CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 VS. iLife A7

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8.7
Winner:

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

Reasons to buy ECOVACS DEEBOT 500:

  • button icon Max Power Suction
  • button icon Up to 110 min Runtime
  • button icon Ideal for Hard Floors & Carpets
  • button icon Quiet operation
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Runners Up:

iLife A7

Reasons to buy iLife A7 :

  • button icon Dual Roller Brushes for Hard Floor and Thin Carpets
  • button icon Can be controlled with a Smartphone
  • button icon Low profile design
  • button icon Concentrated cleaning with a SPOT MODE
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 VS. iLife A7

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Has a height of 3.07 inches tall. Will clean under furniture above its height and might not clean under furniture below its height.

Yes

Height is 7.6 cm - With this low profile design, it can go to places most robots can't reach. But if the furniture is lower than 7.6 cm, the robot might fail to clean under it.

COVERAGE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

N/A

Yes

Small – Medium Rooms

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

N/A

Yes

1000 Pa – Not very powerful but it can still be effective on hard floors and low pile carpets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Uses auto mode and main brush to lift and suction pet hairs from multiple floor surfaces. Perfect for homes with cats and dogs

Yes

If you have pets, opt for the Max Mode - the robot's suction power will be boosted so it will clean deeper than the usual thus capture and remove pet hair from a carpet.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Features 2 side brushes – will lift and collect debris and other unwanted particles hidden in corners and along the walls

Yes

It features an Edge Cleaning Mode which ensures that wall edges and corners are thoroughly cleaned.

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

110 runtime minutes when fully recharged

Yes

150 minutes of runtime

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

N/A

Yes

300 minutes of charging time – takes long to charge.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Large wheels easily moves on multiple floors. Climbs over thresholds and cleans laminate, bare floor, laminate and ceramic tile floors.

Yes

Choose from 5 cleaning modes to get the best result on any hard floor or carpet. These include; Auto mode, Spot Mode, Edge Mode, Path Mode and Max Mode.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Cleans large rooms within 110 minutes of runtime. Dodges objects on the cleaning path as it randomly navigates.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Returns to charging dock after a cleaning session or on low battery automatically.

Yes

You don't have to standby watching its performance, iLife A7 automatically docks and recharges when the battery runs low.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

N/A

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Easily clears doorsills and carpets up to 14 mm as it moves from room to room on a single floor. Activate auto mode for effective cleaning.

Yes

It will move from room to room cleaning back and forth. However, it does not Map or plan its routes

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Anti collision and drop sensors – prevents ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 from knocking objects or falling off stairs. Features anti-scratch finish and durable protective bumpers.

Yes

Features strong sensors that detect both stairs and objects on the floor. So it will not fall over stairs or bump into chairs.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

65 db noise level - Whisper quiet operation. Lets you follow your TV program or read a book without interruption.

Yes

68 db – makes some little noise but it’s not irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Max mode power – boost suction power up to 2 times the normal power. Suitable for areas with stubborn stains

Yes

With the max mode cleaning function, the robot's suction power will increase thus remove more dirt on the floor and medium pile carpet.

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

High efficiency filter – gathers and traps almost all the unwanted particles from air. Suitable for asthmatic people.

Yes

Features a High Efficiency Filter which captures and removes pollutants and dust from the air you breathe as the robot vacuums your room. So you room will be left clean both on the floor and in the air.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
No

Yes

While in the Path Mode, iLife A7 moves in a systematic back-and-forth covering more areas and cleaning your room thoroughly. When it is set in the Vacuum Mode, the robot divides the whole area into small squares thus making it easy to clean a busy place.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Only sweeps hard floors and low pile carpets

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Spot and max cleaning modes for concentrated cleaning. Increases suction power and spends more time cleaning messy spots.

Yes

The Spot Mode facilitates concentrated cleaning. The robot will deeply clean small areas with a high concentration of dirt.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
No

No

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

No complicated operation. Simply start, charge or stop this Deebot 500 using remote control, Alexa and Smartphone app from anywhere.

Yes

You can control it with a Mobile App, Remote Control and Mechanical Buttons. Just choose what works best for you.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Ecovacs smart app – built with more than 5 advanced features for remote control. Features scheduling, direct control, accessories status, status updates, cleaning modes etc.

Yes

Can be controlled remotely with a Mobil Application. You will be in positioned to see cleaned area, create cleaning schedules and so much more.

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Connects to home Wi-fi – make sure the frequency band is 2.4 GHz

Yes

Wifi Enabled

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Schedules cleanings using Ecovacs home app. Set cleaning preference modes and times in advance. Lets you return to a clean home every day.

Yes

Create cleaning schedule for 7 days using your smart phone APP

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Compatible with Alexa – allows use of voice commands. Command it to start cleaning and it obeys

No

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

N/A

No

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

520 ml dustbin capacity – cleans longer without emptying

Yes

It can accommodate large debris but you will need to empty it once its full.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

Low profile design of 3.07 inches tall only. Reaches hard to reach areas and leaves them thoroughly clean.

Yes

Height is 7.6 cm – very low profile design. Can get to places where most Robots can get.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

N/A

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

N/A

Yes

2600 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

520 ml

Yes

600 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
No

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

12.9 x 12.9 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

4.4 pounds – lightweight design

Yes

5.5 pounds

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

• Large wheels that easily climbs over thresholds • Large dust bin capacity – up to 520 ml • Allows clean scheduling • Low level sound suitable for homes • Automatically docks and recharges on low battery • Anti-collision sensors • Boosts suction power on messy areas • Cleans multiple floors – hard and carpet floors • Allows you to add voice on Alexa device • Automatic software update through the Ecovacs mobile app • High efficiency filter system • 3.07 inches tall low profile design • Can be connected to home wi-fi • Easy to remove and empty dust bin

Yes

• Good battery life - 150 minutes of runtime • It has a strong suction power • You can control the robot with a Smartphone App • Big dustbin capacity • You can create cleaning schedule • Great at cleaning corners and wall edges due to the edge mode • Concentrated cleaning in areas with lots of dirt • Affordable

CONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iLife A7
Yes

• No deep cleaning of thick carpets • Does not map floors • Will not resume cleaning automatically after recharge • Cannot mop floors • Not built with virtual wall feature • Might not be restricted from some areas • Doesn’t have a navigation system – randomly moves • Dust bin doesn’t automatically empty • No full bin alert

Yes

• No virtual walls • Low battery capacity of 2600 mAh • Makes some little noise • Does not mop • Amazon Alexa is not supported

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