The comparison shows: The Ecovacs X11 offers better performance with its cyclone container, fast charging, more carpet power, and hot water station, but the question is whether the extra cost is worth it.
Quick Comparison: Ecovacs X11 OmniCyclone vs. X9 Pro Omni
Summary (based on previous tests): In small to medium apartments without problem kitchens or many carpets, the X9 Pro Omni delivers better value for money and mops visibly more thoroughly in daily use. In large households with stubborn kitchen stains, many carpets, or pets, the X11 OmniCyclone seems overall more practical for daily use – it is more efficient, finishes faster, handles edges better, has more hygienic mop care, and saves follow-up costs through the bagless cyclone station.
What distinguishes X11 and X9 in practice?
| Feature | X11 OmniCyclone | X9 Pro Omni |
|---|---|---|
| Power & Charging | GAN fast charging incl. 3-minute flash charge during mop rinsing; in tests significantly longer runtime and noticeably fewer charging breaks on large areas. | Standard charging; in tests on large floor plans more frequent breaks and overall shorter runtime. |
| Mopping System | Osmo Roller 2.0 with hot water care; with very sticky/greasy stains (e.g., coffee/oil) in tests clearly superior. | First-generation roller; with normal everyday dirt in area and edge tests overall more thorough, but struggles with heavily sticky stains. |
| Suction Power & Carpet | On carpet noticeably better (deep cleaning, pet hair); on hard floors very good, but slightly behind the X9. | On hard floors slightly advantageous; on carpet noticeably less deep than the X11. Hair on both floors: tied. |
| Edges & Thresholds | True Edge 3.0 + True Pass 4WD; in tests visibly cleaner baseboards and higher thresholds without getting stuck. | Edge reach lower, thresholds lower; in daily use edges remain more frequently visible. |
| Navigation & Efficiency | In tests noticeably faster and battery efficient; individual criticism: occasionally areas skipped. | In tests significantly longer cleaning times and higher consumption; occasionally also areas skipped. |
| Station & Maintenance | OmniCyclone bagless + hot water mop cleaning; in daily use more hygienic and no bag costs. | Larger tanks with bag; less frequent emptying, but follow-up costs and potentially more odor over time. |
| App & Features | App functionality tied; plus higher mop lifting and additional future features (e.g., Matter planned/supported, depending on region). | App functionality tied; in test there was one case with defective side brush. |
| Price | Somewhat more expensive – premium for runtime, efficiency, edge performance, and bagless station. | Significantly cheaper – better value for money in standard households. |
| For whom? | Large houses, many carpets, pets, demanding kitchen. | Apartments/smaller houses with predominantly hard floors and focus on value for money. |
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Tested daily results – two perspectives, one conclusion
"The upgrades are nice, but in daily use it doesn't clean any cleaner – the X9 is the smarter purchase for most people." – first assessment in standard apartments (lots of hard floors, little problem kitchen)
"In large floor plans, lots of kitchen/carpet and pets, the X11 is a clear improvement – fewer stops, better edges, more hygienic mops." – second round focusing on demanding scenarios
Both statements are correct – they address different households. In normal apartments without nasty kitchen stains, the X9 Pro Omni delivers similarly clean floors at a noticeably lower price and an overall more thorough mopping performance in area/edge mopping tests. In larger, more challenging environments, the overall package of the X11 seems clearly more practical for daily use: finishes faster, less battery consumption, cleaner edges, better on carpet, and more hygienic mop care – plus no bag costs.
Key point bagless: Over the years, the X11 eliminates dust bag costs and waste – the cyclone station is not only cheaper in daily use but also low maintenance.
Pros & Cons in direct duel
- X11 OmniCyclone – Pro: on carpet noticeably more powerful, cleaner edges, higher thresholds, significantly more efficient (time/battery), more hygienic mop care with hot water, bagless, longer runtime.
- X9 Pro Omni – Pro: cheaper, on hard floors slightly advantageous, in area/edge mopping overall more thorough, reliable basic technology.
- X11 – Contra: higher price; the extra features are especially worthwhile for larger/more demanding floor plans.
- X9 – Contra: on large areas longer runtimes and more breaks, on carpet noticeably less deep cleaning, edges remain visible more often, bag follow-up costs.
My recommendation
Choose the X11 OmniCyclone if you have
- predominantly carpets, pets, or a frequently soiled kitchen,
- a large living area with multiple rooms/thresholds to clean,
- value hygienic mop care and bagless emptying.
Stick with the X9 Pro Omni if you have
- a small to medium apartment with predominantly hard floors,
- seek maximum value for money and can do without premium extras.
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Is the premium for the X11 really worth it?
Yes – if large area, carpets, pets, or a "greasy" kitchen are your daily reality. In standard apartments, the added value is smaller; there the X9 wins in value for money and overall more thorough mopping performance.
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How much do I notice the edge and threshold advantage?
The X11 drives noticeably closer to baseboards in tests (fewer "dirt lines") and handles higher thresholds. In old buildings, with door rails, or thick carpet edges, this is a real advantage.
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