There's no escaping the fact that the best robot vacuums are expensive. But, given that they feature some of the most complex tech of all the appliances our experts test at the Good Housekeeping Institute, it's perhaps not a surprise.
However, we've seen some fantastic discounts in the Amazon Prime Day sale, making it a brilliant time to make the switch to a robot – as long as you're quick! One of the deals we're most excited about is a 27% reduction on Eufy's Omni S1 Pro robot vacuum – but you'll have to hurry if you want to get £350 off as the Amazon Prime Day sale ends at 11:59 tonight!
Key specifications
| Cleaning modes | Vacuum, vacuum and mop |
|---|---|
| Mapping technology | Yes |
| Charging time | Self-charging |
| Running time | 220 minutes |
| Canister capacity | 2.5L |
| Variable power | Yes |
This robot mops as well as vacuums AND it's the first mopping robot to have a dual water tank, which means it collects dirty water and cleans the mop as it goes.
The Good Housekeeping Institute has been testing robot vacuums for years, trialling the latest innovations as soon as they hit the market (and sometimes before!) in our specialist floor cleaning room. Over the years, we've sprinkled over 800g of formulated dust onto different surfaces in our quest to find the best robot cleaner for the job.
So how does Eufy's mopping robot vacuum stand up in our tests? Read on for our expert verdict.
The Good Housekeeping verdict on the Eufy Omni S1 Pro Robot Vacuum
Scoring 91/100, Eufy's robot vacuum and mop put in an impressive performance in our lab. Our experts were wowed with how effectively it mopped up ketchup without spreading it beyond the testing area (something that's a common flaw with other models). Our floors were left shiny and odour-free. The robot is also able to detect carpet and react quickly enough to stop the mop brush from going onto your carpeted floors – smart!
It's also an incredibly effective vacuum, lifting an average of 83 per cent of dust and dirt across the different test room floors. Even tricky pet hair didn't prove much of a challenge with the vacuum removing all noticeable strands after two and a half minutes.
Like many robot vacuum models, it struggled at room edges and testers also noted this model only stores mapping for three rooms as opposed to some robots on the market that have memory for four.
Those niggles aside, this multi-tasker is a smart investment. While it's a high tech piece of kit, testers said the docking station made using it fuss-free. The docking station empties, refills and recharges the vacuum and the station itself is tall, so you don't need to bend over or kneel to access the controls – win, win.
With its current sale price of £949, it's still an expensive buy, so if you're looking for a more affordable Eufy robot vacuum, we recommend the Eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum with Mop (was £799, now £537), which scored 87/100 in our expert tests.
There's also the Eufy E20 3-in-1 vacuuming station (score 80/100), which features a robot vacuum, cordless vacuum, and handheld in one neat docking station – this is currently £279.
If you're looking for the biggest discounts on robot vacuums overall, check out our other top picks from the Amazon Prime Day sale below.
Score: 95/100
Score: 88/100
Score: 79/100
When does the Amazon Prime Day sale end?
The Amazon Prime Day sale ends tonight (Friday 11 July) at 11:59, so if you see a bargain now, we suggest snapping it up. While some deals do carry on, there's no guaranteeing it will be there tomorrow, especially as these premium robot vacuums aren't often discounted this much.
Anvita Reddy (she/her) is a Commerce Editor at Hearst Magazines. She contributes commerce content across Hearst’s portfolio, including Elle, Harper's Baazar, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Cosmopolitan, House Beautiful, and more. She has over four years of experience in the commerce space, including writing detailed first-person product reviews, trend and best-of round-ups, deals and sales coverage, and more. Previously, she was an assistant editor for PS Shopping, covering beauty, home and kitchen, fashion, tech, travel, wellness, and lifestyle. In her free time, you can find her catching up on everything from reality TV to reruns of classic sitcoms, testing out viral beauty products, sharpening her cooking skills, working out, or traveling.
Megan is the Good Housekeeping Institute’s senior homes and lifestyle writer. She loves diving into the latest product releases to find the very best buys on the market and has written hundreds of product reviews on everything from the best vacuum cleaners and coffee machines to the best ice cream makers and robot window cleaners.
When she’s not writing about the newest gadgets and gizmos for your home and garden, you’ll find her running every distance from 5km to 100km or relaxing at home with her cat – there really is no in between.
Megan has an MA in Magazine Journalism and has previously written for Stylist, Glamour, Women's Health, TimeOut, SquareMeal, and YOU magazine. You can find Megan on Instagram @meganlouisegeall.
