CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS Deebot R98 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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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 960

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960 :

  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa - can be controlled with voice
  • button icon Hassle free management - create cleaning schedules with your Smartphone
  • button icon Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
  • button icon High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens and dust as small as 10 microns
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

ECOVACS Deebot R98

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS Deebot R98

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
ECOVACS Deebot R98

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS Deebot R98 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture

COVERAGE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1615 Sq.ft - Ideal for medium to large rooms

Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

240 minutes – standard charging time for most robotic vacuums

Yes

1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can clean all types of hard floors and medium pile carpets

Yes

Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
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 960
Yes

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

Yes

Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
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

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
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 960
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 help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
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 960
Yes

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

Yes

It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Create cleaning schedules for some good days.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
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 960
No

Yes

600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
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

This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2850 mAh - Quite a strong battery

Yes

2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

5.49 x 1.58 x 5.49 in

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

16.51 lbs

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
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 seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.

CONS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power

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