CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS Deebot R98 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

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Winner:

ECOVACS Deebot R98

Reasons to buy ECOVACS Deebot R98:

  • button icon 2 in 1 robot vacuum. It combines a cordless canister vacuum with a multi-functional robot vacuum
  • button icon Low profile design
  • button icon Empties its self
  • button icon Create cleaning map – so it does not clean randomly
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Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 880

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 880 :

  • button icon Multi-room cleaning due to its iAdapt Responsive Navigation technology
  • button icon Gently cleans wall edges and corners
  • button icon It automatically docks and recharges
  • button icon Concentrated cleaning function
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

ECOVACS Deebot R98

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS Deebot R98

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 880

  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
ECOVACS Deebot R98

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS Deebot R98 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Its height is 10.2 cm, low profile design - it can go under most furniture in your room or apartment.

Yes

With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

COVERAGE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

1615 Sq.ft - Ideal for medium to large rooms

Yes

Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

500 pa – very poor suction power for such an expensive robotic vacuum. I’m quite disappointed

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

With its 5-stage cleaning system which vacuums, mops and dries, no pet hair will be left on the floor or carpet.

Yes

Using its AeroForce 3-Stage cleaning system, the robot will be in position to capture and remove pet hair and debris left on the floor and carpet. You can also use the Concentrated cleaning function to vacuum areas where pets leave most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The two side long tangle free brushes will clean both wall edges and corners effectively.

Yes

Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

90 minutes – not so bad but still it is not the best basing on its price.

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

240 minutes – standard charging time for most robotic vacuums

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Can clean all types of hard floors and medium pile carpets

Yes

Able to clean floors and carpets of all types. The kind of floors it cleans include; tile, hardwood, laminate, linoleum WHILE the type of carpets it cleans include:low-pile and medium-pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Covers wide areas, 90 minutes battery run time; it empties its self, creates a map and plans its routes systematically.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

After the 90 minutes runtime, the robot will auto dock to recharge the battery for 240 minutes.

Yes

Since it battery lasts for a short while – 60 minutes, this robot will auto dock and recharge so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

After recharging, the robot will go back to where it cleaned last - follow its cleaning map and go ahead to complete the tusk.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It plans its routes very well and moves back-and-fourth while cleaning to ensure no dust is left behind. So it will clean from room to room without getting confused.

Yes

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 880 can move clean from room to room. But if you want to prevent it from reaching specific rooms, you can use the 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

With its Obstacle Detection Technology, DEEBOT R98 will avoid stairs and objects on the floor.

Yes

It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

69 db – not loud but it makes some little noise.

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

The AeroForce 3‐Stage Cleaning System boosts suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Using a Smart Navigation Technology, DEEBOT scans the entire floor and plan back-and-forth cleaning path.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

This is a multipurpose robotic vacuum cleaner. It can sweep, mop and dry the floor in just a single pass.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Select the Spot Mode when spot cleaning is required. The robot will spin over a specific area until it is totally clean.

Yes

Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 880 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

When the dustbin is full, the robot dock its self, empty the dustbin and auto resume with its cleaning tusk – starting from where it stopped.

No

ECOVACS Deebot R98

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

You can operate the device with a Smartphone App, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Yes

Yes, you can control it remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Use your Smart Phone to define which areas the robot should clean or not. Setting boundaries has become easier.

No

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Wifi Enabled – that is how it manages to connect with Amazon Alexa and the Mobile App.

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Create cleaning schedules for some good days.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

After setting cleaning schedule, you can monitor the performance or set cleaning modes from anywhere at any time.

No

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

When you select the Area cleaning mode, the robot will clean a designated area which we call a ZONE.

No

ECOVACS Deebot R98

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Its height is 10.2 cm – not too low but it can still clean under furniture, beds and sofas that are raised above 10.2 cm

Yes

0.63 in - features a low profile designs, so it can clean under furniture easily

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

2850 mAh - Quite a strong battery

Yes

Lithium battery has 4400mAh, 14.4V and 63.36Wh. The battery lasts longer

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

400 ml – not too big. But it can self empty its self. So no worries

Yes

0.65 litres – you might need to empty it often so that the vacuum maintains its performance and suction power.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

It features a full bin indicator to let you know that the bin is full and it needs emptying.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to stop the robot from entering a specific room.

Yes

2 virtual walls are included. You can use them in rooms or areas where you don’t want the robot to reach.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

5.49 x 1.58 x 5.49 in

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

16.51 lbs

Yes

8.4 lbs

iRobot Roomba 880

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• Self empties its self • Auto docks for recharging • Auto resumes with cleaning after recharging • Maps and plans its routes • Ideal for Large Rooms • Cleans all floor types and medium pile carpets • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Alexa compatible • Wifi Enabled

Yes

• Very Easy to use • It cleans effectively • Will Clean under furniture • Hassle free operation • Cleans hardwood floors • Captures and removes Pet hair • Can be used in Carpeted rooms • Can clean Medium to Large rooms • Performs very well in high traffic rooms

CONS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• Weak suction power • Small dustbin • It does not have a HEPA Filter

Yes

• Battery runtime is very low compared to other robot vacuum cleaners • Has a small debris bin • It Misses some spots even with the concentrated cleaning • Makes some noise • It clogs easily • Long charge time

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