Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone Review: Discover the Bagless Robot Vacuum with Unlimited Battery Life!

In its new flagship robot vacuum cleaner, Ecovacs goes against the competition’s trend and focuses on a product with a technical sheet that may be less elaborate than some models like the latest Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro, Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller, Narwal Flow, and Mova Z60 Ultra, but which brings innovations that make it stand out from the typical numbers race that some brands engage in.

Among these innovations, notably, a cyclonic station, previously reserved for less high-end models, as well as a PowerBoost feature that allows the robot to recharge while it goes back to wash its mops.

Let’s see in detail if these new features change the way the robot is used and especially if it performs well in its main mission, which is to clean the floors effectively.

Technical Specifications

A Well-Designed Aesthetic

Unlike most Ecovacs products which are often quite bulky and rectangular, the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone sports a more refined aesthetic, with a futuristic station that sets it apart from other models.

At the center, there is a cylindrical and transparent dust container, while the rest of the facade is covered with plastics that imitate a metallic gray, even bronzed look. The left side of the facade is removable, hiding two detergent reservoirs, a first for Ecovacs. Unfortunately, you will need to purchase the detergent separately, as the brand does not provide it in the box.

On the top, the two water tanks are directly accessible, without compromising the overall aesthetic. Finally, the washing board is entirely removable, simplifying the station’s maintenance on a daily basis.

As for the robot, it carries the same color scheme as the station on top, while the sides are dressed in black. As usual with the Deebot X series, the X11 omits the upper LiDAR dome in favor of sensors located at the front and sides for navigation. This approach gives it a height of 9.8 cm, allowing it to easily pass under low furniture.

At the front, there is a 3D AI vision module, equipped with a camera and an LED, which helps to detect dirt and obstacles. Underneath the robot, Ecovacs has opted for simplicity, with the X11 equipped with a mopping roller that can shift and lift up, as well as an anti-tangle roller brush for vacuuming. It also has a side brush with an arched design, preventing hair and fur from entangling. However, this brush is fixed and does not extend to better capture dirt along the baseboards and in corners, unlike nearly all competitors.

Lastly, the build quality is generally good, although the robot feels less “solid” than what Roborock and Dreame do for their premium models.

A Comprehensive but Less Intuitive App

The Ecovacs Home app offers a very comprehensive set of functions to control and customize the cleaning of the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone. The interface, however, is much less intuitive than that of most competitors and would benefit from a redesign to make it more pleasant to use daily.

From the app, you can of course initiate a complete cleaning of the entire surface, but also target specific rooms or zones. Various cleaning modes are offered: suction only, suction and washing, or suction then washing. Ecovacs has removed the washing-only mode, which is practical in some cases. An AI Agent Hosting mode automatically adjusts the robot’s settings based on the rooms and the level of dirt detected.

If you prefer to manually control the settings, the app offers numerous possibilities, including four levels of suction, a water flow setting on 50 levels, and even the choice of the robot’s speed according to three profiles: standard, thorough, or quick. The Deebot X11 OmniCyclone can also perform two consecutive passes for a more intensive cleaning, and it is possible to adjust the suction power and water flow independently for each room.

In terms of mapping, the X11 OmniCyclone can store up to three different maps. These can be modified to merge, divide, or rename rooms, define the type of floor covering, add no-go zones or virtual barriers to restrict access to certain areas, and even place furniture for a more realistic representation of your interior. It is also possible to add thresholds, as the robot is capable of crossing them. However, the app still does not display detected obstacles on the map, a function that most competitors have already been offering for a while.

The Deebot X11 OmniCyclone also integrates several advanced options to adapt to particular situations. On carpets, for example, it offers three distinct settings: automatic increase in suction power, priority to cleaning carpets before the rest of the floor, and deep cleaning, where the robot performs a back-and-forth zigzag motion for a more complete result. You can also define the behavior to adopt in the presence of carpets, namely to vacuum them, cross them with the mop, or avoid them entirely.

Other settings allow you to adjust the sensitivity of obstacle detection, the option to clean more intensively when the robot detects significant dirt, and even to raise the side brush in case of crumbs to avoid scattering them.

The app also allows you to schedule regular cleanings according to your preferences and set a “Do Not Disturb” period during which the robot will not start automatically and will limit sound announcements.

It also gives access to the settings of the OmniCyclone station: you can choose the frequency of automatic emptying of the dustbin, the frequency of washing the roller during a cycle (for example, every 10, 15, 20 minutes) and the duration of automatic drying (3 hours by default, adjustable to 2 or 4 hours). You can also let the station wash the mop intelligently, or manually set a more or less intensive wash.

Similarly, you can select which detergent tank to use, between standard and intensive, which is more concentrated. Unfortunately, it is not possible to use one tank for parquet and another for tile, as the robot uses one or the other for the entire cleaning surface.

The X11 OmniCyclone also supports off-peak recharging, as well as the ability to perform micro-recharges each time it returns to the station during cleaning. Its onboard camera allows you to monitor your home remotely via the app, while also serving to better detect obstacles and dirty areas. However, unlike some competing brands, the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone does not have a dedicated function for detecting or capturing images of pets, a detail that is ultimately not essential.

Finally, like many high-end robots, the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants. Ecovacs also offers its own integrated voice assistant, YIKO, capable of understanding simple commands and orienting towards you to better capture your voice. The robot is also Matter compatible, which facilitates its integration into a broader home automation ecosystem.

Performance

Despite a spec sheet slightly behind the products presented at IFA 2025, the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone has nothing to be ashamed of. Indeed, its suction power of 19,500 Pa is not lacking and allows it to pick up dirt as well on hard floors as on carpets.

The hybrid main brush, made of nylon bristles and rubber blades, manages to capture dust and crumbs on all types of floors, including in the joints, while the side brush helps direct the dirt towards the main brush. However, its fixed design prevents it from reaching the corners, where some dust may remain.

As for carpets, Roborock has opted for a simple roller while most competing models are equipped with double rollers, often more effective. However, the brand has worked on the airflow, which now reaches 18 liters per second, for performances up to 3.5 times those of the Deebot X9. Of course, the robot automatically adjusts the suction power on carpets to optimize their cleaning.

As for wet mopping, the Deebot X11 uses an extendable mop roller, which is constantly scraped and moistened with water and detergent during cleaning, while exerting a pressure of 3,800 Pa on the floor. This approach not only effectively tackles stains, but also prevents dirt from spreading across the room.

Now that we have reviewed the features, let’s see how it performs in practice. The cleaning results are generally very good. The robot starts by going around the room, taking care to extend its mop when it runs along the walls to clean along the baseboards. It then methodically goes back and forth, adapting its behavior according to the objects or dirt encountered.

When cleaning carpets, it automatically raises its roller brush and can do the same with its side brush when necessary, thus avoiding soiling them. When it detects a liquid spill, it raises its side brush and then starts mopping, thus avoiding soiling the suction brushes. Once this step is completed, it resumes cleaning, without going back to wash its mop roller, which is rinsed and scraped during washing.

Finally, on a spilled sauce stain, the robot manages to remove it in a single pass, but does not adjust its behavior. As a result, the main brush and the wheels end up full of sauce, which will therefore need to be cleaned manually.

After the robot’s pass, no visible traces or dirt remain on the floor in most cases. Dust and dirt are vacuumed, while stains are efficiently washed. However, the dust in the corners, especially along the kitchen baseboards, is not cleaned well enough, as the side brush is not capable of extending.

Finally, in some cases, small tough and dry stains may remain, although this is rare. This small detail is due to the fact that the robot does not wash the floors with hot water. Indeed, only the mop roller is washed with hot water in the station, but is then moistened with room temperature water.

As for noise, the Deebot X11 remains average, producing about 65 dB during cleaning. This is acceptable for working or having a conversation nearby, without being imperceptible.

Finally, in terms of autonomy, the robot benefits from almost unlimited working time. Indeed, thanks to the PowerBoost function, it recharges each time it returns to the station, whether to wash the mop roller or empty the dustbin. Each pass allows it to recover about 5%, which gives it enough battery to complete its task without having to take long breaks. Of course, the water tanks’ capacity is not infinite, but their capacity allows the robot to clean an area of more than 70 m² without having to empty or fill them.

In summary, the cleaning performances are very good, but could have been even better, especially for edge cleaning and possibly a washing of the floors with hot water.

Significantly Improved Navigation

In the past, I have been quite disappointed with the navigation of Ecovacs robots, and I must say that the Deebot X11 performs much better than its predecessors. Its positioning is quite good, and the robot knows how to move from one room to another without difficulty. However, the cartographic representation in the app is too approximate, with shapes represented by rectangles quite far from reality.

Despite this small inconvenience, the robot navigates from one room to another reliably and without getting stuck. However, it sometimes heads in the opposite direction to reach a room or wanders before finding its way.

In addition, the Deebot X11 is equipped with a TruePass four-wheel drive threshold crossing system, allowing it to cross thresholds up to 4 cm, which can be useful if your home has thresholds between rooms.

As for obstacle detection, the Deebot X11 performs very well. It effectively avoids obstacles, including small objects such as cables or wires, thus preventing them from being inadvertently vacuumed. However, it is not capable of taking photos of obstacles or indicating them on the map, unlike the majority of competing products.

Relatively Simple Daily Maintenance

The Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone is designed to make maintenance simple and quick. The station takes care of maintaining the mop, washing it at 75 ºC and then drying it at 63 ºC, thus limiting the risk of bacteria proliferation, mold, and bad odors. It thus remains clean and requires little maintenance. When maintenance becomes necessary, the roller is removable, allowing it to be washed by hand and to remove any dirt, hair, and fur that may accumulate. Similarly, the robot’s scraper can be removed in one gesture to be rinsed and cleaned.

Over time, the washing board may become dirty. Fortunately, it is entirely removable, which allows it to be cleaned in a sink with a brush before being put back in place.

The main and side brushes benefit from an anti-tangle design, thus preventing hair and animal fur from entangling, which avoids having to maintain them too often.

As for the water tanks, their large capacity avoids having to empty and fill them too often, even if 3.2 L for the clean water tank and 2.7 L for the dirty water tank may be a bit tight for large surfaces. In addition, the detergent tanks integrated into the station avoid having to manually add detergent to the clean water tank, simplifying maintenance even further.

Finally, let’s end with the dustbin, which adopts a bagless cyclonic design. This approach effectively separates dust particles from the air through a very high-speed suction flow. The result is cleaner and more efficient automatic emptying, without loss of power over time.

The station uses a multi-cyclonic separation system to collect dirt in a rigid tank, which simply needs to be emptied occasionally. This approach avoids the purchase of disposable bags, reduces maintenance, and ensures stable suction over time, while being more environmentally friendly.

However, it will need to be emptied more frequently than a traditional bag, ideally once a week and at least once a month. Fortunately, this step remains simple to perform, as it is enough to place the tank in the trash can and press the release button to dump the contents. If necessary, it can also be cleaned easily to prevent dirt from stagnating.

Price and Availability

The Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone is sold for 1,300 euros at Amazon, Boulanger, Cdiscount, and Fnac Darty. This is a slightly lower price than other high-end models, giving it an interesting positioning, despite its slightly less spectacular performances.