Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy Ecovacs Deebot 901 :
PERFORMANCE |
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iRobot Roomba 980
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
Ecovacs Deebot 901
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 980
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Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
It can clean under furniture that is below 9.4cm however if it is above 9.5cm then it will not clean
1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
Wide coverage cleaning up to <150 square meters
1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
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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.
Has a Direct Suction Inlet that is ideal for hair and animal fur
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
Contains a side brush that cleans corners and along the walls
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
120 minutes battery life with an auto return and charging function
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240 minutes of full charge
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.
Can clean linoleum, hardwood, marble tile, ceramic tile and laminate
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
Has a helix design main brush that provides a deep-reach clean mostly for carpets
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.
It will clean up to 150 square meters
Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.
If the battery is low, it autonomously goes back to the charging station and recharges itself automatically
Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.
After recharging it automatically returns to the area it left off to continue cleaning
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.
With its mapping feature it can map the entire floor and clean room after a room.
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.
It has an Anti-drop and Anti-collision sensors to help dodge objects and fall off from edges
70 db – quieter than most robots on the market
67 db – Makes some little noise
Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
It automatically boosts suction power when the need arises.
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.
Has high-efficiency filter system which removes 99% of allergens and air pollutants caused during the vacuuming process.
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
Features a Virtual Mapping interface that enables it to choose and create a cleaning area and set virtual boundaries that are off-limits by drawing area or line in its virtual map
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.
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
It is built with an App control, Virtual boundary, E-map, working mode switch and time scheduling that provides it with a hassle free operation
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
The ECOVACS APP lets you control and monitor the robot from wherever you are by scheduling a clean, start new cleaning session, monitor its status and choose which areas you want to clean with just a one simple and easy to use app.
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Wifi Connected - this allows you to control the robot remotely.
Can be scheduled on a regular and daily cleaning assignment
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
Works with Alexa and Google Assistant. You can control it with VOICE Commands.
You can define which areas to be cleaned most and the robot will always clean those zones thoroughly.
Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
Its height is 9.5 cm - not very low as compared to other robots
3300 mAh
3000 mAh - Very good battery capacity
600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
350ml - Small dust bin
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
Yes, it has a Virtual Wall Barrier that stops it from entering areas where you don’t want it to go
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.3 inches
8.7 pounds
9.7 pounds
• 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
• It contains scheduled cleaning • Low level noise produced • Will automatically charge • Built with an anti-collision ability • It is WIFI connected and compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa that can be controlled with your voice • Anti-scratch finish • Extremely versatile with customizable features • Constructed with durable protective bumpers • Powerful battery with long life duration
• 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
• Long charging time • It doesn’t have a LCD display • Doesn’t mop floors • It doesn’t have a full bin indicator function
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