Comparing ECOVACS DEEBOT 900/901 vs. Xiaomi Mi Robot

Xiaomi Mi Robot

Rating:
SRR Score: 97

$425.00 ^Amazon

$269.99 ^GearBest

ECOVACS DEEBOT 900

Rating:
SRR Score: 113

$328.00 ^Amazon

Main Features	Xiaomi Mi Robot	ECOVACS DEEBOT 900
Mapping / Path planning	yes	yes
Mapping Sensor Type	LDS	LDS
Recharge & Resume	yes	yes
Automatically Docks and Recharges	yes	yes
Noise Level	68 db	67 db
LCD Display	no	no
Side Brushes (one or two)	1 pcs	2 pcs
Voice Prompts	yes	yes
Cleaning Features
Suction Power	1800 Pa	1000 Pa
Сleaning Area	2691 ft² / 250 m²	1615 ft² / 150 m²
Home Size	medium, big	medium, big
Cleaning Modes	standart, quiet, max, zoned cleanup	Auto, choose cleaning area, create cleaning area, cirtual boundary
Dustbin Capacity	420 ml	350 ml
Automatic Dirt Disposal	no	no
Wet Mopping	no	no
Water Tank Capacity	-	-
Barrier-cross Height	0.59 in / 15 mm	0.71 in / 18 mm
HEPA Filter	yes	yes
Washable Filter	no	no
Сarpet Floor Types	low-pile, medium-pile	low-pile
Bare Floor Types	hardwood, linoleum, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate	hardwood, laminate, linoleum, ceramic tile, vynil, marble tile
Battery
Battery Capacity	5200 mAh	3000 mAh
Run time	150 min	100 min
Charging Time	240 min	240 min
Rated Power (Watts)	55 W	25 W
Control
Scheduling	yes	yes
IR Remote Control	no	no
Wi-Fi / Smartphone App	yes	yes
Amazon Alexa Support	yes	yes
Google Assistant Support	yes	yes
Virtual Wall	yes	yes
App Features
Digital Blocked Area	no	yes
Zoned cleaning	yes	yes
Multi-floor maps	no	yes
Manual movement control	yes	yes
Selected room cleaning	no	yes
Sensors
Carpet Boost	no	no
Anti-drop / Cliff Sensor	yes	yes
Dirt Detect	no	no
Full Bin Indicator	no	no
Other Specifications
Robot Weight	8.40 lbs / 3.81 kg	7.72 lbs / 3.5 kg
Robot Width	13.58 in / 34.5 cm	13.27 in / 33.7 cm
Robot Height	3.78 in / 9.6 cm	3.74 in / 9.5 cm
In the box	charging dock, adapter, user manual	manual, main brush, 4 side brushes, power adapter, docking station
Warranty	12 months	12 months

Mapping technology works the same in both models. It is based on a laser sensor that scans the layout of the room and then calculates the best way of cleaning based on the map the robot has created. The laser allows working in the dark. Both robots deliver the same level of noise. Each of the machines is equipped with a bunch of sensors that help it to navigate around, recognize obstacles and avoid drop-offs. You can see both of them cleaning in real-time using the app.

What are the main differences between the ECOVACS Deebot 900/901 and the Xiaomi Mi Robot

The Deebot is equipped with a suction inlet and main brush. The inlet is ideal for bare floors preventing hair clogging
The Xiaomi Mi Robot works 50 minutes longer. Both resume cleaning when the battery runs low
The ECOVACS app allows to set blocked areas, customize the zone where the robot should clean, and prioritize to clean high traffic rooms first
The ECOVACS is able to recognize bare floors and carpet flooring (you can see it on the map)
Seems like the Deebot's brush gets tangled with hair easily, while the Mi Robot's doesn't wrap that much hair. Though, the Deebot 900/901 comes with the suction inlet that prevents hair to get clogged
Based on consumer reviews, the Xiaomi Mi Robot performs better on some medium-pile carpets than the Deebot 900/901 does
The Deebot stored the map it created after it's done with cleaning. The Mi Robot rebuilds the layout every time it starts working
The ECOVACS is equipped with two side brushes. The Mi Robot has one
The Deebot 900/901 is able to cross 18 mm obstacles. The Xiaomi can cross an obstacle up to 15 mm
The Xiaomi dustbin holds more trash than ECOVACS does. You need to empty the container more often.