CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS Deebot R96 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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7.9
Winner:

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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Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 690

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :

  • button icon Ideal for homes with Pet Hair
  • button icon Ideal for both medium and large rooms
  • button icon Can be controlled remotely with a smart phone
  • button icon Compatible With Alexa
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

ECOVACS Deebot R96

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 690

  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

ECOVACS Deebot R96

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
ECOVACS Deebot R96

Reasons why we like it:

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS Deebot R96 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
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

It 9.3cm raised from the ground - so it can clean under furniture above 9.3cm. But if the furniture is below 9.3cm it won't be able to go under it.

COVERAGE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
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

Even though the suction power is 600 Pa, it can pick up pet hair from the floor and a low pile carpet. But it might not perform very well on thick carpets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

90 minutes of runtime – not the best but still its not too bad. Though when it comes to cleaning a large area the robot will need to automatically dock, recharge and finish the job.

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
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

Can move from floor to floor without losing suction power. Floor types include: hardwood, marble tile, vynil, ceramic tile, laminate and linoleum while Carpet types include; low-pile, medium-pile

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has a wide coverage of about 1830 Sq.ft. This can be cleaned in 90 minutes, so if the room is larger than that, the robot will auto dock and recharge the battery for net usage.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
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

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

Features a full suite of intelligent sensors to detect objects and cliffs on the floors. It will avoid bumping into furniture but it will around them very well. When it meets cliffs, it changes direction.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

No

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
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.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
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.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

Uses dirt detect sensors to locate areas with high concentration of dirt. Once it gets to such areas, it spins around the area so many times to ensure no dirt is left behind.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
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
iRobot Roomba 690
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

Can be operated with a iRobot smart phone app or Amazon Alexa. It also auto docks its self when the battery is low. So you don’t have to be around it all the time.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

iRobot Roomba 690

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Lithium-Ion (2.850 mAh)

Yes

1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

Yes

600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It has virtual wall included via the APP.

Yes

Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

5.5 x 1.6 x 5.5 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

20 pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

ECOVACS Deebot R96

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

• Cleans all floor types and low pile carpets • Auto docks and recharges • It is compatible with Amazon Alexa • Can be scheduled • Can be controlled with a Smartphone • Has a virtual wall • Operates quietly • Low profile design

CONS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

• Does not map and route • Does not auto resume • Does not have a bin indicator • No Zone Cleaning • Does not deep clean carpets

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