The sweeping robot market in the past two years, Cobos shows the style of the industry leader, new models emerge in an endless stream, and new technologies are constantly upgraded. With the release of Ecovacs' latest T10 series, Ecovacs' sweeping robot product line has become more abundant.
The sweeping robot model that automatically washes and mops. 2021 will be a state of blowout across the board. Several leading brands have launched their own self-cleaning models. In the entire market, the share of self-cleaning robot vacuums will also increase significantly in 2021.
When other brands only have one flagship self-cleaning model, Ecovacs has 4 models at home. The N9+ launched in the first half of last year, the all-round flagship X1 OMNI, X1 TRUBO, and The newly launched T10 TRUBO at the end of January this year.
How to choose these 4 self-cleaning robot vacuum cleaners, this article will make a detailed horizontal comparison and introduction.
(I have actually used both X1 OMNI and N9+, X1 OMNI is still in service at home, T10 TRUBO is still in the pre-sale period, the first batch of machines have been reserved, and the actual test content will be released as soon as possible)
The full text is as follows:
1. The reason why the automatic mop washing machine is popular
2. 4 models of Ecovacs self-cleaning models, horizontal comparison of parameters
3. Detailed comparison of various parameters_ p5p
4. Summary suggestions for purchasing
5. How to buy Ecovacs models with discounts
1. The reason why the self-cleaning robot vacuum cleaner is popular
Before the cloud whale was born in 2019 ,The sweeping robots in the industry are all mopping the whole house with a rag.
The mopping mode is mainly a water tank + a rag, the water tank is wet with a rag, and the robot cleans while mopping the floor with a wet rag, supplemented by mopping and pressurizing functions to achieve a cleaning effect.
Compare with the cleaning method of manual mopping. You have to clean the mop once or twice in the middle to mop the floor. The small rag dragged behind the butt of the sweeping robot is so large that it is too small to wipe the table. A rag dragging the whole house is only suitable for cleaning up floating dust. The cleaning ability for strong stains is not enough, and it is easy to cause secondary pollution. Drag a dirty rag to spread the ground evenly.
So the advent of the cloud whale has brought about changes in the industry. A brand, relying on one model, has forcibly achieved the top four market shares in the already highly competitive sweeping robot industry. It was not until 2021 that other brands caught up with the cloud whale and had their own models with mature technology.
On the other hand, the cloud whale team's model update is not strong enough. It only depends on one model for three years, and the new model J2 will be launched in 2021. The biggest highlight is that it can automatically go up and down Water, once again leading the market. But in other technical aspects, the improvement is not obvious. I have also tested the Cloud Whale J2, so I will not expand it here: Cloud Whale link
In short, after several years of precipitation, the current sweeping robot for automatic washing and mopping has gradually improved its technology, and its path planning is more reasonable. , The obstacle avoidance ability is better, the mop is automatically backwashed during the mopping process, and the mop is always kept clean, and the cleaning ability is greatly improved. With hot air drying, the mop can be kept dry after the work. No longer need a small rag to drag the floor of the whole house, you have to manually remove the rag, take it to the sink for cleaning and then replace it.
The mopping ability and user experience have been greatly improved, which is why the sales of self-cleaning robot vacuums will blow out in 2021 and the market share will increase significantly.
Second, 4 Ecovacs self-cleaning models, horizontal comparison of parameters
We still use the form of a table to make a comparison, which can be seen more intuitively.
In a nutshell:
Ecovacs N9+ is a self-cleaning experimental model launched by Ecovacs in the first half of 2021, and the sales after its launch are actually very good. However, the overall technology of the machine is not perfect. The main disadvantage is that the visual navigation used in the navigation planning is not accurate enough, the obstacle avoidance performance is not good, and there is no hot air to dry the mop.
Ecovacs X1 OMNI, the all-round model launched in the second half of 2021, the only model on the market that integrates automatic mopping and automatic dust collection, all technologies are the latest technologies of Ecovacs , an all-round sweeping robot that completely liberates both hands. When it was first released, there were some small problems. With the OTA firmware upgrade, it has become a smarter and smarter robot. The biggest problem is the price. The price of 5999 is more than 2K more expensive than other self-cleaning models.
Ecovacs X1 TRUBO, the simplified version of X1 OMNI, has no automatic dust collection, no hot air drying mop, and no anion sterilization module, and the price is 1K lower. Compared with the X1 OMNI, the price/performance ratio is not high. Now with the T10 TRUBO, the price/performance ratio is even lower than the roadside ditch.
Cobos T10 TRUBO, the technology verified on the X1 OMNI, has been moved over. Except for the slightly smaller suction and the lack of an on-board water tank, everything else is the technology of X1 OMNI, which has more hot air drying than X1 TRUBO. 3999 pricing,It is completely based on the mainstream self-cleaning models in the 3.5-4k price range. It has excellent performance and accurate pricing. It is a model worth buying.
3. Detailed comparison of various parameters
Four models The same part , a brief introduction will be made first, and it will not be expanded in detail as a comparison item.
The four models are all integrated with sweeping and mopping; the mopping method adopts the method of rotating the mop and pressing down, and the mop rotates at 180 times/min during work; all have self-cleaning mops , the working path is to mop the floor from far to near, and you can set the frequency of the backwash of the mop by yourself. The sizes of the clean water tank and the sewage tank of the base station are basically the same, with little difference.
Then there are different parameter sections
Navigation planning
Friends who have read my previous articles on the robot vacuum cleaner will know that navigation planning is the most important performance of the robot vacuum cleaner. Cleaning ability The current flagship models can basically meet the daily household needs, and the degree of intelligence is the most critical factor affecting the user experience.
X1 and T10 TRUBO, are all configured with dTof laser navigation, with TrueMapping 2.0 global planning technology for mapping and navigation planning.
The overall mapping accuracy is very high. is different from the previous sweeping robots.The first mapping of TrueMapping 2.0 was quick mapping. The 120-square-meter area in my house took about ten minutes to complete. It was very fast, and the accuracy was relatively accurate from the point of view of the drawn map. In the follow-up cleaning process, the map will continue to be improved.
However, the visual navigation of Ecovacs N9+ is more crotch-pulling, the mapping is incomplete, and the accuracy is not enough. In actual use, the path planning is unreasonable, the cleaning coverage rate is not up to standard, and missed scanning is the norm.
So in navigation planning, X1 OMNI=X1 TRUBO=T10 TRUBO>>N9+.
obstacle avoidance ability
X1 two models and T10 TRUBO, the technology used for obstacle avoidance is the fusion obstacle avoidance of autopilot-grade RGBD sensors and AIVI 3D, which is far ahead of other brands in terms of hardware and technology. , the actual obstacle avoidance performance of X1 OMNI is also very good.
The infrared obstacle avoidance of N9+ actually means mechanical obstacle avoidance. When you encounter an obstacle, touch it lightly and avoid it if you can't move it. If it is a small obstacle, it looks like a sock , The data line cannot be opened to avoid obstacles and will be pushed directly.
In terms of obstacle avoidance capability, X1 OMNI=X1 TRUBO=T10 TRUBO>>N9+.
Obstacle surmounting ability
The obstacle surmounting ability of several sweeping robots is generally not very optimistic.
In actual use, in the case of no water tank, the performance of obstacle crossing is relatively good.The height of 2cm can pass through almost all.
After bringing the water tank, the ability to overcome obstacles will be significantly reduced, and it will be significantly difficult to pass the threshold.
Sweeping ability
The difference in suction power is more intuitive. The suction power of the two models of X1 is the largest, reaching 5000pa, T10 TROBO is 3000pa, and N9+ is 2200pa.
For household use, the robot vacuum cleaner is to clean the dust on the floor and keep the house clean. In fact, it will not deal with large particles of garbage and heavy stains.
This kind of suction can handle ordinary floating dust, hair, and debris on the ground and meet the needs of ordinary households without major problems.
In extreme cases, for large particles such as soybeans, the large suction of Ecovacs X1 can come in handy. In addition, when cleaning carpets in single sweep mode, the suction power will be increased for cleaning.
Drying method
X1 OMNI and T10 TRUBO are 2 hours hot air drying, X1 TRUBO is 5 hours cold air drying, N9+ is natural air drying.
The difference in drying methods is still very obvious. It is best to use hot air drying, which can effectively keep dry. The efficiency of cold air drying is very low. Natural air drying depends entirely on the weather in the area. The weather can't work for two days, and it must be smelly.
So the drying method, X1 OMN=T10 TRUBO>X1 TRUBO>N9+.
Other additional functions
X1 OMNI also has automatic dust collection, silver ion sterilization, built-in OK YIKO intelligent voice control, 960P starry sky camera remote video housekeeper.
X1 TRUBO has built-in OK YIKO intelligent voice control, 960P starry sky camera remote video housekeeper, optional silver ion.
T10 TRUBO has built-in OK YIKO intelligent voice control, 960P star camera remote video housekeeper, optional silver ion.
N9+, nothing.
4. Summary suggestions for purchasing
Through the overview in Chapter 2 and the detailed comparison in Chapter 3, you can The first thing to exclude is X1 TRUBO , which is not better than X1 OMNI, and it is cost-effective Far inferior to T10 TRUBO.
Among the remaining three models:
If the budget is sufficient, and the pursuit of complete hands-free freedom, the all-around flagship X1 OMNI can be used to clean the mop and dust box.
A cost-effective choice, the T10 TRUBO, with excellent performance configuration and reasonable price, has become the most worthwhile model in this price range.
The budget is not enough, the home area is not large, there are not many sundries on the ground, and the requirements for navigation and obstacle avoidance are not high, you can consider the N9+ after the new model is released, at least the price has dropped.
5. Preferential purchase method for Ecovacs models
Cobos's earth treasure , window treasure, Qinbao,There is a preferential purchase channel that many people do not know, that is, Ecovacs' own official mall, the homepage/APP/WeChat applet can be used.
The official website of offers discounts for newcomers and hidden coupons. You can get 200 discounts on N9+ and T10 TURBO, 100 discounts on X1 + 249 consumables gift packs.
In addition to coupons and newcomer benefits, other benefits on the official website are also very good, there are free quotas, 12 installments, official peripheral customization, 2-year official warranty, 30 days no reason to return or exchange et al.
For those who need to buy a machine, they can compare a certain Dong and a certain treasure, and choose a cost-effective channel to start with.
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