CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO

Reasons to buy ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO :

  • button icon Spot mode for concentrated cleaning
  • button icon Edge mode to clean corners and along walls
  • button icon Removes allergens, pet hairs and fur
  • button icon Smartphone app controls
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
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DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Deebot Slim Neo is only 5.7 cm in height – this makes it one of the slimmest robots and it can clean under every furniture type that is raised above its height. If the furniture is below 5.7 cm then it might not clean under it.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Utilizes the direct suction design to clean pet hairs and other particles. It is an expert at removing allergy that’s from pet hair and fur plus other particles.

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The Edge mode, slim size and dual side brushes make it an effective corner and edge cleaner. The side brushes extend to the hard to reach areas and collect all the debris into the bin.

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

After a 4-5 hour charge, it will run for approximately 110 minutes maximum

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

4-5 hours obtains full battery

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features the Auto and Spot cleaning mode to deal with multiple floor cleaning. Deebot Slim Neo is most effective on hardwood, laminate, tiles and linoleum plus only low pile carpets.

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 SLIM NEO
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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can clean large rooms for only 110 minutes.

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It will automatically dock and recharge when battery is low amidst cleaning or after a cleaning session. It doesn’t require you to recharge it.

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 SLIM NEO
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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot will automatically move from room to room using the random advanced Ecovacs smart motion navigation system to become accustomed to your unique home environment.

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features an entire set of comprehensive anti drop and anti collision sensors that keeps it away from falling off stairs or knocking objects.

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device generates some little noise while running with a 64 db noise level.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Instead it has another kind of high efficiency filtration system that can also remove almost all allergens and other tiny particles from the air.

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a spot cleaning mode to deliver concentrated cleaning. This mode specializes in areas with high piles of debris by putting more effort and time for a perfect clean.

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You can simply control this robot through the App program downloaded onto your Smartphone and connected to wifi or also through the control unit placed on the robot.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Deebot Slim Neo requires 2.4G Hz Wifi to connect to the Ecovacs App for 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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Connects through a 2.4G Hz Wifi

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Scheduling can be made through the Ecovacs home app or remote control on device. Preset cleaning time conveniently.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It is equipped with an average 320 ml debris bin. Accepts large debris for a small cleaning area before getting clogged.

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Comes with a very slim low profile design with an overall height of only 2.2 inches tall. Lets it clean under cabinets, sofas and beds.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Long lasting 2600 mAh battery capacity.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

320 ml – suitable for small or medium cleaning area

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.2 x 12.2 x 2.2 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

6.6 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS DEEBOT SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Powerful 2600 mAh battery capacity • Edge mode to clean corners and along walls • Spot mode for concentrated cleaning • Suitable for hard floor surfaces and low pile carpets • Removes allergens, pet hairs and fur • Smartphone app controls • Independently docks and recharges • Daily cycle cleaning through scheduling • Long working time of up to 110 minutes maximum • Seamlessly adapts and safely navigates • Low noise operation

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 SLIM NEO
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• No thick carpet boost function • Smaller debris bin capacity • No mapping feature • Hard to know when dustbin is full

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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