The Best Chinese Robot Vacuum Cleaners of 2020 (Updated Ranking)

The home appliance market is expanding with new robotic vacuum cleaner models from various manufacturers every year. Chinese brands are actively participating in this process. Many have long since realized that Chinese-made products can also be high-quality, so don't be afraid of the "Made in China" label. The best Chinese companies are currently developing high-quality and powerful gadgets for cleaning apartments and offices with a warranty and long shelf life (for example, Xiaomi). Therefore, there's no need to worry about the quality of their products. Moreover, purchasing a Chinese robot is also a cost-effective solution, as the price is significantly lower. This article presents the best Chinese robotic vacuum cleaners of 2020. The ranking includes models in various price ranges, so everyone can find the best option for their budget!

About $100

If your budget is $100, I recommend looking at robot vacuum cleaners like iLife V8cAnd Midea VCR06/VCR07 or save up a little more money and choose a very interesting model from Xiaomi - Mijia G1 (around $120). These robot vacuums have received good reviews from customers, clean quite well, and are made by well-known companies.

iLife V8c:

Comparison of features and functions:

	iLife V8c	Midea VCR06/VCR07	Mijia G1
Type of cleaning	Dry	Dry	Dry and wet
Battery, mAh	Li-Ion, 2600	Ni-MH, 2000	Li-Ion, 2500
Operating time, min	Up to 120	Up to 120	Up to 90
Dust collector capacity, ml	750	360	600
Central brush	No	Eat	Eat
Control	Remote control	Remote control	Application
Charger	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Price, $.	≈9500	≈8500	≈9500

Midea VCR06/VCR07:

The iLife V8c has the most interesting design, and its dust bin is also the largest. However, it lacks a mobile app and the more precise navigation of the Mijia G1. When choosing between these two robots, focus more on... Do you need a turbo brush or not?, and whether the robot's efficient room-to-room navigation and wet cleaning are important to you. The performance is roughly the same.

The Midea VCR06/VCR07 is also a good option, but is clearly inferior to its competitors in terms of functionality, characteristics, and cleaning quality.

Mijia G1:

$100-200

If you increase your budget to $200, the features and functionality will expand significantly. In this price range, I recommend considering Chinese robot vacuum cleaners such asXiaomi Mijia Sweeping Vacuum Cleaner 1C, ILIFE A80 PlusAnd LIECTROUX C30BAll of them are suitable for dry and wet cleaning, can create a room map, and are controlled via an app.

Xiaomi Mi 1C:

You can compare characteristics and functionality in the table.

	Xiaomi Mijia 1C	ILIFE A80 Plus	LIECTROUX C30B
Navigation	Camera + sensors	Gyroscope + sensors	Gyroscope + sensors
Type of cleaning	Dry and wet (combined)	Dry and wet (separate)	Dry and wet (separate)
Battery, mAh	Li-Ion, 2400	Li-Ion, 2600	Li-Ion, 2500
Operating time, min	Up to 90	Up to 110	Up to 100
Dust collector capacity, ml	600	450	600
Water tank capacity, ml	200	300	350
Control	Application	Remote control + app	Remote control + app
Map construction	Eat	Eat	Eat
Motion limiter	No (can be purchased separately)	Yes, a virtual wall.	No
Power control	Yes, electronic	Yes, electronic	Yes, electronic
Adjusting the water supply	Yes, electronic	Yes, electronic	Yes, electronic
Price, $.	≈13-17 thousand	≈15-20 thousand	≈16-20 thousand

ILIFE A80 Plus:

Xiaomi still has the best reviews, and we personally tested this robot vacuum and were pleased with its cleaning performance. The ILIFE A80 Plus is a decent mid-range option for the price. The LIECTROUX C30B is very popular on AliExpress, but this robot vacuum has more negative reviews, focusing on navigation and app usability. In any case, if you're looking for a Chinese robot vacuum for both dry and wet cleaning within a $200 budget, all three models are good options. Choose based on the features you need.

LIECTROUX C30B:

$200-$300

For a budget of up to $300, you can choose an even more functional Chinese robot vacuum cleaner. I recommend choosing one of these models: ECOVACS Deebot N3 Max, Xiaomi Mijia LDS Vacuum Cleaner (STYTJ02YM) and Viomi V2 ProAll three robots are equipped with lidar for navigation. In 2020, this is the most accurate type of navigation available.

 

The compared robots have roughly the same specifications and functions. See the table:

	Xiaomi Mijia LDS (STYTJ02YM)	Viomi V2 Pro	Ecovacs Deebot N3 Max
Navigation	Lidar	Lidar	Lidar
Type of cleaning	Dry and wet (combined)	Dry and wet (combined)	Dry and wet (combined)
Battery, mAh	Li-Ion, 3200	Li-Ion, 3200	Li-Ion, 3200
Operating time, min	Up to 180	Up to 120	Up to 90
Dust collector capacity, ml	300	300	600
Water tank capacity, ml	200	200	300
Cleaning area	Up to 180 sq.m.	Up to 150 sq.m.	Up to 200 sq.m.
Suction power	Up to 2100 Pa	Up to 2100 Pa	About 1500 Pa
Control	Application	Application	Application
Map construction	Eat	Eat	Eat
Motion limiter	Yes, in the appendix	Yes, in the appendix	Yes, in the appendix
Power control	Yes, electronic	Yes, electronic	Yes, electronic
Adjusting the water supply	Yes, electronic	Yes, electronic	Yes, electronic
Price, $.	≈23-26 thousand	≈27-30 thousand	≈26-28 thousand

Xiaomi Mijia LDS:

The advantage of the Deebot N3 Max is that it features a separate water tank and dust collector, both integrated into the robot. The model also features two side brushes.

Viomi V2 Pro:

However Xiaomi and Viomi robot vacuum cleaners Slightly more powerful, these robots have gained more popularity, and therefore have more positive reviews. Both are equipped with a more powerful motor, and when wet cleaning, they move in a Y-pattern, like a floor polisher. In this price range, I would choose between the Xiaomi and the Viomi B2 Pro, or even look elsewhere. Viomi V3, which costs exactly $300 in Russia.

Deebot N3 Max:

From $300

Well, if your budget is unlimited, I recommend checking out the best Chinese robot vacuum cleaners of 2020 based on features and functionality. Xiaomi Roborock S6 MaxV, Ecovacs Deebot OZMO T8 AIVIAnd Proscenic M7 Pro.

Roborock S5 Max:

The most advanced are the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO T8 and Roborock S6 MaxV. They are equipped not only with lidar but also with a camera that can recognize and avoid various objects on the floor, including socks, slippers, cords, and other items. Additionally, the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO T8 comes with an optional self-cleaning base. The advantage of the Proscenic M7 Pro is that it also comes with an optional self-cleaning base, but at a lower price (as indicated in the table).

Roborock S6 MaxV:

Comparison of the features and functions of the best Chinese robot vacuum cleaners of 2020:

	Ecovacs Deebot OZMO T8	Roborock S6 MaxV	Proscenic M7 Pro
Navigation	Lidar + camera	Lidar + camera	Lidar
Key feature	Object recognition + self-cleaning	Object recognition	Self-cleaning base
Type of cleaning	Dry and wet (combined)	Dry and wet (combined)	Dry and wet (combined)
Battery, mAh	Li-Ion, 5200	Li-Ion, 5200	Li-Ion, 5200
Operating time, min	Up to 180	Up to 180	Up to 200
Dust collector capacity, ml	420	460	600
Water tank capacity, ml	240	297	110
Cleaning area	Up to 220 sq.m.	Up to 250 sq.m.	Up to 160 sq.m.
Suction power	Up to 2000 Pa	Up to 2500 Pa	Up to 2700 Pa
Control	Application	Application	Remote control + app
Map construction	+	+	+
Saving multiple cleaning plans	+	+	+
Increased power on carpets	+	+	+
Motion limiter	Yes, in the appendix	Yes, in the appendix	Yes, in the appendix
Power control	Yes, electronic	Yes, electronic	Yes, electronic
Adjusting the water supply	Yes, electronic	Yes, electronic	Not specified
Price, $.	from $500 to $750 (self-cleaning base affects the price)	≈50-55 thousand	from $250 to $500 (self-cleaning base affects the price)

All robots can zone a room into rooms for more flexible cleaning schedules. Each option is interesting in its own way, and there's no clear winner.

Deebot OZMO T8 AIVI:

I'd also recommend considering the Roborock S5 Max as the best value for money option. We compared it to the Roborock S6 MaxV (watch the video) and found no difference in cleaning performance, the only difference being the camera. The price of the smaller model is $200 lower (around $350).

Proscenic M7 Pro:

As you can see from the list, most of the top Chinese robots are budget-friendly and fall into the mid-price range. Which option to choose for your home or apartment is up to you, depending on your personal needs and budget. We hope this 2020 ranking of Chinese robot vacuum cleaners was helpful and helped you make your purchase decision!

Finally, I recommend watching the video version of the rating for the first half of the year: