What is the difference between the Roborock S6 Pure and the S5 (S50) at the same price?

Just recently a new one appeared on the market Roborock S6 Pure, which costs around $300. This robot vacuum cleaner is a stripped-down version S6/T6Due to its more basic configuration, fewer fall sensors (4 vs. 6), and the lack of improved engine noise insulation, the robot has become more accessible to the public. At the same time, the previously released Roborock S50, which has gained incredible popularity in Russia, currently costs between $280 and $320 and has been discontinued. Many people wonder what the differences are between the Roborock S6 Pure and S5, and which robot vacuum is better. Let's take a closer look at all the differences.

Equipment and appearance

First, let's discuss the package contents of the two robots being compared. The second-generation Roborock S5 comes with a charging base, power adapter, plastic base mat (to protect the floor from getting wet), a water tank with a cleaning cloth installed, a spare cleaning cloth, a spare HEPA filter, and spare water dispensers. The complete package contents are shown in the photo:

Meanwhile, the new Roborock S6 Pure comes with the same charging base with power adapter and cleaning mat, a wet mop head with one pre-installed cleaning cloth, and spare dispensers. An extra cleaning cloth and HEPA filter are not included.

In terms of appearance, the robot vacuums are very similar. The main difference is that the Roborock S50 has three mechanical buttons on its body (Start/Pause, Return to Home, and Spot Cleaning), while the S6 Pure has two: Start/Pause and Return to Home. However, pressing and holding the Home button for three seconds switches the robot vacuum to Spot Cleaning mode. Both the S5 and S6 Pure have dust bins located under the top cover, so there are no differences in this regard. It's worth noting that the S6 Pure has a matte finish, making it less likely to show dirt, while the S5 has a glossy finish. A glossy finish attracts fingerprints and shows dust more easily, making it less practical.

The lidar in the updated version 6 has been slightly improved. It now features a mechanical button that, when pressed, changes the robot's direction. This helps prevent it from getting stuck under furniture.

But if you turn robot vacuum cleaners upside down and examine the brushes, you'll immediately discover two main differences:

1. The S6 Pure has a silicone, five-point side brush. It picks up debris better from the floor and is more wear-resistant.
2. The S6 Pure has a removable central brush for easy cleaning of hair and fur.

These are truly important differences that directly impact the cleaning quality and ease of maintenance of the robot vacuum. It's also important to note that the S6 Pure's dust container is 20 ml smaller (460 ml versus 480 ml). Furthermore, the S6 Pure's mop head now features a mechanical water flow regulator, like the S6/T6. It features two wetness levels.

Features and Functions

The S6 Pure's specs remain virtually unchanged from the previously released S5. However, there are some differences, which we'll explore in the table below:

	S5 (S50)	S6 Pure
Suction power, Pa	2000	2000
Battery, mAh	Li-Ion, 5200	Li-Ion, 5200
Opening hours	150 min	150 min
Cleaning area	up to 250 sq.m.	up to 250 sq.m.
Weight	3.5 kg	3.2 kg
Noise level	up to 65 dB	up to 68 dB
Dust collector capacity	480	460
Water tank capacity	140	140

We've already mentioned the dust collector. Besides that, the S6 Pure has become slightly quieter and slightly lighter. Otherwise, the robots are identical.

In terms of functionality, Roborock, after the latest app update, added the ability to zone the S50 into rooms, as well as customize cleaning schedules by room, time, and day of the week. So, the app functionality of the compared robot vacuums is similar.

In addition, both the second and third generation Roborocks can automatically increase power on carpets and save multiple cleaning maps (one current and two backups). It's also possible to set no-go zones and virtual walls on the map.

Previously, the S50 couldn't divide a room into rooms or store multiple maps in its memory, so with the updated functionality, it's on par with the newer models.

It turns out that the only important difference is the mechanical adjustment of the degree of wetting of the cloth on the nozzle.

Let's sum it up

Roborock has updated its second-generation app functionality, making this robot vacuum virtually on par with the S6 Pure. However, it's important to understand that the S5/S50 has been discontinued and is currently being sold as a remnant. It will soon disappear from the market entirely. The only significant differences are in the brushes, lidar, and mopping attachment.

Considering the robot vacuums being compared are in the same price range, it's still more rational to choose the updated version, despite the reduced features. The new brush design has indeed improved cleaning results.

So, we've compared the Roborock S6 Pure and S50. If we missed any points, please leave a comment below. Happy shopping, everyone!

Finally, we recommend watching our video review of the S6 Pure: