Robot Vacuum 5 Pro
3 independent reviewsRead the findings →Xiaomi's flagship robot vacuum and mop, with cameras and a dock that washes the mops in hot water. It's excellent at mopping hard floors. It's shy of going under furniture, though, and weaker on thick rugs.
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Where it sits in Xiaomi’s range
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What reviewers found
Three tests: Les Numériques in its lab, and Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor at home. All three liked the mopping and the self-cleaning dock, and all three saw it struggle to clean under low furniture. Obstacle avoidance split them. Tech Advisor called it brilliant and Les Numériques saw it dodge cables and cloths, while Notebookcheck had it miss Lego, a coin and a cable. Two of them measured the battery well short of Xiaomi's claim.
Les Numériques, lab test, Oct 2025 · Notebookcheck, hands-on, Jan 2026 · Tech Advisor, hands-on, Feb 2026
Hard floors
Reviewers rate it highlyLes Numériques measured it collecting all its test debris from hard floor in standard mode, and Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor found it thorough along edges and skirting boards. Both home testers turned suction to maximum, because the default left crumbs.
Carpet and rugs
Mixed resultsIt depends on the pile. Les Numériques measured near-total pickup on thin carpet but much less on long-pile rugs, behind several rivals, and Notebookcheck heard it struggle on a long-pile rug and needed maximum power and repeat passes on carpet.
Pet hair
Not enough evidenceNotebookcheck found the cutting brushes cut down tangling, but that's about brush upkeep, not how much hair it lifts from carpet. None of these reviews measured that well enough to recommend it for pet hair.
Mopping
Reviewers rate it highlyLes Numériques called it by far the best mopping robot in its comparison, clearing oil, soda and lipstick in one pass. Tech Advisor found the twin pads highly effective, and Notebookcheck saw most stains go, with dried ones needing a second pass.
Navigation and obstacles
Mixed resultsTech Advisor saw it dodge small, low obstacles, and Les Numériques saw it avoid cables and cloths. Notebookcheck had it miss Lego, swallow a coin and snag a cable, and all three found it reluctant to go under low furniture.
Dock and upkeep
Reviewers rate it highlyAll three liked the dock's emptying, hot-water pad wash and drying. Les Numériques found the rinse tray needed an occasional clean, Notebookcheck noted there's no detergent tank, and Tech Advisor wished the dust bag could be emptied and reused.
App and software
Reviewers rate it highlyLes Numériques found the app complete and well designed, Notebookcheck found setup easy with plenty of settings, and Tech Advisor liked the detail and the live camera view, though mapping didn't find rugs by itself.
Noise
Reviewers rate it highlyLes Numériques measured 51dB in standard mode and 57dB on maximum, and Notebookcheck measured 38 to 44dB with brief peaks. Both recorded about 61dB for the short bin-emptying burst.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNo qualifying review has run it long-term or judged Xiaomi's support yet. Notebookcheck found spare parts hard to identify in Xiaomi's store.
Value
Mixed resultsLes Numériques rated its equipment for the price as very competitive under €800. Tech Advisor agreed you get a lot for the money but found it far from cheap at full price, and more tempting at discounted prices.
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Mopping is the standout
Les Numériques saw it remove oil, soda and lipstick in one pass, leaving only faint carbon marks. Notebookcheck found most stains came up but some dried marks needed another pass, and Tech Advisor also praised the mopping. There's no tank that doses detergent automatically. That doesn't mean plain water is your only option, so check Xiaomi's instructions for which cleaning solutions you can use.
Under furniture is hit and miss
The laser lowers so the robot can fit under furniture, but all three testers saw it hold back. Notebookcheck had it treat a bed with 12cm of clearance as a solid obstacle, though it went under a sofa. Les Numériques found it systematically avoided areas under furniture, especially in the dark, and wouldn't go under curtains. Tech Advisor also noted trouble reaching low spaces. If under-bed dust is your main worry, this isn't the robot to fix it.
Carpet cleaning improved at maximum suction
In Les Numériques's lab it collected all the test debris from hard floor in standard mode and 99% from thin carpet, but only 65 to 71% from long-pile rugs, behind several rivals. Notebookcheck found the default power left crumbs behind and needed the maximum setting, and the robot struggled audibly on a long-pile rug. Tech Advisor also used maximum suction and the deep-clean route to get the results it wanted. Change the defaults before you judge it.
Testers disagree on obstacle avoidance
Tech Advisor saw it navigate round small, low obstacles with impressive success. Les Numériques found it avoided cloths, cables and small objects without getting stuck, though it sometimes mistook floor markings for puddles. Notebookcheck had a different experience: small Lego bricks were often missed, a one-penny coin ended up in the bin and a cable under the sofa caught it out. Clear small items before a run, even with the cameras.
Battery life is shorter than claimed
Xiaomi claims up to 140 minutes, but Les Numériques measured about 78 minutes in standard mode without rugs, with a full recharge taking about five hours. Notebookcheck got around 90 minutes and a four-hour charge. It does go back, recharge and carry on, but a big home may take a long afternoon. On the plus side, both found it fairly quiet, with the dock's emptying peaking at 61dB.
This covers the Robot Vacuum 5 Pro, with its three-camera system. The Robot Vacuum 5 has its own page.
Our take
Should you buy the Robot Vacuum 5 Pro?
Best for: Homes with mostly hard floors and a few rugs. Skip it if: You need it to fit under low furniture.
Consider the 5 Pro mainly for hard-floor mopping. Reviews were less convincing about low-furniture access and deeper rugs. Check current local offers before judging its value against Roborock or Dreame alternatives.
The Robot Vacuum 5 Pro sits at the top of Xiaomi's current range. It shares its body, its extending side brush and mop, and its hot-water dock with the cheaper Robot Vacuum 5. What the Pro adds is a set of three front cameras that try to recognise objects and tell a spill from dry dirt, plus a live view you can use to drive it remotely. The laser on top can sink into the body so it fits under lower furniture.
It undercuts most rival flagships, and the dock does nearly everything: it empties the bin, washes the pads in water up to 80°C and dries them. The compromises are real, though. Testers found it often refused to go under furniture it could fit beneath, carpet cleaning needs the top setting, and there's no detergent tank.
Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Will it avoid cables and pet mess?
Mostly, but not reliably. Tech Advisor and Les Numériques saw it dodge small objects and cables, while Notebookcheck had it miss Lego, a coin and a cable under the sofa. Nobody tested pet mess. Tidy up small things first and treat the cameras as a backup.
Does it fit under low furniture?
Xiaomi lists an 8.8cm body and says it can clean through gaps above 9.5cm with the laser lowered. Height isn't the whole story, though: Notebookcheck's unit avoided a bed with 12cm clearance, and Les Numériques found it reluctant to go under furniture, especially in the dark. Measure the gap, but don't expect it to go everywhere that fits.
Can it leave the mops in the dock for carpet?
No, it lifts them instead. Xiaomi says the pads rise 15mm when it detects carpet, per the specifications, and Notebookcheck confirmed they lifted on rugs. Xiaomi's own note recommends carpet-avoidance mode for long-pile rugs, which suits Les Numériques's weaker long-pile results.
How often do I have to empty or refill anything?
The dust bag has a claimed life of up to 75 days, but the water tanks and wash tray need attention far more often. Les Numériques got roughly 280m² from the clean-water tank and recommends emptying the dirty water weekly. Your home will differ, so follow the maintenance guide and adjust to how you use it.
Is the 20,000Pa suction figure real?
It's Xiaomi's lab measurement of air pressure, per the specifications, not a cleaning result. Les Numériques points out the number doesn't necessarily reflect real cleaning, and its lab placed the 5 Pro between the Roborock Saros 10R and Saros Z70 for pickup. Judge it on the test results, not the figure.
Alternatives
Other robot vacuums to compare.
Qrevo S Pro
Why consider it: Easy to set up, good with everyday dirt, and its dock washes the mops in hot water.
The compromise: It runs over small clutter and can't leave its mops behind.
L10s Ultra Gen 3
Why consider it: Most of the automation of a pricier Dreame, and both its testers rated it a strong buy for its class.
The compromise: They disagree about how well it spots small obstacles, and long hair and deep carpet aren't its strengths.
Robot Vacuum H50 / H50 Pro
Why consider it: A cheaper Xiaomi whose arm pushes the brush and a mop into corners, leaving edges very clean.
The compromise: One tester saw it drag cables around badly.
Specs
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