Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni vs Shark Stratos 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop

The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni is the stronger machine on paper: far more suction, a roller mop that rinses itself with clean water, hot-water washing and hot-air drying in the base, and AI obstacle avoidance. The Shark Stratos 2-in-1 is the simpler, lighter pick with Sonic Mopping, a self-cleaning brushroll and Autolift, and its owners rate it well. Buy the Ecovacs for deep carpet cleaning, pet hair and hands-off maintenance; buy the Shark if you want a straightforward vacuum-and-mop robot with Alexa control and less to manage.

• Choose the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni if you have carpets and pets and want maximum suction, self-rinsing roller mopping and a base that washes and dries the mop for you.
• Choose the Shark Stratos 2-in-1 if you want a lighter, simpler robot that vacuums and sonic-mops, empties and refills itself, and works with Alexa.