A budget all-in-one dock robot for hard-floor homes with pets; its carpet deep cleaning is weak and ECOVACS publishes few US specs.
Amazon $411.36The Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.2 to 4.1. The Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni leads on value and mopping. The Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni costs $188.63 less ($411.36 vs $599.99).
For buyers who can plumb in the dock and want a hands-off mopping robot that never needs its water tanks touched.
Amazon $599.99Prices were last checked October 26, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni for value ($411 vs $600) and mopping (Dual spinning pads, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm, extends to edges).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni | Roborock S8 Max Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 55 measured 77% of sand from carpet, 97% of pet hair, no hair tangled | 63 not yet tested; estimated from 19 tested Roborock robots and the median of the 70 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 90 $411 | 67 $600 |
| Dock 20% | 94 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-air mop drying | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent, optional water hookup |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 85 LiDAR + 3D light |
| Mopping 10% | 71 Dual spinning pads, extends to edges | 62 Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm, extends to edges |
Independent tests
Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 77% | 97% | 0 | - | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Roborock S8 Max Ultra
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni | Roborock S8 Max Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 10,000 Pa | 8,000 Pa |
| Main brush | single anti-tangle brush (ZeroTangle) | DuoRoller Riser dual rubber brushes |
| Extending side brush | - | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, extends to edges | Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | - | 20 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag | 2.6 L | - |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | - | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | Yes |
| Detergent dosing | No | Yes |
| Water hookup option | - | Yes |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR + 3D light |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D structured light (TrueDetect 3D 3.0) | 3D structured light (Reactive 3D) |
| Climbs thresholds | 20 mm | - |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts |
| Build | ||
| Height | - | 3.8 in (97 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | No |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Run time | Up to 5 h 20 min | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2024-04 |
