5 Things to Know About the Ecovacs Deebot X4

Navigation and suction are excellent The X4 maps and cleans rooms efficiently, with strong suction that handles debris well.

The dock drying cycle is noisy and slow The self-cleaning dock takes a long time to dry the mop pads, and the noise is noticeable.

Periodic mop pad replacements add to running costs You must replace the mop pads regularly, which increases long-term ownership expenses.

It occasionally misjudges small obstacles The robot sometimes bumps into or fails to avoid low-profile objects, which is frustrating at this price.

Overall, performance is strong but the dock is a letdown The core cleaning ability is solid, but the dock’s flaws and added costs hold it back.