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Xiaomi E12 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Max suction power:4000 PaRuntime:110 minDustbin capacity:400 mLMax threshold height:20 mm

Xiaomi E12 Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Robot Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi E12
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the robot vacuum's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best robot vacuums on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

6.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of robot vacuums
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

30%

5.6

Cleaning

23%

5.8

Navigation

18%

6.2

Mopping

12%

5.1

Battery

10%

8.5

Smart Features

7%

6.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 75%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 90%
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Xiaomi E12

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

30%

5.6

Cleaning

23%

5.8

Navigation

18%

6.2

Mopping

12%

5.1

Battery

10%

8.5

Smart Features

7%

6.2

Design

6.0
User score
User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the robot vacuum.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi E12 has a popularity index of 5.3, lower than that of 60.8% of robot vacuums.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Max suction power
4,000 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa, which is higher than 49.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 9.9% of robot vacuums.
N. of suction power levels
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 4 suction power levels, which is more than 49.7% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 43.8% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
brushless
This robot vacuum uses a brushless motor, a type that is generally more efficient than those used by 2.7% of robot vacuums and also used by 97.3% of robot vacuums.
Power
?
Cleaning modes
3
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 3 cleaning modes, which is fewer than 62% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 27.7% of robot vacuums offer.
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Mopping capability
yes
This robot vacuum can mop floors. 78.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
static pad
This robot vacuum uses static pad for mopping. This system is more effective than those on 20.4% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 46.3% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
semi-circular
Mop pad material
microfiber
Mop pressure
?
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Primary navigation technology
gyroscope
This robot vacuum uses gyroscope as its primary navigation system, which is less capable than the systems in 73.9% of robot vacuums and matched by 19.2% of robot vacuums.
Mapping capability
no
This robot vacuum does not map the floor, although 74.2% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Real-time mapping
yes
This robot vacuum updates its map in real time. 68.5% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Multiple map storage
no
This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, although 56.6% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Map editing
no
This robot vacuum does not support map editing, although 64% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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App control
yes
This robot vacuum supports app control. 5.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
Xiaomi Home
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 6.3% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity. 64.7% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh, which is lower than 59% of robot vacuums and equal to 26.9% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
110 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 110 min per charge, which is shorter than 77.6% of robot vacuums and equal to 5.2% of robot vacuums.
Recharge and resume
yes
This robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging. 83.1% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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Shape
round
Height
80 mm
Width
325 mm
Length
325 mm
Weight
3.2 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 3.2 kg, making it lighter than 66.2% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 1.2% of robot vacuums.
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Xiaomi E12 vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • Adjusts its cleaning height automatically
    This robot vacuum adjusts its cleaning height automatically, while the average robot vacuum uses a fixed cleaning height.
  • 0.95 % higher filter efficiency
    This robot vacuum has higher filter efficiency than the average robot vacuum (100 % vs 99 %). The average robot vacuum has a filter efficiency of 99 %.
    99.95 % vs 99 %
  • 1 h shorter charging time
    This robot vacuum takes less time to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (3.5 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    3.5 h vs 4.5 h
  • 1.5 W lower standby power consumption
    This robot vacuum draws less power in standby than the average robot vacuum (0.5 W vs 2 W). The average robot vacuum draws 2 W in standby.
    0.5 W vs 2 W
  • 2.89x cheaper
    Xiaomi E12 is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£90 vs £260).
    £90 vs £260
  • 10.4% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (3.2 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    3.2 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 2.89x cheaper
    Xiaomi E12 is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£90 vs £260).
    £90 vs £260
  • 1 h shorter charging time
    This robot vacuum takes less time to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (3.5 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    3.5 h vs 4.5 h
  • 1.5 W lower standby power consumption
    This robot vacuum draws less power in standby than the average robot vacuum (0.5 W vs 2 W). The average robot vacuum draws 2 W in standby.
    0.5 W vs 2 W
  • 10.4% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (3.2 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    3.2 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • Adjusts its cleaning height automatically
    This robot vacuum adjusts its cleaning height automatically, while the average robot vacuum uses a fixed cleaning height.
  • 0.95 % higher filter efficiency
    This robot vacuum has higher filter efficiency than the average robot vacuum (100 % vs 99 %). The average robot vacuum has a filter efficiency of 99 %.
    99.95 % vs 99 %
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses gyroscope for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    gyroscope vs LiDAR
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • Does not have a floating main brush
    This robot vacuum does not have a floating main brush, while the average robot vacuum has a floating main brush.
  • Does not map the floor
    This robot vacuum does not map the floor, while the average robot vacuum maps the floor.
  • Does not support map editing
    This robot vacuum does not support map editing, while the average robot vacuum lets you edit maps.
  • 18% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average robot vacuum
    Xiaomi E12 has a lower user score than the average robot vacuum (6.78 vs 8).
    6.78 vs 8
  • 3.4% worse value for money
    Xiaomi E12 has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (7.34 vs 7.6).
    7.34 vs 7.59
  • 40 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (110 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    110 min vs 150 min
  • 600 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 7 dB louder
    This robot vacuum has a higher reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (72 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    72 dB vs 65 dB
  • No Bluetooth
    This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 64.6% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses gyroscope for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    gyroscope vs LiDAR
  • Does not map the floor
    This robot vacuum does not map the floor, while the average robot vacuum maps the floor.
  • Does not support map editing
    This robot vacuum does not support map editing, while the average robot vacuum lets you edit maps.
  • Does not store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • Does not recognize individual rooms
    This robot vacuum does not recognize individual rooms, while the average robot vacuum recognizes individual rooms.
  • Does not support virtual boundaries
    This robot vacuum does not support virtual boundaries, while the average robot vacuum supports virtual boundaries.
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • Does not have a floating main brush
    This robot vacuum does not have a floating main brush, while the average robot vacuum has a floating main brush.
  • Does not support zone cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support zone cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports zone cleaning.
  • Does not support room-by-room cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support room-by-room cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports room-by-room cleaning.
  • Non-washable dustbin
    This robot vacuum does not have a washable dustbin, while the average robot vacuum does. 83.6% of robot vacuums have a washable dustbin.
  • 40 mL less onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (200 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    200 mL vs 240 mL

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Xiaomi E12

  • Good value for an affordable model with mopping.
  • Strong suction up to 4000 Pa removes dust and dirt effectively.
  • The convenient 2-in-1 function vacuums and mops simultaneously.
  • The slim 8 cm body passes beneath most furniture.
  • The intuitive Xiaomi Home app provides simple control.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi E12

  • It can become stuck or hit obstacles in complex spaces.
  • The app cannot define no-go zones or walls.
  • Basic maps can skip passages or restart a room after pausing.
  • Mopping is for light maintenance and does not replace thorough manual work.
  • Vacuuming produces some noise.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E12 is an entry-level 2-in-1 sweeping and mopping device featuring a powerful 4,000 Pa suction fan blower with 4 adjustable levels, a 400 ml dust box, and an electronically controlled 200 ml water tank with 3 flow levels. Powered by a 2,600 mAh battery, it offers a runtime of up to 110 minutes in standard mode and features a slim 80 mm profile designed to easily slide under low furniture. Key pros include its high-performance suction capability, a coordinated multi-directional brush design, an efficient zigzag cleaning route guided by basic gyroscope navigation, and smart app control via the Mi Home app compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. On the downside, the vacuum lacks advanced room-memorisation or multi-floor mapping capabilities, it cannot support restricted no-go zones via virtual walls, and it occasionally struggles with navigation loops or repeats if manually paused or disrupted.

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