CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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Winner:

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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ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro

Reasons to buy ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro :

  • button icon Automatically self docks and recharges
  • button icon Can be scheduled for a precise cleaning time
  • button icon High efficiency filtration system
  • button icon Various cleaning modes: auto, edge, max and spot
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons why we like it:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Only 7.9 cm above ground – will be able to clean under furniture above 7.9 cm and might fail to clean under furniture below 7.9 cm

Yes

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

COVERAGE

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Deebot M81Pro is ideal for pet hair - features an interweave free extractor specially made for pet hair

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

All dust, pet hair and debris removed from the corners and along the walls using advanced side brush

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

100 minutes of run time - after full charge

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

240 minutes – will provide the battery with 100% charge

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a 5 stage cleaning technology – thoroughly cleans hardwood, vynil, linoleum, laminate, marble and ceramic tile floor types

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Will automatically dock and recharge when battery is running low during or after cleaning schedule

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Will move from room to room as you control it = rotating around objects and not falling off stairs

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Anti drop and anti fall sensors on the Deebot M81Pro stops it from fall off stairs or bumping into objects

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

57 db – less noisy compared to other robots

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Reduces almost 100% of particles and anti allergen from the air using the high efficiency filtration system

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Sweeps, mops, vacuums and dries the floors in just one particular pass

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Use the interchangeable suction technology with a brush designed for deep cleaning on areas with concentrated particles

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Hassel free operation - through the mobile app control or voice command using Amazon Alexa

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Install the Ecovacs app on your Smart phone – can be used to schedule and monitor cleanings

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Compatible with Wifi – lets you use the Ecovacs Smartphone app to conveniently monitor and schedule cleanings

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can create a cleaning routine for your home – use the Ecovacs app on your Smart mobile phone or with the IR remote control

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Device can be controlled using the Amazon Alexa From anywhere

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a height of 7.9cm – not as low as other robots but will clean under any furniture above 7.9cm

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2850 mAh – enough to deliver 100 minutes of house cleaning

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

500 ml or 0.5 litre dust bin capacity – decreases on the number of emptying when cleaning

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

13.7 x 3.1 x 13.7 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

6.53 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Supports wifi connection – through Ecovacs app • Powerful 2850 mAh battery capacity • Virtual assistant compatibility = Amazon Alexa • Advanced corner and along the wall cleaning • Cliff and object sensors • Can be scheduled for a precise cleaning time • High efficiency filtration system • Can mop, sweep, vacuum and dry the floors and low pile carpets • Various cleaning modes: auto, edge, max and spot • IR remote control • Low profile design – will clean under furniture • Ideal for removal of pet hairs • Medium sized dust bin capacity • Suitable for small and medium sized homes • Automatically self docks and recharges • Trouble-free set up process • Simple click cleaning ability • Allows multiple room cleaning

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• No virtual wall feature included • Excludes mapping or path finding feature • Without a full dust bin indicator • Doesn’t have a carpet boost function • No specific area cleaning • Not built with a LCD display window • Long period of charging • No self resume after full charge • Dust bin can’t accommodate large debris • Not entirely a quiet operation • Dustbin requires frequent empting • Cant clean under furniture below 7.9 cm • Dust bin without a full notice indicator

Yes

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

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