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Ecovacs Deebot M88 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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Winner:

Ecovacs Deebot M88

Reasons to buy Ecovacs Deebot M88:

  • button icon Sweeps and mops using advanced wet/dry mop function
  • button icon Effective Hepa Filter
  • button icon Powerful battery capacity – 3000 mAh
  • button icon Docks and charges automatically
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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 M88

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Ecovacs Deebot M88

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Ecovacs Deebot M88

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
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COMPARISON – Ecovacs Deebot M88 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

7.7 cm tall above the ground – low profile deign that lets it clean under most furniture above 7.7 cm and might not enter under those below 7.7 cm tall.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

120 square meters of thorough cleaning coverage. Perfect choice for small and medium sized homes.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features two interchangeable suction options that you can easily switch to. The direct suction option purposely vacuums pet and human hairs from various surfaces without tangling. Make sure to first remove the main brush.

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Deebot M88 cleans corners and along walls using the Edge cleaning Mode. This mode specializes in corners, edges and other hard to reach areas for a complete clean.

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Runs for 90 minutes approximately when battery is fully charged.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Takes 240 minutes to completely get charged.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features multiple cleaning modes like Auto, spot, and single room cleaning to deal with the various floor surfaces like tiles, linoleum, hardwood and laminate. The smart motion technology eliminates persistent debris from low 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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

90 minutes and coverage of 120 square meters is enough to cover a large room. Make sure no wires are placed on the floor to prevent robot from being tangled.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Docks and recharges automatically once battery runs low or after completing a cleaning session.

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Built with a random movement pattern – lets it move from room to room especially on a single floor.

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Turns away from stairs and avoids or cleans under furniture using the cliff and obstacle sensors.

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Operates quietly with a noise level of 56 db

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Boosts suction power using the max mode – suction power is increased to provide deep cleaning especially on carpets.

No

HEPA FILTER

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a high efficiency particulate air – will catch every harmful particles in the home making it suitable for people with allergies and asthma.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Wont plan but lets you Select a cleaning path on the bare floors using a Smartphone control

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Sweeps and mops using advanced wet/dry mop function

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Concentrated cleaning through spot mode function. Specializes in a particular area with high concentration of dust for a complete 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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Ecovacs Deebot M88

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Hassle free operation through the mobile Smartphone operation. Allows you control and schedule cleanings from anywhere so you don’t always have to be around.

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Ecovacs App lets you have remote control. Ensure you download it onto your Smartphone device

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Connect Deebot M88 to 2.4G internet and then switch to 5G after set up

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can be scheduled for a daily or weekly cleaning. Set the cleaning time of the day of various times for 7 days a week to enjoy a clean home.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Companionable with Alexa – use it to control the robot

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can direct the robot to clean a particular area using the home App or Single room mode to clean specific room in your home.

No

Ecovacs Deebot M88

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Takes in large debris that should be emptied after a single clean.

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3.03 inches low profile design

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3000 mAh 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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Takes in up to 380 ml debris capacity before requiring you to empty

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

13.4 x 3 x 13.4 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

9.25 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Cleanings can be scheduled • Two side brushes • V shaped main brush for more cleaning • Integrated water reservoir • Docks and charges automatically • Provides quiet operation • Effective Hepa Filter • Powerful battery capacity – 3000 mAh • Remote control through Smartphone

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• No virtual walls included • Doesn’t alert when dust bin is full

Yes

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

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