CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS Deebot R98 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

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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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iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7 :

  • button icon Best for homes with pets due to its 3 stage cleaning system and HEPA filter
  • button icon Auto resumes after recharging
  • button icon High performance
  • button icon Automatically empties its self
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS Deebot R98

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – ECOVACS Deebot R98 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.

COVERAGE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

1615 Sq.ft - Ideal for medium to large rooms

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively

BATTERY LIFE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

240 minutes – standard charging time for most robotic vacuums

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Can clean all types of hard floors and medium pile carpets

Yes

Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
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

After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
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 can clean from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.

QUIET OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
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 i7
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 the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
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

iRobot Roomba i7

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Can be operated with a mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Install iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.

WIFI CONNECTED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Create cleaning schedules for some good days.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt

ECOVACS Deebot R98

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
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

3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

2850 mAh - Quite a strong battery

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

500 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

5.49 x 1.58 x 5.49 in

Yes

13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

16.51 lbs

Yes

7.45 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
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

• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system

CONS

ECOVACS Deebot R98
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

• It is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately

Overall Winner

Draw

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