ECOVACS Deebot R95

Rating: SRR Score: 101

$320.00

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Main Features
Mapping / Path planning	yes
Mapping Sensor Type	LDS
Recharge & Resume	yes
Automatically Docks and Recharges	yes
Noise Level	70 db
LCD Display	no
Side Brushes (one or two)	2 pcs
Voice Prompts	yes

Cleaning Features
Suction Power	N/A
Сleaning Area	1615 ft² / 150 m²
Home Size	medium, large
Cleaning Modes	auto, area, custom
Dustbin Capacity	520 ml
Wet Mopping	yes
Water Tank Capacity	N/A
Barrier-cross Height	0.63 in / 16 mm
HEPA Filter	yes
Сarpet Floor Types	low-pile, medium-pile
Bare Floor Types	hardwood, tiles, laminate, linoleum

Battery
Battery Capacity	2850 mAh
Runtime	90 min
Charging Time	240 min
Rated Power (Watts)	30 W

Control
Scheduling	yes
IR Remote Control	no
Wi-Fi / Smartphone App	yes
Amazon Alexa Support	yes
Google Assistant Support	yes
Virtual Wall	yes

App Features
Digital Blocked Area	yes
Zoned cleaning	yes
Multi-floor maps	yes
Manual movement control	yes

Sensors
Carpet Boost	no
Anti-drop / Cliff Sensor	yes
Dirt Detect	no
Full Bin Indicator	no

Other Specifications
Robot Weight	7.50 lbs / 3.4 kg
Robot Width	13.94 in / 35.4 cm
Robot Height	4.02 in / 10.2 cm
In the box	suction inlet, main brush, extra mop cloth, mop attachment, water container, 2 extra side brush, extra filter, user manual, measuring cup, cleaning tool, charging base, adapter
Release date	June 2017
Warranty	12 months

ECOVACS DEEBOT R95 Quick Review

Mapping & Navigation

The machine is equipped with an LDS sensor that hides inside the tower. The laser scans a cleaning area to create a map based on the floor layout. When it's done mapping, the cleaner calculates the most efficient way of cleaning.

Unlike other robots that do not map and move randomly, the DEEBOT R95 navigates back-and-forth in straight lines methodically covering the room based on the map it has created.

Mapping helps the robot to save time when cleaning, it does not go over the same spots twice thus saving battery energy.

Mopping

It comes equipped with a water reservoir and mop attachment. The container is not big, it is not suitable for mopping larger areas though you can do it manually filling the tank with water when it gets dry to keep the DEEBOT going in the mop mode. This feature is not able to get rid of stubborn stains, but it's nice not to have to do the mopping yourself.

Battery life, Recharge & Resume

The battery life is 90 minutes. With the recharge & resume option, the DEEBOT R95 is suitable for small and average homes. When its battery runs out of energy, the cleaner returns to the dock, recharging and resumes cleaning from the place it left off. If the cleaner finished cleaning before it needed to recharge, it automatically docks itself.

Control

The R95 is compatible with Alexa-enabled devices and Google Home. If you own any of these, you can control the device with your voice. Because there is no remote controller in the box, you can also manage the robot's movements with the ECOVACS app.

Also, you can manually control the vacuum using buttons on the lid.

Suction inlet

In the box, there is a cleaning brush with a suction inlet. The inlet works better on bare floors and pet hair since the rotating brush fills with hair after every cleaning. Remove the brush bar cassette and install a rubber-bladed inlet nozzle. This concentrates the suction for better pick-up without the brush.

ECOVACS App

In the ECOVACS app, you can start/stop the robot, send it to recharge, switch between cleaning modes, schedule the machine to work at a specific time, etc.

In the app, you can see mapping progress which is satisfying.

If you don't want the DEEBOT to go to a living room, on the created map, you can set digital block offs so the robot will not go to that particular room.

There are always rooms that are dirtier than others, like saying a kitchen. For these purposes, there is an ability to create zoned cleaning. If you want the cleaner to work in the kitchen only, you can set cleaning there, by drawing a rectangle, and the vacuum will clean within this area.

Also, ECOVACS offers another useful feature calling prioritizing cleaning areas. Since some rooms are dirtier than others due to traffic, the ECOVACS app offers to set where the robot should clean first.

Cleaning performance

Thanks to the mopping feature, the DEEBOT R95 is ideal for hard floors. The suction is on the weaker side. The climbing ability of 16 mm makes the robot suitable for thin carpets only. On carpets, its performance is just about passable for light dusting. The robot is better for homes with mostly bare floors and occasional thin carpets though is good as an additional helper for your traditional cleaner. If you run it more often you will decrease the needs to vacuum with your traditional one.

Pros

Prioritizing cleaning areas
Virtual blocks
Zoned cleaning
LIDAR creates accurate maps
Recharge & Resume makes it suitable for average sized homes
Alexa and Google Home compatibility
Mops and sweeps at the same time
Suction inlet in the box for cleaning pet hair
A bunch of accessories in the box.

Cons

Does not do a deep cleaning
Is not suitable for thicker carpets.

Verdict

The ECOVACS DEEBOT R95 is a great and smart machine that remembers where it cleans. The app offers a lot and is intuitive to use. Mopping makes the device perfect for homes with hard floors. Although it is not able to provide deep cleaning on carpets, the vacuum is still suitable for thin carpets.

Perfect for homes with a mixed surface and no thick carpets.