CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 980 VS. ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S

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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 N79S

Reasons to buy ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S :

  • button icon It is very affordable – below $200
  • button icon The Max Cleaning Mode boosts the unit's power when you need maximum cleaning
  • button icon Can be controlled with a SmartApp and Voice Control
  • button icon Performs Concentrated cleaning when in Spot Cleaning mode
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 980 VS. ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

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

Yes

With a height of 7.9cm - this robot can clean under very low profile furniture. But furniture lower than 7.9cm off the ground might not be covered.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

Yes

1076 Sq.ft - Ideal for small to medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

Yes

1000 Pa – Not too strong but it can vacuum a bare floor and a low pile carpet very well.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
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.

Yes

Opt for the Max Mode Cleaning option to remove pet hair from floors and low pile carpets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

Yes

Features long side brushes that remove dirt from wall edges and corners in your room.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

Yes

120 minutes - This is very good runtime. Most of its competitors run for less than that.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

N/A

Yes

240 Minutes – That is the average charging time for most robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
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.

Yes

It can vacuum both hard floors and low pile carpets. Hard floors it can vacuum include; tiles, laminate, linoleum.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
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

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
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.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.

Yes

N79S auto docks and recharges its battery once it runs. It requires minimal oversight or maintenance.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

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

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
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.

Yes

Yes it can clean from room to room as long as the rooms are on the same floor. You will get more than what you paid. This is the best robotic vacuum for small apartments.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
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.

Yes

Features strong sensors which detect stairs and obstacles. So it won't fall over stairs or bump into furniture.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

Yes

65 db – operates quietly, you won’t get interrupted when the device is under operation.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

Yes

With the assistance of the Max Mode Cleaning function, the unit will double its vacuuming power by 2X. You can opt for the Max Mode when the vacuum reaches areas with highly concentrated dirt.

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
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.

Yes

It has very fine filters that capture very tiny particles and allergens from air. So it keeps both your floors and air cleaner.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

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

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
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.

Yes

Choose the SPOT MODE for targeted cleaning - this will help you clean specific areas with high concentration of dust thoroughly.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

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

Yes

Can be controlled with a Smart Phone App or Remote Control. Create cleaning schedules remotely. You can as well sync it with Amazon Alexa to enable voice control functionality.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

Yes

Install the ECOVACS mobile application on your Smartphone to get control on this robot from anywhere.

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

Yes

Can be connected on your home WIFI.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
No

Yes

Create a vacuuming schedule for a Week. The robot will always clean on days its commanded to do so.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

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

Yes

Talk to Alexa to turn on ECOVAS N79S as you watch your favourite TV program. Hassle free operation.

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
No

Yes

With the Single Room Cleaning Mode, this unit can robot can stay in one room. That is why it does not come with a Virtual Wall. That room will be a marked ZONE.

ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

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

Yes

7.9 cm – low profile design. Can clean under most furniture in your house.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

3300 mAh

Yes

2600 mAh - Good battery capacity

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

Yes

450 ml - Quite small as compared to others. You will need to empty the bin all the time so as to maintain the unit's performance.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

Yes

33 x 33 x 7.8 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
Yes

8.7 pounds

Yes

7.05 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
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

Yes

• Affordable – below $200 • Good battery life • Alexa enabled • Can be controlled with a Smartphone App • You can create vacuuming schedule • Features 4 cleaning modes and these include; Auto, Spot, Edge and Single Room Mode • Doubles its suction power

CONS

iRobot Roomba 980
ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
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

Yes

• Small dustbin • Does not Sweep and mop at the same time

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