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ECOVACS Deebot R96 VS. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

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8.2
Winner:

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Reasons to buy Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner:

  • button icon Very Powerful suction - the Turbo and Max Four Suction mode
  • button icon Can be controlled via Mi Smart Home App
  • button icon 96mm slim design allows the robot reach narrow spaces
  • button icon Good battery capacity - 5200mAH
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Runners Up:

ECOVACS Deebot R96

Reasons to buy ECOVACS Deebot R96 :

  • button icon Self-emptying dust box.
  • button icon Smart stair sensor.
  • button icon Resumes after charging.
  • button icon Overlapping back and forth motion.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

ECOVACS Deebot R96

  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
USABILITY
WINNER :

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

ECOVACS Deebot R96

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Reasons why we like it:

  • CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS Deebot R96 VS. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

This robot’s slim figure or design makes it ideal to clean under furniture and around them in order to trap any hidden dirt.

Yes

Its height is 3.81 inches – very low profile. So it can clean under furniture.

COVERAGE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

This robot vacuum is able to clean 1600 sq. ft. on a single charge.

Yes

2700 sq ft - Ideal for Medium to Large rooms.

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

Device has got 3 levels of suction power which enables it to be most ideal to do multi floor cleaning.

Yes

1,800 pa - Not the best suction according to the hype this robot gets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

Due to its 5-Stages-Cleaning-System and a robust floor brush the Deebot R96 is the ideal vacuum and mopping robot for pet owners. It reliably removes pet hair and other pollution – due to the manual vacuum cleaner even from furniture.

Yes

With a Turbo and Max four suction mode, this unit can remove pet hair from both hard floors and carpet.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

Yes

With its slim design of 96mm, this unit can reach all corners that are difficult to clean and also be in position to vacuum wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

This device is able to run for 100 minutes after full charge.

Yes

150 minutes if runtime – excellent run time. Better than most robot vacuums.

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

This robot takes up a charging time of approximately 4 to 5 hours.

Yes

3-4 hours of charging time. Takes quite long to charge fully.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

The Ecovacs Deebot R96 cleans carpets and hard floors (like parquet, laminate, tiles, etc.). It cannot only vacuum – due to its 5-Stages-Cleaning-System it sweeps, absorbs, vacuums, mops and dries hard floors.

Yes

It can clean from a hard floor to a low pile carpet. But if the carpet has a high concentration of dust, you opt for the Turbo Max Suction – this will boost the power of robot.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

With its ability to clean non-stop for 100 minutes, it is able to clean large rooms.

Yes

Yes, it has coverage of 250 square meters. So you can use in both medium – large rooms.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

After each cleaning process the vacuum/mopping robot automatically returns to its charging station.

Yes

Once the battery runs low, the device will auto dock its self to recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

Yes

It resumes cleaning after re-charging. So it does not require your attention for it to complete the job.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

The so-called Smart Navi Technology offers an intelligent and efficient floor cleaning. The Deebot R96 scans its environment, maps the cleaning area and chooses the best cleaning way. That ensures a thorough and area-covering cleaning.

Yes

It creates a real-time map for the entire floor - making it easy to the robot to move from room to room seemingly.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

This robot vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects in order to protect both the household objects and stairs.

Yes

The Smart and safe Laser Navigation technology detects cliffs and objects on the floor thus prevent the robot from bumping into furniture and other objects on the floor. When it gets close to cliffs, it changes direction.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

This unit is able to operate quietly thus enabling you to continue with your day to day activities.

Yes

61-72 db - makes some little noise. It is not 99% quiet. But it is not the kind of noise that can distract you.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

The device is able to boost its suction power by 3 times when needed to clean medium pile carpets and stubborn debris.

Yes

The Turbo Max Suction function boosts the robot’s suction power when the need arises.

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

It has a HEPA filter which is very useful when it comes to cleaning and purifying the air as well as preventing secondary air pollution.

Yes

Features a HEPA FILTER which captures and eliminates dust particles and allergens in the air. So as it cleans your floor and carpet - it also removes dust particles and allergens from the air.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

The so-called Smart Navi Technology offers an intelligent and efficient floor cleaning. The Deebot R96 scans its environment, maps the cleaning area and chooses the best cleaning way. That ensures a thorough and area-covering cleaning.

Yes

With its Real-time map generating technology, the robot will understand the entire floor to be cleaned, create precise path and follow that path.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

This robot vacuum is able to sweep and mop floors when it senses a mop able area.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

It has spot cleaning which is needed to do concentrated cleaning.

No

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

The self-emptying feature works great! You can setup multiple schedules and not have to worry about emptying the dust bin after each vacuuming job. It holds about a week’s worth of cleaning and it’s easy to dump the base unit vacuum.

No

ECOVACS Deebot R96

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

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

Yes

Choose between voice control by Alexa or Smartphone App.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

Device is comfortably controlled via Smartphone. The App is available free of charge in Play Store and App Store.

Yes

Can be controlled with a mobile App. Remotely create vacuuming schedule, change cleaning direction, select cleaning mode.

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

It offers unique features like: time programming, cleaning maps, drawing Virtual Walls, choosing cleaning areas and setting the cleaning mode.

Yes

Use the MI mobile App to create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

Yes

It is compatible with Amazon Alexa - so you can control it voice command.

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

Yes

Use the Xiomi Mobile App to draw or define a specific area were the robot should clean.

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

This device is made with a low profile design which is perfect for navigating under furniture.

Yes

3.8 inches tall. So it can get below furniture which is 4 inches tall off the ground.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

This device has boundary strips included but only via the APP.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

Lithium-Ion (2.850 mAh)

Yes

5200mAh – Excellent battery

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

N/A

Yes

420 ml – quiet small. You will need to empty it many times.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

It has virtual wall included via the APP.

Yes

Has a virtual wall but you might need to buy it

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

5.5 x 1.6 x 5.5 inches

Yes

13.6 x 13.6 x 3.8 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

20 pounds

Yes

8.4 pounds

ECOVACS Deebot R96

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

Comes with mop attachment. Good navigation capabilities with virtual wall included.

Yes

• Affordable • Good run time • Low profile design • Compatible with Alexa • Performs ZONE cleaning • Wifi Enables • Can be controlled with a Smartphone App • Virtual wall keeps it away from specific areas • Plans and maps its routes • Strong suction power • HEPA Filtration is ideal for people with allergies

CONS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

Small dustbin. May be loud in max suction power. May not fit under low-clearance furniture.

Yes

• Can't vacuum thick carpets

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