I predicted last year that in 2026 that we would see high-end robot vacuum features from flagship robot vacuums start trickling down to more affordable models in the lineup. That's already proving true, with the new Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni, the successor to the T80 Omni, bringing the fast-charging and four-wheel-drive capabilities from the flagship X12 and X11 Omnicyclone to a more affordable price, which is a trend we're seeing from robot vacuums across brands.
Ecovacs is known for making some of the best robot vacuums we have tested here at CNET, earning several top spots on our list.
Here's what else is new with its lineup.
Ecovacs Deebot T90 Pro Omni robot vacuum
The T90 Omni has 30,000 pascals of suction, up from the 18,000 on the T80 Omni. Ecovacs
For under $1,000 ($900 at launch), the T90 Pro features Ecovacs PowerBoost Charging, a feature first seen on the X11 Omnicyclone. This lets the robot vacuum top up its battery faster, allowing it to complete cleaning in a single cycle rather than constantly returning to the docking station. Ecovacs says the technology is an industry first, and it works by dynamically reserving and restoring power during routine mop-washing sessions.
Other capabilities are pretty much what you'd expect from a mid- to high-end robot vacuum. It has Ecovac's newer Ozmo Roller 3.0, which features a self-washing mop roller. The roller itself is a 27-centimeter microfiber roller, which the company says is the largest in its class. Ecovacs says it maintains continuous pressure on the floor and should be less likely to spread dirt than spinning pads and vibrating mop systems. The microfiber should also be able to capture dust and grime more effectively.
Ecovacs uses AI power management and fast charging to help cleaning sessions last longer. Ecovacs
The mop is self-washing, meaning the robot refreshes the roller with clean water while it cleans, and it'll also be self-cleaned, washed, and dried when the robot stops at its base station. The T90 Omni also features TruEdge cleaning to reach edges, so the mop roll and brushes can pop out to reach tight corners.
The T90 Omni will cost $900 at launch. That's less than the $1,000 the T80 Omni price when it launched in 2025. However, the older model is one sale for $500, making it a much better deal. The upcoming Ecovacs flagship model, the X12 Omnicyclone, doesn't have a price yet, but it'll likely be priced similarly to the $1,100 X11 Omnicyclone.
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