Bagless robot vacuum cleaner Karcher RCV 5 — LiDAR navigation, 120 min runtime, 5000 Pa, 0.33 L dust bin, wet mopping, 5200 mAh battery

The Kärcher RCV 5 is a bagless robot vacuum cleaner with integrated wet-mopping capability and intelligent navigation. Equipped with LiDAR, a dual-laser system and a camera, it maps rooms precisely, detects flat obstacles and adapts cleaning actions such as vacuuming, mopping or avoiding carpets. The unit includes a 0.33 L dust container, a 0.24 L fresh water tank for mopping, and a 5200 mAh Li‑Ion battery that provides up to 120 minutes of runtime. Its compact 35 cm diameter and 97 mm height make it suitable for maneuvering under furniture while operating at a noise level of approximately 66 dB.

Advantages

Precise LiDAR navigation combined with a dual‑laser camera enables reliable mapping and obstacle recognition, including low-profile items like cables and shoes. The RCV 5 can perform dry vacuuming and wet mopping, with ultrasonic carpet detection and an Auto Boost mode that increases suction on carpets. Operation is flexible via the mobile app, schedule, or device button; voice prompts provide status messages. Additional safety sensors prevent falls.

Suitable for

• Daily cleaning of hard floors (tiles, laminate, hardwood)
• Maintenance cleaning of low‑pile carpets and rugs
• Homes where combined vacuuming and damp mopping is required
• Rooms that benefit from scheduled or app-controlled cleaning

Key specifications

• Model: Kärcher RCV 5 (MPN 1.269-640.0, EAN 4054278965734)
• Dust container: Bagless, 0.33 L total capacity
• Fresh water tank (mopping): 0.24 L
• Battery: Lithium‑Ion 5200 mAh, up to 120 min runtime
• Sound level: ~66 dB
• Dimensions: diameter 35 cm, height 97 mm
• Weight: 3.9 kg
• Colour: White

How to use

Charge the RCV 5 before first use and place it on the charging station during standby. For dry cleaning, ensure the dust container is fitted and activate vacuum mode via the app, schedule, or device button. For mopping, attach the wiping unit with the microfibre cloth, fill the fresh water tank and select wet or combined cleaning mode. Use the app to run an initial exploration tour so the robot creates a map and to assign room‑specific cleaning parameters (vacuum, mop, or skip). Empty the dust container and refill or clean the water tank as needed after cleaning cycles.

Recommendations

Before the first mopping session, check that carpets and loose items (cables, socks, shoes) are removed or located so the robot’s dual‑laser camera can detect and avoid them; perform the exploration tour in typical lighting conditions for best mapping. Regularly clean brushes, sensors and the dust container to maintain performance.