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| Feature | Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.99 | $699.99 | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Rating | 4.5 | 3.3 | Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni |
| Battery Life | 200 minutes | 180 minutes | Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni |
| 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 PRO Omni |
| 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 |
| Navigation Type | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) | Tie |
| Obstacle Detection | YES | YES | Tie |
| Cliff Detection | YES | YES | Tie |
| Multi-Room Mapping | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Suction
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni is rated at 30,000 Pa and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 at 7,000 Pa. The Ecovacs pulls harder on carpet and embedded fur, while the iRobot is comfortable with everyday debris on hard floors.
Mop hardware
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni uses an OZMO roller that rinses continuously and extends sideways to reach baseboards and cabinet edges, washed and dried at its station. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 uses spinning pads that are washed and heat-dried at the AutoWash dock.
Wi-Fi and platforms
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 connects on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and supports Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni documents 2.4 GHz only and lists Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, leaving the others unlisted.
Detergent
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni station mixes and dispenses cleaning solution from two tanks automatically. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 has no automatic detergent dispenser, so any solution is added to the tank by hand before a mopping run.
Run time
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni is rated at 200 minutes and adds PowerBoost, which restores about 10 percent of the battery in three minutes so a long job resumes. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is rated at 180 minutes.
Which one to buy if
- carpet and pet hair are the priority
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni is rated at 30,000 Pa with ZeroTangle brushes, well above the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 at 7,000 Pa.
- you want the mop to reach baseboards and edges
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni roller extends sideways, which owners say removes the grimy line pad-based robots leave along walls.
- you need Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 supports all three plus Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, while the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni leaves them unlisted.
- you want the lower price and dual-band Wi-Fi
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 costs less and connects on 5 GHz as well as 2.4 GHz.
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Battery Life: 200 minutes
- + Suction Power: 30000Pa
- - Price: $999.99 vs $699.99
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Price: $699.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Rating: 3.3 vs 4.5
- - Battery Life: 180 minutes vs 200 minutes
What owners say
Owners of the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 both value a dock that removes the chores, and both groups report a robot that keeps floors clean with little input. iRobot Roomba Plus 505 owners single out fast LiDAR mapping and reliable pet-hair pickup, and they are candid that the robot is loud, especially while the dock washes the pads, with a few reporting navigation errors months later. Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni owners praise the roller mop for scrubbing dried pawprints and footprints instead of smearing them, and the extending roller for reaching baseboards other robots miss. Their complaints are a battery they call small for the class and app errors, including low-solution alerts in the wrong language and self-clearing warnings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni or the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
For suction and roller mopping, the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni, with 30,000 Pa and a self-rinsing roller that reaches edges. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is the value and connectivity pick, with dual-band Wi-Fi and documented support for Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter.
What is the biggest difference between the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
Suction and mop type. The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni is rated at 30,000 Pa and uses a roller that rinses itself, while the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is rated at 7,000 Pa and uses pads washed and heat-dried at the dock.
Does the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni work with Apple Home or Matter?
Those platforms are not documented for this model. The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni lists Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, with Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter unlisted, so plan around those three. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 supports all of them.
Do the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 wash and dry their mops?
Yes. Both docks wash and dry the mop and empty the bin. The Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni washes its roller with hot water, dries it with hot air and dispenses detergent, while the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 washes and heat-dries pads but has no automatic detergent dispenser.
Who should buy the Ecovacs DEEBOT X11S PRO Omni?
Homes with shedding pets and mixed floors that want maximum suction, an extending roller that cleans edges, automatic detergent dosing and a station that empties, washes and dries on its own.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
Buyers who want a lower price, dual-band Wi-Fi and support for every major platform including Apple Home and Matter, with mostly hard floors or low-pile rugs and a reliable AutoWash dock.
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