This lab-tested robot vacuum picked up more dirt than any other - and it's on sale
The Ecovacs X8 Pro Omni won the ZDNET Lab Award for best pickup performance in a robot vacuum, and it's currently $67 off for Memorial Day.
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Key points
- The Ecovacs X8 Pro Omni achieved the highest average sand pickup score (60.28%) among 10 tested robot vacuums.
- It features a self-cleaning mop roller and dual water tanks for simultaneous vacuuming and mopping.
- Obstacle avoidance effectively dodged a sock, cat toy, and lamp cord in lab tests.
- On sale for $599 (was $666) during Memorial Day weekend, a rare discount for a Lab Award winner.
Why it matters
This matters because the Ecovacs X8 Pro Omni achieved the highest average sand pickup score (60.28%) among 10 tested robot vacuums.
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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. At ZDNET, we're all about putting tech to the test to actually see which phone has the best battery life or which robot vacuum has the best pickup performance. And when we tested 10 different robot vacuums in our lab, one was the clear winner. Also: My favorite Memorial Day deals: Save big on laptops, tablets, and more The had the best average score for sand pickup on both hardwood flooring and carpet. And right now, it's $67 off during Memorial Day weekend sales, meaning you can snag this Lab Award-favorite for just $599. Compared to the other robot vacuums we tested from brands like Shark, Roborock, Dreame, and others, the Ecovacs Deboot X8 Pro Omni picked up an average of 60.28% of sand across all three of the testing categories (hardwood floor, low-pile carpet, and mid-pile carpet). Also: We compared 10 robot vacuums for sand pickup - and one model was the clear favorite Aside from its impressive pickup performance, the Ecovacs Deboot X8 Pro Omni has a self-cleaning mop roller and has a clean-water and a dirty-water tank within its body. It can vacuum and mop simultaneously, with dust and debris entering the vacuum nozzle, which is located in front of the mop. It also does a decent job of avoiding obstacles in our lab testing and was able to avoid a sock, a cat toy, and a lamp cord. Review: This robot vacuum mops so well, it cleaned up the mess my Roomba left behindI recommend this robot vacuum if you want strong suction performance along with mopping capabilities that always keep your floors clean. And with this Memorial Day deal, there's even a better reason to buy the . How I rated this deal According to our ZDNET deal-rating system, this 10% off deal should be rated a 2/5 deal, but since it is a Lab Award winner and we rarely see it on sale, I gave it a 3/5 rating.