ECOVACS Deebot N79S vs. Roomba 960 Comparison Chart

ECOVACS Deebot N79S

Rating:
SRR Score: 44

$229.97 ^Amazon

iRobot Roomba 960

Rating:
SRR Score: 79

$545.00 ^Amazon

Main Features	ECOVACS Deebot N79S	iRobot Roomba 960
Mapping / Path planning	no	yes
Mapping Sensor Type	-	camera
Recharge & Resume	no	yes
Automatically Docks and Recharges	yes	yes
Noise Level	65 db	65 db
LCD Display	no	no
Side Brushes (one or two)	2 pcs	1 pcs
Voice Prompts	no	yes
Cleaning Features
Suction Power	1000 Pa	900 Pa
Сleaning Area	1076 ft² / 100 m²	1615 ft² / 150 m²
Home Size	small, medium	medium, big
Cleaning Modes	auto-clean, single room & spot mode for targeted cleaning, edge cleaning mode	auto, spot cleaning
Dustbin Capacity	450 ml	600 ml
Wet Mopping	no	no
Water Tank Capacity	-	-
Barrier-cross Height	0.55 in / 14 mm	0.79 in / 20 mm
HEPA Filter	yes	yes
Сarpet Floor Types	low-pile	low-pile, medium-pile
Bare Floor Types	hardwood, tiles, laminate, linoleum	hardwood, vynil, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum
Battery
Battery Capacity	2600 mAh	2600 mAh
Runtime	100 min	75 min
Charging Time	240 min	120 min
Rated Power (Watts)	25 W	30 W
Control
Scheduling	yes	yes
IR Remote Control	yes	no
Wi-Fi / Smartphone App	yes	yes
Amazon Alexa Support	yes	yes
Google Assistant Support	yes	yes
Virtual Wall	no	yes
App Features
Digital Blocked Area	no	no
Zoned cleaning	no	no
Multi-floor maps	no	no
Manual movement control	yes	no
Sensors
Carpet Boost	no	no
Anti-drop / Cliff Sensor	yes	yes
Dirt Detect	no	yes
Full Bin Indicator	no	yes
Other Specifications
Robot Weight	9.48 lbs / 4.3 kg	8.38 lbs / 3.8 kg
Robot Width	13.90 in / 35.3 cm	13.78 in / 35 cm
Robot Height	3.11 in / 7.9 cm	3.50 in / 8.9 cm
In the box	remote control, main brush, 2 side brushes, docking station	charging station, line cord, extra filter, cleaning tool, owner’s guide, documentation package, dual-mode virtual wall, extra side brush
Warranty	12 months	12 months

What is similar between the ECOVACS Deebot N79S and Roomba 960

Amazon Alexa and Google Home integration
Wi-Fi support
HEPA filtration that is perfect for people who suffer from asthma and allergy
Equipped with a bunch of sensors that prevent falling and bumping into obstacles
Auto-recharge feature makes the robot automatically docks itself when its battery runs out of energy

What are the biggest differences beetwen the ECOVACS Deebot N79S and Roomba 960

The Ecovacs battery lasts longer than the Roomba. Though the Roomba has a recharge&resume feature thanks to which the robot is able to continue cleaning after recharging
The Roomba 960 has a camera sensor that creates a layout of your room and builds the most efficient way of cleaning
The Ecovacs Deebot N79S is ideal for small and medium homes when the Roomba 960 is suitable for medium and big homes because of mapping
The Roomba 960 remembers its position when cleaning so it doesn't miss a spot
The Deebot moves randomly which is why it is not as good for bigger houses as the Roomba
The Roomba is a champ when it comes to picking up pet hair. It has two silicone rollers that are tangle-free and don't need any maintenance
The Roomba 960 performs better on carpets. It automatically boosts its suction when recognizes carpet flooring. It provides deep cleaning on thin and medium-pile carpets
Roomba's Dirt Detect knows where the dirtiest spots are and provide thoughtful cleaning on these areas
Climbing ability is a bit better on Roomba 960
The Deebot is equipped with two side sweepers. The Roomba 960 has one
The Roomba 960 has a dual virtual wall in the box that block some areas from crossing
The Roomba 960 has a full dustbin indicator that alerts when the container needs to be emptied
The Deebot is twice cheaper
The Roomba 960 has a camera sensor that creates a layout of your room and builds the most efficient way of cleaning
The Deebot N79S has a remote control and the ECOVACS app. The Roomba 960 only comes with the iRobot Home app
The Ecovacs Deebot N79S is good for small and medium-size homes with mostly bare floors and some rugs
The Roomba 960 performs well on thin and medium-pile carpets as well as on bare floors. Perfect for medium and bigger houses with carpet flooring/pet owners.