Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone vs iRobot Roomba Plus 678 Combo

Last updated: October 26, 2026

The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.2 to 3.9. The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone costs $1.01 less ($898.98 vs $899.99).

Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone vs iRobot Roomba Plus 678 Combo

Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

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 weightEcovacs Deebot X12 OmniCycloneiRobot Roomba Plus 678 Combo
Overall rating4.2/53.9/5
Cleaning 30%76 measured 85% of sand from carpet, 100% of pet hair, no hair tangled48 not yet tested; estimated from 3 tested iRobot robots and the median of the 70 tested robots
Value 25%42 $89942 $900
Dock 20%100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent
Navigation 15%100 LiDAR + camera100 LiDAR + camera
Mopping 10%95 Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges90 Roller, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges

Independent tests

Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone

Tested byCarpet deep cleanPet hairHair tangle (0 = none)Area per chargeConditions
Vacuum Wars85%100%01,277 sq ftEmbedded 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).

iRobot Roomba Plus 678 Combo

No independent test published yet.

Specifications

Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCycloneiRobot Roomba Plus 678 Combo
Vacuum
Claimed suction22,000 Pa30,000 Pa
Main brushsingle bristle brush (ZeroTangle 4.0 airflow-directed)hair-cutting multi-surface bristle brush
Dustbin250 mL-
Extending side brushNo-
Mopping
MopRoller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edgesRoller, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges
Mop lift15 mm10 mm
Leaves mop at dockNoNo
Extending mopYesYes
Water tank110 mL-
Dock
DockWashes mop + emptiesWashes mop + empties
Self-emptiesYesYes
Washes mopYesYes
Hot-water washYesYes
Hot-air dryingYesYes
Detergent dosingYesYes
Clean water tank3.5 L-
Navigation & app
NavigationLiDAR + cameraLiDAR + camera
Obstacle avoidanceRGB camera plus 3D depth sensing with AI object recognition (AIVI 3D)PrecisionVision AI camera object recognition; SprayForce AI pre-treats detected stains
Climbs thresholds24 mm35 mm
Voice assistantsYIKO-
Build
Height3.9 in (98 mm)3.9 in (99 mm)
Retracting LiDARNo-
Battery4,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Weight12.1 lb (5.5 kg)10.7 lb (4.8 kg)
Warranty1 year-
Released2026-042026-09

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