There’s a noticeable surge in the popularity of robot vacuums, with each brand striving to outdo the others by introducing the best models equipped with advanced cleaning features. However, most of these models are high-end and come with exorbitant prices, making it difficult for ordinary consumers to afford such technology. Fortunately, there are brands that offer robot vacuums without compromising on performance and features at an affordable price point, and Yeedi is one of them.
Yeedi, a sub-brand of Ecovacs, is well-known for its powerful yet affordable robot vacuums, and its newly launched Yeedi C12 Pro Plus is no exception. This robot vacuum and mop combination comes with a range of impressive features, from wet mopping and vacuum cleaning to self-emptying dust bins and zero-tangle technology to prevent hair tangles. The two-in-one C12 Pro Plus robot has everything that I’ve ever wanted, and considering its price point, the lack of smart voice command functionality is not a major concern.
I’ve been rigorously testing the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus robot vacuum for the last two weeks, and I’m quite impressed by its performance. However, if you are considering purchasing your first robot vacuum, there are some important details that you should be aware of.
Pros
Sleek and simplistic design
Powerful 8,000 Pa suction motor
Intelligent LDS navigation
Automatic dust emptying
Excellent cleaning performance
Easy-to-use companion app
Well priced
Cons
No voice command
Frequently gets tangled in things like small strings
Price and Availability
The Yeedi C12 Pro Plus starts at $479 and is available in black and white color options. The C12 Pro Plus can be found on Yeedi’s official website and on Amazon in the US. In addition, Yeedi is offering a straight $130 discount on the latest Yeedi C12 Pro Plus robot vacuum, bringing the price down to just $349.
Design and Features
Yeedi C12 Pro Plus robot vacuum boasts a very sleek and simplistic design. It is crafted from hard plastic materials that feel quite sturdy and easily withstand normal bumps. The matte black finish looks quite mesmerizing.
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At the bottom, the C12 Pro Plus has a standard layout like other robot vacuums. It features a V-shaped roller with 8,000Pa of suction power and anti-static bristles that spin in the opposite direction to prevent hair tangling, while efficiently collecting dirt. In addition to the roller, there is a single-side sweeper brush designed to remove dirt from the edges and corners of rooms. The robot is equipped with two wheels on both sides to help it move faster in the rooms, along with a small balancing wheel at the front for stability.
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The robot vacuum comes with a wide mopping pad and an OZMO Pro 2.0 vibrating mopping system. This system applies a downward pressure of 6N to effectively deal with stubborn stains and specks of dirt. The mop pad is detachable, allowing for easy removal and washing, enabling reuse. Furthermore, it features an integrated 220ml water tank for detergent-mixed water to facilitate the mopping process.
Located on top of the device are three buttons: power on/off, return to charging station, and a quick mapping button. Additionally, it includes an LDS dome for navigation and multiple front sensors with smart obstacle recognition technology, enabling precise navigation through complex ground environments. In terms of dimensions, the C12 Pro Plus measures 353mm wide, 351mm deep, and 96mm high, weighing 18 lbs (8 kg).
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The C12 Pro Plus comes with a dedicated, fancier, and more advanced docking station that offers several features. One notable feature is the self-emptying function, which also serves as a charging station. The charging station is quite compact and can easily fit in any corner of your house. If you live outside the US, please remember to use an electric voltage step-down converter, as the device can handle a maximum voltage of 110V. Failure to do so may result in the vacuum robot being damaged due to high voltage.
A standout feature of the Yeedi’s docking station is its washable and reusable dust container. This is a significant improvement over flimsy disposable bags and can save you around $70 annually, making it even more cost-friendly. The dust container can hold up to seven weeks’ worth of dust from the robot, and a 4-stage filtration system reduces the risk of secondary pollution.
Yeedi – A Companinon App
Yeedi C12 Pro Plus is controlled via the Yeedi app, which has a very user-friendly interface, making it easy for anyone to navigate. First, we need to map the entire house before starting the cleaning operation. A small dome on top of the robot, armed with an intelligent LDS navigation system, quickly maps out the home. The robot takes around 10 minutes to map out my entire house, mostly due to the larger rooms.
While mapping the area, the app automatically splits the map into rooms, which you can also rename as per your convenience. The app also allows you to create zones for each room for better cleaning. Like the Yeedi M12 Pro+, the app doesn’t offer dedicated cleaning mode options (like vacuum, mopping, mop after vacuum, and vacuum and mop), which is slightly disappointing. The robot ships with a vacuum and mop pad separately, which means it can only perform either vacuum or vacuum and mop operations, depending on which pad is placed underneath the robot.
The Yeedi app lets you schedule cleaning time and offers auto cleaning for all rooms, or you can also choose separate room options. The app also offers several cleaning settings, including a choice of suction power (from Low to Max, a total of four modes), water flow rate (low, medium, and high), mop vibration frequency (low noise and standard modes), and cleaning in one or two passes.
“There are some advanced settings too. A suction boost on the carpet allows the robot to boost the vacuum power when moving on to carpets and the maintenance feature tracks all robot parts conditions including the side brush, main brush, filter, wash mop, and other components, and gives a reminder if servicing needed for any part.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t have voice command support. However, looking at the price point this may not feel like a must-have feature but the convenience it brings is unmatachable.“
There are also some advanced settings. The suction boost on carpet allows the robot to increase the vacuum power when moving onto carpets. The maintenance feature tracks the condition of all robot parts, including the side brush, main brush, filter, wash mop, and other components, and gives a reminder if servicing is needed for any part.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t have voice command support. However, considering the price point, this may not feel like a must-have feature, but the unmatched convenience it brings is invaluable.
Setup and Performance
Setting up the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus was a breeze. You just have to download the Yeedi app from the Play Store or the App Store and follow the easy instructions, such as adding the robot to your WiFi, scanning the robot’s QR code to add it to the app, and you’re done. I found that the app has a very user-friendly interface, and one can easily navigate through it. However, you can’t check the detailed cleaning report until you connect the robot.
The Yeedi C12 Pro Plus is a powerful robot vacuum cleaner with 8,000 Pa suction power, making it suitable for homes with mostly tile floors and a high chance of spills. I tested the C12 Pro Plus across different floors with varying stain conditions, starting with a coffee spill test. The robot efficiently removed all the stains in one pass during the mopping test, leaving no mess behind. Surprisingly, it performed exceptionally well at its standard settings.
Yeedi C12 Pro Plus: A Detailed Performance Review
Lately, I found myself unsatisfied with the performance of my vacuum cleaner, so I decided to put the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus to the test. I started with the carpet trial, sprinkling crushed peanuts and a teaspoon of flour on the carpet. The vacuum did a decent job at picking up the peanuts, but it left some flour behind, although it was still set at its standard settings. After adjusting the suction power to maximum and running it again, the results dramatically improved, leaving the carpet perfectly clean.
One of the most challenging tasks for robot vacuums is cleaning corners and edges, as not all designs are optimized for this. To assess the C12 Pro Plus’s corner-cleaning performance, I purposely scattered flour and dust particles in a corner of the kitchen. After a single pass, the vacuum almost entirely cleaned the corner, but I found that running it twice ensured a near-perfect clean.
I also tested the vacuum’s zero-tangle technology by introducing human hairs and small strings. Impressively, the robot managed to pick up all the hairs without any tangling around the bristles. However, I did notice that it needs some improvement in obstacle avoidance when approaching random items on the floor. While the robot never got stuck due to tangling, it did encounter some issues with small strings around the side brush, which I believe it should have been able to avoid. Nevertheless, watching the C12 Pro Plus effortlessly remove stubborn stains and dirt from my floors was very satisfying.
In terms of navigation, the C12 Pro Plus excelled, easily spotting obstacles and navigating around them with ease.
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The C12 Pro Plus boasts outstanding battery life, rated at 5,200mAh. It claims to offer up to 300 minutes in silent mode and up to 170 minutes in standard mode. During my testing, when I used the C12 Pro Plus for maximum vacuuming and mopping, the robot had enough power to clean my entire house, including both the ground and first floors, and still had a decent amount of charge left.
Should you buy the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus Robot Vacuum?
You should buy this if..
You want a high-suction power robot vacuum at an affordable price
You want advanced features like self-emptying, auto cleaning,
You want the combination of mopping and vacuuming
You want a washable and reusable dust bin container
You shouldn’t buy this if..
You want high-end features such as a self-clean station, auto rinse or dry mop, and voice command
You want something more premium
Final Thoughts
Yeedi C12 Pro Plus: The Affordable Robot Vacuum Worth Your Attention
Yeedi has truly impressed with its Yeedi C12 Pro Plus affordable robot vacuum. This device offers everything that a typical consumer looks for in a budget-friendly vacuum cleaner, and goes the extra mile by incorporating high-end features like a self-emptying station, making it even more enticing. At the current price of $599, the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus stands out as the best robot vacuum cleaner and mop available.
With its user-friendly app, powerful suction, impressive mopping capabilities, and strong vacuum performance, the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus easily competes with models priced nearly twice as high. For anyone in the market for a robot vacuum, this offering from Yeedi is a compelling choice.
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