Eufy clean X9 pro review: Is it worth the price tag?

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Keeping carpets and floors clean can feel like a never-ending task, whether you’ve got pets or kids , or simply seek a tidy home. There’s a huge array of vacuum cleaners available to choose between, covering big-name brands such as Dyson and Shark , as well as cordless and corded options available. Robot vacuum cleaners are an increasingly popular pick, and while many can be programmed to clean on a schedule, others are also able to map out areas and mop surfaces too. Smart-home brand Eufy offers all of the above with two of its current robot vacuum cleaner models. The brand’s robovac 15C max made it into our round-up of the best robot vacuum cleaners , so, we were intrigued to find out about the launch of a new, even more high-tech option. The has fresh features, including carpet detection, mop auto lifting, and downward mop pressure. Although it is £300 more expensive than previous X8 hybrid and LR30 hybrid+ models, this brand-new offering has the largest dustbin capacity of all, and is the first Eufy product to feature the mopmaster system, comprising an auto-lift mop and dual rotating mop. The robot vacuum cleaner also features a 3D camera to avoid bumping into obstacles in its way. It sounds impressive, but with a whopping £899 price tag, we wanted to see whether the clean X9 pro could live up to our expectation. (Helen Wilson-Beevers) How we tested We spent a fortnight trialling the , and using both the vacuum cleaner and mop options. With two children, a cat and a dog at home, we considered ease of use and how clean our floors and carpets were. Between the pet hair, general dust and family mess, the clean X9 pro had its work cut out to impress us. Read on for our comprehensive review. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Already subscribed?