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Ecovacs Deebot M88 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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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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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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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
USABILITY
WINNER :

Ecovacs Deebot M88

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – Ecovacs Deebot M88 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

COVERAGE

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Runs for 90 minutes approximately when battery is fully charged.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Takes 240 minutes to completely get charged.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 M88
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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
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.

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M88
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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Operates quietly with a noise level of 56 db

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Sweeps and mops using advanced wet/dry mop function

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Concentrated cleaning through spot mode function. Specializes in a particular area with high concentration of dust for a complete clean.

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
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 980
Yes

Companionable with Alexa – use it to control 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 Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
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 980
Yes

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

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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3.03 inches low profile design

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3000 mAh battery capacity

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Ecovacs Deebot M88
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 Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13.4 x 3 x 13.4 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

9.25 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

Ecovacs Deebot M88
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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 M88
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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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