CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Ecovacs Deebot N79W 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 N79W

Reasons to buy Ecovacs Deebot N79W :

  • button icon Cleans corners and along walls using Edge mode
  • button icon Time scheduled cleaning
  • button icon Powerful anti drop sensors
  • button icon Anti collision sensors
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

Ecovacs Deebot N79W

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • BATTERY CAPACITY
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • BATTERY CAPACITY
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Ecovacs Deebot N79W VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Approximately 4 inches tall, this allows it clean under furniture above 4 inches tall easily and may fail to clean under furniture above 4 inches 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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Very strong suction amounting to 1200 Pa

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Removes pet hairs using the max mode – increases the suction power so as it lift pet hairs from multiple floors into the debris bin.

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features an advanced Edge mode and dual side brush– dedicated to cleaning hard to reach areas like corners and along the walls.

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Battery life is up to 100 minutes – makes it suitable for small and medium sized homes.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

240 minutes is enough to full battery charge.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Deals more effectiveness on all kinds of hard floors like ceramic tile, bare wood floor and low pile carpets through maximizing performance where required.

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 N79W
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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses smart motion to clean through large rooms for a period of 100 minutes before it docks, charges and resumes automatically.

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Deebot N79W automatically returns to its charging station once batter is low or after cleaning on its own without any human involvement.

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

After full charge, Deebot N79W will automatically resume and continue cleaning from where it had stopped to recharge.

Yes

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses the three stage cleaning system to move from room to room as it sweeps, lifts and vacuums every floor surface in just a single pass. Suitable for movements on homes 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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Star safety and object detection technology. Uses the stair safety sensors to navigate safely using anti drop sensors. Avoids obstacles with anti collision sensors with soft cushion bumpers to avoid objects and protect 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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Produces some noise while running of up to 69.5 dB.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses the Max mode suction to boost suction power – it maximizes suction power to around two times the suction power used in the normal mode for deep cleaning.

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Deebot N79W integrated high efficiency system allows everyone in your home breathe easily by lessening the airborne triggers related to asthma and allergies.

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Hard to clean messes are removed by the Spot mode through concentrated cleanings. More effort is placed on such areas so that cleanings are even on all areas.

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Deebot N79W can be operated from anywhere of your convenience. All you have to do is start, stop, schedule or monitor using your smart phone device.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features the ECOVACS app that can be downloaded to Smart phones. Allows you without hassle set cleanings, choose cleaning modes and monitor the cleaning status and the robot.

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Connects to home or office wifi to access the ECOVACS app.

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Built with a time scheduling ability – use the app to set regular times of cleaning and then go about your other businesses without worrying about a dirty home.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Instead it works with Google Home and Amazon Echo user through voice commands.

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

Ecovacs Deebot N79W

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Takes in large debris like food crumbs due to its large dust bin capacity of 0.5 litre.

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

About 4 inches above ground only.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Large dust bin capacity of 0.5 litre – cleans much longer before becoming full.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

15.8 x 19.3 x 5.3 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Only 8.5 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

Ecovacs Deebot N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Cleans corners and along walls using Edge mode • Time scheduled cleaning • Powerful anti drop sensors • Anti collision sensors • Minimize airborne triggers • Large dust bin capacity

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 N79W
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Not restricted to cleaning specific areas • No floor mapping

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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