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iRobot Roomba Combo j5 vs Medion MD 18501
What Roomba Combo j5 does better (3) and where MD 18501 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
vs
6.6Navigation3.2
3.3Mopping3.9
3.0Battery2.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Roomba Combo j5MD 18501
| Roomba Combo j5 | MD 18501 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 87 mm | 80 mm | +7 mm |
| Width / diameter | 339 mm | 300 mm | +39 mm |
| Length | 339 mm | 300 mm | +39 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.1 kg | +1.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Roomba Combo j5 better than MD 18501?
- Obstacle avoidanceAI camera vs Basic sensors (infrared / bumper)
- Charging time180 min vs 270 min+50%
- Dustbin (robot)389 ml vs 300 ml+30%
Why is MD 18501 better than Roomba Combo j5?
- Runtime75 min vs 90 min+20%
- Height87 mm vs 80 mm+9%
- Water tank (robot)210 ml vs 250 ml+19%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | — | 900 Pa |
| Dustbin (robot) | 389 ml | 300 ml |
| Main brush | Dual main brushes | — |
| Side brushes | 1 | 2 |
| Dirt detection | Yes | — |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | Camera (vSLAM) | — |
| Navigation sensors | vSLAM camera, Wall sensor, Cliff sensors | Cliff sensors |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI camera | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Threshold climbing | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | Yes | Yes |
| Room mapping & room selection | Yes | — |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Mop pad | Mop pad |
| Water tank (robot) | 210 ml | 250 ml |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Auto-empty dust station | Yes | — |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,200 mAh | — |
| Runtime | 75 min | 90 min |
| Charging time | 180 min | 270 min |
| Cleaning area per charge | — | 100 m² |
| Recharge & resume | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 339 mm | 300 mm |
| Length | 339 mm | 300 mm |
| Height | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | Grey, Silver | White |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | — |
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri | — |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
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