Which is good for large room – Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO 920 vs Roborock S5 Max? The Roborock S5 Max makes for a good, if unremarkable Robot Vacuum for people with a $450 budget. The EcoVacs Deebot OZMO 920, however, is merely mediocre when compared to other options at its price point and won’t satisfy the needs of most people. Find differences – Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO 920 vs Roborock S5 Max.
Compare Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO 920 vs Roborock S5 Max
Talking of the deebot ozmo 920 and the roborock s5 max, both
- Are smart–with speed-sensitive side brushes for proper cleaning along walls and to avoid scattering debris in open areas; plus, the ability to clean in a back and forth pattern while automatically recharging and resuming cleaning missions.
- Are feature-rich–with the ability to map and save floor plans. Three in each case.
- Are versatile–with the ability to reach difficult areas including under beds and sofas.
- Have advanced controls and settings–with the ability to adjust water levels, select rooms for cleaning, or set keep out zones.
- Have a mop function.
- Have Smart Home integration.
Thankfully the roborock s5 max shines where the deebot failed–consistent operations. For one, the roborock s5 max keeps to scheduling routine (also supports room-level scheduling) and will not disregard commands by going into troubled zones/unwanted places. And because it’s intentional in its movement, the roborock s5 max smart floor robot doesn’t get lost or confused nor mindlessly ram into objects resulting in a decreased tendency of getting stuck and less babysitting. Not only that, the s5 max vacuuming robot finds its dock every time.
What’s more, the mopping function of the s5 max is very well built allowing for intensive mopping. Not to mention its upgraded processor that minimizes errors while allowing for efficient and convenient cleaning.
Being the ultimate winner, get the roborock s5 max vacuuming and mopping robot if you:
- Plan to do a lot of mopping
- Live in a big (~2000sqft) and/or multi-level house with fewer obstacles
- Have mostly hard floors (wood, tile, stone, laminate) or a mix of hard floors and low and medium-pile carpets
- Have pets or people with short hair
- Want a robot that cleans systematically and efficiently and is less hands-on
- Want a quiet machine that supports nondisruptive conversations or sleep
- Want to clean at night without having the lights on
- Are allergic or a clean freak
The deebot 920 if it helps to mention actively detects carpets in mopping mode whereas the roborock s5 max requires creating no-mop zones in the app. Roborock runs longer though (at around 180 minutes on low power) compared to 110 minutes on the deebot 920.
To put it simply, the deebot 920 works quite well in all respects except reliability. Top issues include;
- Ignoring scheduling and keep-out zone settings
- Getting lost and not finding the home dock
- Aggressively bumping into objects such as lamp cords and then getting stuck
- The water tank refusing to drip water
- Its tendency to the dreaded LDS sensor error which in most cases makes the robot unusable.
Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO 920 vs Roborock S5 Max performance review
CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Measures 3.66 inches tall only – can clean only under sofas, tables, beds and kickboards above its height.
ROBOROCK S5 MAXY
With only 3.5 inches tall, this unit is able to get under and clean under sofas, tables, beds and any other furniture in the house.
COVERAGE
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
N/A
ROBOROCK S5 MAXYES
This device uses 150 minutes of nonstop cleaning making it ideal for large rooms hence ensuring a wide coverage.
SUCTION POWER
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
1500 PA suction power – powerful enough to vacuum unwanted particles on floors and low pile carpets.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Strong 2000Pa suction and with automatic carpet boost. Ideal for all floor types.
IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Normal and max suction ideal for homes with pets. Lifts up pet dander from their hiding places quickly.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
A multi surface brush roll combines with the good suction and a high-efficiency filter to give you an amazing solution for homes with pets.
CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
4 side brushes to clean corners and along walls. Enter into deep corners and tight edges to eliminate debris hiding in them.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
This device has double spinning side brushes which pull in debris from corners and edges.
BATTERY LIFE
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Approximately up to 110 minutes of runtime when battery was fully charged.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
This unit’s battery life is excellent as it can run for 150 minutes.
CHARGE TIME
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
N/A
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
It takes 6 hours to charge completely when the battery is drained.
MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Navigates smoothly to clean multiple floors. Climbs up carpets and hard floors on vacuum mode. Features carpet detection that automatically avoids carpets when it’s mopping.
ROBOROCK S5 MAXYES
A spinning, multi-surface brush roll takes on carpets while powerful suction and dual spinning side brushes pick up debris from hard floors, edges, and corners.
DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
Device has a spinning, multi-surface brush roll which does a tremendous job of taking on debris deep in carpets.
FOR LARGE ROOMS
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Continuous cleaning ability suitable for large rooms. Cleans for an entire 110 minutes and resumes cleaning after recharge if session was not completed.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Its ability to run for 150 minutes without shutting down makes it ideal for large rooms.
AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Docks automatically and recharges when battery is low or cleaning successfully completed.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Device is able to auto dock and recharge when it runs out of battery.
RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Automatically resumes cleaning to where it had stopped before auto recharge.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
This device features the auto dock and resume cleaning after charging which saves up time.
MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Powerful mobility to move Deebot from room to room. Easily crosses doorsills up to 20 mm without any problem.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
This device is able to navigate from room to room.
AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Obstacle detection and anti drop – carefully cleans around obstacles on the floor and turns away from stairs to prevent falling off.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.
QUIET OPERATION
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Operates at low sound speed – wont interrupt you peaceful time.
ROBOROCK S5 MAXYES
This device is quiet enough making it possible to work or do something else while it’s cleaning.
BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
2 levels of suction – normal and max suction. Boosts from normal to max suction when more power is required in messy places and carpets.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Strong 2000Pa suction and with automatic carpet boost. Ideal for all floor types.
HEPA FILTER
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
2 high efficiency filtration systems – eliminates up to 99.26% of bacteria and other airborne particles from the air and floors.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
This device has a high efficiency heap filter that is ideal for picking up dust and other airborne particles.
MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Features multi floor mapping – the unit saves up to 3 different maps and will recognize the saved area when cleaning. Maps your entire floor plan to the Smartphone using laser.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Precision laser navigation. Z-shape cleaning path. Selective room cleaning. Faster and better.
SWEEPS AND MOPS
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Vacuums and mops simultaneously
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Device has two brushes that sweep dirt into the vacuum however it may not be able mop as required.
CONCENTRATED CLEANING
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Max mode for concentrated cleaning – increases the suction power to thoroughly deal with stains and messes
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Has a max mode for concentrated cleaning which increases the suction power to deal with messes.
USABILITY
HASSLE FREE OPERATION
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Effortless operation – you can stop, start, pause, select modes or charge this unit through the Ecovacs app or Amazon Alexa conveniently. Just click on any setting or option.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command Roborock S5 MAX from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command. It comes with a WIRELESS COMMAND CENTER.
REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Ecovacs smart app for remote control. It allows you view accessories status, schedule cleaning, select cleaning modes, check status updates etc from anywhere. First download the app onto your Smartphone or tablet.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Device comes with a remote control that lets you schedule cleaning and control it for your own convenience.
WIFI CONNECTED
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920ROBOROCK S5 MAXYES
N/AYES
Device is WIFI connected which makes it more convenient to use.
CAN BE SCHEDULED
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Cleaning can be preset – use the Ecovacs smart app to schedule cleaning for up to 7 times in a week. Lets you return to a clean home all the time.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Schedule cleaning for one specific room, with different suction levels and water flows.
WORKS WITH ALEXA
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Accepts voice command through Alexa and Google assistant
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.
ZONE CLEANING
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
ECOVACS interactive map provides you with the option to select where you want to clean. Makes use of unlimited virtual boundaries and area mode to clean specific areas and stay away from others.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Virtual no-go and virtual no-mop zones, ideal for carpets or rugs.
DESIGN
LARGE DEBRIS BIN
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
450 ml – will not require regular emptying
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Device has a large bin with a holding capacity of over 30 days cleaning sessions.
LOW PROFILE DESIGN
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
3.66 inches high low profile design – easily reaches under places above its height to clean.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
This device’s thin design allows it to easily coast below furniture to provide thorough clean throughout your home.
BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920ROBOROCK S5 MAXNOYES
Device has an 8′ BotBoundary strip to enable it to avoid obstacles and ledges.
BATTERY CAPACITY
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
N/AYES
ROBOROCK S5 MAXYES
5200mAh
DUST BIN CAPACITY
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
430 ml dust bin capacity
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
460ml
FULL BIN INDICATOR
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920ROBOROCK S5 MAXYES
N/ANO
VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
Virtual wall boundaries – draws invisible lines to restrict the unit from accessing some areas restricted to it.
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
Device has virtual walls included.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
13.7 x 13.7 x 3.7 inches
ROBOROCK S5 MAX
19.4 x 16 x 6.1 inches
WEIGHT
ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 920
6.7 ounces
ROBOROCK S5 MAXYES
12.9 pounds
What reviewers say?
As for the EcoVacs Deebot OZMO 920, it wasn’t able to earn a top spot in any roundups from trusted sources that conduct their own hands-on testing. Nevertheless, it managed to impress reviewers at Tech Advisor, Smart Robot Reviews, and Wirecutter (NYTimes) enough to make it onto their respective shortlists.
We also performed a thorough Roborock S5 Max vs. EcoVacs Deebot OZMO 920 review score analysis – it turns out that all of the sources that have tested both Robot Vacuums, including TechHive, preferred the Roborock S5 Max over the EcoVacs Deebot OZMO 920.
Out of all the sources that reviewed them, the Roborock S5 Max turned out to be most loved by Modern Castle, which gave it a score of 9.4, whereas the EcoVacs Deebot OZMO 920 got its highest, 9, rating from reviewers at Tech Advisor.
Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO 920 vs Roborock S5 Max – is there any alternate?
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