Roborock have so many robot vacuum models available that it can be very confusing trying to pick just one for your household. The S5 Max and S6 are some of the most popular models, though, so it’s easy to narrow your choices down to these two!
There’s an important fact you should know about the naming of these robot vacuums, though. The numbering might make you assume that the S6 is a newer model, right? Well, that’s actually not the case!
The S5 Max is a newer model than the S6 by a month! The S6 was released in August 2019 and promptly followed up by the S5 Max releasing in September 2019. Yes, we agree, the naming of these models is very confusing!
That aside, what sets them apart? Was that extra month put to good use making the S5 Max the best robot cleaner it can be?
Well, in this article we aim to find out just that! We’ll compare the specs of both of these Roborock robot cleaners and see which one is the best one for you.
The first notable difference is a relatively minor one, but also the only one in which the Roborock S6 has a clear win. Dustbin capacity is simple: how much debris the vacuum can hold before it needs to return to its dock to be emptied. Surprisingly, the Roborock S6 has a marginally larger dustbin of 480ml, while the S5 Max only holds about 460ml. It’s not a large difference, of course, but it’s something!
It’s unlikely to matter much in the long run, but the slightly larger dustbin does make the S6 more efficient at vacuuming. Credit where it’s due!
Winner: Roborock S6
The Roborock S5 Max might have lost the battle when it came to the dustbin’s capacity, but it’s ready to come back swinging!
When it comes to thee water tank’s capacity, the S5 Max boasts a very large capacity of 290ml. On the other hand, the S6 can only hold about 140ml of water. What a comeback for the S5 Max!
Thankfully, both systems do also feature automatic top-up, so they can refill automatically when they return to the dock. But this does mean that the S6 will be going back and forth much more often than the S5 Max when mopping. In the end, this is an easy win for the S5 Max!
Winner: Roborock S5 Max
Another one of the biggest differences in mopping efficiency between both of our robot contestants here is the water flow control options.
The Roborock S5 Max allows you to choose from 4 different levels, and you can even change them anytime by using an app on your smartphone. It even allows you to program different water flow levels for different rooms!
On the other hand, the Roborock S6 has a much more basic feature set. There are only two water flow levels to choose from, and they can only be changed by using the switch on the water tank itself. It’s not bad, but it pales in comparison to its younger sibling.
Winner: Roborock S5 Max
Our last key difference is yet another one that involves the mopping system on these robot cleaners. Those of you who primarily want a robot cleaner for mopping must be really enjoying this comparison! But well, the mopping system is the only real difference between both models.
Anyway, the Roborock S5 Max has a last trick up its sleeve: a set of springs below the mop adds 300 grams of extra pressure, vastly improving the mop’s performance. It presses against the floor much better!
On the other hand, the Roborock S6 has nothing particularly special about its mopping system. It’s a fairly basic and standard system for a robot cleaner.
Winner: Roborock S5 Max
The Roborock S5 Max is by far the superior model, though that mostly depends on whether you plan to make heavy use of its mopping features. Nonetheless, the Roborock S5 Max seems to be more readily available and overall cheaper than the S6 too, so you can’t go wrong with it!
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