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Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 Pro

A camera-assisted floor-care robot with a retractable laser tower, extending edge tools, and an automated hot-water dock.

Brand

Xiaomi

Reference Price

£799.99 UK list reference

Reference price; regional pricing and bundles may differ.

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Consumer Electronics Details

Product type

Camera-assisted robot vacuum and dual-pad mop

Core feature

Retractable dToF navigation, multi-camera obstacle and dirt sensing, edge-reaching tools, and automated dock care

Battery / runtime

5,200mAh nominal battery; up to 140 minutes in Xiaomi's standard test; about 90 minutes in Notebookcheck testing

Connectivity

Xiaomi Home app with remote viewing, schedules, maps, restricted areas, and smart-home scenes

Compatibility

Android 9.0+ or iOS 12.0+; Alexa and Google Assistant support varies by region and language

Size / weight

Robot 350 × 88mm and 3.97kg; dock 260 × 360 × 572mm without the ramp extension

Key Facts

Suction

Up to 20,000Pa manufacturer-rated suction

Navigation

Retractable dToF laser tower, RGB camera, two infrared cameras, 3D infrared dot projector, and two low-light LEDs

Mopping

Dual rotating pads with an extending mop arm, 15mm carpet lift, and an extending side brush

Dock

Automatic dust collection, hot-water pad washing, hot-air drying, and separate clean- and dirty-water tanks

Clearance

9.5cm minimum low-clearance claim with the tower retracted; up to 20mm threshold rating under Xiaomi test conditions

Product Overview

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 Pro combines a retractable dToF tower with RGB and infrared cameras, extending brushes and mops, 20,000Pa suction, and a dock that empties dust and washes and dries the pads. Independent tests found capable cleaning and useful automation, while low-furniture judgment, small obstacles, default power, consumables, and camera privacy remain real considerations.

What Stands Out

The sensing system can identify obstacles and types of dirt, lower its laser tower for some spaces above 9.5cm, extend both a side brush and mop for edges, and use the dock for hot-water pad care.

Why It Matters

It shows a mass-market Chinese electronics company turning robot cleaning into a connected perception system rather than a simple suction appliance.

Best For

Mixed-floor homes, pet owners, and users who value obstacle sensing, edge reach, remote viewing, and automated dock maintenance.

Not For

Camera-averse homes, users who want reusable dust collection, very low furniture, loose cables, high-pile rugs, or detergent dosing.

Things to Know

Review camera and remote-view privacy settings before using the product in private rooms.

Measure the dock and ramp area, and budget for disposable dust bags; this model does not have an automatic detergent tank.

Independent tests found that maximum suction may be needed for thorough pickup, and low furniture or small cables can still confuse navigation.

Verify regional app, voice-assistant, voltage, warranty, replacement-part, and current-price support before going further.

Sources

Xiaomi product page

mi.com

Covers

Exact model positioning, sensing, suction, edge tools, carpet behavior, dock functions, battery rating, app features, and product imagery.

Xiaomi specifications

mi.com

Covers

OV21GL identifier, robot and dock dimensions, weight, battery, compatibility, electrical ratings, and package contents.

Xiaomi UK campaign terms

mi.com

Covers

Dated August 2026 UK list-price, promotion, and stock context for the exact model.

Tech Advisor review

techadvisor.com

Covers

Independent testing of setup, cleaning, mopping, edge reach, obstacle avoidance, mapping, app use, dust-bag ownership, and dirt recognition.

Notebookcheck review

notebookcheck.net

Covers

Independent testing of low-furniture and cable behavior, suction modes, dock maintenance, app controls, battery life, privacy controls, and regional price.