Ecovacs Deebot N79s vs. Eufy 11s: Which should you buy?
A better clean
They Eufy 11s is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to a better clean for your home. It has more suction power, a larger dust bin, and even works quieter than most robot vacuums. There is a slightly higher charging time than the Deebot N79s, but once you're up and running you can use this vacuum on more types of floors than your average self-driving vacuum.
For
- Quieter
- More suction power
- Larger dust bin
- Safe on vinyl, hardwood, laminate, marble tile, low-carpet, and medium-carpet floors
Against
- Longer charging time
- No smartphone compatibility
- No HEPA filter
Smartphone controls
The Ecovacs Deebot N79s is safe on the average types of floors like hardwood, tiles, laminate, and linoleum. The batteries may run shorter than your average vacuum, but it has smartphone compatibility for you to control it from an app. Not just that, but there are even to auto-clean and targeting option to make your life that much easier!
For
- Amazon Alexa compatibility
- Google Assistant compatibility
- Auto-clean and targeting cleaning features
- HEPA filter
Against
- Covers less square footage before needing to be recharged
- Only safe on hardwood, tiles, laminate, and linoleum
The Eufy 11s offers a deeper clean for a larger square footage than its opponent. It's quiet, has the best suction, and is safe on more floors than your average robot vacuum. That makes it perfect for homes that want to plug it in and take comfort knowing that no matter where the little guy goes the floors will be clean and safe. The Ecovacs is the vacuum you want if you want easy maintenance, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and an app to manage controls. Using this vacuum is easier, but it comes at the cost of slightly lower performance ratings.
Time to check under the hood
When we look at the base specs of each vacuum there is no denying the Eufy has a much better performance at a much quieter decibel. One downside is its lack of a HEPA filter— something that comes standard on the Ecovacs. If you have allergies, pets, or live with a smoker then this is something that should be important to you. HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) is a filter that helps trap these gross particles in a mesh compartment to help make your home a little cleaner. It also works for things like pollen, dust mites, and more.
Header Cell - Column 0 | Eufy 11s | Ecovacs Deebot N79s |
---|---|---|
Warranty | 1-year | 1-year |
HEPA filter | No | Yes |
Noise level | 55 db | 65 db |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Suction power | 1300 Pa | 1000 Pa |
Dirt storage | 600 ml | 450 ml |
Side brushes | 2 | 2 |
Voice control | No | No |
Amazon Alexa compatibility | No | Yes |
Google Assistant compatibility | No | Yes |
Floor mapping | No | No |
Square footage covered before charge needed | 1,292 | 1,076 |
Both of the devices have the same battery capacity, but the Ecovacs covers 216 less square feet than the Eufy does before it needs to be charged. Even so, the Eufy does need a bit more time than the Ecovac does to get a full charge, which means you're going to get the same amount of working time with both.
Where are they similar? Well, both of these devices come equipped with two side brushes to make cleaning corners easier and neither one of them are capable of voice commands or floor mapping. They will each automatically dock themselves and recharge when their batteries get low too. You won't be able to use either of these vacuums on a wet floor either.
What to think about when making your decision
Both of these devices have extremely compelling features that are almost entirely different from one another. Your purchase will truly come down to which of the features fits your home the best. If you've got pets or smokers in your home then you want the Ecovacs— hands down. The HEPA filter on it is more than enough reason to sacrifice the differences in suction performance. HEPA filters help improve the overall health of your home and unfortunately, the Eufy doesn't have one.
If there are babies in your home, Eufy might be a better option for you. The vacuum is much quieter than the Ecovacs and that makes it perfect for uninterrupted nap times.
When it comes to saving time both of these devices come with their own set of bonuses that the other doesn't. Ecovacs has its own app and the ability to connect to Amazon or Google so you can control your vacuum no matter where you are. Did you leave for work without setting the schedule? No problem. You can change the settings from your desk! Eufy has a scheduling feature, but no other smart capabilities.
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Then there's the dirt storage. The Eufy can hold up to around 2 cups of dirt, while the Ecovacs can only hold up to around one. That means you'll be emptying the pail of the Ecovacs almost twice as much.
Finally, you want to check out floor types. If your home has low carpets or hardwood then either of these devices is perfect for you. The Ecovacs can also be safely used on tiles, laminate, and linoleum while the Eufy can be used on medium carpets, laminate, marble tile, and vinyl. Be sure to choose a device that fits the style of your home the best!
Perfect for all floors
A powerful clean — anywhere
The cleanliness of your floors is in good hands with the Eufy 11s. This is a vacuum you can depend on because it has almost two hours of battery life and works on your vinyl, hardwood, laminate, marble tile, low-carpet, and medium-carpet floors.
Mobile control
Fit for your smart home
The Ecovacs is compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It even has its own app for you to control it from your smartphone! This vacuum is safe on your hardwood, tiles, laminate, and linoleum floors. It even has a battery life of almost two hours.
Essa Kidwell is an expert in all things VR and mobile devices who can always be found with an Oculus Go, a Pixel 2, and an iPhone 7+. They've been taking things apart just to put them back together for quite some time. If you've got a troubleshooting issue with any of your tech, they're the one you want to go to! Find them on Twitter @OriginalSluggo or Instagram @CosmeticChronus.