Eureka J15 Evo Ultra vs Eureka J15 Max Ultra

Quick take: The Eureka J15 Evo Ultra costs $600 less.

SpecEureka J15 Evo UltraEureka J15 Max Ultra
Price~$600~$1,200
TypeRobot Vacuum & MopRobot Vacuum & Mop
Suction22000 Pa22000 Pa
Battery240 min—
NavigationLiDAR + CameraLiDAR + Camera
Filtration——
CordlessYesYes
Bagged——
Noise—62 dB
Dustbin——
Water tank——
Self-empty dockYesYes
Auto mop washingYesYes
Hot water washingYesNo
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Carpet detectionYesYes
Auto mop liftingYesYes
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlYesYes
Dimensions——
Weight—32.3 lbs
Warranty2 years2 years

Pros & cons

Eureka J15 Evo Ultra

  • ✓22,000 Pa suction at a $599.99 list price undercuts most docks with the same feature set
  • ✓Mop pads are washed in hot water and dried with 55 °C air, which limits mildew in the dock
  • ✓Bagless 4 L dust cup in the station means no recurring bag purchases
  • ✓12 mm mop lift on carpet detection keeps rugs dry
  • ✓Rated for up to 240 minutes on a 5,200 mAh battery
  • ✓Two-year warranty, double the one year common on budget robots
  • ✗Bagless dock has to be emptied by hand, which puts dust back in the air
  • ✗Camera-based recognition means an RGB camera roaming the home, a privacy trade-off some buyers avoid
  • ✗Noise, robot weight, dimensions, tank capacities and multi-floor maps are not published

Eureka J15 Max Ultra

  • ✓Detects liquid spills and raises the roller brush instead of dragging the mess around
  • ✓Four sensor types (laser, RGB camera, LED, infrared) give it a better shot at low-light obstacles
  • ✓Bagged self-empty dock seals dust in rather than leaving an open cup to tip out
  • ✓Quoted 62 dB(A) in mop-only mode
  • ✓Mop lifts on carpet and the dock washes the pads automatically
  • ✗$1,199.99 list price is double the J15 Evo Ultra for an extra sensor suite
  • ✗Eureka quotes suction as both 22,000 Pa and 21,600 Pa
  • ✗Dust bags are an ongoing cost the bagless Evo avoids
  • ✗32.3 lb with the station, so moving the dock between floors is a chore
  • ✗Runtime, dust-bag size and tank volumes are not published, and hot-water mop washing is not confirmed, unlike on the cheaper J15 Evo Ultra