ZDNET Tests Ecovacs X12 OmniCyclone at $900, Finds Strong Mopping but Weak Vacuuming
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Updated · ZDNet · Aug 10
ZDNET Tests Ecovacs X12 OmniCyclone at $900, Finds Strong Mopping but Weak Vacuuming
2 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Aug 10
Summary
ZDNET’s lab and home tests found the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone excels more as a mop than a vacuum, despite its premium positioning and 22,000Pa advertised suction.
22,000Pa did not translate into strong debris pickup: the robot ranked 41st on hardwood-floor performance and captured just 18.84% of sand on low-pile carpet, placing 52nd.
Mopping was a standout, with the self-cleaning roller and AI Jet Mop removing dry and sticky spills effectively; the reviewer called it one of the top five combo-robot mops tested.
Obstacle handling also scored well: the X12 avoided more than 83% of small obstacles and dodged all pet-waste test samples in repeated lab and home runs.
Ecovacs appears to have prioritized navigation and mop upgrades over airflow and brush performance, leaving the X12 easier to recommend at its 40% discount price of $900 than at $1,500.