CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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8.9
Winner:

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661

Reasons to buy ECOVACS DEEBOT 661:

  • button icon Convertible Vacuuming or Mopping
  • button icon Max Power Suction
  • button icon Up to 110 min Runtime
  • button icon optimized navigation system
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iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980 :

  • button icon Very effective on thick carpets
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets and kids
  • button icon It runs up to 120 minutes
  • button icon It automatically recharges and resumes with the cleaning job
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
ECOVACS DEEBOT 661

Reasons why we like it:

  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS DEEBOT 661 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With its 3.1 inch height, your robot can easily clean dirt from under furniture and hard-to-reach places.

Yes

Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.

COVERAGE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a max power suction which is ideal for removal of pet and human hair and to prevent the spread of any invisible dirt or particle.

Yes

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The roller brush and 2 side brushes can easily pick up pet hair on the floor which is perfect for the home with pets.

Yes

Yes, Roomba 980 is deal for homes with pets - Features Tangle-free Dual Multi-Surface brushes which deal with pet hair with ease. Also the high-efficiency filter is able to capture 99% of allergens, dust, pollen and small particles of 10 microns.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has dual sided brushes which are perfect for cleaning every corner of the house and smart enough to move around edges on its own.

Yes

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device's battery life runs up to 110 Min.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot comes with a mopping pad, sweeping brushes as well as a cleaning brush which makes it ideal for multi floor cleaning

Yes

It is able to clean all floor types. The auto-adjust cleaning head can easily adapt to various floors. It’s Multi-Surface Brushes will keep close contact with the surface ensuring effective cleaning of both hard floors and carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Once it finds a thick carpet, it will automatically increase on its cleaning performance using a Power Boost function. This will ensure thorough or deep carpet cleaning. Also the AeroForce Cleaning system will loosen, lift and suction dirt 10x better than other robots

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With its ability to hold battery power for close to 100 minutes, it makes it ideal for large rooms.

Yes

Ideal for large rooms and apartments. With its 120 run time, recharge and resume function and the multi-floor cleaning capability, you have nothing to worry about.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Automatically returns to the charging base when power is low or the cleaning is finished.

Yes

Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

With the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system with Visual Localization, Roomba 980 will easily navigate an entire level of your apartment while keeping track of its paths. Using its sensor, it will navigate around furniture but clean under the bed, furniture and sofas.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Anti-collision/cliff sensors and soft cushion bumpers ensures DEEBOT avoids obstacles and ledges to safely clean your home.

Yes

With its strong sensors, Roomba 980 can easily detect and avoid cliffs and stairs. As for the objects, it will move around them, pick dirt and create a new path.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

DEEBOT cleans with a low sound level so you can partake in daily activities uninterrupted.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a regular and max suction where it boosts from regular to max when needed.

Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device has a high efficiency heap filter that is ideal for picking up dust and other airborne particles.

Yes

Instead of a HEPA Filter, this model uses an AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, particles as small as 10 microns and pollen that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You can also plan your own route before leaving work, remote control, super convenient operation.

Yes

Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

DEEBOT 661 has an interchangeable dustbin for vacuuming and water tank for mopping; Swap between the two to tackle all your floor cleaning needs.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a spot mode for concentrated cleaning.

Yes

When you press the Spot Mode, Roomba 980 will thoroughly clean a localized area by spiraling about 1 meter in diameter and then it goes back to where it started.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command the device from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command. It comes with a WIRELESS COMMAND CENTER.

Yes

You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device lets you schedule cleanings and target specific rooms or areas with the remote control.

Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device can be connected to WIFI for easy controlling.

Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device lets you schedule cleanings and target specific rooms or areas with the remote control.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Start, stop or charge DEEBOT from Amazon Alexa without lifting a finger.

Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a mapping feature that lets you choose the cleaning method of specific zones between vacuuming and mopping.

No

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a large easy to empty dustbin.

Yes

Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This cleaner has a low profile design making it eligible to perform its duties.

Yes

3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device comes with boundary strips to block off certain areas in the house.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a long battery life that lets it run for 110 minutes.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device is made with a virtual wall that creates a barrier.

Yes

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13.1 x 13.1 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

7.49 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Convertible Vacuuming or Mopping Max Power Suction Up to 110 min Runtime optimized navigation system Includes anti drop & anti collision sensors

Yes

• Deep cleans thick carpet • Ideal for homes with pets • Battery runs for a long time • Mapping and smart navigation • Works on all floor types • Very strong suction power • Compatible with Amazon Alexa • Bigger dustbin capacity • HEPA filtration - removes 99% of allergens and dust • Cleans Under Furniture • Hassle Free Operation • Performs well In High Traffic Rooms

CONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT 661
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has no full bin indicator Has no self emptying base Needs to be commanded to resume cleaning after charging.

Yes

• Does not empty the dust bin - you have to do it manually • Does not wet mop the floor • Not so good on High Pile shag rugs

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