CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

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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:

iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7 :

  • button icon Best for homes with pets due to its 3 stage cleaning system and HEPA filter
  • button icon Auto resumes after recharging
  • button icon High performance
  • button icon Automatically empties its self
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS DEEBOT 500 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.

COVERAGE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

N/A

Yes

1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

110 runtime minutes when fully recharged

Yes

120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

N/A

Yes

After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
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 can clean from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Only sweeps hard floors and low pile carpets

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

iRobot Roomba i7

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
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 mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
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 application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
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 i7
Yes

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

Yes

Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

N/A

Yes

Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

520 ml dustbin capacity – cleans longer without emptying

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

N/A

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

N/A

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

520 ml

Yes

500 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

12.9 x 12.9 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

4.4 pounds – lightweight design

Yes

7.45 pounds

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
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

• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system

CONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 500
iRobot Roomba i7
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 is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately

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