DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI
4 independent reviewsRead the findings →ECOVACS's roller-mop robot, swapping spinning pads for a roller that rinses itself as it goes. It's a strong pick for mainly hard floors and frequent mopping. Pet hair on carpet is its weak spot, needing the slower deep-clean mode.
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What reviewers found
Four reviews cover this model: controlled tests from RTINGS and Vacuum Wars, plus home use from TechRadar and Tom's Guide. They liked the hard-floor cleaning and the dock. Carpet-hair pickup, dried stains and small-object avoidance were patchier. RTINGS got better hair pickup just by switching cleaning mode during its own test, but that doesn't explain why the four outlets got different results.
RTINGS, lab test · Vacuum Wars, lab test · TechRadar, hands-on, 4 weeks at home, Aug 2025 · Tom's Guide, hands-on, Mar 2025
Hard floors
Reviewers rate it highlyTechRadar rated its edge cleaning among the best it has tested, and Tom's Guide found it excelled at picking up kitty litter. RTINGS still saw small amounts left along edges and in corners, and some dirt scattered by the side brush.
Carpet and rugs
Mixed resultsResults depend on the setting. TechRadar found its carpet came up completely clean on Max, and RTINGS got good results with deep cleaning switched on, but left debris in standard modes. Tom's Guide found it good with litter and cereal on carpet but weaker with hair.
Pet hair
Mixed resultsVacuum Wars recorded strong pickup of embedded pet hair and TechRadar cleared a hair-covered carpet on Max. Tom's Guide found its pet-hair results low for the money, and RTINGS saw hair left behind until deep cleaning was switched on.
Mopping
Mixed resultsMost testers loved it: TechRadar found it streak-free, Tom's Guide saw ice cream, hot sauce and peanut butter cleared, and RTINGS rated stain removal exceptional. Vacuum Wars is the outlier, measuring below-average removal of dried stains.
Navigation and obstacles
Mixed resultsTechRadar watched it dodge every item in its slipper, shoe, cable and sock course, and RTINGS rated it very good round household obstacles, though not reliable with pet waste or tasselled rugs. Vacuum Wars rated its avoidance slightly below average.
Dock and upkeep
Reviewers rate it highlyRTINGS rated the station's upkeep highly, and TechRadar found the roller still nearly new after four weeks, refilling clean water only every four or five runs. Tom's Guide found the base handled the mop cleaning well.
App and software
Reviewers rate it highlyTom's Guide found the app intuitive and TechRadar found it more streamlined than before. TechRadar found the robot's voice prompts annoying and could only mute them entirely.
Noise
Mixed resultsRTINGS found it quiet enough not to scare pets, but TechRadar found it louder than similar Narwal and Roborock models on higher suction, with rattly wheels on tiles.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNo qualifying review has run it long-term or judged ECOVACS's support; TechRadar's four-week test was the longest.
Value
Not enough evidenceOnly Tom's Guide judged value, finding it expensive but a worthwhile investment if you hate cleaning floors yourself.
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Mopping is the headline
TechRadar called it arguably the best robot mopping it had seen in a while, streak-free at low and mid water levels. Tom's Guide had ice cream, hot sauce and peanut butter cleared in a house with a child, five pets and a lot of mess, and RTINGS rated its stain removal exceptional. Vacuum Wars is the outlier: its dried-stain score came in below average. If stubborn marks are your main job, check them after the first few runs rather than assuming.
Pet hair depends on the mode
RTINGS found hair left behind on carpet in standard modes, and all of it gone once deep cleaning with multiple passes was switched on. Tom's Guide measured about 70% of pet hair collected from carpet, which it called low for the money. TechRadar saw its hair-covered bedroom carpet come up completely clean every time on Max, and Vacuum Wars recorded 97% in its embedded pet-hair test. Plan to run the stronger settings on carpet, and accept that they take longer.
Edges are good, corners less so
TechRadar rated its edge cleaning among the best it had tested, because the robot drives very close to walls and extends its side brush and roller. RTINGS still found small amounts of debris along edges and in corners, and saw it scatter some dirt as it worked. Vacuum Wars also found the side brush flicked debris around on hard floors. A deep-clean run that crosses the room twice helps pick up what gets scattered.
Obstacles: good, not perfect
TechRadar watched it dodge every item in its slipper, shoe, cable and sock course, though a dangling USB cable once got dragged in by the side brush. RTINGS rated it very good around household obstacles but said it can't reliably avoid pet waste, and it needs rescuing from tasselled rugs. Vacuum Wars scored it slightly below average. If your pet has accidents, only run it when you're home.
The dock does most chores
RTINGS rated the station's maintenance highly, and TechRadar found the roller still soft and nearly new after four weeks, with the clean-water tank refilled only every four or five sessions. Vacuum Wars noted the 220ml onboard bin is one of the smallest it has seen, which matters less when it empties after every run. There's no plumbing option, so you still fill and empty the tanks yourself.
This covers the X8 Pro Omni only, not the X9 Pro Omni or X11 OmniCyclone.
Our take
Should you buy the DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI?
Best for: Homes where washing hard floors is the main job. Skip it if: Pet hair embedded in carpet is your main cleaning problem.
Consider the X8 Pro Omni for mainly hard floors and frequent mopping, with a dock that handles much of the roller care. Carpet-hair results varied, although RTINGS measured an improvement in deep-clean mode. For a home with lots of carpet and shedding pets, compare the actual hair-pickup results before choosing an alternative; the Saros 10R also has reported weaknesses with embedded hair.
The X8 Pro Omni is the roller-mop robot from ECOVACS's X range. Instead of two spinning pads it drags a wet roller that's sprayed with clean water and scraped clean as it works, then washed in warm water and dried at the dock. The laser sits in the front bumper, so it's 9.8cm tall.
TechRadar called it arguably the best robot mopping it had seen in a while, Tom's Guide had ice cream, hot sauce and peanut butter cleared, and RTINGS rated stain removal exceptional. Vacuum Wars is the outlier, scoring dried stains below average. Pet hair on carpet depends on the setting. RTINGS found hair left behind in standard modes and all of it gone with deep cleaning on, TechRadar's carpet came up clean on Max, and Tom's Guide measured about 70 per cent collected, which it called low for the money. Those stronger settings take longer. TechRadar watched it dodge every item in its obstacle course, but RTINGS found it can't reliably avoid pet waste. TechRadar found the roller still nearly new after four weeks, and the voice prompts annoying, with muting them entirely the only option.
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Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Will it avoid cables and pet mess?
Cables mostly, pet mess not reliably. TechRadar had one cable pulled in by the side brush in four weeks, and RTINGS says it doesn't always spot pet waste. Pick up loose leads and don't schedule runs while you're out if your pet has accidents.
Does it fit under low furniture?
The listed height is 9.8cm. TechRadar suggests at least a 10cm gap, but measure your furniture and allow for uneven floors or hanging fabric. Having no turret on top doesn't automatically make it lower than every robot that has one.
What happens to the wet roller on carpet?
The roller lifts by 10mm when it senses carpet, per the specifications. RTINGS says ECOVACS advises against carpets with fibres longer than 10mm, and dark high-pile carpet can confuse the drop sensors. TechRadar turned on the carpet-first setting so rugs were vacuumed before anything got wet.
How big is the dock, and is it loud?
The station is 35cm wide, 47.7cm deep and 53.3cm tall with its ramp, per the specifications. TechRadar found the robot louder than similar Narwal and Roborock models on higher suction, with rattly wheels on tiles, and the auto-empty announcements got tiresome. RTINGS still rated it quiet enough not to scare pets.
How often do I have to empty or refill anything?
The dock has 4-litre clean and dirty tanks and a 3-litre dust bag, per the specifications. In a small apartment, TechRadar refilled clean water roughly every four or five runs and expects bags and detergent to last a couple of months. Bigger homes and pets will shorten that.
Can I turn off the voice?
Only by muting it. TechRadar found the constant voice prompts annoying and couldn't switch them off, only turn the volume to zero, which also silences the alerts when the robot gets stuck. App notifications still tell you when it needs help.
Alternatives
Other robot vacuums to compare.
Flow
Why consider it: Its track-style mop impressed testers, and it keeps dirty water separate as it cleans.
The compromise: Carpet results conflict sharply, and routes and the app draw steady complaints.
Aqua10 Ultra Roller
Why consider it: Another self-cleaning roller mop, with an automatic carpet cover that suits mixed floors.
The compromise: Reviewers disagree on carpet and stains, and owner reports of dock leaks are a reliability worry.
Saros 10R
Why consider it: Thorough on hard floors, very low for getting under furniture and needs little babysitting.
The compromise: A lab test found plenty of embedded pet hair left in carpet.
DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI head to head
Head to head
Narwal Flow vs DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI
Our verdict: Both clean their mop as they go. The X8 is the safer vacuum: RTINGS found the Flow missing whole areas, while the X8's weak spots were edges and carpet hair. Vacuum Wars scored the Flow higher on dried stains, so a mop-first home could still lean Narwal.
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- Vacuum Wars: Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni Review: Top Tier Performer at a Great Value! ↗
- CJKnowsTECH: Surprising Results After 4 Months with ECOVACS DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI ↗
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