Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni
Meet the Ecovacs T80 Omni, your new floor sheriff. The Ecovacs T80 Omni is the latest all-in-one vacuum and mop combo with a self-mopping base station, 18,000 PA of suction, and a brand-new extending roller mop that you see in Ecovacs only.
PROS:
- 18,000Pa strong suction power
- Anti-angle technology for pet hair
CONS:
- Gets stuck more often than most premium robovacs
- No mop only mode
Now, it all sounds great, but as somebody who’s tested a lot of robot vacuums, I’ve seen the best and the worst features. Getting stuck or caught on furniture, not nearly enough suction, dirty mopping pads, or just generally really loud.
So, does the T80 Omni finally improve on these features? And more importantly, is it worth the price tag? I’ll share my honest thoughts of what I loved about this vacuum and what I didn’t.
As somebody who tested the earlier T20 Omni and the X2 Omni, I was looking at this through a lens of whether it was worth upgrading to the latest model, what’s actually improved, and if I would honestly recommend the T80 Omni to you. Spoiler alert, this thing isn’t just a slight upgrade over past models; It fixes nearly every complaint that I’ve had about the past robot vacuums over the last few years.
What's New in Ecovacs T80
If you checked my review of the X8 Pro Omni, you’ll know it introduced the Osmo Roller mopping system and powerful suction. The T80 Omni is like the X8 Pro’s more affordable sibling. It’s packed with features and handles dirt with ease. Just like the X8 Pro, the T80 features the Osmo Roller mop, but with even more advanced anti-tangle technology, making it an excellent choice for pet owners.
At first glance, the new vacuum still does resemble the past Ecovacs vacuums. It’s got the rounded design and a removable panel on the top that hosts the power button and the dustbin. This top panel is a much-improved design over the X2 Omni, where the whole panel came off and it would constantly catch on things and then rip off. None of which happened on the T80 through my testing.
On the front, you have the AIVI 3D sensors, which include a 3D structure light sensor, a light for viewing dark areas, a navigational laser module, and a built-in camera, which you can view and control through the app to monitor your home. The whole front plate is, of course, a bumper for added protection and sensing. All of this leads to great obstacle avoidance, which we’ll get to a little later.
On the back of the robot vacuum, you have a dirty water box that’s easy to remove if needed. It really seems like everything is much more accessible and easier to detach on this model, which is great for maintenance. The bottom of the vacuum is where you’ll see a lot of subtle changes this year. We’ve got anti-drop sensors in five areas, a universal wheel, a sensor for carpet detection, the driving wheels, and then some nice improvements.
The side brush is now redesigned with two brushes instead of one, which helps to reduce tangling. The main brush now has no anti-hair wrap technology, and that stops pet hair from building along the sides. It’s something I have had to deal with constantly maintaining these older models.
The biggest change, though, is the new mop head, which is a roller design instead of multiple mop heads like the older robotic mops. Now, going from the previous dual mopping pads to the Osmo Roller is a huge change, and it does actually pay off.
Getting started With Ecovacs T80 Omni
Getting started is easy. Unbox the robot and the base station, set them up to charge, and fill the clean water tank. Flip the robot over and you’ll see the Osmo Roller mop, which provides consistent downward pressure while cleaning, along with a redesigned side brush and a main roller brush that’s built for tangle-free performance.
Next, download the Ecovacs app and pair it with your Ecovacs T80 Omni. The app acts as your control hub, letting you start and stop cleaning sessions, schedule runs, and adjust a wide range of settings. I was up and running in just a few minutes.
So what exactly are you getting with the Ecovacs T80 Omni? In short, it’s a robot vacuum and mop that also empties and cleans itself. It can autonomously clean your home room by room or give the entire place a thorough wash. With a powerful 18,000 Pascals of suction, Ecovacs’ latest roller mop technology, and the latest in smart features, it’s a very compelling package.
When I test robot vacuums, I always use the same set of trials. I spill fine debris like flour, medium particles like rice or oatmeal, and larger crumbs like cracker pieces on both hard floors and carpets. For mopping, I test with liquids like coffee and thicker messes like barbecue sauce or mustard to see how well the mop handles real-world spills.
Mopping Performance
I’ll walk you through the mopping technology and show what that tech actually means in practice. Unlike traditional dual-pad mops, the Osmo Roller uses a high-speed rotating roller that scrubs the floor with 16 times the downward pressure compared to spinning mop pads, and it rolls at 200 RPMs. That helps it get to tougher stains and messes, particularly ones like you can see below:
Spilled coffee and even sauces like thick mustard are no match for this robot vacuum. The mop is also constantly being rinsed with fresh water from eight nozzles underneath. That means the mop stays clean, and it won’t smear that sauce back across your floors.
The Ecovacs’ innovative Osmo Roller Mop is the key player in getting your floors extra clean. I was blown away by the power of this technology and how much cleaner it gets floors. You can expect this bot to outperform more traditional dual-spinning mop bots. Plus, the robot cleans the roller as it mops, ensuring it never uses dirty water for cleaning. The T80 Omni mops up about 99% of all spills in my tests and leaves the floors sparkling clean.
Vacuuming Performance
The Ecovacs T80 Omni makes a strong impression, boasting the same 18,000 Pascal high-speed brushless motor as its flagship sibling, which means you can expect it to clean up to 99% of messes on both hard floors and carpeted surfaces. In my carpet and rug cleaning tests, the Ecovacs T80 Omni gets almost every speck, even easily pulling finer flour from thicker carpet fibers. Same story on hard floors, where the powerful suction doesn’t let any crumbs get away.
ZeroTangle 3.0
One problem robot vacuum owners may face, particularly those with long hair, is that it gets wrapped around the brushes, meaning you’ve got to cut or untangle it. Ecovacs has been doing a lot of work in this space by trying to create some of the most robust anti-tangle technology you can find. And I’d say that in its latest robots, it really succeeds. The Ecovacs T80 Omni is the first robot vacuum to sport Zero Tangle 3.0, which extends the anti-tangling prowess to the side brush.
It actually uses two small arms that are positioned on two height levels to capture more debris, and it almost looks like a bird or a butterfly wing. The side brush spins in a special way, creating a cyclone effect that cleverly transfers hair to the roller brush underneath and then to the bin.
Object Avoidance
The Ecovacs T80 Omni uses its sensor smarts to avoid objects with its built-in AIVI 3D 3.0 obstacle avoidance technology. This system relies on AI to recognize and generate an object’s shape, allowing the vacuum to clean precisely along the edges with impressive accuracy.
On the front, you have the AIVI 3D sensors, which include a 3D structure light sensor. The Omni T80 uses these sensors combined with embedded LiDAR to make precise and accurate navigation. The robot can also identify 100+ objects and easily avoid them.
Plus, at just 98 mm or just under 4 in tall, you can expect this vacuum to collect even more dust overall because it can get under all kinds of furniture.
Omni Station
The all-in-one OmniStation is your maintenance and recharging hub. It has all the cool features and automation you’d expect from a high-end robot vacuum. This includes the ability to empty the robot’s onboard dustbin into a sealed bag, empty the dirty water tank on its own, and refill its built-in clean water tank. The station also washes the roller mop and then dries it with warm air to keep things smelling clean. Overall, if it’s time for you to get a little assistance with keeping your floors clean, you definitely want to consider the Ecovacs T80 Omni Robot vacuum and mop.
Pros and Cons
Let’s go over both the pros and the cons of this machine so you can see if it might be right for you.
On the pro side, with 18,000 pascals of suction, the T80 Omni cleans extremely well, both when it comes to vacuuming and mopping. It takes care of itself when it comes to maintenance, emptying the dustbin, refilling the onboard water tanks, and even washing its roller and drying it with warm air. It’s able to get right up to baseboards and furniture thanks to the True Edge 2.0 adaptive edge cleaning, and its slim size lets it get under furniture too.
Plus, with anti-angle technology, there’s less fussing for you. The base station is also reasonably compact, given everything it has going on. Of course, since it’s a robot vacuum, you can also schedule daily cleanings or room-specific sweep-ups anytime that works for you. And with fully adjustable cleaning that lets you increase suction or adjust water flow, as well as clean faster or slower, you can really get your home as clean as you need to.
So, what are the potential downsides? After spending about 3 weeks with this robot, I’m really stuck coming up with any glaring cons. What I do hear from people is that sometimes it can be hard to place a base station like this, since it needs to be near a plug and have enough clearance for the robot to come and go. Some people might also find the price is a bit high. And to that, I would say, with this bot in particular, you’re actually getting almost all the same features as a top-of-the-line Ecovacs floor bot, but at a lower price.
Final Thoughts
I’m a big fan of the Ecovacs brand because I’ve found over the years their devices work incredibly well. They’re reliable and ultra easy to control, schedule, and use. After several weeks and multiple cleaning showdowns, even my dogs have now become big EVAX fans.
The Ecovacs T80 Omni sells for about $899 US, and you can get one from Amazon. And if you’re interested in seeing one of those top-of-the-line Ecovacs robots I mentioned, check out our list of best robot vacuums to find out more.
