The Eufy Clear X8 Professional is a good mid-ranger that impresses drastically on the subject of coping with hair, suction energy and edge-to-edge cleansing, however lets itself down a bit with primary mopping expertise in comparison with equally priced rivals. It is versatile although; out there with or and not using a self emptying dock, with an excellent companion app, and it performs properly with each Alexa and the Google Assistant.
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Nice hair elimination software -
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Twin suction engines
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No water tank dock possibility -
No object detection
Eufy Clear X8 Professional: Introduction
- Sort: Vacuum and mopping
- Docking: Non-compulsory mud elimination dock
- Navigation system: LiDAR (iPath Laser Navigation)
In households with pets or with a great deal of little ladies with lengthy hair (i.e. my home), untangling particles from a robotic vacuum can quickly develop into the bane of your existence.
The Eufy Clear X8 Professional tackles that trouble by incorporating a built-in comb and a detangling possibility by way of its companion app, promising hassle-free hair elimination.
Boasting smart navigation, spectacular edge cleansing capabilities, and highly effective suction due to Eufy’s first Twin-Turbine engine, the Eufy Clear X8 Professional is a good possibility within the ever-evolving mid-range vacuum cleaner market, taking up the likes of the Yeedi Dice and the iRobot Roomba Combo j7+.
Learn on for my full Eufy Clear X8 Professional evaluate.
Design and parts
- Detachable mopping pad
- Lively detangling curler brush
An evolution from its predecessor, the Eufy Robovac X8 Hybrid, the X8 Professional gives double the suction energy due to its highly effective 2× 4,000 Pa Twin-Turbine engine. Eufy is eager to level out its the primary Twin-Turbine cleaner to market.
You could have the selection of the usual model with a daily charging dock or you possibly can improve to the self-emptying station. The extra station will set you again round $150 / £150 on the RRP, though Eufy is already providing reductions on each fashions, as is Amazon, so be sure to store round first earlier than deciding what model fits you greatest.
For this evaluate I’ve been utilizing the self-empty model. It’s a slimmer, taller dock than is normally the case with robo cleaners however I discovered that made it extra space-efficient and it was nonetheless simply in a position to accommodate its disposable 2.5-litre bag.
You’ll get a pack of 6 mud luggage within the field, which ought to cowl you for round a 12 months given it takes about 60 days to fill one. Extra packs are $29.99 / £29.99 a pop.
Choosing the extra station eliminates the disagreeable process of manually emptying the bin after every cleansing session and, given its solely a small 335ml bin contained in the X8 Professional, that may develop into fairly a daily process.
The Eufy Clear X8 Professional’s high panel options three buttons for primary controls: begin clear, return to dock, and spot clear.
Whereas the spot clear perform permits for focused cleansing, I personally desire utilizing the app for extra exact directions.
Beneath, the robotic boasts a single side-sweeper brush and a twin flooring brush, catering to each carpeted and onerous flooring areas.
The built-in comb successfully prevents hair entanglement, with the app providing a detangle routine for upkeep, however extra on that in a bit.
Options and the app
- Twin-Turbine 4,000Pa suction
- AI Mapping
With regards to fully eradicating – properly, virtually – tangled hair you then’ll have to show to the Eufy Clear app
After activating it’s basically prompts suction and spins the comb head round whereas its docked. In case you have the self-empty model, the robotic robotically does this on the finish of every cleansing session too.
It really works properly, I’ve had the X8 Professional cleansing for a couple of weeks now and the necessity to get out the scissors to chop out clogged up hair hasn’t arisen but.
The X8 Professional comes geared up with a removable mopping bracket that locks into place, and a 270ml water tank, which is appropriate for cleansing average-sized flooring.
Not like some opponents, such because the Yeedi Dice and Roborock’s Q Revo vary, the mopping system depends solely on floor strain and lacks an computerized elevate to keep away from carpets.
This limitation might pose challenges for houses with mixed-floor layouts, significantly if the robotic must traverse carpeted areas whereas mopping as you’ll need to manually set ‘no-mop’ areas within the app.
Identifiable by the dome on high, the X8 Professional makes use of LiDAR know-how by way of the corporate’s iPath Laser Navigation tech, or quick and correct mapping; which Eufy calls AI Map 2.0.
Upon preliminary setup by way of the Eufy Clear app, the robotic conducts a mapping run, offering a complete view of the home divided into steered rooms.
You’ll be able to then customise these maps additional, adjusting room boundaries, setting no-go and no-mop areas, naming rooms and setting a room cleansing sequence order.
The app is tremendous straightforward to make use of and you may additional customise your clear by setting the X8 Professional’s energy (low, medium or excessive) and turning on BoostIQ which ups the suction energy when carpet is detected (which makes it all of the extra annoying that carpet detection doesn’t robotically flip off the mopping.)
Amazon Alexa and Google Home are each supported, so you’ll be able to begin and cease a clear utilizing your voice.
Efficiency
Throughout testing, the Eufy Clear X8 Professional impressed with its Twin-Turbine suction energy, successfully eradicating particles from numerous surfaces.
As an example, when confronted with a teaspoon of flour on carpet, the robotic efficiently cleared a lot of the mess after a single cross, with remaining mud addressed after a second cross.
Equally, on onerous flooring, the robotic effortlessly collected particles, together with a difficult situation the place sugar was sprinkled towards the skirting board in my eating room.
Whereas its mopping perform adequately addresses gentle stains, it’s, as talked about, fairly a primary mopping affair and in case your home is predominantly onerous flooring you then’ll be higher served by the likes of the iRobot Roomba Combo j7+.
Navigation is respectable, due to that sensor on the entrance (which appears like a digital camera, however isn’t) and also you’ll discover it avoids your furnishings fairly properly. There’s no AI object detection although, so cables, socks and canine poop gained’t be prevented.
With a battery lifetime of as much as 120 minutes on the bottom suction mode, the Eufy Clear X8 Professional gives ample runtime to cowl most cleansing duties.
Remaining ideas
The Eufy Clear X8 Professional is an efficient possibility for somebody wanting a radical vacuuming efficiency, with an emphasis on pet and human hair, however doesn’t care an excessive amount of concerning the mopping features.
The launch value was greater than honest and it’s already discounted in each the UK and the US, so it does signify a little bit of a cut price however folks wanting extra from a Eufy Clear mannequin could also be higher off paying the additional for the flagship X10 Professional Omni.
How we check
Once we publish our critiques, you possibly can relaxation assured that they’re the results of “residing with” long run exams.
Robotic cleaners normally reside inside an ecosystem, or a variety of merchandise that – supposedly – all work in concord. And they’re designed to supply a variety of various cleansing choices. Due to this fact, it’s inconceivable to make use of a robo cleaner for per week and ship a verdict.
As a result of we’re testing smart home equipment all day, on a regular basis, we all know what issues and the way a selected smart cleansing machine compares to options that you may also be contemplating.
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FAQs
No, the flagship is the X10 Professional Omni and there’s additionally an X9 Professional as properly.
Sure, Eufy is a part of the Anker Improvements group.
Sure, there’s a water tank and a mopping pad with the X8 Professional.
Eufy Clear X8 Professional: Specs
Sort (Colors and magnificence) | |
UK RRP | £450 / £600 with station |
US RRP | $499 / $649 with station |
Measurement (Dimensions) | 350 x 553 x 99mm |
Weight | 4.1kg robotic / 2.8kg self-empty station |
Launch Date | 2023 |
Smart home Ecosystems | Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
Suction | 2 x 4,000Pa |
Bin capability | 335ml |
Water tank dimension | 270ml |
Modes | Low, Medium, Excessive, BoostIQ |
Dock sort | Self-emptying |
Cost time | 4 hours |
Battery dimension | 5,200mAh |