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IFA 2025 Preview: Robot Vacuums and Smart Cleaning Tech to Watch in Berlin

IFA 2025 Belgium front entry

IFA 2025 is set to showcase the future of floorcare and home cleaning technology in Berlin, September 5–9, 2025. Major brands including Dreame, Ecovacs, Roborock, Samsung, and Miele will debut their latest robot vacuums, cordless systems, and AI-powered cleaning solutions. The event also highlights niche innovators like Narwal, Tineco, and Hizero, giving a first look at next-generation robotic, cordless, and hybrid cleaning devices.

Ecovacs X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum Problems (and Fixes)

Ecovacs X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum inside its black docking station with large blue “Ecovacs X9 Pro Omni” text overlay.

Up until just a few days ago, the Ecovacs X9 Pro Omni held the top spot on the Vacuum Wars Top 20 Robot Vacuum list. After weeks of extended use and additional research into user reports from Amazon, Reddit, and forums, we’ve uncovered recurring issues worth noting. While this report focuses on the X9 Pro Omni, many of the findings also apply to the Ecovacs T80 and, to some extent, the T50 series, which share similar hardware and software.

Vacuum Wars Best Robot Vacuum Awards: Mid-2025 Winners

Robot vacuums on a "red carpet" with photographers smiling.

We are rolling out the red carpet for the robot vacuums that have done exceptionally well in our rigorous reviews over the first half of 2025 and have crowned several winners in multiple categories, including Best Overall, where there were some big surprises!

Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni vs. T50 Pro Omni: Which Robot Vacuum is Better?

Front view of the Ecovacs T50 Max Pro Omni and T50 Pro Omni robot vacuums docked in their base stations, side by side on a wood surface under studio lights.

We purchased and rigorously tested the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni and T50 Pro Omni robot vacuum mops to see how they compare. Both models share advanced features like TrueEdge 2.0 for improved edge cleaning, ZeroTangle 2.0 brushes, and automated Omni stations. But the Max Pro stands out with superior suction power, airflow, and mop pad lift. Discover detailed test results, key differences, pros and cons, and our insights into which model performs best.

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