My favourite subject!!! I really should be advocating Ecovac for commission at this point.

I am really impressed with the Ecovac’s. We previously had the x1 omni and now have a t30. We also have an ecovac mower.

The first thing to consider is your expectations. I come home to carpets all mowed in the same direction and the floors all feeling clean. But it does have its downs
– yes it does miss spots – but I set mine to vacuum the house 2-3 times a day every day…. so collectively I am happy. The warranties are great and I intend to use the warranty so I always use mine to the Max.
– there is maintenance and parts you need to buy. You need to replace the water, clean the sink and clean the vacuum. Mop pads, filters and brushes all need replacing over time.
– it does get lost. It does get stuck. At least once a week we go on a hunt.
– you do need to consider your vacuum in furniture purchases. It wont go under or over certain heights
– clutter free – which is fantastic cause toys go away or the vacuum eats them!!
– it’s not the same as a deep clean but with regularity I have achieved results i am really happy with
If your expectations are right they tend to be great. I would recommend a t30 or t50. I would strongly recommend getting it from harvey norman (proced matched to whereever your an get to print you an awesome eofy quote) and add their product care. Warranty repairs take a long time (6 weeks-ish) but they do fix the problem and honestly the life span of a robot vacuum is about 2 years (they are a battery appliance and have bearings) so if it dies in the product care period you can use that to fund a new one.

Its also a bit like learning a new language. You’ll start to use it in a way it works for you – to begin with it seems to not be so logical.

We recently brought a roborock and I love it. It has a mob and vacuum function and it self cleans and fills.

oooo so fun – I did some research for you!
Ecovacs Deebot: It offers both vacuuming and mopping functions and has great navigation for split-level homes. Plus, it’s usually reasonably priced for the features.

Roborock E4: This model is highly rated for its strong suction and effective mopping capability. It also has smart mapping, which is helpful for multi-level homes.

iRobot Braava Jet: While primarily a mopper, you could pair it with an iRobot vacuum. They work well together and are known for quality.

To be honest I have not found a RoboVac that is good. A friend has also tried out many RoboVac and agrees, they miss a whole lot of spots and tend to go over the same spots while missing others. I would stick with a normal vacuum as they are much better and reliable.

Definitely not a deebot!
It missed massive patches of the floor, did not follow controls, did not pick up dirt, had a terrible remote control, had a terrible battery and broke quite quickly. It was the worst thing we ever bought and customer service was terrible and did not help one iota.

We got the eco vac when it was half price. The mop / vacuum. Best investment ever. Definitely get one that maps out and you can pick what areas that day you put it on.

I’ve heard the Aldi one is great and always sells out every year

I have a Kogan robot vacuum and it seems to do the job. The only issue is that being a split level you will likely need two of them – one for the top and one for the bottom. You can move it between levels as they map the area they need to clean. The Kogan one does do mopping too, however, we don’t use that feature. I do find that I still need to manually vacuum once a month though as they don’t really get into all the corners and crevices properly.

I have an OLD Roomba. In terms of quality it has stood the test of time and still works. I’ve heard really good things about roboroc. I’m due for a new one and have also looked at the new Eufy ones

We found Trifo to be the most affordable and efficient unfortunately it doesn’t have a mop feature I was fortunate enuf to find one on market place for $50 but new they are $195. So not braking the bank

Will watch the comment with interest as we do not have one.

can’t tell you as I have never owned one and would never be able to afford one. Hope you find what you need though.

I’ve never had one, so can’t really advise

We are thinking of getting one too so I’ll be following the replies.

I would love a Robovac too! It would be a lifesaver. I have heard the one from Aldi is really good.

i haven’t got one yet but it has been something I have considered for some time but haven’t had the time to research any yet. Following this post for some helpful tips

I’m in the same position. I’ve had my eye on them for a while and just can’t lock one in. Last Amazon prime day I was tempted, they had some good deals and many had strong reviews. You could have a look now and hold off for the next sale if one looks good for you.

Would definitely try and get the Aldi ECOVAC this Sat!