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Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20+: what the reviews say
By S. Dahani and the RealDigitalTech editorial team
Xiaomi's X20+ robot vacuum and mop has a full self-cleaning dock for £299 in the UK. TechRadar calls it a bargain; Galaxus finds weak edge cleaning and a messy app.
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Quick Take
Key figures
Launch details
TechRadar reports that the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20+ launched in July 2024 at £299 in the UK and €399 in Belgium, and that it is not sold directly in the US. Galaxus says it cost about 400 Swiss francs at launch and now sells for under 300 francs or euros. The robot has 6,000 Pa of suction, a 5,200 mAh battery, LiDAR navigation and two spinning mops (180 rpm) that lift 7 mm on carpet. Its dock empties the bin into a 2.5 L bag, holds 4 L of clean and 4 L of dirty water, and washes and dries the mops with hot air. It sits at the entry level of Xiaomi's robot vacuum range.
What reviewers agree on
- Value: TechRadar says it offers features usually found on much pricier models, and Galaxus calls it solid for the price.
- Self-cleaning dock: automatic emptying, mop washing and hot-air drying cut down on daily chores.
- Navigation: TechRadar finds its LiDAR navigation reliable, and Galaxus praises its route-finding once set up.
- Big dock: TechRadar and Stuff both warn that the base station is large and may not suit small homes.
- Hair on the brush: Stuff and Galaxus found long hair wraps around the brush and needs removing by hand.
Where opinions differ
| Topic | Favourable view | Reserved view |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | TechRadar rates its performance 4.5/5 on hard floors and rugs. | Galaxus found poor edge and corner cleaning, with crumbs left behind. |
| Carpets | TechRadar was impressed on carpet, though flour needed two passes. | Stuff says it is not ideal for fully carpeted homes; Galaxus says it struggles on high-pile carpet. |
| Obstacles | TechRadar finds its obstacle avoidance adequate. | Galaxus says cables and small objects are not detected well. |
| App | Stuff likes the app's scheduling and its Alexa and Google Assistant support. | Galaxus calls the app cluttered and confusing. |
Scores: 8.3/10 from Stuff; 5/5 for value, 4.5/5 for performance, 4/5 for design and 4/5 for the app from TechRadar.
Reviewer consensus
average of 2 published review scores
Strong agreement- TechRadar8.85/5 · 4.5/5 · 4/5 · 4/5
- Stuff8.38.3/10
Scores published by the outlets cited in this article, converted to a 10-point scale. RealDigitalTech did not test this product itself.
Verdict
The X20+ is one of the cheapest ways to get a fully self-cleaning vacuum-and-mop robot, and it suits tidy homes with mostly hard floors and room for its dock. Homes with thick carpet, many cables on the floor or a lot of long hair may be better served by a pricier model with stronger obstacle detection. For other options, see our robot mower and vacuum review roundup.
This article analyses reviews published by other outlets, in our own words. RealDigitalTech did not test the Xiaomi X20+ itself.
Sources
How this article was made: our editorial team selected and read the reviews listed above, compared their results and wrote this synthesis, with AI tools assisting the research and drafting. Every figure was checked against the sources, and the article was approved by the publication director. Our AI Disclosure · Our methodology · Report an error: editorial@realdigitaltech.com