Proscenic M9 — LiDAR Robot Vacuum with Self-Empty Base

Proscenic M9: Full Review 2026

The Proscenic M9 sits at the very top of Proscenic's robot vacuum lineup, packing every advanced feature the brand has to offer into a single machine. It is the only Proscenic robot to combine obstacle avoidance, a high-frequency vibrating mop and an extraordinary 250-minute runtime. With 4,500 Pa of suction, precision LiDAR navigation and a 2.5 L self-emptying dock, the Proscenic M9 is engineered for weeks of fully hands-free cleaning.

Design and form factor

The Proscenic M9 follows the familiar circular form factor with a height of just 97 mm, allowing it to slip under most sofas, beds and cabinets without getting stuck. Its understated black finish and clean lines help it blend into any room without drawing attention. The LiDAR turret sits centrally on the chassis and remains compact, adding minimal height. The 500 ml dustbin lifts out from the top in one motion, while the 350 ml water tank feeds the twin rotating mop pads mounted underneath. The self-emptying dock bundled with the M9 is a key part of the package: its 2.5-litre collection bin stores vacuumed debris for roughly 60 days, removing the need to manually empty the robot after every session. Together, the dock and robot form a tidy, space-efficient unit that works well even in smaller flats.

Vacuuming and mopping performance

At 4,500 Pa of suction, the Proscenic M9 sits comfortably in the upper tier of robot vacuums. That power is enough to pick up fine dust, crumbs, pet hair and larger debris on hard floors and carpets alike. Automatic carpet detection lets the M9 boost suction the moment it transitions from hard floor to rug, with no user input needed. Where the M9 truly sets itself apart from other Proscenic robots, however, is its vibrating mop system. Two rotating pads spin at 120 revolutions per minute while pressing down with 6 newtons of force, mimicking the action of manual scrubbing. This high-frequency mopping is markedly more effective than the passive drag-style mopping found on the M7 Pro and M8 Pro: dried-on stains, footprints and kitchen splashes are dealt with far more thoroughly. Four cleaning modes let you dial the intensity up or down to match the task at hand.

Battery life and charging

The Proscenic M9 delivers a remarkable 250 minutes of runtime in standard mode — the longest of any Proscenic robot. That endurance translates to coverage of up to 250 square metres on a single charge, enough to clean a large family home from top to bottom without pausing. When the battery drops below a critical level mid-clean, the M9 automatically returns to its dock, recharges, and then picks up exactly where it left off. This intelligent resume function ensures full coverage of the home, even across very large floor plans that demand multiple charging cycles.

Navigation and mapping

The Proscenic M9 relies on a high-precision LiDAR sensor to map your home and calculate efficient cleaning routes. Multi-floor mapping stores the layout of several storeys, so the robot does not need to rescan each time it is moved between levels. Through the Proscenic Home app, you can set no-go zones, virtual walls and priority cleaning areas, tailoring every session with a few taps. The standout technology of the M9 — and what separates it from every other Proscenic robot — is its obstacle avoidance system. Using dedicated sensors, it identifies and steers around shoes, power cables, children's toys and other items left on the floor, avoiding collisions and entanglement. This makes the Proscenic M9 especially well suited to busy households with kids or pets. With support for Alexa, Google Home, Siri and IFTTT, the M9 slots into any smart-home ecosystem for voice control or advanced automations.

Maintenance and docking station

The 2.5-litre self-emptying dock of the Proscenic M9 dramatically cuts day-to-day upkeep. With enough capacity for around 60 days of dust collection, the disposal bag only needs replacing roughly every two months. Filters rinse clean under running water and are reusable. The rotating mop pads are machine-washable and inexpensive to replace. The main brush pops out without tools for hair and fibre removal, though the M9's brush design is engineered to minimise tangling in the first place.

Our verdict

The Proscenic M9 is the most feature-rich and technologically advanced robot vacuum in the Proscenic range. Its obstacle avoidance — unique in the lineup — vibrating mop system and 250-minute battery life place it in a class of its own. If you want a robot that can handle deep vacuuming, effective wet mopping and intelligent obstacle navigation all in one unit, the Proscenic M9 is the uncompromising choice. Its premium price tag is fully justified by the breadth of technology packed inside.