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Twitter Share to Linkedin Ecovacs Deebox X2 Complete It's that time of the year when flagship robovac models start showing up at retailers. Ecovacs, having released some of their best bots to date late last year has taken a different approach. Instead of releasing a whole new bot, they've added a hand vac dock to their already excellent Deebot X2 robovac. While I'd usually say that slapping something onto something else is more of a gimmick than a feature, Ecovacs has integrated the handheld vacuum so well into the OMNI station that it seems like it always has been this way. And the combination elevates the entire package without adding too much more to the total price. Deebot X2 and OMNI Station The Deebot X2 is pretty much the same as last year's stellar release but with slightly improved suction: 8,700 Pa instead of 8,000 Pa. Not that the Deebot X2 needed much improvement. The square shape still tackles corners adroitly. The AI vision system in this current model does an even better
Job of avoiding obstacles. And the dual rotating mops still pull a staggering amount of filth off my floors. There's supposedly Matter support in this release as well…but honestly, I couldn't figure out how to pair the bot to
Apple Home (and the app was no help), so I left that untested. The OMNI station on the Deebot X2 side remains so good that it almost outshines the robovac itself. It uses hot water to clean the mops, hot air drying to keep them from getting funky, and has a removable drip tray so that you can easily wash the parts of the dock that need washing. Add auto-emptying and two capacious water reservoirs and the station alone makes the Deebot X2 practically maintenance-free. The Best Window Air Conditioners To Keep Cool In The Warmer Months Clark Makes Women’s NCAA Tourney A Must-See, But NCAA Has Work To Do SalesForce Wants To Give Everyone Their Own Personal Data Scientist There's plenty more to say about the X2's performance, so definitely check out my September review linked above for more. But the main event for me was the integrated handheld vacuum. Yo, Dawg. I Heard You Like Vacuums… Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo First things first, the new Combo system is massive. If you're used to shoving your robovac in a corner, you'll need a little more room than usual to accommodate it. The new handheld vacuum dock is about half the width of the X2's dock. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Complete If you get the Complete package (a Best Buy exclusive), you'll also have an extension wand and brush head on the side. It ends up just about doubling the width of the dock overall. For all the space it takes up, it's a nice-looking unit with matte black plastic, chrome accents, and brilliant blue LEDs. If you're going to have an all-in-one package, this is the way to do it. The motorized floor tool (left) is a separate purchase or comes with the Complete package Setting up the dock, I was impressed how there's a place for everything. The motorized upholstery tool has a specific spot in the drawer tucked away under the hand vac's dock. The crevice and multi-surface tools fit next to it. The Complete's extension wand and powered floor brush head tuck away nicely at the side, ready to clip into the main unit. With the X2 Combo, you won't have to festoon the vacuum wand with extra clips for errant brushes and tools just to keep track of them. And that's all before you even realize that the Combo's handheld vac auto-empties into the main dust bag of the OMNI dock. Instead of hanging out over a trash can, shaking a dusty canister (and redistributing the dirt), the bottom pops open after you dock the vac and everything is sucked out. It's a perfect solution and makes me wonder why everyone isn't doing it (I'm looking at you, Dyson). The vacuum itself has solid "six cyclone" suction and will last for an hour. Operationally, you only have to pull the trigger once to start it, instead of holding it down, which I appreciate. Is it as powerful as my Dyson stick vac? No. But between the improved suction on the Deebot X2 Combo and being able to manually spot clean with the stick vac, I also don't feel like I've missed an ounce of dirt in my home either. I also find it extremely convenient to use, since I have my robovac centrally placed, as opposed to my stick vac that languishes in a corner in my laundry room. Big Function, Big Price Big price, big box About the only drawback of the entire Deebot X2 Combo package is the price. The Deebot X2 OMNI was originally $1,499 on its own (it's currently on sale). The Deebot X2 OMNI Combo package , which adds the handheld vacuum, with motorized upholstery, crevice, and multi-surface tools is $1,599 (also on sale for $100 less right now). If you want the extension wand and motorized floor brush, you'll have to buy them separately from Ecovacs or get the Complete package from Best Buy for $1,699 . No matter what you get, it's a lot to spend on a vacuuming system. That said, it's a very thoroughly thought out and, well, complete package. Once purchased, you'll have little reason to get anything floor cleaning-related for a very long time. Editorial Standards Print Reprints & Permissions