Xiaomi's first heat-pump washer-dryer claims 73% energy savings — but it's China-only for now
Xiaomi has launched its first heat-pump washer-dryer combo, and it's a significant step up from anything the brand has sold before. The Mijia Washing Machine Protector Pro Supreme Edition handles 13 kg of laundry and 9 kg of drying, runs on Xiaomi's HyperOS platform, and carries a price tag of $875 — available now, but only through Xiaomi's Chinese storefront Youpin. No US or UK release date has been announced.
The heat pump difference
The big claim here is energy efficiency. By replacing the conventional condenser drying system with a heat pump — which recycles warm air through the cycle rather than venting it — Xiaomi says the machine cuts energy consumption by 73% versus standard dryer tech. A dual-fan setup also speeds drying by 49%, the company claims. The heat pump module sits compactly in the upper section of the cabinet, and Xiaomi says optimized refrigerant circulation improves heat exchange efficiency by 59%. These figures haven't yet been verified against an independent EU energy label, but the direction is credible: EU Energy Efficient Products data shows heat pump dryers consume around 1.0 kWh per cycle versus 2.7 kWh for condenser equivalents.
AI selection and sterilization
The machine offers 35 wash and dry programs plus 11 specialized modes. Feed the built-in AI assistant the fabric type, clothing color, and stain description, and it picks the right cycle automatically. A cold-water electrolysis system claims 99% sterilization effectiveness and removes up to 20 types of stubborn stains. Compare that to the Mijia Pro Extreme Edition launched in May at roughly $435 — same 13 kg capacity and electrolysis feature, but no heat pump, which explains the price gap.
The Supreme Edition's dual-fan system and AI program selector are the headline upgrades over the earlier Extreme Edition.
What this means outside China
In the UK, Mi Store currently stocks a 9 kg washer-dryer at £599, rated Class A for washing but only Class D for drying — the heat pump Supreme Edition would be a meaningful upgrade, but Notebookcheck confirms no heat pump variant is listed there. In Germany, Xiaomi launched 8 kg Mijia models in July 2026 from €449, undercutting Bosch and Siemens, but again those use direct-drive motors, not heat pumps. The Supreme Edition remains a China-exclusive for now, with no EU pricing or certification timeline disclosed.
The appliance runs HyperOS and connects to the Mi Home app for remote control, push notifications, and voice commands via smart speakers. Xiaomi's IoT and home products segment grew 30% in 2024 to 104.1 billion yuan — the Supreme Edition is clearly aimed at extending that momentum into premium laundry.
