Now that spring has officially sprung, it’s time to stop neglecting those chores you were “too cold” to handle all winter. Or, better yet, have one of Xiaomi’s new robot vacuums pick up the slack. The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 6 Series isn’t like the rest. These are smarter, leaner, and unafraid of little steps that would normally send autonomous vacs running.
Robot vacuums have come a long way from being little discs that bump into your furniture and hope for the best. The Robot Vacuum 6 family takes that know-how to another level. Xiaomi has built the range to suit different levels of ambition – from the impressively capable Robot Vacuum 6 to the downright overqualified Robot Vacuum 6 Max.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 6 | R15,999 R13,799
Let’s start with the one that proves you don’t need to go overboard to get a serious clean in return. The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 6 brings a whopping 30,000Pa of suction power to the party, making quick work of dust, hair, and whatever else has made itself comfortable on your floor.
But it isn’t just about vacuuming. The Robot Vacuum 6 uses a constant-pressure roller mop with running water, washing and mopping at the same time to tackle tougher stains instead of just spreading the mess around.
It’s also surprisingly good at reaching those areas where other vacs might struggle. At just 9cm tall, the Robot Vacuum 6 can squeeze under beds, cabinets, and couches, while its mechanical feet help it cross steps and thresholds about 4cm off the ground.
And because nobody wants to babysit a vacuum, its AI camera can recognise more than 220 types of obstacles, while the self-cleaning base station takes care of hot-water mop washing, hot-air drying, and dust collection. The dust bag can last up to 75 days before it needs to be replaced.
In other words, you can send it off to do your dirty work and get on with your day. The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 6 can be yours for R13,799 from Takealot.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 6 Pro
If the standard Robot Vacuum 6 is smart, the Pro model is the one that’s been getting attention in class. It keeps that impressive 30,000Pa suction power, but adds a triple-camera AI system capable of recognising 280 types of obstacles and furniture. More impressively, it’ll even identify 47 different types of both dry and wet stains.
That means your new robot vacuum doesn’t just see the mess and plough right through it. It’ll recognise things such as cat litter, dog food, milk, and change its approach as it goes. The Pro also adds extendable mechanical arms to help it reach every nook and cranny imaginable. Meanwhile, its retractable LiDAR system helps it navigate as low as 9.3cm.
If you’re the sort of person who likes to check in on things while you’re away, there’s an HD AI camera with remote video monitoring through the Xiaomi Home app. So yes, you can check in on the little fluffers or just check out the house without being there.
Once all that work is done, the all-in-one station can officially take over. It’s less “robot vacuum” and more “housekeeper who also happens to be a robot”.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 6 Max | R28,999 R24,999
Right at the top of the pile sits the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 6 Max. And frankly, it’s not shy about the specs sheet. For one thing, how does 35,000Pa of suction power sound?
This is Xiaomi’s most powerful robot vacuum yet. Combining that serious suction with dual anti-tangle brushes and a hair-cutting main brush. In other words, hair, dust, and debris don’t stand much of a chance against Max. But suction is only half of the story.
The Robot Vacuum 6 Max can climb single steps up to 6cm tall, thanks to its bionic dual robotic legs. it’s also able to retract its LiDAR system to get as low as 9.3 cm, like the others.
Once it’s finished making your home look presentable (in no time), the high-temperature self-cleaning station handles the aftermath. It’ll wash the mop pads at up to 85 degrees, dry them with 50-degree hot air, and automatically empty the collected dust and debris.
Oh, and there’s a 6,400mAh battery in there, too, giving the 6 Max the stamina it needs to always get the job done. If the Robot Vacuum 6 Max sounds less like a household appliance and more like a tiny autonomous cleaning machine from the future, that’s because it basically is. You can get yours today from R24,999 at Takealot!
