Yeedi S16 Plus Robotic Vacuum Evaluation vs M14 Plus

I lately reviewed the Yeedi M14 Plus Robotic Vacuum & Mop. I used to be nice, however as at all times, disappointing that Yeedi haven’t launched it within the UK.

They’ve now launched the S16 Plus, and Yeedi claims that is probably the most superior and highly effective flagship robotic vacuum thus far. Nevertheless, it’s strikingly related in specification to the M14 Plus, and the suction energy is decrease.

The principle advantage of this mannequin seems to be the brand new Boosted Massive-Airflow Suction Expertise (BLAST).

From the press launch, Yeedi states:

Its standout characteristic, BLAST, employs bigger fan blades, an ultra-wide air inlet, and a streamlined aerodynamic duct to generate stronger, extra secure airflow per rotation. Every fan blade is angled at 45° for optimum efficiency, guiding air by an Archimedean spiral to maximise suction energy—the identical superior airflow know-how used within the flagship ECOVACS X9 PRO OMNI.

Paired with a 100W high-torque motor, the S16 PLUS delivers 30% extra torque and 50% larger discharge present than customary fashions, making it exceptionally efficient at eradicating embedded mud, pet hair, and particles throughout all surfaces.

Nevertheless, how a lot does it differ from the lately launched M14 Plus?

Associated Content material and Critiques

Specification

Abstract of Key Variations

• Suction Energy: M14 Plus is stronger (18,000 Pa vs 16,600 Pa).
• Battery Capability: S15 Plus lasts longer (6400 mAh vs 5200 mAh).
• Soiled Water Tank: M14 Plus holds extra (4 L vs 2.2 L).
• Impediment Avoidance: M14 makes use of AIVI 3D 3.0; S15 makes use of RGBD + digicam gentle.
• Options: S16 Plus has BLAST (Boosted Massive-Airflow Suction Expertise) which makes use of bigger fan blades and an ultra-wide inlet for improved efficiency.

Options

Core Cleansing Applied sciences

BLAST Suction Expertise

The S16 PLUS options BLAST (Boosted Massive-Airflow Suction Expertise), which delivers 16,600Pa of suction energy. This technique employs bigger fan blades, an ultra-wide air inlet, and a streamlined aerodynamic duct to generate stronger airflow per rotation. The 47° optimised blade angle and Archimedean spiral air duct guarantee highly effective but secure suction throughout all surfaces.

The system is powered by a 100W high-torque motor that gives 30% extra torque and 50% larger discharge present in comparison with customary fashions, while sustaining quieter operation and longer motor life.

OZMO ROLLER Immediate Self-Washing Mopping

The mopping system options ultra-high strain and pace capabilities, making certain the mop stays clear all through the cleansing course of. The moment self-washing perform removes dust and prevents streaks, leaving minimal water residue for quicker drying. The system can sort out robust stains with high-pressure depth.

Anti-Tangle and Lifting Techniques

ZeroTangle 3.0

The upgraded anti-tangle system incorporates a Cyclone-directed Fundamental Brush and ARClean Aspect Brush, designed to stop hair entanglement for hands-free upkeep. The system effectively collects even lengthy hair with out requiring chopping.

Triple-Raise Mechanism

The robotic features a sensible system that robotically raises the curler mop, facet brush, and principal brush when wanted. This prevents smearing on laborious flooring and retains carpets dry, making certain optimum efficiency throughout completely different surfaces with a 10mm automated mop lifting functionality.

Edge and Navigation Applied sciences

TruEdge 2.0 Adaptive Edge Cleansing

This technique ensures complete cleansing alongside edges and corners. The curler mop extends repeatedly for max protection, while the TruEdge 3D Edge Sensor and sensible algorithms information the robotic to navigate irregular edges with out collisions. The facet brush reaches inner corners for full protection.

AIVI 3D 3.0 Expertise

The robotic instantly identifies obstacles from environmental photographs, follows their contours exactly, and cleans alongside them intently. This eliminates the necessity for impediment avoidance, making certain most cleansing protection. The system consists of skilled carpet care options with “Carpets First” and “Carpet Deep Cleansing” methods.

OMNI Station Options

The all-in-one docking station integrates a number of capabilities:

• Auto-Empty mud assortment with 3L mud bag capability
• Scorching-water mop washing at 75°C
• Auto small-tank refill
• Scorching-air drying at 63°C
• 4L clear water tank capability
• 2.2L soiled water tank capability

Unboxing / Design

The Yeedi S16 Plus I used to be despatched got here in black, whereas the M14 Plus was white. I want the white because it appears a bit extra delicate, however it isn’t one thing I’d issue into my shopping for choice.

Past that, there’s not quite a lot of visible distinction between the 2 fashions. So far as design goes, I’m largely detached in the direction of robotic vacuums.

For me, the one notable a part of the design on each the S16 and M14 is the Ozmo curler, which then extends out for edge cleansing (TruEdge 2.0). The curler design presents superior mopping efficiency to pads, however the one draw back is that premium robotic vacuums with mopping pads, such because the Dreame L40 Extremely, can lengthen the mopping pad outwards, which is slim sufficient to suit below some crevices.

Alternatively, the one important draw back is the smaller soiled water tank, which is able to should be emptied extra incessantly.

Set Up / Yeedi App

The preliminary setup course of follows the usual process for robotic vacuums. I began by putting it within the charging station to verify it had energy, switching the facility on beneath the lid, utilizing the Yeedi app to attach and following the steps, which embody passing the WiFi particulars over by way of Bluetooth.

The app interface presents a clear, practical design that gives entry to all main options with out overwhelming complexity. Multi-level mapping assist, digital obstacles, and superior room-by-room scheduling are all current, assembly expectations for a tool on this worth class.

The app offers entry to all of the capabilities you anticipate from a premium robotic vacuum. Multi-level mapping assist permits administration of various flooring, while digital obstacles and no-go zones present exact management over cleansing areas.

Voice management integration with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri offers handy hands-free operation, although the implementation feels customary moderately than distinctive. Personally, I don’t discover a lot use in voice management for units like this. I want to depend on schedules.  

Matter Connectivity – Connecting the Yeedi to Residence Assistant

One fascinating characteristic of that is the power to pair it up with a Matter controller. I take advantage of Residence Assistant, however there’s additionally Google Residence, Alexa, Homey and others.

One fascinating factor while you add the Yeedi to Residence Assistant is that it will get recognized as an Ecovacs Deebot. This isn’t totally surprising, as it’s well-known that Yeedi is a sub-brand of Ecovacs.

Inside Residence Assistant, you could have controls for the clear mode, however no different direct controls. Then, sensors for the present section and operational state. Plus, the standard figuring out characteristic, and you may also monitor the battery life.

Below automations, the one set off/motion is the clear mode, so you’ll be able to’t actually create a lot of an automation.

Mapping Efficiency

The S16 Plus combines dToF LiDAR with vision-based navigation, a configuration that ought to theoretically present wonderful mapping accuracy. I’ve discovered the mapping efficiency meets expectations and the efficiency is subjectively higher than options that solely use LiDAR or VSLAM.

The robotic efficiently creates detailed ground plans and intelligently divides areas into logical room segments.

The robotic has wonderful navigation efficiency round furnishings and obstacles utilizing what Yeedi calls AIVI 3D 3.0. When you have a very cluttered house (like mine) then you’ll be able to improve the sensitivity for impediment avoidance to excessive.

I believe the one time it has had points is when it rolled over a USB cable, which then acquired wrapped up within the curler. Not an unusual drawback for me as a consequence of all of the units I take advantage of.

Edge detection and boundary recognition work reliably, with the robotic efficiently figuring out completely different ground varieties and robotically adjusting behaviour accordingly. The power to manually add carpets and outline particular cleansing methods for various areas offers helpful flexibility for households with various flooring.

Mopping efficiency

The S16 Plus delivers distinctive mopping efficiency by its OZMO ROLLER system. It is a important development over conventional robotic mopping approaches, significantly when coping with spills and cussed stains.

The roller-based system can mop up messes in a single go, moderately than conventional mop pads, which partially clear and partially unfold liquid round. The mopping efficiency seems superior to traditional dual-pad methods, with areas wanting visibly clear and correctly dampened after a single go.

The system’s means to increase sideways for edge cleansing addresses one of many conventional weaknesses of robotic mops. The extending curler reaches areas that fastened methods can not entry, offering extra thorough protection alongside perimeters and making certain partitions and baseboards are correctly cleaned.

Nevertheless, the curler system does current some limitations. The one curler design means the cleansing path is narrower than some dual-pad methods, doubtlessly requiring extra passes to cowl the identical space. Moreover, premium choices just like the Dreame L40 Extremely can lengthen its flat mop outwards, which may get a bit nearer to some edges and below some crevices. That being mentioned, I believe the curler design is superior.

Vacuuming Efficiency

Regardless of the diminished peak suction in comparison with the M14 Plus, the S16 Plus delivers wonderful cleansing efficiency throughout a number of floor varieties. The 16,600Pa suction proves greater than satisfactory for each superb mud particles and bigger particles, while the improved airflow design improves effectivity and reduces battery consumption.

It’s tough to objectively say if the BLAST know-how, which improves airflow, makes this carry out higher or worse than the M14 Plus. Doing a little fundamental artificial assessments utilizing flower and rice, each vacuums carried out beautifully. The S16 Plus does appear to run fairly a bit quieter, which is sensible as a result of improved airflow.

The ZeroTangle 3.0 know-how continues to excel at managing hair and pet fur. The mixture of the V-shaped principal brush and strategically positioned facet brush successfully prevents hair entanglement, lowering guide upkeep necessities. Throughout prolonged testing durations, the system constantly cleared lengthy hair with out intervention, making it significantly appropriate for pet homeowners or households like mine, the place my accomplice has lengthy hair and always sheds.  

Omni Station and Upkeep

The Omni Station offers automation for upkeep duties, dealing with mud disposal, mop washing, water refilling, and drying operations.

The 150-day maintenance-free operation declare seems real looking for common households, although precise intervals will range primarily based on utilization patterns and residential situations.

 The three-litre mud bag capability and water tank association present affordable capability for many properties, although frequent water tank emptying and refilling is required way more usually in comparison with mud assortment intervals.

Computerized detergent meting out provides comfort for normal mopping duties, although the proprietary detergent requirement could improve ongoing prices. The clear tank design permits straightforward monitoring of provide ranges, offering clear indication when refilling turns into obligatory.

Battery Life

The S16 Plus incorporates a substantial 6,400 mAh battery in comparison with the M14 Plus’s 5,200 mAh capability, representing a 23% improve in battery capability. This interprets to doubtlessly longer cleansing classes and higher protection for bigger properties. The S16 Plus can function for as much as 252 minutes on a single cost.

The sensible impression of this distinction depends upon house dimension and cleansing necessities. For many average-sized properties, the S16 Plus offers enough runtime to finish a full cleansing cycle. Bigger properties or properties requiring a number of cleansing passes will significantly profit from the prolonged battery life.

Each the S16 Plus and competing fashions assist recharge-and-resume performance, permitting them to return to the bottom station for charging and proceed cleansing the place they left off. This characteristic mitigates the impression of battery limitations for bigger cleansing duties.

In my case, I can’t say I’ve ever paid a lot consideration to the battery lifetime of robotic vacuums. I believe all of the robotic vacuums I’ve reviewed up to now couple of years have been capable of clear my home in a single go. Even when they’ll’t, the recharge-and-resume performance means it completes the recharge and clear with no enter from me. 

My scenario does have some caveats. Whereas my property is bigger than common for UK properties, it’s a lot smaller than many US properties the place the Yeedi is obtainable. That being mentioned, the

Worth and Different Choices

The Yeedi S16 Plus has an RRP of $1,600

The older S14 Plus had an RRP of $1,400 which was discounted to $900 throughout Prime Day. Then the M14 Plus has an RRP of $1300 which was discounted to $800 throughout Prime Day.

The Yeedi S16 Plus is essentially just like the Ecovacs X9 Professional Omni. This has a RRP of $1600, similar to the S16 Plus, however that is additionally accessible within the UK. Within the UK it’s accessible from Amazon for an RRP of £1479 discounted to round £1300.

Total

The Yeedi S16 Plus is a wonderful premium robotic vacuum.

The BLAST airflow know-how seems to supply a real engineering development, offering environment friendly cleansing regardless of decrease uncooked suction energy than the M14 Plus. Admittedly, it’s laborious to inform if or how significantly better that is, particularly when in comparison with the upper suction of the M14 Plus.

The 23% bigger battery capability addresses protection considerations for bigger properties, while the superior OZMO ROLLER system delivers superior mopping efficiency in comparison with conventional pad-based methods.

One annoyance is that the smaller soiled water tank capability (2.2L versus the M14 Plus’s 4L) requires extra frequent upkeep consideration. I already discover that I’ve to empty the tank extra incessantly than I can bear in mind, so this isn’t ideally suited.

For consumers particularly searching for the newest mopping know-how and prolonged battery life, the S16 Plus is an effective advice.

I believe the BLAST know-how offers the S16 Plus a slight edge in cleansing efficiency (and diminished noise), however the smaller water tank is a bit off-putting.

In my view, the first consideration is the worth distinction between this and the M14 Plus. With a $300 distinction in RRP, I believe I’d be inclined to get the M14 Plus, I’m not certain the improved airflow is value that a lot. Nevertheless, if the worth is nearer on the time of buy, I’d doubtless go for the S16 Plus.

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