CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 VS. iRobot Roomba 650

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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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5.3
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 650

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 650 :

  • button icon Able to clean all floor types
  • button icon Good suction power
  • button icon Able to clean edges, corners and below low profile furniture
  • button icon Can be scheduled for seven days
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 VS. iRobot Roomba 650

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
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

At just 3.6 inches tall, Roomba 650 can fit under most furniture where dirt hides most.

COVERAGE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

N/A

Yes

1292 Sq Ft

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

N/A

Yes

600 Pa - apparently this model is not too strong but it can remove dust from all floors including carpets

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
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

With its medium suction power, Roomba 650 can capture and remove pet hair left on floors and carpets. It can also be in position to remove large debris like cereals.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

Yes

It’s spinning side brushes can sweep along the wall edges and corners of the room. No dirt will be left behind. If dirt is embedded on the floor, the spinning brushes will loosen it and remove it from the floor.

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

110 runtime minutes when fully recharged

Yes

It is powered by a 3000 mAh battery which runs for 90 minutes and its charge time is 180 minutes. This makes Roomba 650 ideal for medium to large sized rooms

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

N/A

Yes

180 Minutes – this will give you 90 minutes of run time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

Yes

It can clean both bare floor types and carpet floor types. Bare floor types include: hardwood, marble, vynil, tile, laminate, linoleum WHILE for the carpet floors it will only clean low-pile, medium-pile carpets. IT CAN'T WORK ON VERY THICK CARPETS

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
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
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, once the battery runs low, this unit can auto dock and recharge until the battery is full. But it can’t auto resume after charging

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

N/A

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
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

Yes, this robot can move from room to room, it does don’t have a mapping floor technology so it cleans randomly, moving from room-to-room. That is why it comes with a Virtual Wall barrier that that prevents it from entering certain rooms.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
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

Using its cliff-detection sensors, Roomba 650 will always avoid stairs and related drop-offs while navigating the floor. This safety feature prevents the robot from accidents that could lead to fatal damages.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Only sweeps hard floors and low pile carpets

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

Yes

All you have to dio is to press buttons found on top of the robot. Create cleaning schedules via the control panel.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
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.

No

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

N/A

No

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

520 ml dustbin capacity – cleans longer without emptying

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

Yes

Features a 3.58 inches / 9.1 cm low profile design which enables it to clean under furniture and sofas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

N/A

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

N/A

Yes

3000 mAh – strong enough to give you 90 minutes of runtime.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

520 ml

Yes

400 ml – Not too big for very large debris.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
No

Yes

Yes, it comes with one virtual wall. Always place this virtual wall in a room where you don’t want the robot to go. This virtual wall has signals which stop the robot from moving into restricted areas or rooms.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

12.9 x 12.9 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13.4 x 3.6 x 13.4 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

4.4 pounds – lightweight design

Yes

7.72 lbs

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
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

• Worth the money - it cleans effectively • Automatically Docks and Recharges when battery runs low • Powerful battery of 3000 mAh lasts longer - 90 minutes of running time • Has a virtual wall barrier which prevents it from entering specific rooms • Create cleaning schedules for 7 days • Extracts embedded debris • Cleans walls and edges effectively • Cleans under furniture • Low profile design • Good battery life - 90 minutes on a 180 minutes charge

CONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 650
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

• It does not have a mapping feature - cleans randomly • Poor Suction Power, • Can't be remotely controlled with a mobile app, Not Alexa compatible, • Features a small dustbin of 400 ml - this means you have to empty it so many times, • Does not have a HEPA Filter which eliminates allergens and dust mites, • It does not wet mop the floor as some advanced robotic vacuums do, • Makes some little noise • Not Wi-fi supported. • It is expensive • Does not empty its self • Can’t be programmed to clean specific areas • Can’t vacuum tick carpets • Does not have a full bin indicator • Does not have a carpet boost function

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