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Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone vs iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Ecovacs and iRobot sites.
2026 verdict
If you want more airflow and a wider smart-home net from your robot vacuum, the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone is the pick of this pair.
Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone
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Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone
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It is rated at 30,000 Pa against 22,000 Pa on the iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock, and it reaches Matter, Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant where the Roomba stops at Alexa and Google Home. The Ecovacs also doses detergent from two tanks and empties into a bagless cyclone bin, while the iRobot dock has you add solution by hand and reorder bags. The iRobot answers with a documented LiDAR map, real no-go zones and a slim 84 mm body, and it is the more affordable of the two. Both are rated for 200 minutes and both mop, wash, dry and self-empty, so take the Ecovacs for suction, platforms and a bagless station, and the Roomba for LiDAR and a lower outlay.
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FeatureEcovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCycloneiRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash DockWinner
Price$1099.99$599.00iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock
Rating4.64.2Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, AlexaEcovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone
Suction Power30000Pa22000PaEcovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Battery Life200 minutes200 minutesTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie
Multi-Room MappingYESYESTie
Carpet CleaningYESYESTie
Mopping FunctionalityYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Suction and detergent

The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone is rated at 30,000 Pa and dispenses cleaning solution from two tanks in the station. The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock is rated at 22,000 Pa and has no automatic detergent dispenser, so solution goes in by hand. Both are rated for 200 minutes, so the gap here is airflow and the dose, not how long either runs.

Smart-home platforms

The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone supports Matter, Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant on top of Alexa and Google Home. The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock works with Alexa and Google Home only, and it supports none of Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter. Home Assistant on the Roomba is not documented.

Bagless station against bags

The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone empties into a bagless cyclonic bin, so there is no dust bag to reorder, and owners say that bin needs emptying more often than a bag would. The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock self-empties into a bag, which the listing puts at up to three months. Both wash and dry the mop and lift it over carpet.

Navigation and body

The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock publishes LiDAR navigation with obstacle, cliff and no-go coverage, in a body about 298 x 303 x 84 mm. The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone documents AI obstacle recognition and multi-room maps but not its navigation type, cliff sensors or no-go zones; those blanks are unpublished, not a no. Its body is listed at 13.9 x 13.9 x 3.86 in.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both robots praise the same core: a dock that empties the bin and washes and dries the mop so the daily chores shrink, and suction that keeps up with pet hair. The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone group then singles out the roller mop, which they describe scrubbing with fresh water instead of dragging a dirty pad, plus the bagless cyclonic station and fast guided mapping. The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock group talks more about the accurate LiDAR map and the low body that reaches under beds. Both groups warn about upkeep: the Ecovacs canister fills faster than a bag and can leave fine dust after the auto-empty cycle, while Roomba owners name the 2.4 GHz setup, pads that snag on cords and a dirty water tank that smells if left, and both notice a loud dock cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone or iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock?

The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone, on suction and smart-home reach. It is rated at 30,000 Pa against 22,000 Pa, supports Matter, Apple Home and SmartThings, doses detergent automatically and uses a bagless station. The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock is the more affordable, with a documented LiDAR map and a slim 84 mm body.

What is the biggest difference between these two robot vacuums?

Platforms and airflow. The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone is rated at 30,000 Pa and works with Matter, Apple Home and SmartThings. The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock is rated at 22,000 Pa and works with Alexa and Google Home only. Both mop, wash, dry and self-empty.

Do both run for the same time?

Yes. The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone and the iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock are both rated for 200 minutes. The Ecovacs adds a PowerBoost top-up that restores about 10 percent of the battery in 3 minutes, while its full charging time is not documented. The Roomba lists about 6 hours to charge.

Which works with Apple Home?

The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone, through Matter, along with SmartThings and Home Assistant. The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock does not support Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter, though it does work with Alexa and Google Home.

Who should buy the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S OmniCyclone?

Pet homes that want a 30,000 Pa rating, a roller mop washed with fresh water, a bagless station with automatic detergent and a path into Apple Home or Matter.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock?

Buyers who want a lower outlay and a documented LiDAR combo with a low 84 mm body, and who are happy with Alexa and Google Home rather than Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter.

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