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Kärcher RCV 3 vs Romy C5
What RCV 3 does better (4) and where C5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
RCV 3C5
| RCV 3 | C5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 94 mm | 92 mm | +2 mm |
| Width / diameter | 350 mm | 346 mm | +4 mm |
| Length | 350 mm | 346 mm | +4 mm |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 3.5 kg | +0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RCV 3 better than C5?
- Suction power2,500 Pa vs 2,400 Pa+4%
- Battery capacity3,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+23%
- Charging time230 min vs 300 min+30%
- Noise level67 dB vs 80 dB+19%
Why is C5 better than RCV 3?
- Dustbin (robot)300 ml vs 680 ml2.3×
- Threshold climbing18 mm vs 20 mm+11%
- Height94 mm vs 92 mm+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | 2,500 Pa | 2,400 Pa |
| Dustbin (robot) | 300 ml | 680 ml |
| Main brush | Single main brush | Single main brush |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Noise level | 67 dB | 80 dB |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) |
| Navigation sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors |
| Obstacle avoidance | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Threshold climbing | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | Yes | Yes |
| Room mapping & room selection | Yes | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | — | Mop pad |
| Water tank (robot) | 170 ml | — |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,200 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Runtime | 120 min | 120 min |
| Charging time | 230 min | 300 min |
| Cleaning area per charge | 85 m² | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 350 mm | 346 mm |
| Length | 350 mm | 346 mm |
| Height | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | White, Yellow | White |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
