Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni

Verdict

The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni remains a premium all in one robot for buyers who want strong cleaning performance, an advanced dock, and extras like built in detergent mixing and voice assistant features. It costs more than the near twin Yeedi S14 and has weaker obstacle avoidance, but offers slightly better battery life and navigation along with a richer smart feature set.

Pros

  • Docking & Auto‑Empty Reliability (Robot) 3 reviews 5.0
  • Floor Drying Time 1 review 5.0
  • Self-cleaning cycle 7 reviews 4.9
    The Omni Station handles automatic mop washing, hot air drying, and bin self cleaning after runs using heated water from large tanks, and reviewers say the dock’s self cleaning routines mean most day to day upkeep involves only occasional tray wiping and letting the station reset the system between jobs.
  • Suction & Airflow 9 reviews 4.9
    Reviews highlight the Deebot X8 Pro Omni’s very strong suction, with roughly 18000 Pa of power pulling impressive amounts of debris on hard floors and rugs, and lab tests plus real world use showing it can keep even multi pet homes noticeably cleaner between manual vacuuming sessions.
  • Hair Pickup — Carpets 3 reviews 4.8
    Hair pickup on carpets is one of the X8 Pro Omni’s strengths, as it collects nearly all synthetic hair and pet fluff in stress tests and ranks just behind the 3i S10 Ultra in overall hair pickup performance.
  • Assembly and Setup 4 reviews 4.8
    Setup for the X8 Pro Omni is consistently described as quick and simple, with a clear quick start guide and app based onboarding that get the robot mapped and cleaning in well under 20 minutes from opening the box.
  • Carpet — High-Pile Pickup 2 reviews 4.8
    On high pile carpet the Deebot X8 Pro Omni is a standout, removing roughly three quarters of a difficult debris mix and setting one of the highest carpet pickup scores the tester has ever recorded among robot vacuums.
  • Mopping performance 10 reviews 4.7
    Mopping performance is excellent on the X8 Pro Omni, with its roller style mop matching the Yui S1 Pro in dried mud tests and leaving floors that appear virtually spotless under magnification when run on a regular schedule.
  • Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) 7 reviews 4.6
    For edge and baseboard cleaning the X8 Pro Omni’s extending roller works well along walls, chair legs, and inside corners, though open outside corners can still retain some residue where the robot mostly drags its side brush through the stain.
  • Aesthetic design & finish 4 reviews 4.6
    Reviewers say the Deebot X8 Pro Omni looks like a classy, high end machine, with a sleek robot and matching modular base that blend into rooms despite the station’s large footprint, and they note its low, flat profile looks modern even if the dust box cover feels a little loosely attached when carried.
  • Overall opinion 10 reviews 4.6
    Overall sentiment toward the X8 Pro Omni is very positive about its raw cleaning ability, with reviewers calling it the best option if you only care about mopping, carpet pickup, and hair removal, while warning that poor obstacle avoidance and merely decent hard floor vacuuming limit its appeal in cluttered homes.
  • Ease of use 5 reviews 4.6
    Overall ease of use is a strong point, as the X8 Pro Omni’s dock handles dustbin emptying, mop washing, and drying automatically while the app guides setup, offers schedules and reminders, and makes everyday control simple enough that most owners just set routines and let it run.
  • Water tank 5 reviews 4.6
  • Innovation compared to competitors 6 reviews 4.5
  • Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance 4 reviews 4.5
    The X8 Pro Omni’s traditional bristle brush can stay clear in lighter hair loads but tends to accumulate tangles in the middle of the roller during extreme hair tests, and the built in detangling combs do not always remove all wrapped strands.
  • Corner Cleaning (Robot) 3 reviews 4.5
  • Build quality & durability 2 reviews 4.5
  • Suitability for heavy-duty use 2 reviews 4.5
    The X8 Pro Omni is considered well suited for heavy duty use in larger or multi pet homes, combining long runtimes, strong suction, and a robust mop and dock system so it can handle daily whole home cleaning and keep up with frequent messes from kids and multiple animals on a set schedule.
  • Support & Reliability 2 reviews 4.5
  • Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup 1 review 4.5
  • Odor control 1 review 4.5
  • Privacy controls 1 review 4.5
  • AI, Smart & App / Automation 9 reviews 4.4
    The X8 Pro Omni offers a strong smart feature set, with a detailed Ecovacs app, Yiko and yo GPT voice control, room and zone cleaning, and robust schedules and automations aimed at power users who want fine control over cleaning behavior.
  • Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) 8 reviews 4.4
    Navigation and path efficiency are generally better than the Yeedi S14, with fewer hang ups and solid room coverage relative to typical robot vacuums.
  • Emptying & Mess Control 4 reviews 4.4
    The X8 Pro Omni’s auto empty dock keeps most dust contained in a bagged canister, though measurements show around 1.8 grams of debris can remain in the onboard bin after a cycle, leaving its emptying effectiveness slightly behind the best systems.
  • Controls & UI 7 reviews 4.4
  • Runtime (Measured, Default) 3 reviews 4.3
  • Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake 4 reviews 4.3
    Owners and testers find that the X8 Pro Omni handles large debris like pet food, cereal, and kitty litter very well, often clearing spills in a pass or two, though its side brush can scatter piles of debris on smooth floors before they are fully collected.
  • Pet-Ready Features 4 reviews 4.3
    For homes with pets, reviewers report that the X8 Pro Omni handles shedding and everyday mess well in real use, navigating gently around animals and using strong suction and routines to keep pet zones cleaner, though formal lab tests show only average pet hair pickup percentages, especially on carpet compared with other high end robots.
  • Under-Furniture Pickup 2 reviews 4.3
  • Maintenance requirements 5 reviews 4.2
    Maintenance for the X8 Pro Omni is relatively light thanks to its self cleaning dock, app based counters, and reminders, with owners mainly refilling tanks, changing dust bags, and performing deeper cleaning only every few months alongside scheduled replacement of filters and mop heads.
  • Solution / Liquid system 3 reviews 4.2
    Ecovacs’ solution and water system on the X8 Pro Omni automatically mixes cleaning fluid with a generous clean water supply and uses a roller to scrub and collect dirty water, with tests showing moderate water use per run and minimal owner intervention beyond tank refills.
  • Price & Value 9 reviews 4.1
    Positioned as a premium all in one robot priced well above one thousand dollars, the X8 Pro Omni is considered a worthwhile but pricey choice for shoppers who prioritize top tier cleaning performance and can live with weaker object avoidance and some hard floor scattering.
  • Low-profile design 7 reviews 4.0
    The X8 Pro Omni trades a lower lidar dome for a front sensor array that modestly reduces its height, but at roughly 97 millimeters tall it still cannot fit under some low furniture and can occasionally wedge itself in tight gaps.
  • Battery & Charging 3 reviews 4.0
    A larger battery than the Yeedi S14 gives the X8 Pro Omni longer runtimes and avoids the below average coverage limitations seen on its budget sibling.
  • Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup 3 reviews 4.0
    Hard floor cleaning with the X8 Pro Omni is still good in absolute terms, but its roughly 92 percent pickup rate and rice scattering from the side brush mean it trails this year’s other flagships on smooth floor vacuuming.
  • Dried-On Stain Removal 2 reviews 3.5
  • Storage footprint & upright-stand stability 1 review 3.5
    The Omni Station occupies a fairly large footprint that draws the eye in a room, but users feel its premium, high end finish keeps the bulky dock from looking out of place against modern decor.

Cons

  • Obstacle Avoidance (Robot) 10 reviews 3.5
    Obstacle avoidance is a major weakness for the X8 Pro Omni, as tests show it driving straight through shoes, cords, and fake pet waste, making it a poor fit for cluttered spaces or homes where floor hazards are common.
  • Bin & Bag 5 reviews 3.0
    A very small 220 ml onboard bin, shared with the Yeedi S14 twin, means the X8 Pro Omni leans heavily on auto empty cycles and may need frequent dock visits in homes with lots of pet hair.
  • Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries) 3 reviews 3.0
    Owners should budget for ongoing costs with the X8 Pro Omni, as filters, mops, dust bags, and branded cleaning solution have defined lifespans and mid range replacement prices, with multi packs of bags and cleaner adding up over time even though the dock is designed to dispense solution efficiently.
  • Noise level 2 reviews 3.0
  • Area Rug Handling 1 review 2.0
  • Dock noise 1 review 2.0
  • Stuck resistance 1 review 2.0
  • Suitability for small spaces 1 review 2.0