In today’s busy world, cleaning is something we would all like to spend more time doing. I spend most of my weekends cleaning the house completely from top to bottom because during the week I simply don’t get the time. As much as I love clean things, I would actually relax a little on the weekend knowing things are automatically being cleaned for me – imagine that world? Well, Xiaomi can make that possible with its great selection of smart robot vacuums.
The Xiaomi smart robot vacuum range comes in a series of different models that cater to all users and budgets. The big thing to note here is that the brand’s entry-level model, the E10 only costs R4,499 which is not only affordable but the feature set on this unit covers everything you’ll look for in a smart robot vacuum.
Compared to its competition, the range is also transparent in its feature list and specs. You know what you’re getting and the products offer a plethora of extras which you’ll need to pay a premium for elsewhere.
So in this post, I want to highlight some of the features you can look for in the Xiaomi smart robot vacuum range, why they are made for you and compare them to one another. Hopefully, by the time you’re done, you’ll lean towards one of them.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 (R4,499)
For R4,499, you can have the joy of knowing that when you leave for work in the morning, or when you’re relaxing on the couch watching a movie or playing games, your house or apartment is being cleaned. That is thanks to the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10.
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 packs a robust list of smart features making it a perfect companion for your living space and even office. With a 4000Pa suction, it can pick up dirt and debris in one pass. It comes packed with a mop and water tank which helps clean dirt. The unit also sensors the type of floor you have and disperses the right amount of water so it doesn’t damage the surface.
The 2600mAh battery makes it ideal for larger areas as it can last up to 110 minutes of cleaning. As it cleans the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 will smartly switch between mopping, vacuuming and a combination of both depending on the area.
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 is also lightweight and thin making it easy to fit into smaller areas and even fit snugly underneath certain cabinets and chairs. The 8cm height means it can reach places you would usually have to bend over to clean.
It also comes with a series of sensors that help overcome obstacles in the way, preventing it from falling off a ledge and even scraping against the wall.
Let’s not forget that the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 also works with the Mi Home app and integrates into all your other tech. Here, you can set up cleaning schedules, monitor the battery life and much more. The machine will also keep you updated on the progress of the current run by talking to you while it cleans.
When the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 has finished its duty, it will then go back and charge itself back up for the next session.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 Key Features
- 4000Pa suction and fan blower
- 2600mAh battery
- 110-minute cleaning
- 8cm high
- 3 floor cleaning modes – mop, vacuum, mop and vacuum
- Voice notifications
- Multiple smart sensors
- Mi Home app support
- RRP – R4,499
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10 (R5,999)
The next product in the range is the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10. Just like the E10, this model comes with some great features which give you ease of mind during the day while it cleans your area. The S10 only costs a few hundred rands more than the E10 at R5,999.
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10 packs the same 4000Pa suction fan as the E10. The difference, however, is that the S10 comes with an intelligent precision mapping feature that scans your environment and builds an accurate cleaning map to help identify the best routes for cleaning.
This is achieved by its raised LDS sensor that precisely detects objects and furniture around it. It can measure the room which opens up new ways to approach cleaning.
For example, after you map a room, you can set the device to clean only a specific part of that room, separate your areas into multiple zones and even mark a precise spot in the home you want it to clean.
So after you cook dinner, for example, you can set up a routine that the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10 will always go clean and mop the kitchen area. You can do the same for other rooms on other schedules.
Precision mapping also lets you block off areas you don’t want to enter. So if your cat hates the machine, you can tell it to not go into the room where it is sleeping.
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10 also includes a longer-lasting batter at 3200mAh. This gives it up to 130 minutes of cleaning on a single charge.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10 Key Features
- LDS Navigation
- Precision mapping
- 3200mAh battery for up to 130 minutes of use
- 4000Pa suction fan
- Multiple smart sensors
- 3 floor cleaning modes – mop, vacuum, mop and vacuum
- Mi Home app support
- RRP – R5,999
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10+ (R9,999)
One of the newer smart robot vacuums from the brand is the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10+. The brand went all out with this device adding some incredible features to its already-fantastic lineup. The S10+ comes with the same powerful 4000Pa suction fan but the additional speeds and large 450ml dustbin make it one of the best smart cleaners on the market.
The added dual mops at the back of the unit rotate at a high speed to simulate the pressure of cleaning with your hands. These fast-spinning mops rotate as they clean flooring which the vacuum has just passed. So in one swoop, the unit does everything.
Because there’s a large focus on mopping on the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10+, the unit also avoids going onto certain surfaces when mopping mode is enabled. That way, you won’t have a soaked carpet by mistake. While it mops, the unit can also provide even water release across the floor and intelligently control the water flow to clean up to 150m2 of the floor in one charge.
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10+ also comes with the great precision mapping found in the S10. This means you can assign different zones to the unit, set it to clean certain areas at certain times and it will effectively map your home while it operates.
The battery life in the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10+ is also the biggest you’ll find on the market. It packs a 5200mAh cell which lasts up to 2 hours of cleaning in Standard Mode. In one charge, the unit can clean over 200m2 before going back to charge itself.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10+ Key Features
- LDS Navigation
- Precision mapping
- 5200mAh battery for up to 2 hours of use
- 4000Pa suction fan
- Multiple smart sensors
- 3 floor cleaning modes – mop, vacuum, mop and vacuum
- Dedicated mopping mode with pressure mopping
- Mi Home app support
- RRP – R9,999
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ + Auto Empty Station (R19,999)
If you’re looking for the best then the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ is the model you want. It is truly a revolution in smart home cleaning thanks to its feature-packed unit and Auto Empty Station.
For the most part, the X10 unit itself is quite similar to the S10+. It packs the same great battery life and a powerful 4000Pa suction fan. It also comes with pressure-mopping features, precision mapping and other detection sensors. However, the Auto-Empty Station is where the rest of the magic is found.
This mountable compartment does everything for you. When the unit goes back to charge, the station will turn on and clean the bin inside the vacuum and also remove the pressure mopping pads, wash them and dry them using a hot air drying method.
The dust is removed by a 17000Pa suction fan and gets stored in the 2.7L bag. The water tank is then used to refill the vacuum unit itself and clean the pressure mop pads.
This means that each time the X10+ leaves the charger, it will have an empty bin, clean mops and a full water tank. This provides effective cleaning and the heat-dried mops will be fresh and odour-free.
The station itself is also a worry-free experience. The dustbin only needs to be cleaned every 60 empties, and the water tank alerts you on the Mi Home app when it needs to be topped up.
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ is truly the pinnacle of robot vacuum cleaners. Not only is the unit itself feature-packed but Xiaomi put everything but the kitchen sink into the Auto Empty Station too.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ + Auto Empty Station Key Features
- Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+
- LDS Navigation
- Precision mapping
- 5200mAh battery for up to 2 hours of use
- 4000Pa suction fan
- Multiple smart sensors
- 3 floor cleaning modes – mop, vacuum, mop and vacuum
- Dedicated mopping mode with pressure mopping
- Mi Home app support
- S-Mopping Assistant
- Auto Empty Station
- Automatic pad washing
- Hot air drying mop pad cleaning
- 17000Pa dustbin cleaner
- 2.5L bag with up to 60 binloads
- Automatic water tank refill
- RRP – R19,999
So that’s the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum range in a nutshell. You can see that the brand has a wide range of great devices on the market for users who want the simple, and those who want the care-free. From the E10 which is a great entry-level, feature-packed unit all the way to the X10+ which does everything for you. Maybe you will get to relax a bit more often now.
