everything perfectly. All very well, the scrubbing is useful.

I didn't imagine it cleaned so well, we are delighted. It cleans and scrubs very well, overcomes unevenness and adjusts very well to the edges. The app is very easy to use and has many cleaning options, zone cleaning is very useful and can also be scheduled. Magnificent.

It has far exceeded my expectations, which were very high. Leaves the floor cleaner than myself. I am so happy with it that I bought a second one for my parents' house. I give it the highest mark.

It's amazing, the scrubbing is much better than I thought. It does not perfectly replace a mop but for everyday use it is perfect. The vacuuming is great and the cleaning algorithm is very good. A great purchase, a very good purchase.

Why buy a Roborock S5 Max

If you're looking for a robust and reliable high-end robot, belonging to one of the most prestigious brandsWith the latest advances on the market, such as app control and room cleaning, and great suction power, at a reasonable price, the new Roborock S5 Max can be a great alternative.

If you are a fan of the Xiaomi universe and you love its technology; if you want a multifunction robot, which not only vacuums, but also scrubs, and does so effectively. If you have carpets and want maximum cleaning, or if you have a very large home and need high autonomy, the Roborock S5 Max may be what you are looking for.

Roborock S5 Max vs Roborock S6

Below, we show you the characteristics of the new Roborock S5 Max and another outstanding model from the same manufacturer: