Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8: The Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner in Price and Features

In this review, I'll be looking at another interesting robot vacuum cleaner: the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8. I previously reviewed the Pro version of this robot vacuum, which features a bumper sensor system that allows the robot to accurately detect and avoid objects on the floor. The standard N8 is significantly cheaper, despite having a similar cleaning module and features. For comparison, at the time of writing, the N8 costs $440-550, while the N8 Pro starts at $575-720. These prices are based on offers from popular online stores, as well as those on the official distributor's website in Russia. This means the N8 is approximately 20% cheaper. Next, I'll thoroughly test the Ecovacs Deebot N8, after which I'll express my opinion on whether this robot vacuum is worth buying and in what situations it's preferable to the Pro version. So, let's get started!

Equipment

Let's start our review with the package contents. The robot vacuum cleaner arrived in this branded box:

The package includes:

1. Charging base.
2. Power adapter.
3. Attachment with a reusable cloth.
4. Set of 10 disposable napkins.
5. The robot's documentation is available in several languages, including translation into Russian.

The package includes standard accessories. Unfortunately, spare brushes and a HEPA filter are not included.

Appearance

Let's take a look at the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8's design. It's round and matte white. This is a big plus, as it reduces the visibility of dust and fingerprints, which are common with glossy black robots. The height of the body is just under 9.5 cm from the floor.

Above the front bumper, we see a sign indicating the obstacle detection technology, dubbed TrueMapping. According to the manufacturer, it uses a DToF laser recognition system. The Pro version, on the other hand, uses TrueDetect 3D, a 3D sensor for detecting and avoiding obstacles on the floor.

The N8 uses lidar for navigation and is equipped with a spring-loaded cover to prevent the robot from getting stuck under furniture. The dust bin is located under the top cover. It also houses the power on/off button, a Wi-Fi reset button, a QR code for connecting the robot to the network, and a cleaning tool for the brushes and dust bin.

The dust container holds up to 420 ml of dry waste. It features a triple filtration system with HEPA, foam, and mesh filters. The entire filtration system is washable. Dust discharge covers are located under the container. A self-cleaning station is available for optional self-cleaning.

A 240 ml water tank is located at the rear of the robot. Inside, we see a pump for electronically controlling the liquid supply.

There are six fall protection sensors installed underneath, which is a plus. Dust is collected by two side brushes and a central brush. The turbo brush can be removed from one side to remove tangled hair and fur. The build quality is good.

And now, the attachment with the cleaning cloth attaches to the bottom of the robot. The cloth is held in place with Velcro and a pocket. It's secured to the water tank with clips. There are some nuances to this, which I'll discuss later during the tests.

Overall, the robot vacuum's build quality is high. There are no complaints; the plastic is far from cheap, and all components are well-designed.

Technical specifications

The main characteristics of the Deebot OZMO N8, as stated by the manufacturer:

Battery	Li-Ion 3200 mAh
Suction power	Up to 2300 Pa
Cleaning area	Up to 120 sq.m.
Battery life	Up to 110 min
Dust collector	420 ml
Water tank	240 ml
Obstacle clearance	up to 20 mm
Dimensions	350*93 mm

Compared to Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8 ProThe suction power is 300 Pa lower, but all other specifications are the same. Overall, the specifications are standard, with the only criticism being the battery. It's a bit weak, resulting in a short runtime. But at least the robot can resume cleaning after charging in the base station.

Functional capabilities

Let's move on to an overview of the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8's features. The robot vacuum is controlled via the proprietary Ecovacs Home mobile app. The app offers a Russian interface, which is a plus. Connection is straightforward; follow the manufacturer's instructions.

On the main control panel, the robot vacuum cleaner creates a room map and automatically divides it into rooms. Below the map are three operating modes: selecting specific rooms for cleaning, automatically cleaning the entire available area (although this mode is somewhat inconsistent after the latest app update), and setting cleaning zones on the map.

To the left of the map are two sections: room cleaning order and cleaning parameters. Here, you can either set general cleaning parameters for the entire map by selecting the number of passes, the desired suction power, and the water flow rate per cloth, or customize cleaning parameters for each room. This is a major advantage of the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8.

The map management section is located at the bottom left of the screen on the main control panel. The robot vacuum cleaner stores multiple maps in its memory. You can select the desired one and customize the map settings. For example, you can view your Wi-Fi coverage, which displays the signal strength in each room. You can also set no-go zones, virtual walls, and even separate no-go zones for wet cleaning mode on the map. You can edit room boundaries and name each room, which simplifies the process of setting up scheduled cleaning.

In the settings section, you can enable the advanced mode, the features of which I just demonstrated, enable automatic power boost when entering carpets, automatic dust dumping if the self-cleaning station is present, set up a cleaning schedule by selecting the time, days of the week, and rooms with individual settings for each room, enable the resume cleaning function after charging at the station, set up do not disturb mode, and adjust the rinse reminder frequency during wet cleaning. The additional settings include a cleaning log, a consumables status section, and volume and voice notification language settings. Incidentally, the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8 speaks Russian.

In addition, the robot vacuum cleaner supports voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and even Yandex.Alice. This is a major plus for the robot!

Overall, the functionality is quite diverse and includes all the necessary features for flexible cleaning settings!

Testing

A detailed video review with all the tests has already been prepared and published on the channel. I recommend watching the video:

Navigation

Finally, let's move on to the tests. First, we'll test the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8's navigation in a room with obstacles. First, the robot vacuum cleaner navigates the perimeter of the accessible area. The dryer's legs proved a significant challenge, but it was able to escape the trap and continue cleaning. After traversing the perimeter, the robot begins cleaning in a zigzag pattern, then circles the perimeter again and then repeats the zigzag pattern again in the same direction as the first time. Unfortunately, the second pass doesn't allow for perpendicular zigzag movement, or as they say, "criss-cross." This would improve cleaning performance. Additionally, the robot was able to clean around all the legs of the chair and the box. Test passed!

As for navigation within the home, the robot cleans room by room, first along the perimeter, then in a serpentine pattern. Cleaning speed is high, and there are no uncleaned areas left, so this robot has excellent navigation!

Suction power

The suction power was also impressive. The Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8 was able to thoroughly vacuum debris from every crevice on the stand, including a 10mm gap. Meanwhile, the Pro version managed to vacuum debris from crevices up to 8mm deep.

In fact, the N8 model somehow turned out to be more powerful, despite its lower claimed suction power. However, it's worth acknowledging that both robot vacuums are very powerful and their suction power is sufficient for vacuuming and even cleaning carpets!

Dry cleaning of laminate flooring

The collection performance of various types of debris on laminate floors is quite high. Like most other round robots, this one failed to sweep up a small amount of debris in the corners. Otherwise, the stand is clean. The debris is collected in the dust bin. The central brush picked up some hair, but the side brushes are clean. Test passed!

Carpet cleaning

The same debris was scattered on the carpet, and the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8 demonstrated excellent carpet cleaning performance. Test passed!

The only thing I would like to note is that the power boost function turns on with a slight delay, not immediately.

Wet cleaning

Regarding the quality of its cleaning, there are some concerns about this model. Not only did it leave a fairly wide area along the baseboard uncleaned, but it also failed to remove some of the dirt on the floor, leaving streaks. This is because the cleaning cloth holder doesn't press firmly against the floor. It hangs on the tank, so the cleaning cloth's pressure is weak and the robot is unable to remove the dirt.

It's also worth noting that the water supply to the cloth isn't very generous, even at the highest setting. Dry streaks are left behind after driving, so wet cleaning isn't this model's strong suit. However, the Deebot OZMO N8 vacuums and mops simultaneously, which is a good thing.

Wet cleaning and carpets

It's also worth noting that the Deebot OZMO N8 automatically avoids carpets when using the wet cleaning mode with the carpet boost feature enabled. However, during testing, the robot got stuck on carpets several times with the cleaning pad attached, so I recommend protecting carpets with separate no-go zones to prevent any accidents.

Obstacle clearance

Without the cleaning cloth attachment, the robot can easily navigate 2 cm thresholds. However, with the cleaning cloth attachment, it doesn't always manage to clear thresholds of this height. Nevertheless, it's capable of doing so, and its maneuverability is better than that of many other robot vacuums.

Driving on dark surfaces

Unfortunately, a black rug is detected by the sensors as a height difference, so the Deebot OZMO N8 avoids black areas of the floor. This is important to keep in mind.

Noise level

Let's check the robot vacuum's noise level. With suction disabled, the noise level is between 56-59 dB. In Standard mode, the noise level reaches 62 dB, in Max mode, the value was between 67-68 dB, and in Max+ mode, the peak was 69 dB. The noise level is the same as the Pro version, and it's considered quiet for a powerful robot vacuum, which is a plus.

Personal opinion

Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8 has been thoroughly reviewed and tested. According to our rating system he managed to gain 75 out of 100 pointsThis is a very good result! It's 3 points lower than the Pro version, which received extra points precisely because of its floor detection system.

Overall rating of robot vacuum cleaners tested on robovac.washerhouse.com:https://robovac.washerhouse.com/en/rejtingi/robovac-obshhij-rejting-robotov-pylesosov-robo.html.

I'll share my personal opinion about the robot I tested. I liked the following:

1. Very high suction power.
2. Simultaneous dry and wet cleaning.
3. High quality dry cleaning.
4. Good navigation.
5. High quality assembly.
6. The application interface and voice notifications have been translated into the most popular languages.
7. A wide range of functions for flexible adjustment of cleaning parameters.
8. Good cross-country ability.
9. Yandex.Alice support.
10. Optional self-cleaning station available.

Speaking of disadvantages, there aren't many. The following are worth highlighting:

1. Not very high quality wet cleaning.
2. Fear of dark floor coverings.
3. Weak battery for such navigation and suction power.

If you're looking for a robot vacuum cleaner for high-quality dry cleaning of areas up to 100 square meters, but the wet cleaning function is only useful for dust collection, I recommend the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8. It has many advantages and is quite reasonably priced, considering its functionality and navigation.

When choosing between the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8 and N8 Pro, I'd like to point out that the robot vacuum itself doesn't recognize carpet as an obstacle and easily navigates it. However, with the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO N8 Pro, there were issues. The obstacle detection system recognizes carpet pile as an obstacle, and the robot carefully navigates around the edges of carpets. Consequently, I had to disable the 3D sensors for the robot to function properly on carpets. This system is the reason for the approximately 20% premium. Therefore, I still recommend choosing the PRO version if you don't have carpets in your home. If you do have carpets, it's better to save money and choose the regular N8, as you'll still have to disable the 3D sensor. Otherwise, the robots are identical in terms of functionality, cleaning performance, and navigation.

On that note, I'd like to end the review. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments below. Don't forget to subscribe and like the video. Happy shopping. Bye!