# Pelican S5 Max

LiDAR robot vacuum with self-empty base. Brand: Pelican. Category: Robot vacuums. Demo data (synthetic).

**Doorprice Score: 79/100** (likely 75-84, high confidence, 6 sources).


## Offers (delivered to 43215)

| Store | Condition | Price | Shipping | Tax | Duties | Total | Delivery | Returns | offer_id |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overseas Direct (lowest-total, doorprice-pick) | new | $289.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $34.68 | **$323.68** | 11-21d | 14d | pelican-s5-max~overseas |
| Parcel (fastest) | new | $329.00 | $0.00 | $23.69 | $0.00 | **$352.69** | 1-3d | 30d | pelican-s5-max~parcel |
| MegaMart | new | $349.00 | $0.00 | $25.13 | $0.00 | **$374.13** | 2-4d | 30d | pelican-s5-max~megamart |
| Hearth & Home | new | $379.00 | $0.00 | $27.29 | $0.00 | **$406.29** | 3-6d | 60d | pelican-s5-max~hearth |
| Pelican store | new | $449.00 | $0.00 | $32.33 | $0.00 | **$481.33** | 3-5d | 60d | pelican-s5-max~brand |

Price signal: Lowest price in 90 days (90-day median $355.32).

## Score evidence

- Long-term owner reports: reading 85, 31% of evidence, impact +2.5
- Lab and expert tests: reading 84, 24% of evidence, impact +1.3
- Return and defect rates: reading 76, 14% of evidence, impact -0.6
- Retailer star ratings: reading 66, 13% of evidence, impact -1.9
- Video reviews: reading 85, 12% of evidence, impact +0.7

## Aspects

- Cleaning: 81 (2 sources)
- Navigation: 81 (2 sources)
- Mopping: 61 (1 sources)
- Upkeep: 78 (1 sources)
- Reliability: 83 (1 sources)

## Pros
- Reliable after a year or more of daily use (Owner discussions (190 mentions); Clean Machine)
- LiDAR navigation at a mid-range price (LabBench; Homewise Tests)

## Cons
- Mopping is weak (LabBench; Clean Machine)
- Louder than premium models (Homewise Tests)

## Specs
- Suction: 6000 Pa
- Runtime: 150 min
- Navigation: LiDAR
- Self-emptying dock: Yes
- Mopping: Vibrating pad
- Noise: 64 dB
- Warranty: 12 mo

## Videos
- "Pelican S5 Max one year later" by Clean Machine (17 min, verdict 8.5/10, long-term): Still the value pick; the mop is an afterthought.

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