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Kärcher RCV 5 vs Mova E40 Ultra
What RCV 5 does better (3) and where E40 Ultra wins (8) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
RCV 5E40 Ultra
| RCV 5 | E40 Ultra | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 97 mm | 97 mm | = |
| Width / diameter | 350 mm | 350 mm | = |
| Length | 350 mm | 350 mm | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RCV 5 better than E40 Ultra?
- Obstacle avoidanceAI camera vs Basic sensors (infrared / bumper)
- Water tank (robot)240 ml vs 80 ml3×
- Dustbin (robot)330 ml vs 300 ml+10%
Why is E40 Ultra better than RCV 5?
- Suction power5,000 Pa vs 19,000 Pa3.8×
- Runtime120 min vs 260 min2.2×
- Mop typeMop pad vs Rotating mop pads
- Base stationCharging dock vs All-in-one dock (empty + wash)
- Cleaning area per charge85 m² vs 220 m²2.6×
- Threshold climbing20 mm vs 22 mm+10%
- Charging time230 min vs 210 min+10%
- Noise level66 dB vs 61 dB+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | 5,000 Pa | 19,000 Pa |
| Dustbin (robot) | 330 ml | 300 ml |
| Main brush | Single main brush | Single main brush |
| Anti-tangle brush | — | Yes |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| HEPA filter | — | Yes |
| Noise level | 66 dB | 61 dB |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) |
| Navigation sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Wall sensor, Cliff sensors, Ultrasonic sensor |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI camera | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Threshold climbing | 20 mm | 22 mm |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | Yes | Yes |
| Room mapping & room selection | Yes | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Mop pad | Rotating mop pads |
| Mop lifting on carpets | — | Yes |
| Mop lift height | — | 10.5 mm |
| Extending mop (edges) | — | Yes |
| Water tank (robot) | 240 ml | 80 ml |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | All-in-one dock (empty + wash) |
| Auto-empty dust station | — | Yes |
| Dust bag (dock) | — | 3.2 l |
| Mop washing in the dock | — | Yes |
| Hot-air mop drying | — | Yes |
| Automatic water refill | — | Yes |
| Clean water tank (dock) | — | 4.5 l |
| Dirty water tank (dock) | — | 4 l |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Runtime | 120 min | 260 min |
| Charging time | 230 min | 210 min |
| Cleaning area per charge | 85 m² | 220 m² |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Length | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 97 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | — |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | White, Yellow | White |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
