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Eufy E28 vs Tikom G8000 Max

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Eufy and Tikom sites.
2026 verdict
If you want a robot vacuum that maps your home, dodges clutter and empties itself, the Eufy E28 wins this matchup, and it adds a portable deep cleaner for sofas and stairs.
Eufy E28
Winner
Eufy E28
$659.99$999.9934% OFF
Buy on Amazon USA
The Tikom G8000 Max is the budget alternative and it wins on price and on the raw size of its onboard bin, at 450 ml against 300 ml, and it is quieter at 45 dB. The gaps are elsewhere: the Tikom navigates by gyroscope without a saved map, cleans in rows, blocks areas with a magnetic strip, tops out at 5,000 Pa against 20,000 Pa on the Eufy, and needs the mopping pad rinsed by hand. Pick the Eufy E28 for hands-off cleaning and the Tikom G8000 Max for a cheap, quiet daily sweeper.
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FeatureEufy E28Tikom G8000 MaxWinner
Price$659.99$109.99Tikom G8000 Max
Rating4.34.4Tikom G8000 Max
Battery Life216 minutes150 minutesEufy E28
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantEufy E28
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Gyroscope NavigationEufy E28
Obstacle DetectionYESNOEufy E28
Multi-Room MappingYESNOEufy E28
No-Go ZonesYESNOEufy E28
Suction Power20000Pa5000PaEufy E28
Water Tank Capacity2.5L0.3LEufy E28
Auto Mop WashingYESNOEufy E28
Auto Mop DryingYESNOEufy E28

What the differences mean

Navigation and mapping

The Eufy E28 maps your home with LiDAR on the first run and remembers rooms, zones and no-go areas. The Tikom G8000 Max cleans in rows off a gyroscope, and its app map is only a trace of the path just taken, redrawn every run.

Obstacle avoidance

The Eufy E28 uses cameras and sensors to steer around cables, shoes and pet bowls. The Tikom G8000 Max has only a bumper, so small clutter stops it and a tidy floor is part of the routine.

Dust handling and dock

The Eufy E28 empties into a 3 L dock bin, washes and dries the mop and doses detergent. The Tikom G8000 Max has a charging station and a 450 ml onboard bin emptied by hand, which is a bigger bin than the Eufy's, but nothing empties it for you.

Mopping

The Eufy E28 runs a self-washing roller mop that lifts on carpet. The Tikom G8000 Max drags a 300 ml pad, takes clean water only and must have the pad removed or the rug blocked with the boundary strip before it crosses carpet.

Suction and runtime

The Eufy E28 is rated at 20,000 Pa and 216 minutes per charge, against 5,000 Pa and roughly 150 minutes for the Tikom G8000 Max. The Eufy is the one built for carpet and for larger floors in one run.

Which one to buy if

  • you have pets and carpets and want the stronger clean
    Eufy E28

    The Eufy E28 pairs 20,000 Pa suction with anti-tangle brushes and a self-emptying dock, well clear of the 5,000 Pa Tikom G8000 Max.

  • you want a first robot vacuum for as little as possible
    Tikom G8000 Max

    The Tikom G8000 Max is the budget pick and still sweeps hard floors and low-pile rugs quietly and reliably.

  • you also need to clean sofas, stairs and upholstery
    Eufy E28

    The Eufy E28 includes a portable deep cleaner that lifts out of the dock, something the Tikom G8000 Max does not have.

  • the robot will run while you are home during the day
    Tikom G8000 Max

    Rated at 45 dB, the Tikom G8000 Max is quieter than the 57 dB Eufy E28 and easy to ignore while it works.

Winner
Eufy

Eufy E28

34% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$659.99
$999.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Battery Life: 216 minutes
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • + Navigation Type: Laser (LiDAR)
  • - Price: $659.99 vs $109.99
  • - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
Tikom

Tikom G8000 Max

15% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$109.99
$129.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $109.99
  • + Rating: 4.4
  • - Battery Life: 150 minutes vs 216 minutes
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

What owners say

Owners of both robots talk about how much they pick up, but the machines they describe are far apart. Eufy E28 owners praise the portable deep cleaner for upholstery, the accurate first-run map and a dock that empties, washes and dries on its own, then complain about a loud dock, a tall body that misses low cabinets and more maintenance than a basic robot. Tikom G8000 Max owners are impressed by the hair and dust a cheap robot lifts off hard floors and low-pile rugs, and by how quiet and simple it is, while admitting it wanders without a saved map, stalls on cables and charges slowly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eufy E28 or Tikom G8000 Max?

The Eufy E28 for most homes: it maps with LiDAR, avoids clutter, self-empties, automates its mopping and includes a portable deep cleaner. The Tikom G8000 Max is the value choice for hard floors if you do not need mapping or a self-emptying dock.

What is the biggest difference between the Eufy E28 and the Tikom G8000 Max?

Mapping. The Eufy E28 builds saved LiDAR maps with no-go zones and avoids obstacles, while the Tikom G8000 Max navigates by gyroscope, shows only the path just cleaned and separates areas with a magnetic strip.

Is the Eufy E28 worth the extra over the Tikom G8000 Max?

For hands-off cleaning, yes. The Eufy E28 adds self-empty, self-wash and self-dry at the dock, a portable deep cleaner, 20,000 Pa suction and app zones, none of which the Tikom G8000 Max carries.

Which robot is quieter, the Eufy E28 or the Tikom G8000 Max?

The Tikom G8000 Max at 45 dB against 57 dB for the Eufy E28. The Eufy is louder while cleaning, and its dock is loud again when it empties and washes.

Who should buy the Tikom G8000 Max?

Budget buyers with mostly hard floors who want a slim, quiet robot that sweeps daily and do not need mapping, zones or self-emptying.

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