Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12
No lab has tested it yet, so it is not in our ranking.
- 9.5 cmRobot heightlower than 3 of 5
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| This model Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12 Best on 1 fact | Highest score here Roborock Q7 M5 Best on 2 facts | Cheapest of the top 10 Roborock Q7 L5 Best on 1 fact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | € 129Roborock (brand store) best | € 159bol.com |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 1 of 4 without a station | rank 2 of 4 without a station |
| Customer rating | – | ★ 3.9 · 4,086 reviews | ★ 4.1 · 2,344 reviews best |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type same on all | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | no | – |
| Automatic mop detach | – | no | – |
| Washes the mop | – | no | no |
| Hot-air drying | – | no | no |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | charging dock only | charging dock only | charging dock only |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | – | up to 30 days | – |
| Plumbing hookup | – | no | no |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | yes | yes |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better same on all | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | – | no | – |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 9.5 cm best | 9.9 cm | 9.9 cm |
| Noise not judged | – | 65 dB | – |
| On the market since | – | April 2025 | January 2025 |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 10 cm of clearance or more.
Suction and brushes 1 fact
- Suction power
Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor.
- 4,000 Pa
Mopping 1 fact
- Mop type
How the mop is built: flat pads, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
- flat or vibrating pad
Navigation and obstacles 2 facts
- Navigation
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognises more.
- LiDAR turret
- Climbs thresholds up to
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 20 mm
Robot 2 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 9.5 cm
- Robot diameter
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 35 cm
Battery 2 facts
- Battery capacity
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 3,200 mAh
- Runtime per charge
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 130 min
Smart features and warranty 1 fact
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant
Frequently asked questions about the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12
Can the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12 mop?
Yes, with a flat mop cloth under the robot.
Does the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12 work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
How high a threshold can the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12 climb?
Thresholds up to 20 mm, the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12 fit under low furniture?
The robot is 9.5 cm tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 10 cm of clearance.
How long does the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12 run on one charge?
130 minutes on its quietest setting.
