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iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential vs Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5
What Roomba Combo 2 Essential does better (3) and where Robot Vacuum 5 wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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2.9Navigation6.6
3.2Mopping7.9
5.9Base station7.2
4.0Battery5.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Roomba Combo 2 EssentialRobot Vacuum 5
| Roomba Combo 2 Essential | Robot Vacuum 5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 85 mm | 88 mm | −3 mm |
| Width / diameter | 335 mm | 350 mm | −15 mm |
| Length | 335 mm | 350 mm | −15 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 3.8 kg | −1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Roomba Combo 2 Essential better than Robot Vacuum 5?
- Height85 mm vs 88 mm+4%
- Charging time240 min vs 360 min+50%
- Dustbin (robot)400 ml vs 290 ml+38%
Why is Robot Vacuum 5 better than Roomba Combo 2 Essential?
- Mop typeMop pad vs Rotating mop pads
- Base stationAuto-empty dock vs All-in-one dock (empty + wash)
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 5,200 mAh2×
- Runtime120 min vs 140 min+17%
- Threshold climbing18 mm vs 20 mm+11%
- Noise level60 dB vs 54 dB+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | — | 20,000 Pa |
| Dustbin (robot) | 400 ml | 290 ml |
| Main brush | Single main brush | Single main brush |
| Anti-tangle brush | — | Yes |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Extending side brush | — | Yes |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Noise level | 60 dB | 54 dB |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) |
| Navigation sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Gyroscope, Cliff sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), dToF laser, Retractable LiDAR, Wall sensor, Cliff sensors |
| Retractable LiDAR | — | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Threshold climbing | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | — | Yes |
| Room mapping & room selection | Yes | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Mop pad | Rotating mop pads |
| Mop lifting on carpets | — | Yes |
| Extending mop (edges) | — | Yes |
| Water tank (robot) | 200 ml | — |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Auto-empty dock | All-in-one dock (empty + wash) |
| Auto-empty dust station | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag (dock) | — | 2.5 l |
| Mop washing in the dock | — | Yes |
| Hot-water mop washing | — | Yes |
| Hot-air mop drying | — | Yes |
| Automatic water refill | — | Yes |
| Clean water tank (dock) | — | 4 l |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Runtime | 120 min | 140 min |
| Charging time | 240 min | 360 min |
| Recharge & resume | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 335 mm | 350 mm |
| Length | 335 mm | 350 mm |
| Height | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 3.8 kg |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | Black | White |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
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