ILIFE A8 vs Xiaomi Mi Robot comparison: which one is better?

Recently ILIFE Robotics released a new flagship robot vacuum - ILIFE A8. It's the first ILIFE model with an intelligent navigation system that builds path for more efficient cleaning. A lot of ILIFE fans been waiting for this feature since all other ILIFE robot vacuums don't have smart navigation. Why is smart navigation so important? Most of the cheap robot vacuums randomly move around your house, so they need more time to cover the entire area. Sometimes they can't clean all the rooms at once or spend more time in one room and less in another. But anyway they are still good if you use them regularly a few times per week. More expensive models like ILIFE A8, Xiaomi Mi robot (and the newest Roborock version), Roomba 980 (or 960), Neato BotVac, Dyson 360 Eye and so on are equipped with a smart navigation system. They have a laser or a camera located on top that scans your house, a powerful processor builds a plan of all rooms and calculates the most effective path to clean it avoiding obstacles. In this article, we will try to compare ILIFE A8 and Xiaomi Mi Robot vacuum cleaners. We chose the older version of Xiaomi robot vacuum on purpose since the newest version of Xiaomi robot (Roborock) is more expensive.

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ILIFE A8 and Xiaomi Mi Robot specifications

What does Xiaomi Mi Robot do? Features

Xiaomi Mi Robot can be controlled via MI Home App (Android and iOS supported). The app offers a few features such as tracking a cleaning progress (even if you are not at home), scheduling, start/stop button, return to recharge and so on. Mi Robot has a more powerful motor that delivers 1800Pa vs 1000Pa compared to ILIFE A8. So it can pick up more dust from rugs. The 5200mAh battery provides longer run time - up to 150 minutes in one charge. It is equipped with 12 different sensors that help the robot moving around the house and build an efficient cleaning pattern.

Pros

• Can be controlled and monitored via a smartphone
• 5200mAh li-ion battery
• Extremely strong suction power

Click here to see customers reviews about Xiaomi Mi Robot on Amazon

Cons

• No extra accessories in the box (no extra side brush, filter or anything)

The main features of ILIFE A8

ILIFE A8 is an improved version of A6 model. It has a similar design and the same 300ml dustbin. You can use IR remote controller to schedule the robot, choose between 5 cleaning modes: auto, borders, the entire room, spotted spiral cleaning mode, and get the robot to its docking station using the home button. ILIFE A8 has a new feature - a voice alert system called i-Voice Assistant. The robot alerts about battery level or when the cleaning process will be finished. The slim body allows cleaning hard-to-reach places.

Pros

• Slim 7.2cm body
• Low noise level
• i-Voice Assistant
• Extra brushes and filters coming in the box

Click here to see customers reviews about ILIFE A8 on Amazon

Cons

• Does not come with a smartphone app

Price and Where To Buy:

The 1st generation Xiaomi is available to buy on Gearbest. It costs $339.99 which is more than expected for the features Xiaomi offers.

You can also get the Xiaomi Mi Robot on Amazon for $415.49 with free two-day shipping for Prime members.

iLIFE A8 is available on Amazon for $300.

Update: iLIFE sells its flagship robot on Aliexpress for about $299 with 35% OFF.

*remember that prices on Amazon or GearBest may change.

Which robot is better, Xiaomi or ILIFE?

Both robots are good, both provide great performance for their value, both worth the money to spend on. The robots from ILIFE and Xiaomi has a low price tag but can beat much more expensive flagship models from other manufacturers, they are full-featured robovacs with a modern design, smart navigation and path planning system. Hard to say which one is better, it depends on your own preferences.

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