CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS Deebot R96 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 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 :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS Deebot R96 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

COVERAGE

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
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 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 R96
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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 R96
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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
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 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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
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 980
Yes

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

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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
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

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS Deebot R96
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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS Deebot R96
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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Lithium-Ion (2.850 mAh)

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has virtual wall included via the APP.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

5.5 x 1.6 x 5.5 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

20 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS Deebot R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 R96
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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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