Ecovacs Deebot X12S Pro Omni
The X12S roller-mop robot with a bagged dock, for mixed-floor homes that want ECOVACS’ newest flagship without paying for the bagless OmniCyclone station.
Amazon $1,299.99 Ecovacs $999$999
The Ecovacs Deebot X12S Pro Omni is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.1 to 3.8. The Ecovacs Deebot X12S Pro Omni leads on mopping and navigation. The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro costs $49.05 less ($949.95 vs $999).
Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
Fine for smaller homes with mostly hard floors and carpet that needs a deep clean, but the newer ThermaCharged adds heated washing and better pet hair pickup for less money at Shark.
Amazon $949.95$949.95
Prices were last checked October 30, 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 X12S Pro Omni for mopping (Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges) and navigation (LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR + 3D light).
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 X12S Pro Omni | Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 71 not yet tested; estimated from 10 tested Ecovacs robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 73 measured 90% of sand from carpet, 83.2% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.3) |
| Value 25% | 36 $999 | 39 $950 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent | 76 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop |
| Navigation 15% | 100 LiDAR + camera | 85 LiDAR + 3D light |
| Mopping 10% | 95 Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges | 62 Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges |
Independent tests
Ecovacs Deebot X12S Pro Omni
No independent test published yet.
Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 90% | 83.2% | 0.3 | 698 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 X12S Pro Omni | Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Main brush | single brush (ZeroTangle 4.0, anti-tangle main and side brushes) | - |
| Dustbin | - | 284 mL |
| Extending side brush | Yes | - |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges | Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | 15 mm | - |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | Yes |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | Yes | No |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | No |
| Detergent dosing | Yes | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + camera | LiDAR + 3D light |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI camera object recognition (AIVI 3D 4.0) | 3D sensor obstacle detection |
| Climbs thresholds | 25 mm | - |
| Matter | - | No |
| Voice assistants | YIKO | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.9 in (98 mm) | - |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | - |
| Run time | - | Up to 2 h |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Released | 2026-09 | 2024-09 |