Perplexity Research

ECOVACS DEEBOT T8 AIVI - COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT DATABASE ENTRY

Research completed from 75+ authoritative sources including the official Ecovacs website, professional reviews (PCMag, RTINGS, TechRadar), YouTube technical reviewers, Reddit communities, Amazon/Google Play app reviews, and retailer specifications.

Key Findings Summary

Status: The model is 5 years old (launched March 2020) but still actively sold, currently at historically low pricing of $169.99 (down from $649.99 MSRP).

Hardware Strengths:

• 1500 Pa suction with 23-24 CFM airflow
• 5200 mAh battery supporting 3+ hours runtime
• Advanced dual-sensor navigation (camera + dToF laser)
• 420 ml dustbin
• 240 ml water tank for mopping
• Excellent build quality

Critical Issues Identified:

• Wheel failures: Multiple users report motor failures within 1-2 years
• Mapping problems: Maps rotate, corrupt, or fail to regenerate (LiDAR sensor dust-related)
• Pet hair: Long-haired pet owners need 2x daily brush maintenance
• App quality: 3.2/5 rating on iOS; connection issues, doesn’t work on 5G
• Pet waste detection: Unreliable despite camera claiming obstacle avoidance
• Mopping: Poor stain removal; only suitable for light maintenance

Performance Data (Real-World):

• Hard floors: Excellent (23-24 CFM airflow handles debris well)
• Low-pile carpet: Fair to good
• High-pile carpet: Poor
• Pet hair on hard floors: Very good
• Pet hair on carpet: Struggles significantly
• Edge cleaning: Weak; misses corners

Pricing Context:

The 75% price reduction from launch makes it attractive as a budget option, but users report durability concerns that may offset initial savings. Annual maintenance costs $110-245 depending on configuration.

Warranty & Support:

12-month limited warranty; customer support rated as slow and dismissive by multiple users [71 votes on Reddit complaint thread].

Complete Documentation Provided

The research created a detailed 676-line markdown database entry covering:

• ✓ All 15 information categories specified
• ✓ Confirmed vs. conflicting data flagged with sources
• ✓ Real-world performance data from RTINGS and YouTube tests
• ✓ 75+ source citations with ID attribution
• ✓ Known issues and limitations clearly documented
• ✓ Comparative analysis vs. Roborock competitors
• ✓ User community feedback aggregated from Reddit

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/robot-vacuum-ecovacs-deebot-t8-2wlDmd.dQq2r2UsA.KgGaw