Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni

The Deebot X2 Omni made waves when Ecovacs introduced it in October 2023 with an unusual selling point: it’s square. While most robot vacuums roll around with circular bodies that struggle to reach corners, Ecovacs claims their angular design reaches 99% of wall edges. That’s a bold promise for a robot that launched at $1,499.99.

Here’s the thing, though. VacuumWars gave it just 1.71 stars overall, with a navigation score of 0.24 that suggests the dual LiDAR system isn’t living up to its on-paper sophistication. The X2 Omni packs impressive hardware, but the real-world results paint a more complicated picture.

The Square Design Actually Works

Let’s start with what the X2 Omni does well. The 12.87” x 12.87” square body genuinely improves corner cleaning. On hard floors, it picks up 95.5% of debris, which is excellent. The single rubber-and-bristle brush roll handles short pet hair effectively on hard surfaces, and the anti-tangle design scored 0.63 in testing, meaning you won’t be fishing hair out of the roller constantly.

The robot stands 3.78 inches tall and weighs 9.5 pounds. It can climb thresholds up to 20mm (about three-quarters of an inch), which handles most door transitions without trouble.

Suction and Carpet Performance

Ecovacs advertises 8,000 Pa of suction, and VacuumWars measured 22 CFM of airflow. That translates to 74% debris removal on carpet deep clean tests, which is respectable but not class-leading. The 420ml dustbin handles typical messes before needing the dock’s auto-empty feature.

Here’s where things get tricky: flattened pet hair pickup tested at just 51.5%. If you’ve got a golden retriever or a Persian cat, that’s going to leave visible evidence behind. Short pet hair on hard floors? Fine. Ground-in fur on carpet? Expect multiple passes.

High-pile carpet is essentially a no-go zone. Users consistently report the robot getting stuck on shag rugs and plush carpets. The machine struggles, and cleaning performance tanks.

The Mopping Situation

Two rotating mop pads spin at 180 RPM with about 6N of downward pressure. The robot’s onboard water tank holds 180ml, while the dock maintains 4 liters of clean water and 3.5 liters for dirty water.

The mop pads lift 15mm when the robot detects carpet, so you don’t have to worry about soaking your rugs. Back at the dock, hot water (55°C/131°F) washes the pads, and hot air dries them.

But the mopping test score of 1.5 out of 5 tells the real story. Users report streaking, and because there’s no extending mop arm, edges get missed. If you’re buying this primarily for mopping, you might want to look at competitors like the Dreame X40 Ultra instead.

Navigation: The Confusing Part

This robot has dual LiDAR sensors and 3D structured light obstacle avoidance. It recognizes over 70 object types, including pet waste, cables, and socks. On paper, it should navigate brilliantly.

In practice? That 0.24 navigation score from VacuumWars is concerning. The robot cleans in methodical rows and works well in the dark thanks to LiDAR (no camera dependency), but users report inefficient pathing that leaves some areas over-cleaned and others barely touched.

The X2 Omni covers about 984 square feet per charge according to testing. Ecovacs claims 200-210 minutes of runtime from the 6,400 mAh battery, but actual coverage falls short of what that runtime would suggest.

Obstacle avoidance works well for cables, pet bowls, and chair legs. Socks and small clothing items sometimes get pushed around rather than avoided. Very dark floors trigger the cliff sensors, which can cause the robot to refuse cleaning certain areas.

The OMNI Station

The dock measures 16.9” x 17.7” x 22”, so plan for a significant footprint. It handles:

• Auto-emptying into 3L bags (lasting up to 90 days)
• Hot water mop washing at 55°C
• Hot air mop drying
• 4L clean water storage

No auto-detergent dispensing, no plumbing connection option. You’ll refill water manually and add cleaning solution yourself.

App and Smart Home Integration

The ECOVACS HOME app provides 3D mapping for up to three floors, complete room editing (merge, split, rename, set no-go zones), room-specific scheduling, and live video monitoring through the YIKO AI feature. Pet tracking lets you check on animals when you’re away.

Works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Does not work with Matter or HomeKit, so Apple users are out of luck for deep smart home integration.

The app ratings tell their own story: 3.8 out of 5 on iOS and 3.5 on Google Play. Connectivity issues, map saving bugs, and occasional crashes appear regularly in user complaints.

What You’ll Spend on Upkeep

The robot ships with two mop pads, one pre-installed dust bag, one side brush, and the power cord. Budget roughly $100-150 per year for replacement parts:

Part	Cost	Replace Every
Dust bags (3-pack)	$20-25	30-90 days
Mop pads (2-pack)	$15-20	2-3 months
Side brush (2-pack)	$12-15	3-6 months
Main brush	$25-30	6-12 months
HEPA filter	$15-20	2-3 months

Where It Fits in the Market

Current pricing runs $799-$1,299 depending on sales. At that range, here’s how it stacks up:

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra ($1,499): Same original price, 6,000 Pa suction, but better carpet performance and higher mop lift.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra ($1,799): Costs more but delivers 10,000 Pa suction with built-in voice assistant.

Dreame X40 Ultra ($1,699): 12,000 Pa suction plus an extending mop arm that actually cleans edges.

iRobot Roomba j9+ ($999): Better obstacle avoidance, no mopping whatsoever.

Who Should Buy This

The X2 Omni makes sense if you have primarily hard floors in a medium-sized home (1,500-2,500 square feet), care about corner cleaning more than mopping performance, and want an all-in-one dock without worrying about HomeKit compatibility.

Skip this robot if your home has high-pile carpet, you need top-tier mopping, you’re budget-conscious, or you’re deep into the Apple smart home ecosystem.

The Bottom Line

Ecovacs built genuinely innovative hardware with that square design and capable OMNI station. The pet score of 3.41 out of 5 isn’t bad, and hard floor cleaning is legitimately excellent. But the navigation inefficiency, mediocre mopping, and app reliability issues knock it down from flagship to “good, not great.”

For the current sale pricing, it’s worth considering. At $1,499 MSRP, competitors offer better overall value.