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Eufy RoboVac vs. iRobot Roomba: A Brand Comparison

Last updated: October 25, 2020 by Patrick Sinclair Leave a Comment

Buyers who are currently looking for a robot vacuum are very fortunate because they have a lot of manufacturers to choose from. Two of the brands that are now generating the most buzz in the robot vacuum space are Eufy RoboVac and iRobot Roomba.

Contents (Jump to)

  • 1 Main Differences Eufy RoboVac vs iRobot Roomba
  • 2 Eufy RoboVac
    • 2.1 Pricing
  • 3 Side-by-side comparison of the different Eufy RoboVac models
    • 3.1 How does the Eufy Robovac 11 compare to Roomba?
  • 4 iRobot Roomba
  • 5 Frequently Asked Questions:
  • 6 Final say: Eufy vs Roomba RoboVac
    • 6.1 Share this:
    • 6.2 Related

Main Differences Eufy RoboVac vs iRobot Roomba

The Main Differences Eufy RoboVac vs iRobot Roomba are:

  • Eufy RoboVac uses high-efficiency triple filters, whereas iRobot Roomba uses three cleaning technologies AeroVac, AeroVac 2 and AeroForce.
  • Eufy RoboVac runs for approximately 90 minutes, whereas iRobot Roomba runs for 75 minutes
  • Eufy RoboVac performs with BoostIQ technology, whereas iRobot Roomba can be operated using voice commands with Alexa and Google.

Eufy RoboVac

Eufy has a line of budget vacuums that will keep your floors clean. The Eufy RoboVac series has several models at a lower price point and features some of the technologies that are familiar to most people who currently own a robot vac. This means that you are getting the same kind of technologies that you see on more expensive vacuums, without having to pay too much!

Eufy RoboVacs share some things in common. Each of the different Eufy model options makes use of a three-stage cleaning process wherein the main brush agitates, loosen and sweeps dust and dirt from your floors, then side brushes extend the cleaning area of the robot vacuum in a single pass.

The dust and dirt that get swept up by these brushes are then sucked into the dust bin collector. Eufy RoboVacs use high-efficiency triple filters that keep the dust inside the collector, preventing them from recirculating into the air.

All RoboVac models use a high-capacity lithium battery, which is better than the older nickel metal hydride battery because it lasts longer and is more durable. Runtimes for these robot vacuums start at 90 minutes to 100 minutes.

When it comes to suction, the Eufy RoboVacs give you more power than the more expensive robot vacuums. For instance, the first generation Eufy RoboVac 11 already gives you 1,000 Pa of vacuuming power, while the RoboVac 30 gives you 50% more.

There is also the BoostIQ technology that is featured in the later RoboVac Eufy model choices. This allows your robot vacuum to use a more powerful suction where it is needed. But even with all that power, Eufy RoboVac models work rather quietly, enabling you to carry a conversation at normal volumes while they do the cleaning.

All RoboVac models can efficiently clean hardwood floor and low-pile carpets. The earlier RoboVac models are not suitable for cleaning medium-pile carpets or thicker ones. However, the RoboVac 11+, 11S and 30 will be able to clean medium-pile carpets without any trouble.

With big caster wheels, the Eufy RoboVac will not have problems cleaning on different floor types. RoboVacs can easily clear climbs of more than half an inch to 0.63 inches.

Pricing

The Eufy Robot Vacuum has very attractive price. The original Eufy RoboVac 11 is less expensive on Amazon while the RoboVac 11+ is mid-priced. While it is not currently available, the RoboVac 11c came out to the market with a similar selling price, while RoboVac 11c Pet Edition sells exclusively at Walmart for $289.00. The two latest models are RoboVac 11S and the RoboBac 30.

Check the pricing here forRoboVac 11S and here for the RoboVac 30.

Side-by-side comparison of the different Eufy RoboVac models

  RoboVac 11 RoboVac 11+ RoboVac 11c  RoboVac 11c Pet Edition  RoboVac 11S RoboVac 30
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Dimensions (d x h, inches)  13.0 x 3.1  12.8 x 3.4  13.0 x 3.1  13.0 x 3.0  12.8 x 2.9  12.8 x 2.9 
Maximum suction power (Pa)  1000  1000  1000  1000  1300  1500 
BoostIQ technology  N/A  1st Gen  N/A  N/A  2nd Gen  2nd Gen 
Dust collector  capacity (liters)  0.60  0.55  0.55  0.55  0.60  0.60 
Noise level (decibels)  57  60  57  57  55  55 
Climbing threshold (inches)  0.59  0.59  0.59  0.59  0.63  0.63 
Boundary strips  No  No      No  Yes 
Cleans hardwood floors  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Cleans medium pile carpets  No  Yes  No  No  Yes  Yes 
High performance triple-filter system  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Daily scheduling  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Run time (minutes)  90  100  90  90  100  100 

[easyazon_link identifier="B01LYCLS24" locale="US" tag="ahrom-20" link_id="9923"]Eufy RoboVac 11 is the first to be released, and it was hailed as one of the best budget robotic vac available at the time. It features maximum vacuum suction of 1,000 Pa, quickly filling up its 0.6-liter dust bin collector. More than that, it is a very efficient robot vac that is able to easily clean any hardwood floor.

Eufy then came out with the RoboVac 11+ and the RoboVac 11c. These models do not differ much from the original RoboVac 11, but the 11+ does have the BoostIQ technology that gives it more suction power, allowing it to clean dirtier areas in a snap. It also has a longer runtime at 100 minutes.

The RoboVac 11c, on the other hand, is Wi-Fi connected, allowing you to control your robot vacuum cleaner through their Eufy app by using your smartphone. The RoboVac 11c is also compatible with Amazon Alexa, allowing you to use voice commands to control your robot vacuum. Eufy also came out with the RoboVac 11c Pet Edition, which is available exclusively at Wal-Mart.

These robot vacuums have a high profile at more than three inches, which is why Eufy came out with the RoboVac 11S. The S in its name stands for slim, as RoboVac 11S has a lower profile at 2.9 inches. It also has a narrower diameter at only 12.8 inches, which is half an inch lower than the 11+. Even with its lower profile, the RoboVac 11S can deliver up to 1,300 Pa of suction power.

The 11S has better caster wheels than the previous models, so it can manage to climb up to 0.63 inches. It also features the second generation BoostIQ, which is faster than the previous generation. The improved BoostIQ now gives you more power in just 1.5 seconds.

Then you have the RoboVac 30. The Eufy Robot Vacuum 30 is marketed as an upgraded RoboVac 11S, with its suction power reaching 1,500 Pa. This smart vacuum is the first RoboVac model that works with boundary strips, which keep it from leaving the room or going inside an off-limits area.

How does the Eufy Robovac 11 compare to Roomba?

  • Roomba 980 vs. Eufy RoboVac 11
  • Roomba 690 vs Eufy RoboVac 11

iRobot Roomba

When you talk about a robotic vac, iRobot’s Roomba is considered the gold standard. The company has been making robot vacuums since 2002. From that time up until now, the company has not stopped innovating and has continuously come out with features and functionalities that other robot vacuum cleaner manufacturers can only replicate.

There are currently five Roomba models available on the iRobot website:

  • Roomba 980
  • Roomba 960
  • Roomba 890
  • Roomba 690
  • Roomba 614

Roombas share some technologies. For instance, all currently available Roomba models except for the Roomba 614 are Wi-Fi connected, allowing you to control them using the companion mobile app. You can also operate them using voice commands if you have either Amazon Alexa speakers or Google Assistant.

Roombas either use the iAdapt or the iAdapt 2.0 navigation system. iAdapt makes use of sensors to direct your robot vacuum where to go, search for dirtier areas, and avoid falling off stairs. The 900-series adds to these sensors with a visual localization camera that allows it to create virtual maps of your floors.

It will then use this map to know where it is and where it needs to go for a more comprehensive clean. This also allows the Roomba 960 and Roomba 980 to resume cleaning after charging in the charging station.

Roombas also use a three-stage cleaning system, combining the main brush, a side brush, and powerful vacuum suction to clean that stubborn dirt and dust off your floors. Speaking of cleaning technology, Roombas use three technologies: AeroVac, AeroVac 2 and AeroForce. AeroVac is what series 600 Roomba robots use, applying optimized vacuum suction to pull pet hair, dust, debris, and dirt off the main and side brushes. AeroVac 2 has a more powerful vacuum than the first generation AeroVac.

Meanwhile, more advanced Roomba models use the AeroForce technology, which makes use of the debris extractor instead of the main brush. Because the debris extractor does not have brushes, human and pet hair are not tangled in it. The rubber material also breaks down bigger debris, making it easy to send into the dustbin. Suction power is five times stronger than that of the AeroVac.

Roomba Vacuum Series 600 has AeroVac filters, while Series 800 and Series 900 Roomba models have the AeroForce High-Efficiency filters. The AeroForce High-Efficiency filters can trap 99% of dust, pollen, and allergens that are 10 microns or bigger.

All Roomba models that are currently available allow you to schedule cleaning up to 7 days a week. They can also find their way back to the charging base if their battery runs low, or you can manually dock them. They also use some sort of navigation control device, which prevents them from going out of a particular room or entering one that you do not like them to clean. These are:

  • Virtual walls can emit an infrared beam that blocks any Roomba from crossing.
  • Virtual wall lighthouses can act as a virtual wall, but you can also set it to lighthouse mode, which keeps the robot inside the room until it is spotless. When the robot finishes the room, the lighthouse will then guide it to the next room.
  • Dual mode virtual wall barriers can block a Roomba from going out of the room. They also have virtual wall halos that can protect a specific area within a room that the Roomba is cleaning. The halo function will allow you to protect expensive furniture, decor, and vases, and even ensure that your pet’s food bowl will be safe.
Model  Roomba 614 Roomba 690 Roomba 890 Roomba 960 Roomba 980
Price  Least expensive (Check out the latest price here!) Mid-priced ()  Mid-priced ([easyazon_link identifier=”B06XS31V18″ locale=”US” tag=”ahrom-20″ out the latest price here!Check out the latest price here!)  Mid-priced (Check out the latest price here!) Most expensive () 
Cleans all floor types  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Patented 3-stage cleaning  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Max. run time (minutes)  60  60  60  75  120 
Self-charging  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Dirt detect  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Scheduling  No  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Wi-Fi connected  No  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Tangle-free rollers  No  No  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Multi-room cleaning  No  No  No  Yes  Yes 
High-efficiency filter  No  No  Yes  Yes  Yes 
Recharge and resume  No  No  No  Yes  Yes 
Clean map reports  No  No  No  Yes  Yes 
Custom cleaning preferences  No  No  No  Yes  Yes 
Deeper cleaning on carpets  No  No  No  No  Yes 

While the Roomba [easyazon_link identifier="B06XRT2B3P" locale="US" tag="ahrom-20" link_id="9962"]690, 890, 960 and 980 all feature Wi Fi connectivity and may be controlled using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and the mobile app, only the Roomba 960 and Roomba 980 have clean maps reports. These reports show you where the robot vacuums have cleaned using a virtual map of your floors.

The Series 900 Roombas also have longer run times. It is 75 minutes for the Roomba 960 and 120 minutes for the Roomba 980. Another set of features that are available only on the Series 900 models are the custom cleaning preferences, which include invoking the two-pass cleaning, edge cleaning mode, and the full bin action control.

Only the Roomba 980 smart vacuum has the carpet boost feature, which makes it the most powerful Roomba model ever.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Will Eufy RoboVac fall downstairs?

Even though Eufy RoboVac doesn’t work with invisible walls or boundary strips, it has a net of sensors that will alarm it when it’s close to a stair, preventing it from falling.

Can Roomba clean stairs?

Sadly, Roomba Vacuum Robots cannot climb stairs. If you put your Roomba on a step, it will not fall when it’s done cleaning it, but it probably will only take a few seconds and you will have to move it to the next step. Nevertheless, some of the newest models come with sensors that allow it to clean the upper flights of houses without falling down the stairs.

How long does it take EUFY RoboVac to charge the battery?

Generally, it will take about 5 to 6 hours to fully recharge the battery.

Final say: Eufy vs Roomba RoboVac

If you want Wi Fi connectivity, Amazon Alexa compatibility, a better navigation system and a more thorough clean, you should really invest in a Roomba. The higher-end Series 900 Roomba model allows you to customize your cleaning to the level of efficiency you want.

However, you might find Roomba 960 and 980 too expensive. Even the lowest priced Wi-Fi connected Roomba, the 690, is a bit pricey.

If you can forego on the convenience that a Wi-Fi-connected robot vacuum offers, you should consider getting a Eufy RoboVac or a Roomba 614. All of these are a cheaper alternative and deliver a good clean.

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Patrick Sinclair is a geek; make no mistake about that. He runs All Home Robotics in his spare time so he doesn’t have to think about his depressing cubicle and it gives him an excuse to buy expensive gadgets to review!

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