Xiaomi has quietly but confidently expanded its smart home lineup with the launch of the Mijia Robot Vacuum 5 Pro, a device that’s clearly aimed at the premium end of the market. It’s already available on JD.com, and pricing starts at around $529 for the standard water tank model. If you want the more advanced water supply and drainage version — the one that handles refills and waste water on its own — that’ll set you back about $625. Depending on the region, there may be extra subsidies that take some of the sting out of the price.
Power and precision in one package
The headline spec here is hard to ignore: 23,000Pa of suction power. That’s well above what most mainstream robot vacuums offer, and it positions the Mijia 5 Pro as a serious cleaning tool rather than a gadget for light maintenance.
But raw power is only part of the story. Navigation and obstacle detection come courtesy of a tightly integrated system — AI camera, infrared sensor, fill light, and dot-matrix laser radar all working in sync. According to Xiaomi, the AI can identify over 200 types of household objects and recognize 47 different categories of dirt. It doesn’t just clean — it decides how to clean, adjusting for different surfaces and mess types.
Self-maintenance at 80°C
The base station isn’t just a dock; it’s a high-temperature self-cleaning system. It can wash the mop pads at up to 80°C, collect dust automatically, and, in the upgraded model, swap out water and dispense detergent without you lifting a finger.
For anyone who’s used a robot vacuum before, you’ll know maintenance is often the least glamorous part of the experience. Here, Xiaomi is clearly trying to make the upkeep as automated as the cleaning itself.
Designed for the details
Edge cleaning is notoriously tricky for robot vacuums. The Mijia 5 Pro tackles it with dual sweeping and mopping arms that reportedly reach millimeter-level accuracy. Combine that with its adaptive laser radar and the ability to duck under furniture with just 9.5 cm clearance, and it’s clear Xiaomi has designed this for more than just open-floor cleaning.
Quick specs snapshot
- Suction Power: 23,000Pa
- Navigation: AI camera, infrared sensors, laser radar
- Self-Cleaning Base: Up to 80°C washing and drying
- Advanced Features: Automatic water change & detergent dispensing (select models)
- Clearance Height: 9.5 cm
Xiaomi has built a reputation for aggressively pricing premium-feeling products, and the Mijia Robot Vacuum 5 Pro fits that mold. It’s powerful, packed with automation, and — if the AI works as promised — smart enough to handle more complex cleaning scenarios without much human intervention. Whether it’s worth the price will depend on how much you value convenience, but on paper, it’s one of the more capable robot vacuums to hit the market this year.
