Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone
For buyers who want a bagless roller-mop robot with no ongoing bag costs; its carpet results are good rather than great for the price.
Amazon $1,499.99$1,499.99
The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.0 to 3.8. The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone leads on mopping. The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone costs $200 less ($1,499.99 vs $1,699.99).
Roborock Saros 20 Sonic
For homes that want the Saros 20’s slim build and threshold climbing with a retractable LiDAR and a sonic mop.
Amazon $1,699.99$1,699.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 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 X12 OmniCyclone for mopping (Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet).
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 X12 OmniCyclone | Roborock Saros 20 Sonic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 76 measured 85% of sand from carpet, 100% of pet hair, no hair tangled | 82 measured 92% of sand from carpet, 77.8% of pet hair, no hair tangled |
| Value 25% | 11 $1,500 | 3 $1,700 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent, optional water hookup |
| Navigation 15% | 100 LiDAR + camera | 100 LiDAR + camera |
| Mopping 10% | 95 Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges | 46 Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet |
Independent tests
Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 85% | 100% | 0 | 1,277 sq ft | 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 Saros 20 Sonic
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 92% | 77.8% | 0 | 1,225 sq ft | 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). |
Specifications
| Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone | Roborock Saros 20 Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 22,000 Pa | 36,000 Pa |
| Main brush | single bristle brush (ZeroTangle 4.0 airflow-directed) | DuoDivide anti-tangle brush |
| Dustbin | 250 mL | 228 mL |
| Extending side brush | No | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges | Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet |
| Mop lift | 15 mm | 8 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | Yes |
| Extending mop | Yes | No |
| Water tank | 110 mL | 70 mL |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | Yes |
| Detergent dosing | Yes | Yes |
| Water hookup option | - | Yes |
| Clean water tank | 3.5 L | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + camera | LiDAR + camera |
| Obstacle avoidance | RGB camera plus 3D depth sensing with AI object recognition (AIVI 3D) | Reactive AI 3.0 obstacle recognition |
| Climbs thresholds | 24 mm | 88 mm |
| Matter | - | Yes |
| Voice assistants | YIKO | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.9 in (98 mm) | 3.1 in (79.8 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | Yes |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 6,400 mAh |
| Run time | - | Up to 3 h 10 min |
| Weight | 12.1 lb (5.5 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2026-04 | 2026-03 |