The latest generation of robot vacuums: Xiaomi Vacuum 5 and 5 Pro

Xiaomi has launched the newest generation of robot vacuums: the Xiaomi Vacuum 5 and 5 Pro. With this launch, Xiaomi once again takes a step forward in smart home products, and we can see that they continue to focus on innovation, ease of use and powerful performance.

The new models promise not only improved suction power, but also smarter navigation and extra features that make cleaning even easier. Where the Xiaomi Vacuum 5 focuses on reliable performance in everyday use, the Xiaomi Vacuum 5 Pro adds advanced AI technologies for those who want to get the most out of a robot vacuum.

In this blog, we'll walk you through the most important innovations and the differences between the two models, and you'll discover which robot vacuum best suits your household.

What's new about the Xiaomi Vacuum 5 series?

This Xiaomi Vacuum 5 series can be seen as the successor to the Xiaomi X20 Max, a robot vacuum in the same price range. Where that previous model was very popular thanks to its premium specifications, such as powerful suction and plenty of smart features, Xiaomi takes it a step further with the Vacuum 5 series. With improved suction power, more advanced sensors and extendable parts, Xiaomi positions this new line as the standard for households that want to combine convenience and performance.

One key improvement is the greatly increased suction power: from 8,000 Pa on the X20 Max to a whopping 20,000 Pa on the Vacuum 5 series. This means it effortlessly removes dust, crumbs and stubborn dirt from carpets and crevices. The brush technology has also been updated. The main brush has an anti-tangle function that cuts (pet) hair right away, so clogs in the suction inlet are a thing of the past. Combined with the extendable side brush and mop cloth, the robot keeps turning smoothly, with the mop and brush extending right up to walls and skirting boards so no corner is missed.

In terms of navigation and obstacle detection, the Vacuum 5 series introduces the dToF Smart Retractable Radar. Most robot vacuums have their sensors on top, sticking out a few centimeters. This retractable radar module makes it possible to clean even under furniture just 9.5 centimeters high, without the sensor getting damaged. Combined with S-Cross obstacle detection and real-time laser navigation, the robot always chooses the most efficient route through your home. This keeps collisions and getting stuck to a minimum, even in homes with lots of furniture or complicated layouts.

Maintenance has also become a lot easier. The smart all-in-one base station of the Vacuum 5 series goes beyond just automatic emptying: it washes the mop cloths with hot water up to 80 degrees, dries them with hot air, and thus prevents nasty odors or mold formation. This is a huge upgrade compared to earlier models. Thanks to the spacious water tank and dust collection, you barely have to worry about maintenance anymore – emptying only needs to happen once every 75 days, for example!

Finally, Xiaomi takes ease of use to a higher level with smart features and automation. The robot automatically recognizes carpets and lifts the mop cloths to prevent wet spots. Through the Xiaomi Home app, you can easily set cleaning schedules, create multiple maps for different floors or set virtual walls. Prefer hands-free? Then the Vacuum 5 series also works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

What does the 5 Pro do differently?

The Xiaomi Vacuum 5 Pro is essentially identical to the 5 in almost every respect, except that it has a triple AI camera on the front. This camera provides a number of super handy features:

• Object recognition & differentiation
  The cameras (one standard and two infrared) can recognize more than 200 types of objects using AI. Think of socks, shoes, cables, toys and much more.
  The cameras also recognize 47 different categories of dirt. Because the vacuum can distinguish between liquids, powder and crumbs, it responds intelligently to the type of dirt it encounters.
• Smart cleaning strategy
  Because the robot recognizes what type of dirt or object it sees, it can adjust the suction mode and mopping strategy. With light crumbs on a hard floor, for example, it can work more economically, while with stubborn dirt in a corner the suction power goes up.
• Better obstacle detection & collision avoidance
  The cameras help recognize obstacles faster and more accurately, so the robot collides or gets stuck less often. Combined with infrared and laser technology, navigation works optimally.
• Panoramic view & 360° overview
  The three cameras work together to create a wider field of view, giving the robot a panoramic overview of its surroundings. This allows it to more quickly assess which route is efficient.
• Low-light performance & night vision (infrared support)
  The infrared cameras also help when the light is dim or in the evening, so the robot keeps "seeing" better in dark conditions.

Which version is for whom?

Choose the Xiaomi Vacuum 5 if you want a premium robot vacuum at a great price. It has all the features you could want: high suction power, a handy base station, smart radar technology and much more. This is everything you need to keep your floors clean at home every day without having to constantly step in.

If you want that little bit of extra smartness and love having the latest tech at home, then go for the Xiaomi Vacuum 5 Pro. With this, you get both the same features as the Xiaomi Vacuum 5 and a smart Triple AI camera, which makes the Xiaomi Vacuum 5 Pro work optimally.