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- Ecovacs launched the new X11 Omnicyclone<!–> at IFA 2025.
- First self-emptying, self-washing, self-drying mop robot.
- Debuted at IFA Berlin, a yearly electronics trade show.
After testing dozens of robot vacuums, the X11 Omnicyclone warranted a second look. I was recently lamenting not having a self-washing robot vacuum and mop with a self-emptying canister in place of a dust bag, and Ecovacs was like, “Hold my floor cleaner.”
No dust bag
The Ecovacs X11 Omnicyclone–> is unique on the US market right now. It’s the first premium robot vacuum and mop with a hands-free operation that doesn’t have a dust bag. Instead, the X11 has a dust canister that you empty when full, much like a traditional upright vacuum.
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This means you never have to buy a dust bag for your robot to empty its dustbin at the dock. Dust bags typically need replacing every six weeks; the canister can do the same. You can go weeks without dealing with dust and debris, and then you don’t even have to replace the dust bag. All you need to do is empty the canister every few weeks and simply enjoy your clean floors.
The X11 Omnicyclone features 19,500Pa of suction power and is so feature-packed that using a dust canister instead of bags is but a small detail.
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“Our innovative PowerBoost Charging Technology ensures truly perpetual and uninterrupted cleaning, the advanced AI agent Yiko delivers smarter, personalized automation, and the TruePass Adaptive 4WD Climbing System guarantees seamless navigation over room-to-room thresholds,” said Michelle Jones, associate brand marketing director of Ecovacs Americas.
Continuous operation
This robot vacuum has a GaN fast-charging feature at the dock that quickly recharges the battery up to 6% in three minutes. Every time the robot docks to wash its mop pads or empty its dustbin during a cleaning session, the dock quickly recharges its battery so it can offer continuous operation. Ecovacs claims the robot can clean up to 10,764 square feet without stopping to recharge as a result of this PowerBoost technology.
The robot also supports the Blast solution, which increases airflow on rugs and carpet to remove hair and large particles.
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The X11 also features AI stain detection, which adapts its cleaning strategy based on the stain detected. The robot knows to do another mop pass over light stains and two cross-pattern passes with a mop rinse on stubborn stains. Tougher stains also trigger the robot to rinse the mop with a stronger cleaning solution at the dock during the stain removal pass.
Availability
The new Ecovacs X11 Omnicyclone is now available for purchase for $1,500. While this is a flagship robot with a price to match, the cost is competitive among premium robot vacuums, especially considering you won’t have to buy another dust bag.
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I’m currently testing the new Ecovacs X11 Omnicyclone<!–> robot vacuum and mop, and preparing to deliver my reactions on my real-world experience over the next few weeks.
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