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We had a chance to test and compare two robot vacuums: iRobot Roomba 960 vs ECOVACS DEEBOT 601 and this review should help people who are looking for a good robot vacuum. Based on our rating, Roomba 960 has the overall rating of 8.5 out of 10 versus 8 for DEEBOT 601.
Advantages iRobot Roomba 960 over ECOVACS DEEBOT 601
- Lower noise level, 61 dB vs 65 dB
- Larger dust bin capacity, 600 ml vs 450 ml
- A Virtual Wall creates an invisible barrier that Roomba 960 won't cross
- Roomba 960 has mapping function that can map your area and uses smart path planning to clean more efficient
- Single room mode to remove dirt in one room
Advantages ECOVACS DEEBOT 601 over iRobot Roomba 960
- Better suction power, 1000 PA vs 900 PA
- Has wet cleaning mode
- Mopping system
- Two side brushes
- When you want to give your area an intense clean, intensive mode will increase suction power
- Remote control gives you convenient, remote access to robot commands
- Better battery capacity, 2600 mAH vs 2130 mAH
- Better battery life, 110 min vs 75 min
Common features and specifications
- Both robot vacuums are Wi-Fi enabled
- Dry cleaning mode
- Voice control
Dimensions
A noticeable difference between two models is the size, which is 35 x 9.1/13.8 x 3.6 (D x H) cm/inches for the Roomba 960 and 35.3 x 8.3/13.9 x 3.3 (D x H) cm/inches for the DEEBOT 601. The weight of the Roomba 960 is 3.6/8.6 kg/lbs, and for the DEEBOT 601 it is 4.3/9.7 kg/lbs.