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We would like to share our experience after comparing and testing two robot vacuums – iRobot Roomba E5 vs roborock S5. Based on our rating, Roomba E5 has the overall rating of 7.2 out of 10 versus 9.5 for S5.
Advantages iRobot Roomba E5 over roborock S5
- Larger dust bin capacity, 500 ml vs 480 ml
- Less charging time, 2 hrs vs 3 hrs
Advantages roborock S5 over iRobot Roomba E5
- Better suction power, 2000 PA vs 1700 PA
- Lower noise level, 60 dB vs 65 dB
- Has wet cleaning mode
- Mopping system
- A Virtual Wall creates an invisible barrier that S5 won't cross
- S5 has mapping function that can map your area and uses smart path planning to clean more efficient
- Washable filter
- Single room mode to remove dirt in one room
- When you want to give your area an intense clean, intensive mode will increase suction power
- Voice control
- Better battery capacity, 5200 mAH vs 1800 mAH
- Better battery life, 150 min vs 90 min
Common features and specifications
- Both robot vacuums are Wi-Fi enabled
- Dry cleaning mode
- One side brush
Dimensions
A noticeable difference between two models is the size, which is 34.3 x 9.4/13.5 x 3.7 (D x H) cm/inches for the Roomba E5 and 35 x 9.1/13.8 x 3.6 (D x H) cm/inches for the S5. The weight of the Roomba E5 is 3.3/7.4 kg/lbs, and for the S5 it is 3.1/7 kg/lbs.