As a robovac expert, I recommend the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni to most people — but its Max sibling is a heck of a lot cheaper at just AU$899

If there's one thing I've learnt in the last decade of testing some of the best robot vacuums in Australia is that not all of them are made equal.

Some have excellent performance and software while others, despite a premium price tag, disappoint on testing.

However, as you can probably tell from my Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni review , I really liked how well this robovac performed in my tests.

It wasn't perfect, but it cleaned and navigated well.

Sadly, though, Ecovacs seems to have discontinued it, although stock is still available at retailers like JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys , listed for AU$1,999.

It has now been replaced by the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Max Pro Omni (please note the 'Max' moniker here) which, despite a very similar name is a slightly different model.

I much prefer its design aesthetic over the previous X8 Pro Omni — which was rather boxy — thanks to rounded corners that make the dock look sleeker.

Other than that, the newer model has slightly lower suction power (16,600Pa compared to 18,000Pa on the X8 Pro Omni), but it now boasts a better anti-tangle brush system and a faster rotating roller mop.

It can also independently raise the side brush when necessary to avoid scattering.

These upgrades mean it has an RRP of AU$2,599 (AU$100 more than the X8 Pro Omni at launch) but, in better news, it's now on the receiving end of a massive 65% discount on Amazon — down to just AU$899 .

Deebot X8 Max Pro Omni: was $2599 now $899 A whopping 65% discount is absolutely nothing to scoff at.

And yes, I admit I can't vouch for this model myself as an expert, but Amazon users seem happy with its performance, although some of those reviews are incentivised.

Non-Vine users have also claimed it's a good buy and, given how impressed I was with the X8 Pro Omni, I think this will work just as well.

View Deal The slightly lower suction power on the Deebot X8 Max Pro Omni is neither here nor there in real-world use.