Yeedi M12 Pro Gen2 vs Yeedi S16 Plus
Quick take: The Yeedi M12 Pro Gen2 costs $140 less; the Yeedi M12 Pro Gen2 has stronger suction (25,000 vs 16,600 Pa).
Which one to buy
The $140 gap buys hot water and a better carpet lift, and gives up suction on paper. The S16 Plus washes its OZMO roller mop with 167°F water and dries it with hot air, while the M12 Pro Gen2 heats only the drying air and has no auto-detergent. The S16's Triple Lift System raises both the mop and the brushes over carpet, where the M12 lifts its mop. The S16 is also rated for 252 minutes of runtime, with a station rated for 150 days hands-free.
The M12's case is suction and price. It's rated at 25000 Pa against the S16's 16600 Pa, with the same LiDAR mapping, multi-floor maps, obstacle avoidance and self-empty dock, for $360.
Two cautions on the S16: Yeedi has sold it at clearance pricing, which suggests it's being phased out, and it connects on 2.4GHz WiFi only. Both carry a 1-year warranty. If you mop sticky kitchen floors, the S16's hot-water wash is worth paying for while it's available. For carpet-heavy, vacuum-first homes, the M12 Pro Gen2 is the better value.
Yeedi M12 Pro Gen2
Suits vacuum-first homes that want the higher 25000 Pa rating, LiDAR mapping and a full self-empty, self-wash dock for $140 less.
Yeedi S16 Plus
Worth the extra $140 for kitchens and hard floors that need hot-water mop washing, with a dock rated for 150 days hands-free.
| Spec | Yeedi M12 Pro Gen2 | Yeedi S16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$360 | ~$500 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum & Mop | Robot Vacuum & Mop |
| Suction | 25000 Pa | 16600 Pa |
| Battery | — | 252 min |
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Filtration | Washable filter | Washable filter |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | — | — |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | Yes | Yes |
| Hot water washing | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop lifting | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-floor mapping | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Yeedi M12 Pro Gen2
- ✓25,000 Pa suction is strong for the price
- ✓True LDS LiDAR navigation, not a cheaper camera/gyroscope substitute
- ✓Full auto-empty, auto-wash, auto-dry dock cycle
- ✓Carpet detection with automatic mop lifting
- ✓Multi-floor mapping and no-go zones via the Yeedi app
- ✓Around $300 street price undercuts comparable LiDAR self-empty robots
- ✗No hot water for the mop-wash cycle — only hot air for drying
- ✗No auto-detergent dispensing, unlike Yeedi's pricier M14/M16 models
- ✗Manufacturer doesn't publish the robot's own dustbin, tank, weight, or dimensions
- ✗Only a 1-year warranty
- ✗The exact 'M12 Pro+' name from earlier product cycles is gone — this Gen2 replaced it, so buyers searching the old name may land on discontinued listings
Yeedi S16 Plus
- ✓16,600 Pa suction with confirmed LiDAR navigation (not left ambiguous, unlike some Yeedi listings)
- ✓Triple Lift System physically raises the mop and brushes over carpet rather than just avoiding it
- ✓167°F hot water mop washing and hot air drying at the dock
- ✓Self-empty station rated for 150 days of hands-free operation
- ✓252-minute rated runtime is long for the class
- ✓Meaningfully cheaper than Yeedi's own M16 Infinity for similar suction and dock features
- ✗Listed under clearance pricing on yeedi.com, suggesting it may be phased out for newer M-series models
- ✗No published robot-only dustbin, water tank, weight, or dimensions
- ✗Yeedi has far less established US ownership history than Ecovacs or Roborock
- ✗Only a 1-year warranty on a $400+ machine
- ✗2.4GHz WiFi only, no 5GHz support
Yeedi M12 Pro Gen2 vs Yeedi S16 Plus: common questions
Does the Yeedi M12 Pro Gen2 wash its mop with hot water like the S16 Plus?▾
No. The M12 Pro Gen2 washes its mop pads and dries them with hot air, but the wash water itself isn't heated. The S16 Plus washes its roller mop at 167°F, which helps on greasy or sticky floors.
Is the Yeedi S16 Plus being phased out?▾
Yeedi has listed it at clearance pricing on its own site, which suggests the newer M-series is replacing it. It isn't marked discontinued, but if long-term support worries you, the M12 Pro Gen2 is the current model of the two.