Braava vs S5 Max
Side-by-side comparison of Braava (iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary)) and S5 Max (Roborock) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BraavaUnited States
- S5 MaxChina
Year First Available
- Braava2013
- S5 Max2019
Verified Deployments
- Braava0 Deployments
- S5 Max0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Braava$300 USD
- S5 Max$2,250 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Braava3.5 hrs
- S5 Max2 hrs
Availability Status
- BraavaACTIVE
- S5 MaxACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level
- Braavafully autonomous
- S5 Maxfully autonomous
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $300 USD | $2,250 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level | fully autonomous | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Braava and S5 Max?
Braava is made by iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary), based in US. S5 Max is made by Roborock, based in CN.
When were Braava and S5 Max launched?
Braava launched in 2013. S5 Max launched in 2019.
How much does Braava cost compared to S5 Max?
Braava is listed at $300. S5 Max is listed at $2,250.
How do Braava and S5 Max compare on the Robo Index?
Braava grades A on the Robo Index. S5 Max grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Braava and S5 Max in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Home Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Braava and S5 Max?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
Braava vs S5 Max compares two robots in the home-cleaning category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.