CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ECOVACS OZMO 601 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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8.4
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 OZMO 601

Reasons to buy ECOVACS OZMO 601 :

  • button icon Wet mopping feature – suitable for hard floors
  • button icon Bigger dust bin capacity – easy to empty
  • button icon Automatically docks and recharges when battery is low
  • button icon Powerful battery capacity – 3000mAh
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS OZMO 601

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ECOVACS OZMO 601 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

At just 7.8 cm above the ground, Ozmo 601 will fit under most furniture systematically cleaning

Yes

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

COVERAGE

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

1292 sq.ft – suitable for small to medium sized rooms

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

800 Pa – this robot is not very strong however it can get rid of dirt from various floor types and low pile carpets

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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a digital mopping system for removing pet hairs and other debris

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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Well built side brush that sweeps dirt and dusts from the corners and along the walls.

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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

120 minutes battery life – better than some robots

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

240 minutes – charging range for most robots

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can clean multi floors such as hard wood, thin carpets and tiles

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 OZMO 601
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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Returns to the docking station to recharge once battery is running low

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 OZMO 601
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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has ability to move from room to room, it randomly navigates through the rooms because it doesn’t have a mapping/path technology.

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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Making use of the anti drop sensor, Ozmo 601 will avoid stairs while navigating the floors. The anti-collision detects object and avoids them or cleans around them

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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

65 db – makes less noise than some robots

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

HEPA FILTER

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a high efficiency filter that removes antigen and other residues from the air.

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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Makes use of the systematic back and forth cleaning path on hard surface floors. Will get rid of a variety of mess including dried liquids on the floor

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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

All you have to do is make use of Ecovacs app on the mobile phone to arrange cleanings and customize the cleaning

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Use the Ecovacs smart app to control, track, and schedule and customize cleaning sessions.You will also receive errors and monitor accessory status.

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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Yes, will connect to your home WIFI

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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Ecovacs Smart App lets you schedule daily or weekly cleanings from anywhere

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Use Alexa and Google home voice app to start and stop the Robot.

Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

ZONE CLEANING

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

ECOVACS OZMO 601

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ECOVACS OZMO 601
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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a low profile design of 7.8 cm – will clean under most beds, sofas and furniture

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3000 mAh – strong enough to provide 120 minutes run time

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

450 ml capacity – quite small for large debris

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13 x 13 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

6.7 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

ECOVACS OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Can be controlled with smart phone app • Wet mopping feature – suitable for hard floors • Powerful battery capacity – 3000mAh • Advanced side cleaning through the side brush • Bigger dust bin capacity – easy to empty • Can be scheduled for specific time cleaning • Automatically docks and recharges when battery is low • Three cleaning modes: auto, spot and edge • Up to 120 minutes of run time • Anti scratch finish – makes it durable • Large wheels for mounting threshold • Uses Amazon Alexa app for voice control • Low profile design – lets the robot clean under most types of furniture • Hassle free cleaning

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 OZMO 601
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• No mapping/path planning feature – has a random cleaning pattern that takes long to get the job done • Nosier in operation than other robots • Not built with a hepa filter – has a different air filtration • Has a small dust bin capacity – this requires you to empty many times • Low suction power – only 800Pa which is not enough to clean thick carpets • No virtual wall included – robot can’t be controlled from accessing specific areas • No automatic resume after charging

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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