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ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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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:

iRobot Roomba 690

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :

  • button icon Ideal for homes with Pet Hair
  • button icon Ideal for both medium and large rooms
  • button icon Can be controlled remotely with a smart phone
  • button icon Compatible With Alexa
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

  • 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:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
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

It 9.3cm raised from the ground - so it can clean under furniture above 9.3cm. But if the furniture is below 9.3cm it won't be able to go under it.

COVERAGE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

Yes

1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

Yes

600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
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

Even though the suction power is 600 Pa, it can pick up pet hair from the floor and a low pile carpet. But it might not perform very well on thick carpets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

110 runtime minutes when fully recharged

Yes

90 minutes of runtime – not the best but still its not too bad. Though when it comes to cleaning a large area the robot will need to automatically dock, recharge and finish the job.

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

Can move from floor to floor without losing suction power. Floor types include: hardwood, marble tile, vynil, ceramic tile, laminate and linoleum while Carpet types include; low-pile, medium-pile

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has a wide coverage of about 1830 Sq.ft. This can be cleaned in 90 minutes, so if the room is larger than that, the robot will auto dock and recharge the battery for net usage.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
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

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
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 a full suite of intelligent sensors to detect objects and cliffs on the floors. It will avoid bumping into furniture but it will around them very well. When it meets cliffs, it changes direction.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
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 690
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 690
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Only sweeps hard floors and low pile carpets

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

Uses dirt detect sensors to locate areas with high concentration of dirt. Once it gets to such areas, it spins around the area so many times to ensure no dirt is left behind.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

Can be operated with a iRobot smart phone app or Amazon Alexa. It also auto docks its self when the battery is low. So you don’t have to be around it all the time.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
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

Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
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

Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

No

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

520 ml dustbin capacity – cleans longer without emptying

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

Yes

1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

520 ml

Yes

600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

12.9 x 12.9 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

4.4 pounds – lightweight design

Yes

7.8 pounds

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
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

• Cleans all floor types and low pile carpets • Auto docks and recharges • It is compatible with Amazon Alexa • Can be scheduled • Can be controlled with a Smartphone • Has a virtual wall • Operates quietly • Low profile design

CONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 690
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

• Does not map and route • Does not auto resume • Does not have a bin indicator • No Zone Cleaning • Does not deep clean carpets

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