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Updated November 2026
Data from the official Eufy site.
2026 verdict
The Eufy 11S MAX runs on a bundled remote with no app, no Wi-Fi and no map, which is exactly the point for buyers who want the cheapest robot vacuum possible.
The Eufy E28 is the pick for almost everyone else: LiDAR mapping, 20,000Pa of suction, a self-washing mopping dock and a portable deep cleaner that lifts out for sofas, stairs and stains, all from the same brand. The two share almost nothing else, since the 11S MAX cannot map a room, mop a floor or empty its own bin. What the smaller robot keeps is a thinner body that slides under low furniture and a bin nearly twice the size of the E28's onboard capacity. Choose the Eufy E28 for hands-off cleaning across a whole home, and the Eufy 11S MAX only if price and a total absence of apps matter more than everything else.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Suction Power10×Eufy E2820000Pa vs 2000Pa
- Battery Life2.2×Eufy E28216 minutes vs 100 minutes
- Onboard Dustbin Capacity2×Eufy 11S MAX600ml vs 300ml
| Feature | Eufy 11S MAX | Eufy E28 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.3 | Eufy E28 |
| Battery Life | 100 minutes | 216 minutes | Eufy E28 |
| Connectivity | None | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Eufy E28 |
| Integrations | None | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Eufy E28 |
| Navigation Type | Random (Bounce) | Laser (LiDAR) | Eufy E28 |
| Multi-Room Mapping | NO | YES | Eufy E28 |
| No-Go Zones | NO | YES | Eufy E28 |
| Suction Power | 2000Pa | 20000Pa | Eufy E28 |
| Mopping Functionality | NO | YES | Eufy E28 |
| Auto Mop Washing | NO | YES | Eufy E28 |
| Auto Mop Drying | NO | YES | Eufy E28 |
| Onboard Dustbin Capacity | 600ml | 300ml | Eufy 11S MAX |
What the differences mean
Navigation
The Eufy 11S MAX uses random bump navigation with no memory of the room, so it cannot resume a cleaning run or target one area. The Eufy E28 builds a LiDAR map on its first pass and keeps it, which is what makes no-go zones and room selection possible.
Mopping
The Eufy 11S MAX has no mopping hardware at all. The Eufy E28 mops with a self-washing roller, and its dock washes and dries that mop and dispenses detergent, so the floor gets scrubbed rather than just vacuumed.
Suction
2,000Pa against 20,000Pa is not a close gap: the Eufy E28 pulls ten times the rated suction, which shows up most on carpet and against ground-in pet hair rather than surface dust.
Body height and the portable cleaner
At 72.5 mm the Eufy 11S MAX slides under beds and cabinets the taller, LiDAR-equipped Eufy E28 cannot reach. The E28 answers with something the smaller robot has no equivalent for, a handheld cleaner that detaches from the dock for stairs, car seats and stains.
Connectivity
The Eufy 11S MAX has no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or radio of any kind, so control is limited to its bundled remote and onboard scheduling. The Eufy E28 connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and reaches Matter, which brings in Apple Home and SmartThings alongside Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant.
Which one to buy if
- you want the cheapest possible robot vacuum with zero setup
The Eufy 11S MAX needs no app, no account and no Wi-Fi, just a remote and a schedule.
- pets or kids leave messes on furniture and stairs, not just the floor
The Eufy E28's portable deep cleaner is built for exactly that, and no ordinary floor robot has an equivalent.
- low furniture is a real constraint in the home
At 72.5 mm the Eufy 11S MAX reaches under beds and cabinets the taller Eufy E28 cannot clear.
- the household already runs Apple Home, SmartThings or Home Assistant
The Eufy E28's Matter support reaches all of them; the Eufy 11S MAX has no radio to connect with any platform.
- mopping and hands-off maintenance matter as much as vacuuming
Only the Eufy E28 mops, and its dock washes, dries and empties itself so the routine stays automatic.
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- + Onboard Dustbin Capacity: 600ml
- - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.3
- - Battery Life: 100 minutes vs 216 minutes
Winner
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$629.99
$999.99
- + Rating: 4.3
- + Battery Life: 216 minutes
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Onboard Dustbin Capacity: 300ml vs 600ml
What owners say
Owners of both Eufy robots land on quiet running as the thing they notice first, though for different reasons: 11S MAX owners are surprised a budget bot can be this unobtrusive, while E28 owners specifically praise how quiet it stays during the actual cleaning pass. From there the two groups diverge. Eufy 11S MAX owners repeatedly say the no-app, remote-only design is a feature rather than a limitation, and single out its slim body reaching under furniture and a bin that rarely needs emptying, while a minority report side-brush motors wearing out early. Eufy E28 owners talk about the portable deep cleaner lifting stains off sofas and stairs and the dock mapping their whole home on the first run, but they consistently warn that emptying and mop-washing at the dock is loud enough to avoid overnight, and a few mention the tall body missing some kitchen cabinets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall, the Eufy 11S MAX or the Eufy E28?
The Eufy E28, for nearly every household. It adds LiDAR mapping, mopping, a self-washing dock and a portable deep cleaner that the Eufy 11S MAX simply does not have. The 11S MAX still wins on price, a larger onboard bin and total simplicity.
What is the biggest difference between the Eufy 11S MAX and the Eufy E28?
Mapping and mopping. The Eufy E28 builds and saves a LiDAR map and mops with a dock that washes and dries itself, while the Eufy 11S MAX has no memory of the room and no mopping hardware of any kind.
Does the Eufy 11S MAX have an app or Wi-Fi like the Eufy E28?
No. The Eufy 11S MAX has no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or app and is driven entirely by its bundled remote and onboard scheduling. The Eufy E28 connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and reaches Matter, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant.
What does the Eufy E28's portable deep cleaner do that the Eufy 11S MAX cannot?
It detaches from the dock to clean sofas, stairs, car seats and carpet stains, jobs no floor robot reaches. The Eufy 11S MAX has no equivalent tool and cleans only what its main brush can reach on the floor.
Who should buy the Eufy 11S MAX?
Buyers who want the cheapest, simplest robot vacuum available, do not want an app or an account, and mainly need everyday dust and pet hair picked up from a small home with low furniture.
Who should buy the Eufy E28?
Households with pets, kids or upholstery to worry about, who want mapped vacuuming, real mopping and a dock that empties, washes and dries itself, and who are already invested in a smart home platform.
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