Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690 – Detailed Comparison

Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690 comparison is a battle of mid-level robot vacuums from brands committed to innovation. These are robots that specialize in just the basics.

Ecovacs is a robotics company that has spent the last 20 years using research and technology to creates gadgets that are aimed at making our lives easier.

iRobot, on the other hand, is the robotics company that pioneered the robot vacuum industry.

In fact, the Roomba 690 is an improvement on the robot vacuum that has made the most sales from iRobot.

Both the Deebot N79 and the Roomba 690 are Amazon’s Choice. So, you can rest assured that these robots have a lot of value up their sleeves.

 

 

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Comparison Overview – Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690

The Deebot N79 and the Roomba 690 are a good match as they belong in the same price range.

This can make it pretty difficult to decide which of the two to go for. That is why we are presenting you with this Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690 comparison.

The Ecovacs Deebot N79 has an anti-scratch finish for aesthetic purposes.

It also uses a triple layer filter that makes its performance highly efficient. It also cost a bit lesser compared to the Roomba 690.

The Roomba features a patented dirt detection system that helps it know when there is a concentration of dirt on the floor. The cleaning head also adjusts to carpets and hard floors.

We always suggest that to make things easier, you should know exactly what you need from a vacuum.

This makes it our comparison reviews a lot more useful to you.

Without further ado, let us get into the details of these robot vacuums.

 

Comparison Table – Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690

	Deebot N79	Roomba 690
Available Models	An upgrade available as N79S. You can read our review of the Deebot N79 here.	N/A
Battery Life	120 minutes	90 minutes
Navigation	Not mentioned	iAdapt navigation
Filtration System	High-efficiency filter	Standard filter
Dust Cup	0.3liters	0.3 liters
Weight	7.08 lbs	7.8 lbs
Dimension	33 x 33 x 7.8 inches	13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

 

 

 

 

 

What Situation Is Each Best For? – Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690

Deebot N79	Roomba 690
We all know that using a vacuum that is not tethered to an electric socket is a race against time. Though you are not essentially using a robot vacuum, it is using itself.   The adverts say that you will get 120 minutes of runtime from the N79 however, we say you will get about 100 minutes because that is what we got.	The Roomba edges the Deebot with its dirt detection system. This allows the Roomba to identify parts of the floor that has a concentration of dirt so it focuses attention on it and spends more time cleaning that area.
If you need your robot vacuum to get underneath furniture so your home can be ‘honestly’ clean, the Deebot N79 is your guy.   This conclusion is a little bit contextual. The Deebot is better in this term because it is slimmer than the Roomba.   The Roomba too is slim but if you have really low furniture, the Deebot stands a better chance of getting under them than the Roomba.	If you really want to go techy and give voice commands to your robot vacuum, the Roomba will be a better choice.   It is compatible with smart home devices such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

 

 

More Situational Comparison – Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690

Deebot N79	Roomba 690
With the high-efficiency filter in the Deebot N79, you won’t have to worry about your robot vacuum letting out the allergens and dust it has gotten off your floors.   So, if you want some solid protection against your allergies getting triggered, the Deebot is a better choice.	The cleaning head of the Roomba can adjust to changes in the floor type. So, you can rest assured it will clean well whether it is on a hard floor or carpet.
If you have used robot vacuums before, you know that these things can bump into things a lot. The Deebot edges the Roomba in this case.   It has a sensor that helps it avoid obstacles. This lets it bump into things far less than the Roomba does.   Well, this is not really a big deal unless you have some expensive furniture a robot vacuum could bump into and scratch or maybe even push it off balance.	As the saying goes, “two heads are better than one”. This is the assumption we are following by suggesting that the two brush rolls in the Roomba 690 will work better, especially on carpet, than the Deebot that has just one.

 

 

 

Commin Features – Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690

Even though these brands are competitors and try to edge each other out with their products, they still have things in common.

Robot vacuums do essentially the same things, they just go about it using different technologies and approaches.

This section deals with the parts of these robot vacuums that are similar. Who knows, you might prefer one approach to another and that will help you decide.

 

Navigation

Robot vacuums use different navigation technologies to move around. Some are more advanced than others.

This is why the movement of high-end robot vacuums are noticeably different from the earlier ones.

The Roomba 690 and Deebot N79 are some of the earlier robot vacuums that use the earlier versions of navigation systems.

Both robots move in a rather random fashion. That is not necessarily a bad thing, in fact, if you consider its autonomy, you will appreciate the innovation behind it.

That they move randomly does not mean that they still won’t clean your floors well. They just might not do it as efficiently as they could have if they follow a definite pattern.

 

Sensors

These robots have a collection of sensors that support their navigation. It is these sensors that make them less annoying as they could potentially have been.

Imagine you are using the robot vacuum up the stairs and it gets to the edge of the stairs and just keeps going. Sooner or later, you will be organizing a funeral for your dear robot.

To avoid this, the Deebot N79 and Roomba 690 have a sensor that helps them detect if there is a change in the level of the floor ahead of them. This is how they prevent diving off the stairs.

The Deebot N79 has a sensor that helps it detect obstacles ahead thus preventing it from bumping into it. This is better as most vacuums will have to collide with obstacles to know it is there.

 

Wi-Fi

This is a great addition to robot vacuums as it takes your interaction with them to a whole new level. If you are wondering how Wi-Fi is relevant to a robot vacuum, we will tell you in a bit.

Both of these robots have a dedicated app that you need to download on your phone (available for both Android and iOS).

After downloading it, you will have to pair the robot vacuum with the app on your smartphone. This is where the Wi-Fi comes into play.

With this app, you can use your phone as a controller to issue commands to the robot from wherever you are.

That way, you can have the robot clean your floors before you get back home. You can also monitor the status of the robot and how much of the floors it has cleaned.

That’s not all, for both robots, you can also set a future date for your robot to do its job. You can do this using the scheduling mode on the app.

For instance, on both robot vacuums, you can schedule it to clean at certain times for every day of the week.

Don’t get too carried away though, you have to remember to empty the dust cup. Whenever the dust cup gets filled, you will even get a notification through the app!

 

Low Profile

Most people don’t bother to go as far as cleaning underneath their furniture. Visitors won’t get to see it anyway.

If you are like this, either of these robot vacuums will work for you.

They are both less than 4 inches in height. So, they won’t have a problem fitting under furniture. Even if it is low profile.

Now you can rest assured dust bunnies and pet hairs aren’t seeking refuge in your home where you can’t see.

 

Automatic Recharge

Recharging is one thing you won’t need to help your robot vacuum do. This is because they have what it takes to find their way back to the docking station and literally plug themselves in to recharge.

This feat is often triggered when the battery depletes to a certain level. What level that is depends on what the manufacturer programmed into the robot.

 

Different Modes

Both the Deebot and the Roomba offer you different modes by which the robot can clean your floors.

This makes sense considering you might not need the robot to clean the entire floor all the time.

Firstly, they both have the spot clean. This is where the robot goes to the areas where there is dirt and cleans that spot alone.

This is ideal for small spills or under the dining table after a meal. It is quite efficient as it goes straight to where the dirt is, clean it up, and goes back home.

Secondly is the edge cleaning mode. We all know that vacuums often run into problems cleaning close to the walls.

This is the main reason these robot vacuums have side brushes. In the edge cleaning mode, the robot hugs the wall and cleans along it. This is where the side brush(es) earn their pay and prove their worth.

Thirdly, there is the auto clean mode, this is the mode where the robot vacuum goes about its job using its own discretion.

 

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Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690 – What’s Unique To Each Product?

Features Unique To Deebot N79

Highly Efficient Filter

This is a feature that will catch the eye of those who are asthmatic or allergic. This is an important feature that will protect them from inhaling stuff that can trigger them.

The Deebot N79 uses a triple layer filter that helps to stop allergens and dust from flowing back into your home.

When the robot vacuums dirt off your floor, the air carrying the dirt passes through this filter before it gets to the part of the vacuum where it is released as exhaust.

This highly efficient filter will stop a large portion of the airborne particles from passing through. This means that the air that makes it back into your home from the robot is fairly clean and clean enough to breathe.

 

Obstacle Avoidance Sensor

If a slight collision has scratched your walls or damaged your furniture before, this will interest you.

Some robot vacuums in this price range will have to come in contact with an obstacle to know it is there.

That is what this sensor is there for. It helps the Deebot detect an obstacle without running into it. This will prevent the robot from scratching your furniture or hitting it off its perch.

 

 

 

 

Features Unique To Roomba 690

Dirt Detection

This is the feature that helps the robot perform well in the spot cleaning mode.

Imagine there is a segment of your carpet that is heavily trafficked. Your Roomba is now on top of it to vacuum.

If it vacuums the entire carpet the same way, it definitely will not clean the whole carpet well since the trafficked part is dirtier.

It will focus more on the area that has a concentration of dirt. That way, you can rest assured it will evenly clean the carpet.

 

 

Virtual Wall Barrier

When you don’t want your robot vacuum to go to certain parts of your home, it is great to have a way to prevent it.

iRobot knows that there are good reasons why you don’t want your robot to get to certain areas. It might get stuck or ‘bite more than it can chew’.

The Roomba 690 comes with an extra device that serves as a virtual wall barrier to the robot.

The device creates a sort of signal that the vacuum identifies as an obstacle. So once it reaches the line the device has created, it just turns back and goes in a different direction

You can also set the device to create a circular boundary or a straight one. This gives you some freedom for how you choose to use it.

 

Smart Home Capability

If you live in a smart home, you will like this about the Roomba 690. It can get even smarter.

You can just add the Roomba 690 to the devices on your smart home hub. This will open up a new way you can interact with the robot vacuum.

It is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. This allows you to give voice commands to your robot vacuum.

You can simply say, “Alexa, ask Roomba to auto clean”. “Alexa, ask Roomba where it is”.

 

 

 

Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690 – Unique Pros

Deebot N79

i. It collides with obstacles much less than the Roomba.

ii. It uses a highly efficient filter.

iii. The Deebot has a longer runtime than the Roomba.

 

Roomba 690

i. It has a device you can use to create a virtual boundary.

ii. The robot is compatible with smart devices.

iii. It can identify a concentration of dirt and focus on that area.

 

Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690 – Unique Cons

Deebot N79

i. It does not support smart devices.

ii. It does not come with the option of creating a virtual boundary.

 

Roomba 690

i. The robot uses a high-efficiency filter.

 

 

Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690 – Pros Common To Both Products

Deebot N79	Roomba 690
The Deebot can clean on both hard floors and carpets. This is thanks to its V-shaped brush roll.   This brush roll has a design that helps it comb through the fibers of your carpets and dislodge the embedded dirt.   The robot also has two side brushes to create a wider reach on both sides for the robot.	Same as the Deebot N79   But the Roomba 690 has only one side brush.
It will cover your entire floor space without leave lots of dirt patches. It might miss a thing or two but rest assured it will get them in the next pass.   Its suite of sensors is what makes it even smarter. The Deebot can tell if an obstacle is ahead and slow down as it approaches so it does not collide with it.	Same as the Deebot N79.   But the Roomba does not have the obstacle avoidance sensor.

 

Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690 – Cons Common To Both Products

Deebot N79	Roomba 690
The Deebot N79 moves in a random fashion to do its job. This means that it will take longer as it will go portions of the floor it has already cleaned and that is not so good for efficiency.	Same as the Deebot N79.
There have been complaints concerning the consistency of the robot vacuum finding its way back to its dock to recharge.   Many times, this issue can be solved if users take the time to read the user manual and place the docking station as instructed.	Same as the Deebot N79.

 

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Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690 – General Feeling Among Users

Deebot N79	Roomba 690
Quite a number of users are happy with how well the Deebot picks pet hairs off hard floors and carpets.   A certain user that owns pets said that the Deebot misses some patches of the floor but once she runs it again, it covers up for it and helps her keep up with pet hairs.	A lot of users like the Roomba 690 for different reasons. A certain user who has pets had always had issues with cleaning pet hairs every now and then.   On getting this Roomba, she said that she does not need to clean the pet hairs by herself anymore. The Roomba does a great job cleaning up hairs after her dog.   Those that have both hard floors and carpets are happy with how well the Roomba performs on both floor types.
Some users praise the suction power of the vacuum.  A certain user said that it vacuums well enough that the robot has saved him and his wife significant cleaning time. Actually, that is what a good robot vacuum should do.   Some users also mentioned the price of the robot and were happy to get much value out of an inexpensive robot vacuum.	While some users are happy with the app and how well it works, others claim that they have a problem with installing it.   Those that were happy with the app said that it is easy to use and also like how many different things you can do from it.

 

 

Ecovacs Deebot N79 vs Roomba 690 – Bottom Line

Deebot N79	Roomba 690
You now have a good idea of what you can get out of the Deebot N79. We are sure that you have compared what it has to offer with your needs.   If you see the value in it and you consider the fact that it is not expensive, choosing this robot is a no-brainer.	So many people have bought and enjoyed this robot vacuum. It is well made and has some good features to it.   Considering your needs, is this the robot that caters to them. This one is inexpensive too and it is an Amazon’s choice. So, why not?

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