Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
eufy vs Xiaomi
What sets them apart
| Compare |  eufy |  Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Camera, Video doorbell, Smart lock, Alarm | Robot vacuum, Stick, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Professional monitoring | YesHas it | No |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| End-to-end encryption | YesHas it | No |
| Free features | On-device local storage, on-device AI detection and face recognition, cross-camera tracking, self-learning AI, instant notifications and playback with no monthly fee | 7-day video history for 3 months via app |
| Recording retention | 90 to 365 daysHigher | 7 days |
| Price | $199 | Not confirmed |
| Monitoring per month | $4.99 to $9.99 | Not confirmed |
| Minimum contract | 0 months | Not confirmed |
| Cloud plan per month | $3.99 | Not confirmed |
| Two-factor sign-in | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Local storage (Yes), Top resolution (4k), Installation required (No).
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Key differences
- Xiaomi scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Products: only eufy offers Camera, Video doorbell, Smart lock.
- Products: only Xiaomi offers Robot vacuum, Stick, Wet dry.
- Professional monitoring: only eufy.
- End-to-end encryption: only eufy.
- Recording retention is higher at eufy: 90 to 365 days vs 7 days.
- Support channels: only eufy offers Community.
- Money-back period is higher at eufy: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Founded is lower at Xiaomi: 2010 vs 2011.
- eufy is available in 18 more countries.
Our verdict on each
eufy
eufy suits homeowners who want cameras, doorbells, locks and alarms that keep working without a subscription, and who add professional monitoring only when they want it. The contract term is 0 months, and on-device local storage, AI detection and playback come with no monthly fee.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi suits Romanian households that want a single brand account across floor care, air and kitchen kit, and the flagship robot adds a self-empty dock with a 10 mm mop lift. Robot specs sit mid-pack rather than at the very top, and support runs on email, chat and phone.
Score breakdown
| Area | eufy | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Bundle price $199 sits above $13.95 at The Home Security Superstore, but cloud storage costs $3.99. | 9.2HigherPrices run RON 1,954 to RON 2,339, and the cost score of 9.2 reflects broad coverage rather than a low entry point. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherWide catalogue across camera, video doorbell and smart lock, on-device AI detection with no monthly fee, and robot vacuum suction of 30,000 Pa. | 9.2Lidar, a self-empty dock and a 10 mm mop lift sit together on the flagship robot, which the offer score of 9.2 reflects. |
| Trust | 9.0HigherFounded 2011, sold by Fantasia Trading LLC, with end-to-end encryption and two factor both yes, plus 30 days returns. | 8.8Warranty of 2 years plus a 14 day return window sit behind a trust score of 8.8. |
By the numbers
| Fact | eufy | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Money-back period | 30 days | 14 days |
| Recording retention | 90 to 365 days | 7 days |
What each covers
| Products | eufy | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | No |
| Smart lock | Yes | No |
| Video doorbell | Yes | No |
How they place
| Ranking | eufy | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 5 of 60 | 10 of 60 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | eufy | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Diy, MonitoredCovers more | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, Solar, Wired, PoeCovers more | Wired |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, HomekitCovers more | Alexa, Google |
| Legal entity | Fantasia Trading LLC | Xiaomi Technology Netherlands B.V. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | China |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Floor care
| Fact | eufy | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | eufy Robot Vacuum Omni S2, eufy Robot Vacuum Omni E35, eufy Robot Vacuum Omni E25, eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C28 | Xiaomi Robot Vacuum H40, Xiaomi TruClean W30 Pro, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max |
| Entry price | $169.99 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | $1,599.99 | RON 2,339 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 30,000Higher | 10,000 |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Mop type | Roller | Pad |
| Mop lift (mm) | 12Higher | 10 |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera AI | Structured light |
| LiDAR navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 180 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 4,000 |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 9.7 |
| Matter support | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Works offline | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Yes |
| Markets | US, CA, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, IE, GR, HU, HR, PL, AU, SG, NZ, AE, VN, TW | RO |
Coffee machines
| Fact | eufy | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Not confirmed | Espresso |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Built-in grinder | Not confirmed | No |
| Milk system | Not confirmed | Steam wand |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | None |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 5.5 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,600 |
Air treatment
| Fact | eufy | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | RON 1,954 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | Not confirmed | 230 to 500 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 48 to 104 |
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Hepa h13, Carbon |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 6 to 12 months |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Power use (W) | Not confirmed | 27 to 50 |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | eufy | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 12 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not confirmed | No |
Home appliances
| Fact | eufy | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Not confirmed | 9kg / 502L |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 85.2 x 60 x 191.2 |
| Installation offered | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | eufy | Xiaomi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $199highest quarter | Not confirmed | $69.99 |
| Monitoring per month | $4.99 to $9.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Minimum contract | 0 monthsat the median | Not confirmed | 0 months |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 14 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
| Cloud plan per month | $3.99above the median | Not confirmed | $3 |
| Recording retention | 90 to 365 dayshighest quarter | 7 dayslowest quarter | 30 |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
eufy
Pros
- Contract term: 0 months, so nothing forces a long commitment, and the on-device storage, detection and playback come at no monthly charge.
- One brand across camera, video doorbell and smart lock, with battery, solar and wired options for powering each unit.
- Cloud storage is optional at $3.99 a month, and local recordings are kept 90 to 365 days.
Cons
- Bundle price $199 compares poorly with $13.95 at The Home Security Superstore and $19.99 at Annke.
- Professional monitoring costs $4.99 to $9.99 a month, and the monitoring price position is 39 of 51.
- Price rank sits at 62 of 70, so eufy is not the cheap option in this group.
Xiaomi
Pros
- The flagship robot pairs a self-empty dock with a 10 mm mop lift, so carpets are handled without swapping tools.
- Lidar navigation on the flagship robot, in line with 94.7% of tracked robot vacuum brands.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so help is not limited to email when something goes wrong.
Cons
- Mop lift of 10 mm places Xiaomi 10 of 12 on that measure, the lowest of its tracked rankings.
- Peak suction of 10,000 Pa sits under the category median of 15,000 Pa and ranks 30 of 46.
- The flagship RON 2,339 ranks 34 of 66 on price, so the top of the range is not the cheap option.
Who each suits
eufy
Who it suits
- Homeowners who want one brand across cameras, video doorbells, smart locks and alarms: camera, video doorbell and smart lock.
- Renters and flat owners who will not sign a contract, since the term is 0 months.
- People who want footage kept on their own hardware: local storage is yes, with retention of 90 to 365 days.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers chasing the lowest entry price on cameras: The Home Security Superstore lists cameras at $13.95 against the eufy bundle at $199.
- Buyers who would rather start at Annke's $19.99 entry point than pay bundle pricing.
- Readers set on Aqara's camera entry point of £36.98 and its own support setup.
Xiaomi
Who it suits
- Households that want a single maker across robots, sticks, wet-dry and handheld cleaners, since robot vacuum, stick and wet dry covers the full set.
- Owners of flats with tight furniture clearance: the flagship robot stands 9.7 cm tall and keeps a 4,000 ml bin.
- Buyers who want phone and chat help, since support runs on email, chat and phone rather than email alone.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want an upright in the same basket: Daewoo Electricals and Ewbank both list uprights, which robot vacuum, stick and wet dry does not cover.
- Buyers who prefer a dedicated floor-care maker: Philips keeps a shorter list at robot vacuum and wet dry, while Xiaomi spreads across robot vacuum, stick and wet dry.
- Anyone budgeting tightly at the top of the range: the flagship RON 2,339 ranks 34 of 66, so entry models from Ewbank or Daewoo Electricals deserve a look instead.
Current offers
eufy
Current offer
Discount code
10% off and up to $50 off for newsletter signup: 10% off, up to $50
Email newsletter signup; coupon offered on the sign-up form
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | eufy | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
| Hungary | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
8 of 20 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
eufy
Do I have to pay a monthly fee to use the cameras?+
No. The free feature set keeps storage, detection and face recognition on the device itself, adds tracking across cameras and self-learning, and gives instant alerts with playback at no monthly charge. Cloud storage is optional at $3.99 a month, and the contract term is 0 months.
Is there a minimum contract to sign up for?+
The contract term is 0 months, so there is nothing to serve and nothing to cancel early. That puts eufy at 1 of 60 brands on contract length, ahead of brands that lock customers into a minimum period.
Xiaomi
How much do I pay at the entry and the top end?+
The Romanian store lists products from RON 1,954, with the flagship priced at RON 2,339. Budget for the machine itself rather than a plan that renews, and check the return policy, which allows 14 days, before a large order.
Does the robot empty its own bin?+
Yes. The flagship robot pairs a self-empty dock with an onboard bin of 4,000 ml that empties after a run. Mopping runs from a pad, and that pad lifts 10 mm when the machine reaches a carpet.
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