Ecovacs Deebot N78-vs-iRobot Roomba 880

COMPARISON – Ecovacs Deebot N78 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

At 8.3 cm tall, this robot can clean under furniture above 8.3 cm and will not enter under furniture that is below its total height.

Yes

With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

COVERAGE

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Very low suction power of only 300 Pa. This means it will take much longer to thoroughly clean a specific area.

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Features tangle free and direct powerful suction together with air filtration system that deals with removal of pet hair, dirt and debris easily making it ideal for homes with pets.

Yes

Using its AeroForce 3-Stage cleaning system, the robot will be in position to capture and remove pet hair and debris left on the floor and carpet. You can also use the Concentrated cleaning function to vacuum areas where pets leave most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

The side brushes and Edge mode provide a wide reach to corners and along walls while cleaning. Gathers all debris and hairs from hard to reach areas into the debris bin.

Yes

Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners

BATTERY LIFE

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

110 minutes is the maximum time it will run after a single full charge

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Takes approximately 4 to 5 hours to get fully charged.

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Specializes in cleaning mainly hard floors such as hard wood and tiles by providing optimal performance on them. Can also clean carpets but will reduce on its operation time after full recharge to approximately 50 minutes run time.

Yes

Able to clean floors and carpets of all types. The kind of floors it cleans include; tile, hardwood, laminate, linoleum WHILE the type of carpets it cleans include:low-pile and medium-pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Can clean thick carpets but the performance will be affected or very low and short.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Smart motion navigation guides the robot through a large room avoiding objects placed on the floor and furniture.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Total hands off docking and recharge that occurs after 110 minutes or run time or after a cleaning session

Yes

Since it battery lasts for a short while – 60 minutes, this robot will auto dock and recharge so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Features the Ecovacs Smart Navigation technology – moves from room to room flawlessly by first adapting to the home and then safely moving through as it cleans the entire home on a single floor.

Yes

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 880 can move clean from room to room. But if you want to prevent it from reaching specific rooms, you can use the 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Deebot N78 is equipped with a complete anti drop and anti collision sensors – prevent robot accidents of falling off cliffs and bumping into objects on its cleaning path.

Yes

It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.

QUIET OPERATION

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

About 56 db – makes it quieter than majority of vacuum robots.

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

The AeroForce 3‐Stage Cleaning System boosts suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

HEPA FILTER

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Built with another kind of high efficiency filtration system – great at minimizing any airborne contributors related to asthma and allergies.

Yes

Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Sweeps, mops and vacuums

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Turns to the spot mode for concentrated cleaning – suitable for areas with a high pile of dirt concentration in the home.

Yes

Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 880 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Ecovacs Deebot N78

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Constructed with user friendly control system like remote control that provides hassle fee operation through beginning, pausing and managing the direction of your robot. Or just schedule cleaning and let the robot do the rest.

Yes

Yes, you can control it remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

WIFI CONNECTED

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Daily cleanings can be scheduled using Deebot N78 remote control unit – will provide an automated daily cleaning at a given time even when you are not home

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

ZONE CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Ecovacs Deebot N78

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Takes in large debris for a longer time with its larger 500 ml bin capacity.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

3.27 inches low profile design

Yes

0.63 in - features a low profile designs, so it can clean under furniture easily

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

BATTERY CAPACITY

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

3000 mAh battery capacity

Yes

Lithium battery has 4400mAh, 14.4V and 63.36Wh. The battery lasts longer

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

500 ml – will not require constant emptying

Yes

0.65 litres – you might need to empty it often so that the vacuum maintains its performance and suction power.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

It features a full bin indicator to let you know that the bin is full and it needs emptying.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

2 virtual walls are included. You can use them in rooms or areas where you don’t want the robot to reach.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.3 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

9.7 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

iRobot Roomba 880

PROS

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

• Edge mode to clean corners and edges • Spot mode for high concentration of debris • Auto clean mode – adapts to your home • User friendly controls • Automatic docking and recharge • Large debris bin capacity – 500 ml • Operates quietly • Powerful long lasting battery 0f 3000 mAh • Low profile design • High efficiency filtration system • Brushless suction • Multiple floor cleaning

Yes

• Very Easy to use • It cleans effectively • Will Clean under furniture • Hassle free operation • Cleans hardwood floors • Captures and removes Pet hair • Can be used in Carpeted rooms • Can clean Medium to Large rooms • Performs very well in high traffic rooms

CONS

Ecovacs Deebot N78

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

• No path planning • Doesn’t include virtual walls

Yes

• Battery runtime is very low compared to other robot vacuum cleaners • Has a small debris bin • It Misses some spots even with the concentrated cleaning • Makes some noise • It clogs easily • Long charge time

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Ecovacs Deebot N78 DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS FOR LARGE ROOMS SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY	WINNER : Ecovacs Deebot N78 CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN	WINNER : iRobot Roomba 880 FULL BIN INDICATOR VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

Ecovacs Deebot N78 VS. iRobot Roomba 880