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Ecovacs Deebot 900 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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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 Deebot 900

Reasons to buy Ecovacs Deebot 900 :

  • button icon Automatic docking and recharge
  • button icon Systematic cleaning path
  • button icon Powerful battery that lasts long – 3000 mAh
  • button icon High efficiency filtration system for removing air pollutants
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • COVERAGE
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
USABILITY
WINNER :

Ecovacs Deebot 900

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • COVERAGE
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – Ecovacs Deebot 900 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a low profile design of 9.5 cm height – makes it able to clean under furniture above 9.5 cm and not below 9.5 cm

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Contains a high efficiency filtration system that removes a total of 99.97% particles and anti allergen from the air

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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Ideal for homes with pets – able to remove pet hairs from open spaces and under furniture

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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

DEEBOT 900 side brush is designed to eliminate debris from the corners and along the walls thoroughly

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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

100 minutes – enough to clean a medium and big sized room or apartment

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

240 minutes – will deliver cleaning for 100 minutes

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can be used to clean all floor types – has an advanced interchangeable suction that is an expert on low pile carpets and multiple floor types like laminate, ceramic tile, hardwood, vynil, linoleum and marble tile.

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 Deebot 900
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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Perfect for large rooms – with a total run time of 100 minutes, enhanced navigation and automatic charging; it will thoroughly clean large rooms and apartments.

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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

DEEBOT 900 will run for 100 minutes and automatically dock and return to charging station when battery is 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 Deebot 900
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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The enhanced Smart Navi 3.0 swiftly directs the robot so it can remain on a straight and narrow path from room to room.

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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a comprehensive selection of protective sensors – anti drop and anti fall sensors that safely direct the robot as it cleans. Also includes durable soft bumpers to protect it and your furniture

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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

67 db – quieter than some robots

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot 900
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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Highly efficient filter – will trap air through a fine mesh to remove unsafe particles

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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Yes, features a Smart Navi 3.0 system that will scan and map your house. You limit the robot on where, when and what to clean

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its edge and spot cleaning mode will concentrate on specific areas – will thoroughly clean edges and areas will high concentration of debris

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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has single click system, a voice command through Alexa app and the Ecovacs app that lets you easily command or schedule cleanings

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Download the Ecovacs app on your mobile phone to remote control the robot. It will customize, track, schedule and track cleanings. Will also receive error alerts 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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features Over The Air (OTA) which automatically connects to Wifi - automatically installs updates through Wifi connection and informs you about progress through real-time voice reporting

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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Obedient to scheduled cleanings – use the Ecovacs app to set cleaning programs

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Voice command the robot using Alexa and Google home for direct cleaning

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Limit its cleaning to particular areas using the Smart Navi mapping function

No

Ecovacs Deebot 900

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Ecovacs Deebot 900
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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

At only 9.5cm in height, it will go under most furniture to clean

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3000 mAh – enough to provide long lasting cleaning

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

350 ml –empty often for better results

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Yes – it stops the robot from entering restricted areas

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.2 x 12.2 x 2.2 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

7.7 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

Ecovacs Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Can be controlled with Smartphone • Allows zoned cleaning • Powerful battery that lasts long – 3000 mAh • Built with a virtual wall function • High efficiency filtration system • Allows scheduled cleanings • Side brush to clean walls and along corners • Systematic cleaning path • Includes virtual walls • Multiple cleaning modes • Durable and protective bumpers • Automatic docking and recharge • Cleans various floor types

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 Deebot 900
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Small dustbin capacity – 350 ml • Noisier operation • Doesn’t have a wet mopping function

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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