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Kärcher RCV 2 vs Kärcher RCV 5
What RCV 2 does better (4) and where RCV 5 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
RCV 2RCV 5
| RCV 2 | RCV 5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 80 mm | 97 mm | −17 mm |
| Width / diameter | 325 mm | 350 mm | −25 mm |
| Length | 325 mm | 350 mm | −25 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 3.9 kg | −0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RCV 2 better than RCV 5?
- Runtime130 min vs 120 min+8%
- Height80 mm vs 97 mm+21%
- Dustbin (robot)420 ml vs 330 ml+27%
- Water tank (robot)250 ml vs 240 ml+4%
Why is RCV 5 better than RCV 2?
- NavigationGyroscope vs Laser (LiDAR)
- Obstacle avoidanceBasic sensors (infrared / bumper) vs AI camera
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 5,200 mAh2×
- Suction power4,000 Pa vs 5,000 Pa+25%
- Charging time330 min vs 230 min+43%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | 4,000 Pa | 5,000 Pa |
| Dustbin (robot) | 420 ml | 330 ml |
| Main brush | Single main brush | Single main brush |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Carpet detection | — | Yes |
| Noise level | 65 dB | 66 dB |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | Gyroscope | Laser (LiDAR) |
| Navigation sensors | Gyroscope, Wall sensor, Cliff sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors |
| Obstacle avoidance | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) | AI camera |
| Threshold climbing | — | 20 mm |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | Yes | Yes |
| Room mapping & room selection | Yes | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | — | Mop pad |
| Water tank (robot) | 250 ml | 240 ml |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Runtime | 130 min | 120 min |
| Charging time | 330 min | 230 min |
| Cleaning area per charge | — | 85 m² |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 325 mm | 350 mm |
| Length | 325 mm | 350 mm |
| Height | 80 mm | 97 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 3.9 kg |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | White, Yellow, Black | White, Yellow |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
