He Eureka J12 Ultra is a new design from Eureka, a brand that is already familiar to us from previous analyzes and which, after more than 10 years dedicated to designing vacuum cleaners in a traditional way, is trying to establish itself in the competitive sector of robotic vacuum cleaners. We already liked their proposal for the E10s model, which represented an emptying system without bags and thus without consumables. We’ll see what awaits us with the J12 Ultra. Here we are.

Specifications of the Eureka J12 Ultra robotic vacuum cleaner

When we open the box, in addition to the robot, we also find a really big charging base and this may not suit every household. It’s not overly tall, but it’s quite wide and we might have to work a little to find its space.

It should be taken into account that between Features of the Eureka J12 Ultra station It not only recharges the device, but also manages emptying the dust container, washing mops, adding clean water and removing dirty water, hence its dimensions. In addition to the measurements, the base and the robot itself have a careful design, with matte surfaces in a subtle black color (the model we had the opportunity to test), a light panel at the top with indicators for connection, charging, etc., and a front tank for a dust bag. Whether or not it is worth devoting the space that a vacuum cleaner requires is a matter of individual needs.

Inside the base we find two 4.6 liter tanks, one for clean water and the other for dirty water, which we will have to fill or empty as the robot tells us. In addition, we find a hot air drying function at 55 degrees, which guarantees that the mops and the internal system are completely dry and bacteria-free after each use. One detail is that You can choose between two drying modes, standard and eco.and even uncheck this option if you think it is not necessary.

The detail that disappointed me knowing the brand is the fact that vacuum system with bag. What I liked most about the Eureka E10s was that the base didn’t pull consumables, but in this case they dropped that technology, I think due to the difficulty of implementing it into the base other than the scrubbing system. It’s a detail I wouldn’t have noticed under other circumstances, but knowing the brand I’d be happy to see them implement it again.

The robot itself has a more standard size and square shape, thanks to which it sits better in corners and reaches dirt, which is perhaps more difficult with a round vacuum cleaner. For cleaning, it has two side brushes and two double-rotating mops that rotate 200 times per minute according to the manufacturer.

Selected features

The Eureka J12 Ultra has a suction power of 5,000 Pa, higher than its predecessor but lower than other brands with similar specifications. In any case, for practical purposes it is more than enough power for household cleaning. He the vacuum system is supplemented with mops which we mentioned earlier. The result of this combination is a powerful cleaning system, and the rotary mop system seems to be the new standard for robotic vacuum cleaners in this range.

This robotic vacuum cleaner offers Different cleaning modes designed to suit different needs and situations, as we are used to. The deep cleaning mode, for example, ensures that every part of the floor is cleaned with freshly washed mops at the base station, avoiding the redistribution of dirt, but as we have seen in other cases, it increases the cleaning time and , making the battery less efficient. The cleaning route of the robot follows a route that goes from the area farthest from the base station and moves forward so as not to dirty what has already been cleaned, it is well thought out, although we can modify it at will.

One feature that Eureka excels at is obstacle avoidance technology, DuoDetect AITM. Using AI vision and 3D recognition, this technology allows the robot to accurately detect and maneuver around obstacles. In addition, it is equipped with a night vision system that enables efficient operation even in low light conditions. This way it will work well no matter what area of ​​the house it is in, whether it is under furniture or even if it is night time.

Something that made me realize that the obstacle avoidance system not only works well, but is particularly useful is the speed of the robot. When I saw his behavior, it seemed to me that his the movements were quick and sure, without the hints of movement common to many robots, as if they don’t really know where they’re going. The Eureka J12 Ultra goes like a bullet and detects any obstacle without any problems.

As a positive point, it should be noted that the question carpet detection works perfectly. I had the opportunity to test other robots that struggled with “soft” carpets and even got stuck with them. It’s not, it detects them perfectly and if you have the mode activated in the app, it will increase the suction power to increase the level of cleaning on these surfaces.

Once we have installed the application, the same one we have already installed for the previous models of the brand, we can start customizing the Eureka J12 Ultra. Through the mobile application, we will move between different cleaning modes and adjustable functions, all to adapt the robot to our specific needs. Unlike my previous app experiences, which were really good with few options, I found this experience overwhelming, in a bad way. Aside from the missing translations, the app doesn’t feel particularly intuitive, rather yes learning curve to customize your cleaning Correctly. I understand that this is a point that can be easily improved with app updates and that it is not a problem for the bot itself to run.

Conclusions

The Eureka J12 Ultra is another robotic vacuum cleaner that connects to system of vacuuming plus wiping with rotating mopswhich apparently happened the ultimate combination. It is a large device that may not fit in every home, but it impresses with a lower price than its counterparts from other brands. Although, to my regret, they have given up on the bagless vacuuming system, it works very well and has many possibilities to become the optimal cleaning system for any household. We just need to polish the app a bit more to make it smoother and more intuitive.

The Eureka J12 Ultra robotic vacuum cleaner is available in two colors (black and white) and can be purchased from Eureka’s official website for €799 and retail channels such as Amazon.