The latest vacuum and floorcare industry and product news from Vacuum Wars!
Eureka has introduced its latest flagship robot vacuum, the J15 Max Ultra, during CES 2025. As a relative new-comer to the premium robot vacuum market, Eureka is building on its earlier J15 Ultra and J15 Pro Ultra, aiming to enhance both spill detection and general cleaning performance. This new release
SwitchBot has unveiled two new robot models at CES 2025—the K20+ Pro and the S20 Pro. According to SwitchBot, the K20+ Pro aims to function not only as a traditional robot vacuum but also as a mobile home assistant capable of delivering items, purifying air, and monitoring security. The company labels it “multitasking,” citing its ability to integrate with other products in the SwitchBot ecosystem.
Dreame has officially unveiled its latest robot vacuum cleaner at CES 2025—the Dreame X50 Ultra. Featuring advancements over its predecessor, the Dreame X40 Ultra, this new model’s main innovation lies in its ability to tackle unprecedented threshold heights, progressing the robot vacuum industry even further towards autonomy in robot vacuums.
Ecovacs has officially revealed details on its new flagship robot vacuum, the Deebot X8 Pro Omni, alongside the Deebot T50 Series at CES 2025. The new Deebot X8 Pro Omni is announced with an emphasis on better mopping ability and next generation technology upgrades. Updated January 28, 2025: New models
Samsung’s Bespoke Jet™ AI 400W cordless stick vacuum has received a CES 2025 Honoree in Home Appliances award. This recognition highlights the vacuum’s advanced features and performance capabilities, though detailed information about this product is still limited.
At CES 2025, Roborock announced its Saros series of robotic vacuums, marking a significant step in automation with the introduction of the Saros Z70. This model is the first mass-produced robotic vacuum equipped with a five-axis mechanical arm, which the company has branded as OmniGrip™ technology.
At CES 2025, Roborock revealed two models in its new Saros series: the Saros 10 and Saros 10R. These vacuums complement the Saros Z70, the first robot vacuum with a five-axis articulating robotic arm. While the Saros 10R includes several advanced features that we also see in the Z70, the Saros 10 has updated already successful features we first saw in the Roborock Qrevo series.
Tineco has announced its latest innovation, the Floor One S9 Artist Steam hard floor cleaner, set to officially debut at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Building on the advanced features of Tineco’s current lineup, the S9 Artist Steam introduces new technologies designed to enhance maneuverability and ease of use. Tineco
German manufacturer Sebo has announced the upcoming release of its first cordless stick vacuum, the Balance A1 series, in the UK. While detailed specifications are currently more readily available on the company’s German website, this initial UK availability represents a notable expansion of Sebo’s product line.
Apple has quietly updated its Home app webpage to reflect a delay in its highly anticipated robot vacuum control feature. Originally expected by late 2024, the feature is now slated for release in early 2025. First reported by MacRumors, the update was made in early November, with Apple revising a footnote on the Home app webpage to reflect the new timeline.
