CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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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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iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960 :

  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa - can be controlled with voice
  • button icon Hassle free management - create cleaning schedules with your Smartphone
  • button icon Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
  • button icon High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens and dust as small as 10 microns
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
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

8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture

COVERAGE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
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 high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

110 runtime minutes when fully recharged

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
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 960
Yes

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

Yes

Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
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

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
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

With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
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 960
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 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Only sweeps hard floors and low pile carpets

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
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

You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
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 960
Yes

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

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

No

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

520 ml dustbin capacity – cleans longer without emptying

Yes

600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

520 ml

Yes

600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

12.9 x 12.9 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

4.4 pounds – lightweight design

Yes

8.6 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
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

• It seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.

CONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba 960
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

• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power

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