CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS Deebot R98 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

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8.4
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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7.6
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 890

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 890 :

  • button icon Can be controlled with Voice using Amazon Alexa
  • button icon Cleans hard floors and low pile carpets
  • button icon High Efficiency Filtration System captures 99% allergens
  • button icon Cleans under furniture and avoids obstacles
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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

  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 890

  • 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
  • ZONE CLEANING
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS Deebot R98 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

With a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.

COVERAGE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

1615 Sq.ft - Ideal for medium to large rooms

Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Perfectly cleans corners and wall edges. The tangle free brushes will sweep out dust and pet hair that hides inn wall edges and corners of your room.

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

60 minutes – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

240 minutes – standard charging time for most robotic vacuums

Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Can clean all types of hard floors and medium pile carpets

Yes

Able to clean all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
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

It does not have a mapping system but it can clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

With the Power-Lifting Suction Mode - the Robot will deliver 5x more suction power

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

The High Efficiency Filter captures and removes 99% of allergens, pollens, pet dander and small particles of about 10 microns. The filter does this when the robot is cleaning your room.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
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 890
Yes

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

Yes

With the Dirt Detect Sensors, the robot will be alerted when it gets to areas with a high concentration of dirt. It will around the area until its 100% dust free.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
Yes

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

Yes

You can control it with a mobile App or Amazon Alexa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Syncs with your home Wifi – making it easier to operate remotely.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Create cleaning schedules for some good days.

Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Through your home WIFI, synch Amazon Alexa with Roomba 890.

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
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

9.4 cm – not too low as compared to other robots.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

2850 mAh - Quite a strong battery

Yes

N/A

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

300 ml – Very small as compared to the other robotic vacuums

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

Once the bin is full, the robot stops functioning. So it is better you operate it while you’re at home, the bin is small so it requires emptying during the cleaning cycle.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

5.49 x 1.58 x 5.49 in

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

16.51 lbs

Yes

8.4 lbs

iRobot Roomba 890

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
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

• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter

CONS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

• Small Debris Bin • Short Run Time • Does not wet mop • Does not map the floor • No ZONED cleaning

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