eufy Clean - X8 Pro Robotic Vacuum with Self-Empty Station - Black

I have been using/testing the X8 Pro for a week and am equally happy and disappointed for a few reasons. First, I will say it has been a few years since I have used a robotic vacuum and things have improved drastically since. For starters, the room mapping is excellent. After running an initial setup, I was able to differentiate all the rooms (1st and 2nd floor) and even specify if I want a particular room vacuumed, mopped, or both. The suction has also improved greatly in recent years, and it feels like it really digs into the carpet to get all the dust/debris. After the current clean is complete, the X8 will return to it’s home base to automatically empty the bin and occasionally detangle the brush. The auto-empty can be adjusted if you prefer to empty after every 1, 2 or 3 cleans or at set times of every 30, 45 or 60 minutes. The auto-detangling can be manually run anytime you see fit by selecting it in the app. Onto some disappointments that you wouldn’t expect with a top tier robotic vacuum…speaking of detangling, it doesn’t work as well as advertised. It seemed to only loosen hair a bit, but it didn’t really help to detangle or remove it (see photos). I end up manually taking out the brush and removing hair after every run-through even when I run the auto-detangle twice. As mentioned, the vacuum/suction is excellent, but the mopping mode has its flaws. The mop pad is stationary, so it basically just coasts over the hard floor leaving a wet streak. I am not sure how much pressure is being applied to the floor to actually clean. I would have preferred the motorized round spinning mops that some other brands feature. Also, it seems the mop pad is only using its middle section to clean. There are about 3 inches on both sides of the pad that don’t do much because those sections are a lot thinner than the middle portion. When mopping the outer border of the room, it misses 3-4 inches from the wall that remain dry (see phots). Overall, I will continue to use the X8 because of the convenience of features versus any complaints I may have.

The Eufy X8 Pro is simply a delight to own and use. It has amazing suction power, an incredible mapping/navigation system, a useful moping capability and a great charging/emptying station. Its app is easy to use and keeps you informed of its progress in cleaning and any maintenance issues. Just a superb choice in this product category! Eufy is a brand of consumer electronics products produced by Anker Innovations, Ltd., an electronics firm founded in 2011 and based in Changsha, Hunan, China. It began as a laptop battery manufacturer, expanded to smartphone chargers and power banks. It launched a number of brands including Bolder, Soundcore, Nebula, Solix, Powerline and Karapax. Eufy began in 2016 and is devoted to developing connected, smart home products including security equipment, cleaning systems. healthcare and pet care devices. Here are the key specifications on this great device: • Eufy X8 Pro Robotic Vacuum with Self-Empty Station (Model T2276) • Self-Empty Station charges and stores vacuum, empties robot’s dust bin • 2.5 liter anti-bacterial, deodorizing hepa-filtered dust bag holds up to 45 days’ cleaning • Twin-turbo vacuum suction with 2X 4,000 PA power • Patented pro-detangle comb on roller brush reduces need for manual removal of hair on brush • Tri-arm edge-sweeping brush improves edge cleaning • Laser-guided mapping function creates optimal routes and provides obstacle avoidance • AI. Map 2.0 customizes mapping with No-Go Zones, virtual boundaries and multi-floor mapping • Deep-cleaning mop attachment with three levels of automatic water flow • BoostIQ automatically increases suction power based upon the surface condition • 14.4 volt 5200 mAmp-hour lithium ion battery • 335 ml onboard dustbin capacity • 270 ml water tank capacity for mopping • Anti-drop sensor prevents robot from falling down stairs • Eufy Clean app controls all functions, monitors maintenance, retains cleaning history and maps • Spot cleaning mode to intensely clean a 4.9 ft x 4.9 ft area • Mapping allows room cleaning mode, editing room boundaries, naming rooms • Child lock to prevent tampering • Alexa and Google Assistant compatible • Dimensions: 13.1” diameter x 3.2” height • 12 month warranty on parts and labor One measure of quality is how well the manufacturer packs its technology. On this score Eufy gets an A+. The outer shipping box exactly fits the inner box, holding it safely during transit. The inner box contains shock-absorbing materials and the vacuum itself is carefully covered with protective plastic on all important surfaces. When you remove the X8 Pro from the box you will be impressed by its finish quality. It looks like the sophisticated high-tech device that it is, but it also looks very solid. The main driving wheels have a pair of deep lug patterns and are about 5/8” wide so it gets excellent traction. The color is a deep charcoal grey. There are just three buttons on top, but they are sufficient to access key functions. In the box are the robot vacuum, the self-empty station/power dock, the mop attachment, a roller cleaning tool, a waterproof clear plastic pad and a quick set-up guide. Setting up the X8 Pro is simple. Position the self-empty station/power dock against a wall and plug it in. It is about 15 inches tall and, with the robot attached for charging, it requires about 18 inches of depth from the wall. The included clear plastic mat may be placed under the unit to protect your floor from any drips from the mop pad if using that feature. Download the Eufy Clean app and register as a user. Then connect the X8 Pro to your 2.4 GHz wireless router. I found that it maintained good connection with my wireless network throughout my 2,400 square foot home. You can start the vacuum with the app, using the onboard buttons or through Alexa or Google Assistant. When started, the robot smoothly pulls away from the charging dock then begins its search and destroy mission against the dirt on your floors. First it maps your home, determines where any obstacles reside and computes an optimal path. The mapping process is very sophisticated. It uses an artificial intelligence system (AI.Map 2.0) and a LiDAR sensor (Precise iPath Laser) to determine the physical characteristics of your rooms, including any furniture in place. You can watch this process on the app and it is really interesting to see it discover the shape of rooms and then navigate around them. Once it has finished mapping it divides the entire area into cleaning segments. The X8 Pro is about 3.2” tall and a slightly over 13.1” wide so it will easily travel under most furniture and between chair legs. It is amazingly quiet (about the same noise level as an electric razor) and makes a low purring noise as it travels around the room. But does it work? Yes – very well! I have a mixture of hardwood floors, granite floors and some area rugs. There are thresholds between several of the rooms because some of the floors are at slightly different heights. The Eufy X8 Pro effortlessly rode through the apartment, climbed over the thresholds and diligently vacuumed every available open space. The robot begins the vacuuming process by driving around the perimeter of each defined area, then methodically going back and forth within each area. If there are any obstacles (such as chair legs) it will go around each one, getting as close as possible to ensure thorough cleaning. The cleaning process relies upon two elements: the extraordinary suction power of the twin turbo-cyclone design (each providing 4,000 PA) over the rotating vacuum brush and the tri-armed sweep brush which directs dirt into the vacuum chamber. The sweep brush is really effective at cleaning along the wall and under cabinet overhangs. Don’t worry about large items in the path of the vacuum - it even picks up all of the dry leaves which fall off my ficus tree plants, which often clog a standard vacuum. The vacuuming takes about one minute per ten square feet and the battery lasts for about 120 minutes of cleaning. When the battery charge drops under 10% the robot announces that it is heading for home to recharge and it makes a direct route back to the self-empty/charging station. If at any time you want to end the cleaning, just hit the “Home” button and the X8 will immediately find its way back to the charging dock. And, yes, it is super fun to watch it run around your home! A nice feature is that you can set the device to automatically empty after each cleaning or have the emptying process activated manually (through the app or by pushing buttons on the robot). This allows you to manually empty the dust bin if you want to extend the life of the bag in the station. The dust bin and its HEPA filter lift out of the robot for easy cleaning. Just dump it into your waste basket and give it a quick rinse (allow to dry for 24 hours afterward) and you are done. If you choose to use the self-empty function you will find that it is very efficient. The included high quality anti-bacterial, deodorizing HEPA-filtered bag is 2.5 liters (compared to the 0.335 liter capacity of the internal dust bin). Eufy says that it will last about 45 days of normal use. Once you register the vacuum Eufy will send you two more bags for free. I thought my apartment was pretty clean at the start, but after each of the first few vacuum cycles I checked the internal dust collection bin and was surprised to see that it was full. Every time I started the robot vacuum it found more dirt, dust, hair than I would have thought possible. The fact that the X8 goes under couches, beds, dressers, tables and chairs probably accounts for the impressive amount of dirt it collects. Maintenance of the vacuum is also easy. The roller brush has an auto-detangling comb which will remove most hair caught onto it. But the roller brush also removes easily and it was no trouble to clean off any remaining trapped hair using the included tool or by hand. Eufy is aware that parts have limited life so they offer replacement parts at reasonable prices, including a battery ($50), a dust bin ($24) and a comprehensive parts kit with two tri-arm sweep brushes, four HEPA filters, a roller brush and a brush guard ($35). The Eufy Clean app is really great. You can use it to alter the suction power to one of four levels or set it to automatic (BoostIQ) which will vary the suction power depending upon surface conditions. You can also select other modes such as “Spot cleaning” which intensively vacuums a 25 square foot area. In addition, you can schedule cleaning at programmed times, redefine the maps, clean just a specific room, or a combination of rooms. You can set “Do not go” areas in the maps to fence off sections from the vacuum. If you have multiple floors in your home the robot will store maps of each floor. In the app is the vacuum’s cleaning history, the battery charge status and an estimate of the remaining life of the brushes and filter. You can even change the voice and language used by the robot. Because the X8 is connected to your WiFi network you can activate it even when you are not home thru the app. You can watch the robot’s progress on your phone. Much more entertaining than some lame TikTok videos! (See photo of a cleaning map.) I was really interested in the damp mop function on my uncarpeted floors. Just put water (or a floor cleaning solution) into the 270 ml tank, attach the included cleaning/mopping unit onto the bottom of the X8, then just start a cleaning cycle in the room you want to mop and it will do a pretty good job of cleaning that floor. This feature alone is enough to set this device above its competitors. The Eufy website has many informative videos which explain every aspect of the X8 capabilities. This is an absolutely superior device and I enthusiatically recommend it with a full five stars for its many features, high quality and terrific performance.

Finally… a robotic vacuum that cleans effectively enough to stay in my home. One that isn't just a surface duster or dirt spreader like the vacuums used previously. The Eufy X8 Pro w/ Self-Empty Station is the best robotic vacuum I've tested in the last eight years. Five different robot vacuums later, I thought it wouldn't be a viable way to vacuum, and my Dyson and I would still do work. NOW, every morning, it is like a cleaning service came overnight! The X8 Pro's suction, AI performance, and efficiency are mind-blowing and unmatched for this price. I now spend less time vacuuming because it VACUUMS and doesn't get stuck! No need to watch stairs; it sees them! I do stairs and touch up corners where I block it from going. My carpets are always clean and refreshed, with carpet lines in a logical pattern I would leave behind. The AI running the vacuum, combined with the LIDAR and IR sensor arrays, makes this perform like no other robot vacuum on the market. It does not just haphazardly bounce all over the room like some vacuums I've tested. It, quite frankly, would vacuum like a human that could not move furniture. All three levels of vacuum suction perform well, but the max setting could be loud if people are sleeping nearby—otherwise, low and medium work well while you sleep. Setup The setup is intuitive and straightforward. Everything arrives tightly packaged, protected, and delivered quickly to my door. Unpack it to reveal the Base Station, X8 Pro, plastic pad, and power cable. Next, find a flat, hard surface near an outlet to place your plastic mat and base station. Once the base station is plugged in, please turn on the vacuum and align it to charge. Download the Eufy Clean app and create an account (if necessary). Follow the app prompts to add it to your account and TRULY unlock the full potential. Link your favorite voice assistant for automation, schedules, and voice commands making life SUPER SIMPLE in the chore department. You can use its simple three-button functionality to send it home, spot clean, and power down, but the BEAST is unleashed in the Eufy Clean app! Once setup is complete, let it map by scanning your home to build a floor plan. It will go around the perimeter of your walls, flinging LIDAR beams to create a blueprint. In the app, you can watch it draw and follow the paths it took to get there. Be sure to clear loose objects from the floor to ensure perfect mapping. After the scan, place virtual boundaries and no-go zones to lock down your requests further. Eufy Clean offers options for setting schedules customized for cleaning by room, zone, or the whole floor. You are in control of how much cleaning is done and when. You can also mop and vacuum with different settings. Vacuum first, then clean - now my floor washer is getting nervous. From start to finish, I was up and running about 35 minutes after account linking, updates, and setup was done. I don't see many hiccups in the setup process and this passes with flying colors. Mopping It functions very well as a mop and is similar to using a Swiffer Wet mop. You are essentially getting a single pad wet and cleaning the floor. It does not vacuum the floors dry, so you have to wait for the floor to air dry. The X8 Pro will release the right amount of water into the pad based on your settings, and when you finish, you can wash the pad and use it again. I like how my kitchen floors are vacuumed first, then wet mop all in one cleaning. This vacuum helps around the house, and vacuuming is almost wholly checked off the chore list. Performance and Observations The X8 Pro is punching above its weight class in performance and effectiveness. However, the base feels light and slides around if not set correctly against a wall or immovable object. I have thick carpets with thick padding. I say it isn't a good choice without using a wedge to compensate and lean it forward. After trying to place the base on the carpet, the vacuum often had issues aligning in the dock to charge and empty when finishing. On hard floors where the rubber feet can grip, it will give the best experience. Another thing I found when relocating the base is to remap it, or it will return to the previous location docked in the room. Self-empty works well with the vacuum bag located inside the base station. It clears the X8 Pro entirely and ensures it is always ready for the job. The onboard vacuum speaker helps provide voice prompts that I find helpful when I don't have my phone. For example, it announces when it is charging or heading home and brags about detangling the roller. PASSES WITH FLYING COLORS, it does an EXCELLENT job of keeping my wife's hair out! The air filter is catching drywall dust from previous vacuum sessions, which is a testament to the impressive suction. Maintenance and Upkeep The app offers gauges and bar indicators with remaining life for components in the vacuum, like the roller, brushes, and vacuum bag. **TIP** I recommend a weekly inspection of the air filter inside the dustbin. It is good at catching dust particles; they don't come out of the filter screen! This means you must keep filters on hand to ensure suction remains optimal over time, and they are not washable! I use another vacuum to clean the filter, which does a great job of clearing it. I also recommend removing the roller if you have carpet because fibers will build up at the base of the roller, and you may want to pull it out. It will tell you when it is time to replace components in the app using indicator gauges for maintenance. It easily vacuums cereal, dirt, grass, and other things and even picks up hair without getting tangled on the roller. I am shocked by how well this performs going between carpet and floors with Boost IQ by reducing suction like more expensive handheld vacuums. Final Thoughts This vacuum I will highly recommend for its power, ease of use, effectiveness, and features ESPECIALLY for the price. You will be hard-pressed to find another vacuum in this price range with the features this has. This should be your first look before look at the others SIMPLY because of the suction alone. Hands down, this is the best and I highly recommend!