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| Feature | Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1099.99 | $684.99 | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.2 | Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone |
| Battery Life | 200 minutes | 180 minutes | Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Suction Power | 30000Pa | 7000Pa | Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Auto Recharge | YES | YES | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Tie |
| Obstacle Detection | YES | YES | Tie |
| Multi-Room Mapping | YES | YES | Tie |
| Carpet Cleaning | YES | YES | Tie |
| Mopping Functionality | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Suction
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone is rated at 30,000 Pa and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 at 7,000 Pa, so the Ecovacs pulls harder on carpet and embedded pet hair while the iRobot is aimed at daily hard-floor upkeep.
Run time and charging
A 200 minute rating on the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone against 180 on the iRobot Roomba Plus 505. The Ecovacs also adds PowerBoost, which restores about 10 percent of the battery in three minutes so a long job resumes instead of waiting at the dock.
Bags or no bags
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone empties into a reusable cyclonic container with no dust bags to reorder, though it needs tipping about weekly on daily runs. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 empties into a disposable bag, which means less frequent handling but a consumable to keep buying.
Wi-Fi
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 joins 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks and supports every major platform including Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter. The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone is 2.4 GHz only, with no 5 GHz radio in its FCC filing, which matters on routers that need the bands split during setup.
Noise
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone is rated at 61.8 dB, a moderate level that is audible in the room without stopping a conversation. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 publishes no figure, so there is no number to line the two up on.
Which one to buy if
- carpet and pet hair are the main job
At 30,000 Pa the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone lifts far more out of carpet than the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 at 7,000 Pa.
- you want no dust bags to buy
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone uses a reusable container, while the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 relies on a disposable bag.
- you want the lower price
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is the more affordable of the two and still brings a self-washing, self-emptying dock.
- your router needs dual-band Wi-Fi
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 joins 5 GHz as well, where the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone is 2.4 GHz only.
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Battery Life: 200 minutes
- + Suction Power: 30000Pa
- - Price: $1099.99 vs $684.99
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Price: $684.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- - Battery Life: 180 minutes vs 200 minutes
What owners say
Owners of both robots lead with the same praise: a dock that removes the routine chores and a mop that is cleaned for them. Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone owners single out the bagless station, which they like for never having to reorder a proprietary bag, along with fast setup that maps the house in minutes and strong pet-hair pickup that keeps long fur off the roller. Their warnings are about the canister filling faster than a bag and occasional wandering routes that re-cover clean ground. iRobot Roomba Plus 505 owners talk about fast LiDAR mapping and reliable pickup of pet hair on mixed floors, and they are more bothered by sound, describing the robot as noticeably louder than expected and the dock self-cleaning cycle as the noisiest part, with a few hitting navigation errors after a few months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone or the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
For cleaning power and a longer run, the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone, with 30,000 Pa of suction, a 200 minute rating and a bagless self-emptying station. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is the pick when price and dual-band Wi-Fi matter more, and it still covers Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter.
What is the biggest difference between the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
Suction and dust handling. The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone is rated at 30,000 Pa and empties into a reusable bagless container, while the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is rated at 7,000 Pa and empties into a disposable bag.
Does the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone work with Apple Home and Matter?
Yes. Ecovacs model DEX95 is Matter certified, and Matter is the path into Apple Home and SmartThings, with Home Assistant supported through both Matter and the official Ecovacs integration. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 also supports all of those platforms.
Do the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 wash their mops?
Yes. Both docks wash and dry the mop and empty the dustbin, and both lift the mop on carpet. The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone also doses cleaning solution automatically from two tanks, while the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 has no automatic detergent dispenser.
Who should buy the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone?
Homes with carpet and shedding pets that want maximum suction, buyers who prefer a bagless station with no dust bags to reorder, and anyone who wants a longer run with fast PowerBoost top-ups between rooms.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
Buyers who want to spend less on a self-washing, self-emptying robot, and homes where dual-band Wi-Fi and support across Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter are worth more than raw suction.
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