Mopping, vacuuming power, and versatility are the pillars of the three new Ecovacs robot appliances arriving in Australia, led by the Deebot X8 Pro Omni.
Previously seen at CES 2025, the X8 Pro Omni is the robotics brand’s headline device this year, with a big focus on mopping power. The best robot vacuums seem to have the suction and navigation parts dialled in; it’s the ability to mop floors that has the most room for improvement.
In a bid to break away from the pack, Ecovacs has equipped the X8 with a drastically revamped roller mop system. Instead of applying between 300-1,000 pascals (Pa) of downward pressure, which is common among other robots, it generates 4,000Pa. That’s significantly more downward force than any other Ecovacs device, helping the robot really scrub your floors.
To automate home cleaning further, the Deebot X8 Pro Omni houses separate clean and dirty water tanks both on the robot and the docking station. It also has a strong 18,000Pa vacuum suction power, making it a highly versatile robot. The only downside to the increased specs is that the auto-lifting mop only raises 10mm when on carpeted floors instead of the X5 Pro Omni’s 15mm.
Launching in Australia on 5 March, the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni will retail for $2,499. Meanwhile, Ecovacs will continue selling the X5 at a reduced price.
Even (air) flow
But what if your home is predominantly carpeted? More mopping power doesn’t really help there, does it? In that case, the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni fits the bill.
It still mops, but the T50 Max Pro is positioned as a king among robot vacuums. 18,500Pa of suction power doesn’t look drastically different on paper, but Ecovacs stresses that the far greater airflow is what sets this model apart.
Using what the brand calls Boosted Large-Airflow Suction Technology (replete with a charming ‘BLAST’ acronym), the T50 Max Pro includes larger fan blades and a wider capacity for air intake. Combined with a 100W motor that rivals stick vacuums, it’s designed to be very good at sucking up larger particles.
Rounding out the trio is the Deebot T50 Pro Omni. Noting the lack of “Max” in its name, this model makes up for its lower 15,000Pa suction power with an especially thin profile. At only 81mm tall, it’s very low-profile, fitting underneath more types of furniture than any other Ecovacs robot. Again, the T50 Pro mops too, albeit without the sheer grunt of the X8 Pro Omni.
Both the Deebot T50 Pro Max Omni and T50 Pro Omni are coming to Australia slightly later than the X8. Arriving on 3 April, they cost $1,799 and $1,499 respectively.
What’s particularly compelling about this trio of robot vacuums is the clear purpose of each model. Predominantly hard-floored homes will get the most out of the X8 Pro Omni, while the T50 Pro Max best suits thick carpets, and the T50 Pro is an all-rounder for homes with low-sitting furniture to navigate.
There are so many robot vacuums to choose from, all with complex-sounding names, so it’s nice that the decision-making process appears to be getting simpler.
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