Our comparison of the best Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners

The Shopping Team 15:54 p.m., November 03, 2023

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Robot vacuums are technologies that are appreciated by users because they save us the chore of vacuuming and thus save us time. In addition, they reach hard-to-reach places such as under furniture or in corners, saving us from contorting ourselves to clean our home. While there are a plethora of them today, some stand out thanks to their 2-in-1 vacuum-and-wash mode, like Xiaomi. While the Chinese company is a giant in the world of telephony alongside Samsung and Apple, it has been able to open up its business to electronic products used for the home. We offer you a comparison of their 2-in-1 robot vacuum cleaners.

Summary

• The Xiaomi Vacuum E12 robot vacuum cleaner, the first prize
• The Xiaomi Vacuum S12 robot vacuum cleaner, with a compact dock
• The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10 Plus, the largest collector
• The Xiaomi Vacuum X10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
• The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner X10+

Our comparison of the best Xiaomi 2-in-1 robot vacuum cleaners

The Xiaomi Vacuum E12 robot vacuum cleaner, the first prize

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The Xiaomi Vacuum E12 robot vacuum cleaner is one of the most affordable on the market and takes its main advantage from it. Equipped with vacuum and wash functions, it fits easily under furniture thanks to its compact shape. Its 110-minute autonomy and 400mL collection capacity allow it to clean a beautiful surface. Another advantage is that you can control it from Xiaomi App, Alexa or Google Home.

In terms of disadvantages, it does not have a camera or a laser rangefinder like many other robot vacuums and therefore cannot detect obstacles. Thus, as some Internet users lament, "he rushes into it". In addition, its battery drains quickly when the "suction and wash" modes are used at the same time. Finally, the Vacuum E12 offers good value for money and will help you do a quick cleaning.

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The Xiaomi Vacuum S12 robot vacuum cleaner, with a compact dock

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The Xiaomi Vacuum S12 robot vacuum cleaner is good value for money. Discreet thanks to its simple and uncluttered design, it is no less efficient. Indeed, its suction power is 4000 Pa and therefore far exceeds the minimum 1200 Pa recommended for effective cleaning. Its dust bin has a capacity of 320 mL and a water tank of 170 mL. With a height of 8 cm, it can easily fit under furniture. But the real advantage of the S12 is its station. Ultra-compact (15.2 x 7.46 x 9.95 cm), it is easy to store, and above all is very easy to use. With it, the robot doesn't need to position itself perfectly to recharge but simply face it.

On the downside, while its space mapping is quite good, it still seems to have trouble managing obstacles. In addition, although visually unobtrusive, it is still quite noisy. Finally, just like the E12, its affordable price may be lacking in terms of its ability to deep clean your home.

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The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10+, the largest collector

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The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10+ vacuum cleaner is in the mid-range of the Chinese company. More efficient than the first two, it has the same suction power of up to 4000 Pa. Its collection bag is the largest of the selection, with a capacity of 450 mL and 200 mL for water. Silent, it moves over a large area of up to 200 m2 in one go thanks to its 5200mAh battery. In addition, it is equipped with a laser navigation system that allows it to detect obstacles and the void of stairs for example. However, it bypasses carpets because of its inability to lift its mop: an inconvenience that will require you to clean it yourself. Another disadvantage is that it comes with a charging station only, but does not have emptying and self-cleaning functions.

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The Xiaomi Vacuum X10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner is our favorite of the selection. At a still reasonable price in comparison to similar products, it is an "enhanced" version of the S10+ shown above. Indeed, it also has a maximum suction power of 4000 Pa, a dust tank of 200mL and 400mL for water, but has an autonomy of about 3 hours! In addition, its station is not only a charging station but also a waste collector for 60 trips! Its mapping system works by LDS laser navigation, allowing it to avoid obstacles and operate in the dark. So you can sleep soundly while your home cleans itself, because yes, the X10 is quiet. To make sure you don't take anything away from it, it's very simple to program from the Xiaomi Home app. The only downside to the X10 is that it loses performance on thick floors like rugs or carpets.

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The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner X10+, the top of the range

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With the Vacuum Cleaner X10+ you enter the top of the range of the Asian company. Indeed, it is the most high-tech vacuum cleaner in this selection thanks to its many functions. Fully programmable from the Xiaomi Home app, you'll be able to choose when, where and how it should turn on. In addition to the usual ability to vacuum and mop your floor, the robot is equipped with sensors, a camera on the front and artificial intelligence allowing it to correctly map your interior and recognize certain obstacles. But the real difference is at the station level:

• it collects waste from the X10+,
• cleans and dries skates,
• automatically refills its water tank
• automatically drains the oil.

The only disadvantage of this station is that it is large (42.3 x 34 x 56.8 cm) and therefore cannot be stored easily. On the vacuum cleaner side, there are also some disadvantages such as the usual inability to clean the carpets properly. Also because of its willingness not to encounter obstacles, users report that the edges of walls are often avoided.

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How good are Xiaomi vacuum cleaners compared to the competition?

Known in the telephony world, Xiaomi has been able to make a place for itself in the home technology market. With well-made robot vacuums, they will be perfect for you if you are looking for a product to help you in your household. But be careful, they will not be able to offer you an (almost) perfect cleaning unlike other brands because their particularly attractive prices are necessarily lacking in the quality of the product.

What is the lifespan of a Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner?

It's hard to give a lifespan for Xiaomi robot vacuums. However, generally speaking, robot vacuums have a lifespan of about 5 years and Xiaomi guarantees theirs for 2 years. Of course, it will all depend on how you use it, how often you use it, and how you take care of it. In addition, some parts can be easily replaced or repaired.

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