Ecovacs deebot 600 robotic vacuum review
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The Deebot 600 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner combines a comprehensive cleaning system with innovative technology for a more thorough and efficient clean. That means fewer chores and more free time for you. Sorry, we just need to make sure you're not a robot. For best results, please make sure your browser is accepting cookies. Type the characters you see in this image:Try different image Conditions of Use Privacy Policy © 1996-2014, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates At the end of the day The DEEBOT 600 is a solid budget alternative from a very reputable and reliable brand. It’s better suited to small apartments or rooms free of complicated obstacles. Just be prepared to occasionally nurse it back home. But as a daily cleaner I think it’s great value. Check it out at Godfreys, Bunnings and JB Hi-Fi. Good pointsThe product's best features and benefits Bad pointsDrawbacks or issues you need to know about Unlock our expert review and more
Recommended We recommend robot vacuums that score at least 70% overall so long as they also score at least 46% for carpet. CHOICE Expert Rating For models tested before 2023, this overall score is made up of performance only including hard floor dirt pick-up (40%), dirt removal from carpet (30%), cleaning corners and edges (15%) and pet hair removal (15%). From 2023 onwards, ease of use makes up 10% of the CHOICE Expert Rating and performance scores make up 90%. Hard floor dirt pick-up performance score We scatter a measured amount of sand evenly over a vinyl floor area and let the robot run for 25 minutes, or until the vacuum completes its cleaning cycle, measuring the dirt pick-up at intervals throughout. Objects like chairs and benches are placed around the room to make the set-up look similar to a home. Dirt removal from carpet score We sprinkle sand evenly into a section of carpet and let the robot run for a set period of time on the carpeted area. The sand collected is weighed and recorded. Ease of use score Available for all models tested from 2023 onwards. Includes ease of connecting and using the app, and ease of emptying the bin (or the self-emptying dock, if it has this feature). App score Ease of using the app and its features. Ease of emptying score How easy is it to empty the bin? Models with a self-cleaning dock tend to score higher for this. Cleaning corners and edges score Sand is spread into a right-angled corner, and the robot vacuum cleaners are assessed to see how close to the corner each one is able to pick up dirt. Pet hair removal score We embed cat hair into the carpet and allow the robot vacuum cleaner to run for six minutes. We rate the vacs based on how much cat hair is left behind after the test. Noise measured on carpet/hard floor (dBA) Noise is measured at two metres. Even though most models produce similar sound readings, some emit a high-pitched whistle or various tones and alerts (even music!) that some people may find irritating. Battery life, measured (min) How long the battery will last for without a charge, measured in minutes. We've noticed some models that seem to have a 'cleaning' mode and 'searching for home' mode. In these cases we measure battery life until the motor stops running (i.e cleaning has stopped). Does it hit objects? Robot vacuums bump objects as they find their way around, but good sensors and cameras can help them avoid frequent and/or heavy collisions. Overall mopping score This is a new test as of September 2023, so not all models have a score. We test ease of filling and cleaning the tank, using the settings and attaching the mop bin and pad. For performance we place stains on a hard floor and rate how well the vacuum removes them. We penalise models that stain carpet on their way around. Since not all robot vacuums can mop, we don't include this score in the CHOICE Expert Rating. Shop Ethical rating Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company. N/A Reliability score We use the information received from members who took part in our reliability survey to rate the most popular brands for reliability. na means no/not enough responses were received for this brand. Satisfaction score In our reliability survey we asked owners what they think of their robot vacuum cleaner and got them to rate their vacuum ranging from excellent to terrible. We don't have enough responses from most brands. Country of origin The model has a claimed country of origin somewhere on it, but this ought to be taken with a grain of salt given it's rare that all the materials for a product come from the one country. China Warranty (years) 1 Price This is the manufacturer's recommended retail price at the time of testing, but shop around to see if you can find a better deal. $399 Height Height of the robot vac unit (measured from 2023 onwards). Not recorded Width Width of the robot vac unit in cm (measured from 2023 onwards). Not recorded Length (cm) Length of the robot vac unit in cm (measured from 2023 onwards). Not recorded Dimensions when docked with station (cm, H x W x L) Dimensions of the unit when it is connected to the docking station. Not recorded Battery type Li-ion 14.4V Charge time (min) How long it takes for the robot vacuum to do a full charge, measured in minutes. 240 Weight (kg) 2.7 Websiteecovacs.com/au Account required for app Whether you need to sign up to an account to use the app. Mopping feature Whether the robot vacuum can double up as a mopping robot. Brush Whether the vacuum has a rotating brush under the housing that pushes dirt into the receptacle. Yes Wi-Fi connectivity The vacuum connects to Wi-Fi meaning you can control it from your phone even when you're not at home. Yes App Whether the vacuum comes with an app you can download to your phone to operate the machine. Yes Side brush The side brush helps to clean along edges. Yes Remote control Most robot vacuums are remotely controlled using an app on your smart device, but some still come with physical remote controls. Yes Virtual wall This feature is used to create an invisible barrier to block off open doorways or other areas you don't want the robot to enter. Some come in the form of infrared towers (which may be an optional extra), but increasingly the barriers are defined using apps on your smart device. Stairs detection Whether the vacuum can detect if it's near stairs. Yes Low battery indicator Yes Automatic return to charger Yes Programmable time Programmable times allow you to set times of the day or week to run the robot. For instance, you could set it to run only while you're out of the house. Yes (on app only) Day of the week setting Some models can be programmed to clean the floor on certain days of the week. Yes (on app only) Items supplied with vac Sometimes extra brushes and filters are provided. Other functions may include a self-emptying function or mop attachments. Does Deebot 600 map your house?It lacks the Lidar beam that maps and then saves a blueprint of your home for future reference, there's no mopping capability plus it's also smaller and has less battery life. But aside from that the DEEBOT 600 seems to be just as capable as the $1000 OZMO 900 in terms of suction power and some other features. What is better Ecovacs or Irobot?Ecovacs excels in affordability and quiet operation, while Roomba offers advanced features and a broader range of models. Both brands have their pros and cons, so consider your budget, home size, and desired features before making a decision. Is the Ecovac worth it?The pros: It vacuums and mops, doesn't really do either all that well but it's good enough for maintenance but you'll still need to do a deep clean from time to time (especially mopping), so it cuts down on the work my wife needs to do. Cons: The programming/software needs a lot of improvement! Is Ecovacs a Chinese company?Ecovacs Robotics (Chinese: 科沃斯; pinyin: Kēwòsī) is a Chinese technology company. It is best known for developing in-home robotic appliances. The company was founded in 1998 by Qian Dongqi and is headquartered in Suzhou, China. |
