CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Ecovacs Deebot 901 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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Winner:

Ecovacs Deebot 901

Reasons to buy Ecovacs Deebot 901:

  • button icon Built with mapping technology creates a systematic cleaning path
  • button icon Clean all hard floor types and carpets
  • button icon Long Battery life of 120 minutes
  • button icon Cleans quietly
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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 901

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
USABILITY
WINNER :

Ecovacs Deebot 901

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Ecovacs Deebot 901

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
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COMPARISON – Ecovacs Deebot 901 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can clean under furniture that is below 9.4cm however if it is above 9.5cm then it will not clean

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Wide coverage cleaning up to <150 square meters

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a Direct Suction Inlet that is ideal for hair and animal fur

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Contains a side brush that cleans corners and along the walls

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

120 minutes battery life with an auto return and charging function

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

240 minutes of full charge

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can clean linoleum, hardwood, marble tile, ceramic tile and laminate

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a helix design main brush that provides a deep-reach clean mostly for carpets

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It will clean up to 150 square meters

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

If the battery is low, it autonomously goes back to the charging station and recharges itself automatically

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

After recharging it automatically returns to the area it left off to continue cleaning

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

With its mapping feature it can map the entire floor and clean room after a room.

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has an Anti-drop and Anti-collision sensors to help dodge objects and fall off from edges

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

67 db – Makes some little noise

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It automatically boosts suction power when the need arises.

No

HEPA FILTER

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has high-efficiency filter system which removes 99% of allergens and air pollutants caused during the vacuuming process.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a Virtual Mapping interface that enables it to choose and create a cleaning area and set virtual boundaries that are off-limits by drawing area or line in its virtual map

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Ecovacs Deebot 901

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It is built with an App control, Virtual boundary, E-map, working mode switch and time scheduling that provides it with a hassle free operation

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The ECOVACS APP lets you control and monitor the robot from wherever you are by scheduling a clean, start new cleaning session, monitor its status and choose which areas you want to clean with just a one simple and easy to use app.

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Wifi Connected - this allows you to control the robot remotely.

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can be scheduled on a regular and daily cleaning assignment

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Works with Alexa and Google Assistant. You can control it with VOICE Commands.

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can define which areas to be cleaned most and the robot will always clean those zones thoroughly.

No

Ecovacs Deebot 901

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Ecovacs Deebot 901
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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its height is 9.5 cm - not very low as compared to other robots

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3000 mAh - Very good battery capacity

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

350ml - Small dust bin

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes, it has a Virtual Wall Barrier that stops it from entering areas where you don’t want it to go

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.3 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

9.7 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

Ecovacs Deebot 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• It contains scheduled cleaning • Low level noise produced • Will automatically charge • Built with an anti-collision ability • It is WIFI connected and compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa that can be controlled with your voice • Anti-scratch finish • Extremely versatile with customizable features • Constructed with durable protective bumpers • Powerful battery with long life duration

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 901
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Long charging time • It doesn’t have a LCD display • Doesn’t mop floors • It doesn’t have a full bin indicator function

Yes

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

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