Our take
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S20+
Capable budget vacuuming; mopping tests differ.
Mapped cleaning.
Manual maintenance and variable stain removal.
Homes prioritising dual rotary mopping.
Buyers who need a robot that is available to buy immediately.
- Dual rotary mopping
- Laser navigation
What reviewers found
The S20+ offers well-supported vacuuming and a compact charging base, with more manual maintenance than full-dock models. Reviews differ on how impressive its mopping is, so the strongest case is affordable routine floor care rather than effortless deep washing.
What the cleaning tests agree on
Les Numériques found effective suction and methodical navigation, while Frandroid also praised overall cleaning and value. The compact dock is a genuine advantage where a large station would be difficult to accommodate. This is a useful option for keeping ordinary dirt under control when you are happy to service the robot yourself.
[1][2]Mopping deserves realistic expectations
Frandroid was broadly enthusiastic about the cleaning result. Les Numériques found mopping less effective despite the rotating pads. Keep that difference visible: the S20+ can offer a convenient wipe during regular cleans without proving it will remove every dried kitchen mark. You also wash the pads yourself afterwards.
[1][2]Clutter and carpet handling
Les Numériques liked carpet management and found it rarely became stuck, but small-object detection was weak. Loose cables and little items could be moved around the home instead of neatly avoided. A generally orderly room is a better fit than expecting the robot to sort its way through floor-level clutter.
[1]The cost is partly paid in your time
Les Numériques noted frequent bin emptying and a filter that accumulated dirt quickly. Frandroid found the robot straightforward to use but considered the app less polished. Our reading is that the S20+ makes sense when a low price and small base matter more than automated upkeep. Its plus sign does not mean the dock empties dust or washes mops.
[1][2]S20+ has a charging-only base. It is not X20+ and should not inherit that model’s dock features.
Sources (2)
- Les Numériques: S20+ controlled test ↗Hands-on review
- Frandroid: S20+ hands-on review ↗Hands-on review
Full specifications
- Claimed suction
- 6,000Pa
- Navigation
- LDS laser navigation, 360° scanning
- Mopping
- Dual rotary mop pads with automatic raising
- Battery
- 5200mAh
- Run time
- Up to 170 minutes in standard mode
Sources
Videos
- RuggsTech: Xiaomi S20+ Robot Vacuum Review ↗
- Big Ted's Home & Garden: Xiaomi S20+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner: Unboxing, Assembly and Review ↗
- Search YouTube for Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S20+ ↗Search results may include similar models; check the model name.



