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Xiaomi T12 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530Max suction power:3500 PaRuntime:130 minDustbin capacity:300 mLMax threshold height:20 mm

Xiaomi T12 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.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 51% of robot vacuums
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 65%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

30%

6.8

Cleaning

23%

8.5

Navigation

18%

6.2

Mopping

12%

6.0

Battery

10%

8.7

Smart Features

7%

7.2

Design

â–²Better than 54%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £530
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Xiaomi T12

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

30%

6.8

Cleaning

23%

8.5

Navigation

18%

6.2

Mopping

12%

6.0

Battery

10%

8.7

Smart Features

7%

7.2

Design

7.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi T12 has a popularity index of 1, lower than that of 70.7% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 29.3% of robot vacuums.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

7.4
Max suction power
3,500 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 3,500 Pa, which is lower than 50.8% of robot vacuums and equal to 0.9% 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
LiDAR
This robot vacuum uses LiDAR as its primary navigation system, which is more capable than the systems in 34.7% of robot vacuums and matched by 60.4% of robot vacuums.
Mapping capability
yes
This robot vacuum maps the floor. 74% 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
yes
This robot vacuum stores multiple maps. 56.4% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Map editing
yes
This robot vacuum lets you edit maps. 63.8% 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
dual-band
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
3,200 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh, which is higher than 46.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 11.9% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.8 V
Runtime
130 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 130 min per charge, which is shorter than 55.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 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
94.5 mm
Width
350 mm
Length
350 mm
Weight
4.8 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 4.8 kg, making it heavier than 89.6% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 0.6% of robot vacuums.
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Xiaomi T12 vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • 10 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (55 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    55 dB vs 65 dB
  • Has a child lock
    This robot vacuum has a child lock, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.9% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • 12 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (190 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    190 mm vs 178 mm
  • Newer model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2024, later than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2024 vs 2023
  • 10 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (55 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    55 dB vs 65 dB
  • Newer model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2024, later than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2024 vs 2023
  • Has a child lock
    This robot vacuum has a child lock, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.9% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • 12 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (190 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    190 mm vs 178 mm
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses LiDAR for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    LiDAR vs hybrid
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects 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
  • 34.5% heavier
    This robot vacuum is heavier than the average robot vacuum (4.8 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    4.8 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 100 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (300 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    300 mL vs 400 mL
  • 70 mL less onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (170 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    170 mL vs 240 mL
  • No Bluetooth
    This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 64.6% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • 6.53x less popular
    Xiaomi T12 is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • 6.53x less popular
    Xiaomi T12 is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • 2.04x more expensive
    Xiaomi T12 is more expensive than the average robot vacuum (£530 vs £260).
    £530 vs £260
  • 20 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (130 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    130 min vs 150 min
  • 34.5% heavier
    This robot vacuum is heavier than the average robot vacuum (4.8 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    4.8 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 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 LiDAR for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    LiDAR vs hybrid
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects 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
  • 100 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (300 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    300 mL vs 400 mL
  • 500 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (3,500 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    3,500 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 70 mL less onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (170 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    170 mL vs 240 mL

Video reviews

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi T12

  • Excellent 3,500 Pa suction captures dirt effectively
  • Fast, accurate LDS laser navigation maps the home efficiently
  • Very favorable value for money
  • Effective two-in-one vacuuming and mopping at the same time
  • Easy control through the Xiaomi Home app with zone scheduling

What customers don't like about Xiaomi T12

  • Water and dust capacities are somewhat limited and require regular attention
  • Mopping is supplementary and struggles with stubborn stains
  • Lacks some advanced features found on premium models
  • May occasionally get stuck on thick carpets or unmapped obstacles

Verdict

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum T12 is a mid-range, 45W smart cleaning device featuring LDS laser navigation for 360-degree scanning and 12 integrated sensors for multi-environment obstacle avoidance. Its main strengths lie in a powerful 3500 Pa brushless motor with 4 adjustable suction levels, a 2-in-1 hybrid container combining a 300ml dustbin with a 170ml electronically controlled smart water tank for simultaneous vacuuming and mopping, and a 3200mAh battery that delivers up to 130 minutes of runtime. Additionally, it offers enhanced security via an MJA1 privacy chip with TÃœV Rheinland certification. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of a self-emptying base station, an inability to automatically lift the mop pad on carpets to prevent wetting, and a taller 94.5mm profile that may limit clearance under exceptionally low-profile furniture.

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