If images of power banks spring to mind when you hear the word Anker, then it’s time for a rethink. Having built its business on batteries, the company is now dabbling in a range of new categories, encompassing personal audio, Bluetooth speakers and, inevitably, the smart home. Earlier this year, we reviewed Anker’s EufyCam – a solid, if pricey, security camera that failed to deliver all of its promised features. The Eufy RoboVac 11S Max sees Anker attack the automated cleaning market. In a world where premium robot vacuums like iRobot’s Roomba i7 can cost well over $1000, Anker’s aggressive $249 tag targets the sweet spot between price and performance. And, unlike many of the budget brands stuffing the shelves of Amazon warehouses with automated cleaners, this is one we all know. This refresh of 2017’s Eufy RoboVac 11S offers improved suction (up from 1.3 to 2 kPa), but otherwise it’s very similar to its predecessor. That good news for those that love their robot vacuums slim, sleek a...
Slim, good-looking hardware fits under your furniture; Suction boost delivers pleasing results; Infrared and cliff sensors limit furniture bumps; Easy to use remote control with a range of cleaning modes; Great value for money;
No network capabilities or app control; Random “bounce” navigation;