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Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 Aivi Review

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Updated Jan 25, 2024 6:29 PM

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Experts

80
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Consumers

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Analysts praised the Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI, recommending it for bare floors. It has an excellent battery life, performing better than the handheld Eufy HomeVac H11 in terms of battery life.

This vacuum also has a mop attachment, which comes in handy for wet messes. However, researchers were unimpressed by its very small dirt cup.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot

Overview

The Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI is a high-end robot vacuum released in 2020, promising advanced mapping and monitoring features on hard floors and carpets.

It has a suite of technologies, propelling it to our list of top-rated vacuum cleaners. With a smart AIVI system, this device maps the floor and avoids obstacles. It has an outstanding battery life and comes with a mop attachment for taking care of wet messes.

The robot vacuum also has a built-in camera that supports remote monitoring. Read on to learn about the features of the T8 AIVI and check out the best robot vacuums on the market today

Best For

  • Robot Vacuum For Carpet

  • Self Emptying

Consensus

our Verdict

Product testers were pleased with the Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI, recommending it for bare floors. Analysts at Insider hailed its AIVI Smart recognition technology for accurate floor mapping with obstacle detection.

This 1500 Pa suction robot vacuum picked up an outstanding 89% of large particles on bare floors and 72% on low-pile carpets. Consider the Dyson Omni-glide review for more effective dirt pickup on hard floors.

The T8 AIVI works relatively quietly with a noise rating of about 67 dBA. Testing revealed that its sponge and non-HEPA filter, which don’t eliminate all allergens and small particles.

Check out the Coredy R500+ review if you desire an anti-allergy HEPA filter. This unit has a mop attachment that will suit pet owners. Analysts at PC Mag praised the remote monitoring built-in camera system.

They clocked its runtime at an outstanding 291 minutes during testing, and its 5200mAh battery, which has a maximum runtime of 144 minutes. However, reviewers were displeased with its small 0.24L reservoir compartment.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Impressive mapping technology
  • Solid build quality
  • Mop attachment
  • Brush roll for carpets
  • Excellent performance on hard surfaces
  • Outstanding battery life
  • Built-in camera

Reason to Avoid

  • Small water reservoir
  • High-maintenance design

Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 Aivi Specs

Auto Docking & RechargingAuto Docking & RechargingYes
BaglessBaglessYes
Bin CapacityBin Capacity0.1 gal
Brush Roll Shut-OffBrush Roll Shut-OffUnknown
Carpet Height AdjustmentsCarpet Height AdjustmentsUnknown
Cleaning Path WidthCleaning Path Width14.5"
Cliff SensorCliff SensorUnknown
Compatible Floor TypeCompatible Floor TypeCarpet, Engineered wood, Hardwoods
Cord LengthCord Lengthn/a
Corded/CordlessCorded/CordlessCordless
Filter TypeFilter TypeOther, Washable
HypoallergenicHypoallergenicUnknown
Mop FeatureMop Feature
PetPetYes
Product WeightProduct Weight7.8 lbs
Room-by-Room navigationRoom-by-Room navigationYes
Self-EmptyingSelf-EmptyingYes
Sensor TypeSensor Type
Smart AppSmart App
Vacuum TypeVacuum TypeRobotic
Wet And Dry UsageWet And Dry UsageYes
Works WithWorks WithAmazon Alexa

All Specs

Test Results

Bare Floor Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)91.25
Carpet Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)79.8933
Pet Hair Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)77.08
Noise level (dB)64.8
Battery Life (Minutes)166

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Product Comparison

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Market Context

The Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI is a high-end robot vacuum released in 2020, promising advanced mapping and monitoring features on hard floors and carpets. It…

The Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI is a high-end robot vacuum released in 2020, promising advanced mapping and monitoring features on hard floors and carpets.

It has a suite of technologies, propelling it to our list of top-rated vacuum cleaners. With a smart AIVI system, this device maps the floor and avoids obstacles. It has an outstanding battery life and comes with a mop attachment for taking care of wet messes.

The robot vacuum also has a built-in camera that supports remote monitoring. Read on to learn about the features of the T8 AIVI and check out the best robot vacuums on the market today

The Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI has a better 291-minute maximum runtime than the 204-minute battery life of the Roborock S7 robot vacuum. However, the…

The Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI has a better 291-minute maximum runtime than the 204-minute battery life of the Roborock S7 robot vacuum. However, the S7 has a HEPA filter, which is good for pet owners and people with allergies, and the T8 AIVI doesn’t have such a filter.

The IRobot Roomba S9 Is easier to maintain, featuring less replaceable parts than the Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI. However, the Ecovacs robot vacuum has…

The IRobot Roomba S9 Is easier to maintain, featuring less replaceable parts than the Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI. However, the Ecovacs robot vacuum has a mop attachment, which is not present on the Roomba.

The Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO N8 Pro Has a larger 0.42L dirt cup than the 0.25L-capacity compartment of the Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI. However, the…

The Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO N8 Pro Has a larger 0.42L dirt cup than the 0.25L-capacity compartment of the Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI. However, the T8 AIVI robot vacuum has a much better 291-minute runtime than the 110-minute battery life of the N8 Pro.

The Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI features obstacle-detection AIVI tech, which is not present in its predecessor, the Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO 950.

Auto Docking & Recharging

Yes

Yes

Yes

Bagless

Yes

Bin Capacity

0.1 gal

0.25 L, 0.35 L

0.1 gal

Brush Roll Shut-Off

Unknown

Carpet Height Adjustments

Unknown

Automatic

Yes

Cleaning Path Width

14.5"

Unknown

10.7"

Cliff Sensor

Unknown

Yes

Unknown

Compatible Floor Type

Carpet, Engineered wood, Hardwoods

Bare Floor, Carpet

All floors

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Score Card

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Expert Score

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Customer Score

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True Score

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Expert Scores

  • Rtings
    101.4

    Category Trust Rating

    62
    The Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI is good for bare floors. It can pick up… Read More

    By:

    Kyle Bartlett
  • Best Cordless Vacuum Guide
    76.75

    Category Trust Rating

    90
    While the Ecovacs DEEBOT T8 AIVI is an excellent robot vacuum for vacuuming floors that… Read More

    By:

    Garrick Dee
  • PC Mag
    74

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI is a pricey 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop with… Read More

    By:

    Angela Moscaritolo
  • Tom’s Guide
    93.05

    Category Trust Rating

    50
    There’s a lot going on with the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8. Unfortunately, most of it… Read More

    By:

    Meghan McDonough
  • Techradar
    69.8

    Category Trust Rating

    90
    The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI is arguably the most powerful and the smartest robot… Read More

    By:

    Sharmishta Sarkar
  • Digital Trends
    65.1

    Category Trust Rating

    50
    “No bottom line found for this product” Read More

    By:

    Alina Bradford