CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro 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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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 980

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

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

COVERAGE

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

100 minutes of run time - after full charge

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

240 minutes – will provide the battery with 100% charge

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M81Pro
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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M81Pro
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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Anti drop and anti fall sensors on the Deebot M81Pro stops it from fall off stairs or bumping into 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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

57 db – less noisy compared to other robots

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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 980
Yes

Device can be controlled using the Amazon Alexa From anywhere

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2850 mAh – enough to deliver 100 minutes of house cleaning

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13.7 x 3.1 x 13.7 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

6.53 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS Deebot M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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 M81Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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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