yeedi vac station Vacuum Review

The yeedi vac station feels well-built. The vacuum body and base station are both made of primarily matte-finish hard plastic that looks premium. It feels sturdy for the most part, though the vacuum's internal dustbin does feel as though it could break if you drop it.

Setup is fairly simple, requiring only that you attach the base to the dust container with the provided screws and screwdriver.

The yeedi vac station has many parts that require regular maintenance.

• Dustbin: The dustbin is found under the top cover of the vacuum and has a handle for easy removal. A release button on the dustbin opens the door and drops any accumulated debris. The vacuum automatically dumps accumulated debris into the external dirt bin on the charging dock, but you can empty it yourself if you feel that it's necessary.
• Internal filters: The high-efficiency and sponge filters are behind the internal dustbin door, and you can simply pull them out. They should be rinsed with water once a week and left to dry for at least 24 hours before you can reuse them.
• Base station dust bag: You can access the dirtbag by pressing the release button on the top of the base station and then pulling it out. The bag features a locking mechanism that prevents debris from spilling out when you remove it from its housing. You should dispose of it once it gets full.
• Base station: You should clear the base station's charging pins and sensors of any dust or debris regularly. If necessary, you should also clean the blower cover, found under the dirtbag, and the dust evacuation tube cover, which is under the base station but first needs unscrewing from its housing.
• Brushroll: To access the brushroll, you must first remove the brush guard from under the vacuum. You can pull it from its housing and remove any tangled hair or stuck-on debris. You should do this once a week.
• Side brushes: You should clear the side brushes of any stuck-on debris every two weeks.
• Front wheel: You can't remove the front wheel from its housing, but you should still try to clear any accumulated dust, dirt, or hair from this component when necessary.
• Sensors and charging pads: You should dust the sensors and charging pads whenever you notice a buildup of debris.

We don't currently evaluate mopping performance, so the associated user maintenance for mopping attachments doesn't factor into this section's score. That said, the maintenance requirements for the mopping attachments are as follows.

• Water reservoir: You can pull out the water reservoir by pressing the release button on the back of the vacuum. You should empty it after the vacuum finishes mopping. Make sure to remove the rubber lid cover before cleaning it out with water, which you should do following every use.
• Mopping pad plate: You should clean the mopping pad plate after the end of each mopping session.
• Mopping pad: The mopping pad is washable, and you should clean it after the end of each mopping session.

The yeedi vac station incurs moderately high recurring costs.

• High-efficiency filter: You should replace the high-efficiency filter every three to six months or after 120 hours of cleaning time.
• Base station dust bag: The dustbag should hold 30 days worth of debris. You can buy them in packs of three from the manufacturer's website.
• Brushroll: You should replace the brushroll every six to 12 months or after 300 hours of cleaning time, depending on your usage.
• Side brushes: You should replace the side brushes every three to six months or after 150 hours of cleaning time.

yeedi sells these components individually as well as replenishment kits, which include 2x side brushes, 1x brushroll, and 3x filters.

The yeedi vac station is impressively easy to store. Its base station is roughly the same size as the i-series self-emptying docking station that comes with the i7+ variant of the iRobot Roomba i7, and the vacuum itself is small enough to fit under tables or closets.

The combined capacity of the yeedi vac station's external dirtbag and internal dustbin is impressive. The manufacturer advertises the dirtbag to hold 30 days' worth of accumulated debris, but you can't easily check how full it is from the outside.

• yeedi vac station vacuum
• Robot vacuum body
• Internal dust bin
• High-efficiency and sponge filters
• 1x Side brush
• Brushroll
• Brushroll guard
• Water reservoir
• Mopping pad plate
• Washable mopping pad (on mopping pad plate)
• Cleaning tool
• Instructional Manual
• Base station
• Base plate
• Base station dust bin (with 3x mounting screws)
• 2x dirtbags
• Clear plastic ramp extension
• Screwdriver
• Power cord

The yeedi vac station's range is limited only by the room left in its dirt compartment and its remaining battery life. However, it can't climb or descend staircases.

The yeedi vac station is very portable. While it lacks a carrying handle, it still doesn't weigh that much, meaning you can pick it up without much effort.

The yeedi vac station has fantastic battery performance. On its 'Standard' suction power setting, it supplies almost 180 minutes of runtime on a single charge, which should be more than enough for cleaning most rooms. Using it in its 'Max+' suction power mode, its battery life drops to a little over 80 minutes, though this should be sufficient for most spaces. It also takes considerably longer to recharge than alternatives like the iRobot Roomba j7. You can keep tabs on the vacuum's remaining charge by looking at the 'Auto' mode button on top of the vacuum, which turns from white to red when its battery is running low.

The yeedi vac station has a couple of quality-of-life features. It has three suction power modes: 'Standard', 'Max', and 'Max+'. The vacuum automatically switches to its highest power setting once it detects it's on carpet. It can also stop a mopping run when it detects that it's on carpets.

The yeedi vac station comes with a side brush to direct debris onto the path of its primary brushroll. There's also a cleaning tool to clear tangled hair or stuck-on debris. This vacuum also has a mopping attachment to clear messes on bare floors.

The yeedi vac station delivers poor performance on bare floors. It clears away small debris like rice but struggles somewhat with sucking up bulky material like cereal. You might want to take a look at the Shark AI Ultra Robot AV2501S if you're looking for a self-emptying robot vacuum that performs better on this floor type.

Note: All testing was completed when the dirt compartment was empty, with the data for the 0.25L, 0.75L, and 1.25L tests being copied from the 0L test. Since this vacuum automatically empties its internal dirt compartment when docked after completing its job, it doesn't lose suction performance.

The yeedi vac station's performance on low-pile carpet is passable. It clears pet hair without difficulty, but it may need to make an extra pass to clear fine debris like baking soda or larger material like sand, which can get stuck in its suction inlet, as seen here You can rectify this issue by running the vacuum twice.

Note: All testing was completed when the dirt compartment was empty, with the data for the 0.25L, 0.75L, and 1.25L tests being copied from the 0L test. Since this vacuum automatically empties its internal dirt compartment when docked after completing its job, it doesn't lose suction performance.

The yeedi vac station offers great performance on high-pile carpet. It clears pet hair without an issue and sucks up a good amount of larger debris like sand. That said, it struggles somewhat with fine debris like baking soda.

Note: All testing was completed when the dirt compartment was empty, with the data for the 0.25L, 0.75L, and 1.25L tests being copied from the 0L test. Since this vacuum automatically empties its internal dirt compartment when docked after completing its job, it doesn't lose suction performance.

The Roborock S7 MaxV real-world suction is pretty strong compared to most other robot vacuums in its price bracket. Still, like most other robot vacuums, the suction inlet isn't low enough to generate a tight seal on bare surfaces, resulting in low real-world suction power measurements.

The yeedi vac station is exceptionally quiet. It makes much less noise than even high-end models like the iRobot Roomba S9. You'll hear nearby conversations even with the vacuum running in its high-power 'Max' mode.

The yeedi vac station has amazing maneuverability. It's small enough to easily navigate under tables and couches. Its automatic suction power adjustment feature is effective in adjusting suction depending on the surface that it's on. It also doesn't get stuck on obstructions like electrical cords or rugs, though it may drag them around. Unfortunately, it can get caught on rug tassels, and the manufacturer recommends tucking them under rugs to reduce the risk of the vacuum getting stuck on them.

The yeedi vac station has middling air filtration performance. It isn't rated as allergen-sealed, meaning fine particles can escape from its exhaust. It makes it a poor option if you suffer from allergies.

The yeedi vac station has poor crack-cleaning performance. It's reasonably effective in capturing fine particles in shallow and medium-depth crevices. However, as soon as it deems the cleaning job complete and starts seeking its charging dock, suction is shut off, causing debris to fall from its suction inlet.

The yeedi vac station has a somewhat inefficient mopping feature. Unlike the Roborock S7, this vacuum doesn't vibrate the mop pad to generate a scrubbing action, and simply drags along the mop pad as it moves around, resulting in poor single-pass cleaning performance. The manufacturer recommends pre-soaking the pads for dealing with dried-on stains. While this does improve peformance, doing so leaves a noticeable amount of residue behind.

Note: The results indicate how the vacuum performed using our standard testing methodology, which are obtained by having the vacuum run a single three-minute mopping cycle. It performs significantly better if you let it run for several cycles. You can see the vacuum run two cycles here, and the outcome of that test here. If you run it for five cycles, it should thoroughly clear away most dried-on stains. However, this does cause the mopping pad to become quite dirty.

While the yeedi vac station has a mopping feature, it isn't designed to suck up water, and you may damage it by doing so.

The yeedi vac station offers a remarkable range of automation features. The vacuum's smart-pathing navigation system creates a permanent map of its coverage area, which you can access in its companion app. Its self-emptying function allows it to transfer debris from its internal dirt compartment into an external dustbin on its dock, reducing hands-on maintenance requirements. It also has an 'AUTO' mode button, which you can use to have the vacuum clean the immediate floor plan.

The yeedi vac station has a great companion app. You can access its coverage map to label certain areas or set up virtual boundary lines, unlike the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum. You can also schedule cleaning sessions for individual rooms or even small, specific areas. You can also use the app to check the estimated service life of various components, change its suction power mode, or check its remaining battery charge level. However, you can't use the app to make directional changes, which would be helpful if the vacuum were to get stuck.