The Deebot N8 Pro+ is one of the high-end robot vacuums in Ecovacs. It can vacuum, mop, and empty its own dust bin; but of course, it also comes at a high price.
It has an auto-empty station that can store 30 full dust bins, or a month's worth of dust. This allows you more time for other things since the robot vacuum is almost fully automated. However, like other auto-empty bins, it produces an extremely loud noise when emptying its dust bin. It also requires maintenance because pet hairs might clump in the dust bin if they can't fit through the small exits.
The Deebot N8 Pro+ boasts its TrueDetect technology that works similarly to the AI-based technology of the Ecovacs Ozmo T8 AIVI. Both can detect and avoid obstacles present on the floor, but the way they do it is different. The N8 Pro+ utilizes laser-based 3D technology, while the OZMO T8 AIVI has a camera mounted at the front that serves as its eye.
The TrueDetect feature can identify any objects (even ones as small as 0.08 inches), and doesn’t have a limited number of objects that it can detect, unlike the OZMO T8 AIVI. However, this ability might be a disadvantage if you have uneven floors because it is sensitive and might avoid areas with small bumps thinking that it is an obstacle.
The Deebot N8 Pro+ has an impressive vacuuming performance with 2600 Pa. However, its mopping function is not that impressive because it just drags a damp cloth over the floor. The advantage of the mopping function over other basic robot vacuums that have a mop, is that it has an electronically controlled pump. The water tank won’t have any unnecessary water leaks, and you can control the water flow within the app.
The app of the N8 Pro+ offers various features, such as selective room cleaning, "no-go" zones, "no-mop" zones, adjustment of suction and water flow, scheduled cleaning, and much more.
Overall, the Deebot N8 Pro+’s mapping, route planning, vacuuming, and obstacle avoidance are all top-notch, making it worth the expensive price. It supports a lot of impressive features that allow the users to experience quality cleaning.