Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S60 focuses on practical needs such as vacuuming, mopping floors and scheduling cleaning via phone, with a neat design suitable for people who want to start using robot vacuum cleaners.

A robot vacuum cleaner with a self-collecting, washing and drying station for towels will help reduce many chores in the house, but also requires more spacious space. For small apartments or people willing to clean their own towels, a robot using a simple charging dock like the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S60 still has its own appeal.

What I'm interested in about the S60 is how Xiaomi focuses on equipment for cleaning: laser navigation, broom to limit hair tangles, vibrating mop, and applications with many customizations. The machine has a claimed suction power of up to 28,000Pa, but it's the combination of these features that makes the product worth looking into.

Simple design, saves space for charging dock

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S60 has dimensions of 340 × 342 × 98mm, above is an LDS laser sensor cluster for mapping and navigation. The height of 9.8cm also means that the machine needs corresponding interior clearance, so sofas or floor-standing cabinets will still be the limit.

I consider the basic charging dock design to be a reasonable choice for people who prioritize neatness. Without clean water tanks, dirty water tanks and large trash bags, the set is easier to arrange in rooms that already have a lot of furniture.

In return, the S60 needs users to manually empty the dust box, add water and wash the cleaning cloth. This is the clearest trade-off: the robot is responsible for moving and cleaning the floor, while the cleaning of tools afterward still needs to be done by hand.

The 520ml dust box and 270ml water tank are placed right on the robot. For pet owners, the dust box should still be checked regularly because hair can take up a lot of space before the amount of fine dust inside becomes significant.

Another notable detail is the brush set to limit hair tangles, including a V-shaped main brush with comb teeth and a two-branched side brush. I appreciate this design direction because having to sit and remove hair from the brush shaft is one of the most annoying parts of taking care of the robot, although the anti-tangle mechanism still doesn't completely replace regular cleaning.

The side brush is positioned outward to assist in sweeping dust along the base of walls and furniture edges. This is a fixed brush, so the S60's edge-to-edge cleaning feature also needs to be understood properly, there is no active brush arm mechanism that extends and retracts.

Vibrating mop is more valuable than a large suction power number

S60 có bốn mức hút gồm yên tĩnh, tiêu chuẩn, mạnh và Turbo, với lực hút tối đa được Xiaomi công bố là 28.000Pa. Việc chia thành nhiều mức giúp người dùng chủ động chọn cách dọn, từ vệ sinh thường ngày đến tập trung vào những khu vực có nhiều rác hơn.

I do not put the entire value of the machine on the suction power parameters, because the ability to collect trash is also related to the broom and the path of travel. The 28,000Pa figure was measured at the fan intake under the company's testing conditions, so it is more suitable for configuration reference than for use alone to rate cleaning ability.

The more interesting equipment is the vibrating cleaning mechanism, with a maximum frequency of 15,000 times/minute according to the announcement. The towel has an additional rubbing motion on the floor while the robot moves, adding mechanical impact instead of just relying on the moisture and traction of the machine body.

With the need for daily maintenance cleaning, this is an upgrade direction with clear usage implications. However, the inconvenience lies in the fact that the machine does not automatically wash towels between cleans, so when moving from a dirty area to another room, users still need to pay attention to the condition of the towels.

The electronic water bottle supports three levels of water supply, adjustable via Xiaomi Home. I like this type of customization because each surface and area has different needs, and not every room needs the same amount of water.

S60 supports separate suction, separate mopping, suctioning while mopping, and suction first then mopping. In particular, the option to vacuum first and then mop is practical for floors with a lot of dust or hair, helping to divide the job into two clear turns.

The water tank can only be used with clean water, Xiaomi does not allow adding detergents or disinfectant solutions. Therefore, users need to keep the habit of washing towels, instead of relying on adding floor cleaner to handle odors or increase cleaning ability.

The app has options that can be used every day

Xiaomi Home is the part that makes the S60 more flexible than just pressing a button to run the whole house. After having the map, users can adjust the room, set virtual walls, restricted areas and schedule cleaning according to family activities.

I appreciate the ability to designate areas around furniture, such as a dining table or sofa. These are places where food scraps and local dust often arise, so calling the robot to the right place is more useful for the machine to clean all rooms.

Virtual walls and restricted zones are also tools that should be taken advantage of from the beginning, especially in work corners with charging cables or storage areas on the floor. Laser navigation helps the robot build maps and plan routes, while spatial arrangement still contributes significantly to the machine's smooth operation.

The battery has a nominal capacity of 5,200mAh, with a maximum duration of 285 minutes according to Xiaomi. This is the result in quiet mode, in an open space and without a water tank attached; When increasing the suction level or combining mopping, the operating time will change.

The S60 has the ability to return to its base when the battery is low and is announced to exceed a maximum threshold of 2cm when the towel is dry. For houses with many thresholds, this is still a parameter that needs to be compared with the actual layout, because the shape of the threshold and the grip of the surface also affect movement.

What I appreciate about the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S60 is its practical set of features: vibrating mop, brush to limit hair tangles, and an application that allows cleaning the right area as needed. The simple charging base design is also suitable for people who want to save space and accept taking care of the device themselves.

The biggest limitation lies in the remaining work after each round of cleaning, especially washing towels. If you want the robot to handle both trash and dirty towels, the S60 cannot satisfy it; With the need to reduce the daily effort of sweeping and mopping the floor, the equipment of the machine has its own reasonableness. Check prices of genuine Xiaomi products at good prices HERE.