I am a self-proclaimed HUGE fan of robot vacuums. Who can resist a little cleaner moving around your house picking up dust, debris and hair and leaving your floors sparkling clean while you sit on the lounge?
Robot vacuum tech has come quite a long way in recent years, and ECOVACS have been there for a number of those innovations. In fact, it launched its first robot vacuum all the way back in 2006.
I was very excited to try its new DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI which has a range of new innovations and features. Let’s see how the new model holds up under our test!
ECOVACS X8 PRO OMNI
Pros
- Cleans right up to the edge of surfaces with TruEdge 2.0 adaptive cleaning
- The new industry-first OZMO ROLLER leaves floors cleaner than ever
- Carpet first detection means your carpets will not get mopped while it cleans
- Enhanced sensors allow for better movement between objects
Cons
- The OMNI station is quite large, so you need space for it in your home
- It may be complicated for non-tech savvy people to set up
- The vacuum can be loud on the highest suction setting
What’s so special about the ECOVACS X8 PRO OMNI?
There have been a number of upgrades and innovations packed into the X8 PRO OMNI.
One of the biggest changes is around how it mops. The introduction of the OZMO ROLLER means that it can remove stubborn stains more easily and will not track dirt and germs around your floors while it cleans. The OZMO ROLLER uses 16 water nozzles to wet the roller with clean water, then a scraper will remove dirty water after each pass over the floor before reapplying it with clean water again.
Its vacuuming ability is also impressive, with a breakthrough 18,000 suction power. It also employs the use of AI to intelligently avoid objects and then clean around them in your home. It also uses TruEdge 2.0 cleaning to ensure your edges and corner are not missed.
Features of the X8 PRO OMNI
This robot vacuum comes with a number of features, including:
- OZMO ROLLER Instant Self Washing Technology: This innovation is to protect your home from dirt being spread around and so that the vacuum can lift stubborn stains from your floors.
- Avoids your carpet while it mops: The ‘Carpet First’ function will ensure your carpets don’t get mopped while the vacuum is cleaning.
- Concentrated mopping to lift stains: The design of the roller mop prevents slippage, ensuring consistent contact and pressure to help lift stains.
- Cleans effectively around corners and edges: TruEdge 2.0 technology features an adaptive roller, adaptive side brush and a sensor so that your corners and edges are cleaned effectively.
- Obstacle avoidance: No need to move objects from your floor for the X8 PRO OMNI to clean! It uses AI to identify objects on the floor and adapt its path to clean around them.
- Upgraded OMNI station: The station features temperature controlled mop washing, auto empty, 150 days maintenance-free mop washing tray and auto-adding of cleaning solution.
How to set up the vacuum
- Remove all of the protective materials before starting. Ensure the floor is clear, cords are out of the way and fringes on rugs or blankets are tucked away, so they do not get caught.
- Remove the cover from the top of the vacuum cleaner. Turn it on by moving the red switch, it should light up. It will say it needs to calibrate and map the room before it starts cleaning. If you have stairs, it’s advised to create a physical barrier, so it’s less likely to fall over the edge.
- Press the on button if you want to pause the cleaning. If it is paused for a few minutes, the light will go out.
- Turn it off via the red switch. Clean it with a clean and dry cloth.
- To set up the charging station, remove the charging station and its base and place them near a power point. Attach the base at the bottom of the station, you should hear a click to put in place.
- Connect the station to the power supply to charge the vacuum cleaner. Use the ECOVACS Home App to recall the vacuum to the charging station.
Results from our test
This robot vacuum cleaner is designed to make life easier at home, so I was determined to put it to the test. For this, I placed it in a living room which featured multiple floor types, and spilled items such as liquid, sugar and coffee grounds.
Firstly, you should note that on the first use the vacuum will map out the entire room to get its bearings.
When it was ready to clean my first spill, which was sugar on carpet, it instantly sucked it up, but took a few attempts to pick up the granules on the thick rug.
The vacuum took more than one attempt to clean up my second spill, which was coffee on carpet, and did not pick up much of it on the rug, but spread it out and pushed them further in the fibres.
My third spill was Coca-Cola on a tiled floor. When it located the spill, the vacuum cleaned it up in two laps (it took half the pile in one go, and the other half the next go). Overall, it cleaned the spill effectively and did not drag any liquid behind it or around the floor as it continued to clean.
The vacuum was effective at moving around the room and on the different surfaces. It was also good at avoiding objects in the space I tested it in (including chairs and a few random bits I placed in the room, such as a bag).
Overall, is the ECOVACS X8 PRO OMNI worth it?
If you are looking to invest in a robot vacuum cleaner that is largely low maintenance and can very effectively mop and vacuum your home, the ECOVACS X8 PRO OMNI would be a product worth considering.
This model is also one to consider if you don’t want to have to clean up before letting a robot vacuum do its job. If you aren’t likely to use the mopping functions of your robot vacuum, you may be better off considering a different model as this is where the X8 OMNI really shines.
You also need to think about where you’re going to store the OMNI station as it’s quite large and will need to be set up somewhere that is accessible.
Where to buy the ECOVACS X8 PRO OMNI
The ECOVACS X8 PRO OMNI is available in Australia from 5th March 2025.
- Amazon Australia – $2,499
- The Good Guys – $2,499
- JB HiFi – $2,499
- Harvey Norman – $2,499
