Xiaomi M40 Robot Vacuum with Self-Emptying Base and 12000Pa Suction: What It Actually Saves You on Pet Hair
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About this product
If the real reason you are looking at a robot vacuum is the daily sweep-and-mop you no longer want to do, the M40 answers the two questions that decide it. First, what it takes off your hands: LiDAR navigation maps your rooms so it runs in rows instead of bumping around, the self-emptying base holds weeks of dust instead of a bin you empty each time, and the self-cleaning base handles the mop pad so you are not rinsing fabric by hand. Second, what still needs a person: you refill and empty the water tanks, clean the base and rollers, and replace dust bags on schedule. The 12000Pa suction is specified for pet hair, which is exactly where a robot helps most - but keep cables, socks and pet bowls off the floor so LiDAR and the brush do not snag. Confirm mop type and bag supply with the seller.
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Pros & cons
Pros
- LiDAR navigation maps the floor plan so it cleans in rows rather than bouncing off furniture
- Self-emptying base holds weeks of dust, so you are not emptying a bin after every run
- Self-cleaning base handles the mop pad instead of you rinsing fabric by hand
- 12000Pa suction is specified for pet hair, the job a robot vacuums best
- 98% off the original price at the time of writing
Cons
- You still refill and empty the water tanks, clean the base and rollers, and replace the bags
- Recent buyer rating is 94.9%, lower than the best rated models in this category - read the reviews before ordering
- LiDAR needs a reasonably clear floor: cables, socks and pet bowls will jam the brush or block navigation
- Confirm which mop type and how many dust bags come in the box with the seller
