tldr; Reddit highly recommends the Roborock S5 for its impressive longevity and reliability, with users reporting 6+ years of use and readily available parts.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Roborock S5
“My S5 lasted for 6 years until I replaced it because of technological advances and suction power. Now it will run at my neighbors. The motor for the lidar stops sometimes so it has to be tapped to make it function again. Also I had to get dust and debris out from under the vacuum motor which was a real hassle but I managed to do it.”
“The Roborock S5V models have fairly limited object avoidance. They are stripped down versions of the "base" models with less cameras. So if not eating things like cables is a priority, I think the Mova might be a better choice as it is supposed to have quite good avoidance.”
332 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/4/2026