CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum VS. iRobot Roomba 960

product1
7.9
Winner:

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

Reasons to buy Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum:

  • button icon WI-FI connectivity
  • button icon Automatically docks and charges
  • button icon Lefant mobile app
  • button icon 1200 Pa suction power
Check price here....
VS
product1
7.6
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
Check price here....

summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
Check price here....

COMPARISON – Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Measures 3.14 inches in height – can clean beneath beds, sofas and kickboards above 3.14 inches tall. May not clean under those below 3.14 inches tall.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1200 P strong suction power – performs effectively when removing dust and dirt on both hard and carpeted floors

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Strong suction power ideal for homes with pets. Lifts off pet hairs and other dander from open and hiding spaces

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Automatic edge mode – detects corners and edges automatically and effectively cleans them. Delivers wide reach side brushes to enter into corners and edges.

Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Runs for approximately 110 minutes before requiring a recharge

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cleans multi floors using 4 cleaning modes – auto, edge, spot and round depending on cleaning desire. Ideal for marble tile, linoleum, ceramic tile, laminate, vynil and 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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Long clean hours perfect for large rooms – will freely move across the large room while dodging obstacles on its path within 110 run time minutes

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Returns automatically to the charging base on low battery or after cleaning. LEFANT M500 battery always prepared for next cleaning schedule.

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses free move technology to move from room to room. Climbs over doorsills using a 0.39 inch threshold across the entire home or office.

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Inbuilt with powerful sensors – anti drop stops the robot from falling off ledges and stairs. Anti collision stops unit from scratching or bumping into furniture and other objects.

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

No

HEPA FILTER

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3 in one cleaning ability – vacuums, sweeps and mops

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Automatic cleaning mode – detects areas with high concentration of dirt. Then increases power automatically to thoroughly clean the place

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cleanings can begin and end in the palm of your hand. Schedule or start the robot in a simple one start operation from anywhere. No complicated steps involved.

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Lefant mobile app – click to clean your home from where you are. Can start, stop, schedule, switch modes, monitor, restrict movement etc. Can be downloaded onto your iOS and Android 4.0 plus phones.

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Connects to home WIFI – requires a 2.4 GHz network connection.

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Schedule cleaning using the IR remote or Lefant mobile app. Set daily or weekly cleanings at a given time. LEFANT M500 will clean even with no one around.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Only large particles to a size of food crumbs from kids and pets

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Slim 3.14 inches tall – doesn’t get stuck once it enters below furniture or other small spaces in a home.

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2600 mAh lithium-ion battery – ideal for cleaning medium sized homes on one full charge.

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

600 ml dust bin capacity – eliminates the need for frequent emptying

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

12.59L X 12.59W X 3.14H inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

4.4 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Free move technology promotes portability • Intelligent smart home app • Optimized internal airflow for quiet operation • 3 stage cleaning system – vacuums. Mops and sweeps • Cleans both hard floors, tiles ad carpets • Docks and recharges on its own when battery is low or after cleaning • Strong and reliable unibody design • Large water tank capacity of 600 ml • Adjustable suction power • IR remote for effortless remote control • Avoids stairs and objects on its path • Allows scheduled cleaning • Long run time of about 110 minutes

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

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Fails to deep clean thick carpets • No voice command through Alexa • Wont clean specific areas • No path planning or mapping of homes • No automatic resume after charging • Boundary strips not included

Yes

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

Overall Winner

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum Check price here....

WAS THIS COMPARISON BETWEEN Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum & iRobot Roomba 960 HELPFUL TO YOU? IF YES, PLEASE SHARE IT WITH A FRIEND.

0

Thank you for your feedback!

Related Comparisons

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-iRobot Roomba 880 Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-iRobot Roomba 650 Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-iRobot Roomba 980 Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-iRobot Roomba i7 Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-Roborock S5 Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-iLife V8s Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-Neato Botvac D79 Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-bObsweep Pet Hair Plus Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-Neato Botvac D7 Connected Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-Coredy R500 Plus Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 11S Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-iRobot Roomba 690 Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-iRobot Roomba 890 Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-eufy RoboVac 11 Plus Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-iLife A7 Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-iRobot Roomba e5 5134 Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum-vs-Ecovacs Deebot 901