Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5

Xiaomi rates it at 20,000Pa maximum sealed suction, with individual suction mode wattages not published separately. That figure matches the pricier Robot Vacuum 5 Pro exactly, since both models share the same core suction, battery and dock specification — the Pro's extra cost comes from its triple-camera AI object recognition rather than stronger cleaning power. Navigation uses a dToF retractable radar tower alongside S-Cross structured-light obstacle avoidance, with automatic carpet detection that lifts the mop pad when the robot moves onto rugs. An anti-tangle brush system reduces hair wrap-up during use. Combined with a washable HEPA filter and listed compatibility across carpet, hard floor and tile, the 20,000Pa rating supports genuinely mixed-flooring cleaning rather than being a spec-sheet number alone.

Yes. It uses an auto-empty dock fitted with a 2.5-litre disposable dust bag, so the robot's own onboard bin (whose exact capacity Xiaomi hasn't separately published) doesn't need manual clearing after every run. The same dock also performs a hot-water mop-pad wash at up to 80°C, followed by roughly two hours of hot-air drying, drawing on 4-litre water tanks, so mopping maintenance is handled alongside dust disposal. Mop pads and spare dust bags are included as accessories for this cycle. This level of hands-off maintenance is one of the features shared identically with the pricier Robot Vacuum 5 Pro, since both models use the same dock hardware and only differ on the robot's obstacle-avoidance system.

Up to 140 minutes per charge, based on the manufacturer's maximum runtime figure from a 5,200mAh, 14.4V lithium-ion battery, with a full recharge taking about 6 hours. No minimum runtime figure is published, so actual time between charges will vary with suction mode and how much mopping the 140-minute session includes. At 3.75kg, the robot itself is light for the runtime it offers, and because the auto-empty dock handles dust disposal and mop-pad washing between cycles, that 6-hour charge window doesn't require any manual maintenance step before the robot heads back out to clean carpet, hard floor or tile again.

Both share the same core suction, battery and dock specification — 20,000Pa max suction, the same 5,200mAh battery, 140-minute runtime and hot-water mopping dock. The standard Robot Vacuum 5 uses S-Cross structured-light obstacle avoidance, while the 5 Pro adds a triple-camera system with AI object recognition for spotting items like cables or pet mess before driving over them. That extra recognition hardware is the main reason the Pro carries a higher price than this model's £342.99-£503.57 UK range. Both use the same washable HEPA filter and 2-year warranty, so buyers choosing between them are really deciding whether camera-based obstacle avoidance is worth paying more for, rather than comparing raw suction or battery life.

It has a washable HEPA filter, which is a relevant feature for managing household dust and allergens, though this isn't a guarantee of allergy relief. The filter works alongside 20,000Pa of maximum sealed suction and listed compatibility across carpet, hard floor and tile, so allergen pickup isn't limited to a single surface type. Replacement HEPA filters are sold as an accessory, meaning the washable filter can also be swapped for a fresh one if washing alone doesn't restore performance over time. The auto-empty dock further reduces allergen exposure day-to-day, since collected dust goes straight into a sealed 2.5-litre disposable bag rather than requiring you to empty an onboard bin by hand after each clean.

Pricing seen from UK retailers ranged from roughly £342.99 to £503.57 at the time of research; check current retailer listings for up-to-date pricing, as this wasn't independently verified. One tracked listing via SmartOnly.eu put it at £486.48, within that broader range. At the lower end of that spread, this model undercuts the Robot Vacuum 5 Pro noticeably while still offering the same 20,000Pa suction, 5,200mAh battery, 140-minute runtime, washable HEPA filter and self-emptying, mopping dock — the Pro's extra cost buys camera-based obstacle avoidance rather than any difference in cleaning specification. A 2-year manufacturer warranty applies regardless of which retailer or price point you buy at.