Xiaomi has quietly dropped a new robot vacuum in Europe — the Robot Vacuum S40 Pro — and it’s a pretty noticeable upgrade over the regular S40 that debuted only a few weeks ago. Think of it as the model for people who want something close to flagship cleaning power without going all-in on the highest-end pricing.

The big stat Xiaomi is leaning on is suction power: the S40 Pro hits 15,000 Pa, which is a hefty bump from the 10,000 Pa on the standard S40. It still uses a central roller brush designed to avoid hair tangles and has a side brush to clean along edges, but things get more interesting when mopping enters the chat.

Instead of a basic wipe-style mop, the S40 Pro uses two spinning mop pads that can crank at up to 180 rpm. One of those pads sits on a mechanical arm that extends to reach corners and wall edges — areas most robot vacuums awkwardly ignore. And if you’ve got carpets, the mop automatically lifts itself so your rugs don’t end up soggy. Three adjustable water flow levels let you fine-tune how aggressively it cleans.

Navigation is handled by an LDS laser system plus a structured-light sensor for spotting obstacles over a wide 129° field. Xiaomi says the vacuum can handle roughly 180m² (around 1,938 sq. ft.) of floor space per charge, which should cover most apartments and small houses in a single run. Like usual, everything is controlled through the Xiaomi Home app — maps, scheduling, cleaning zones, the lot — and voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant are supported too.

Pricing and availability:

Xiaomi is rolling out the S40 Pro across Europe right away. In the Netherlands, it’s listed at €279, while Spain, France, and Germany show €299.99. The UK gets it for £259.99.

All told, the S40 Pro looks like a solid value play: bigger suction numbers, a smarter mop system, and an eye-catching price to rattle the competition in Europe’s already crowded robot cleaner market.

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