Ecovacs Deebot N79S: A Budget-Friendly Voice-Controlled Dry Cleaning Robot
Ecovacs has been developing innovative technologies for household robots for over twenty years. The company sells its products in sixty markets worldwide and is ranked among the top fifty most modern and fastest-growing brands by Forbes China and BrandZ. The Deebot N79S is a new product for 2019. This robotic vacuum cleaner is designed for sweeping and vacuuming various flooring types (parquet, tile, laminate, wood, marble, linoleum, carpet, and rugs). Wet cleaning is not supported. Despite its apparent simplicity, the robot is equipped with several intelligent operating modes, useful features, and impressive technical specifications. Furthermore, the Ecovacs Deebot N79S supports voice assistants and can be controlled via a remote control or a smartphone via Wi-Fi. Learn more about the features of this interesting robotic vacuum cleaner in this review. Incidentally, it's currently selling on Tmall for less than $100. There are simply no competitors in this price range, given its functionality and specifications.
Equipment
Ecovacs Deebot N79S delivery set:
- Robot vacuum cleaner.
- Charging dock.
- Power adapter.
- Remote control.
- Side brushes.
- Highly efficient HEPA filter.
- Universal cleaning tool.
- Operating instructions.
- Warranty card.
Deebot Equipment
The kit includes batteries for the remote control, so there's no need to buy them separately. However, there's no virtual wall, which is a drawback.
Appearance
The robot vacuum cleaner features a traditional design: a round plastic body. Its compact dimensions allow it to fit under furniture and remove dirt in hard-to-reach areas.
When looking at the front panel, you can see a single button to start the robot, an indicator of the current status, and a dust collector compartment cover.
Top view
The side of the robot vacuum cleaner features a soft bumper and a set of obstacle protection sensors to prevent collisions and damage to the device and surrounding objects. It also features ventilation holes, a power button, and a socket for connecting the power adapter and charging directly from the wall.
Side view
Please note: There are no sensor protrusions on the top of the robot, and thanks to the completely flat top cover, the robot does not get stuck under furniture.
Turn the Ecovacs Deebot N79S over and you'll see two drive wheels on each side, a front roller, contacts for automatic charging at the docking station, a battery compartment, anti-fall sensors, a pair of side brushes, and a main V-shaped turbo brush.
Bottom view
Technical specifications
Let's move on to an overview of the characteristics of the Ecovacs Deebot N79S robot vacuum cleaner:
| Type of cleaning | Dry (sweeping and suction) |
| Power supply | Li-Ion battery, capacity 2600 mAh |
| Opening hours | up to 120 min. |
| Charging time | 240 min. |
| Suction power | 500-1000 Pa |
| Height of obstacles to be overcome | Up to 14 mm |
| Dust container type | Cyclone filter |
| Dust collector capacity | 520 ml |
| Dimensions | 330x330x78 mm |
| Weight | 3.25 kg |
| Noise level | 67 dB |
Functional capabilities
The Ecovacs Deebot N79S robot vacuum cleaner uses two nylon brushes and a V-shaped main brush, which together sweep away all debris not only from hard floors but also effectively clean carpets. Because the device not only sweeps but also vacuums up dust and dirt, it achieves maximum cleaning results in your home.
Floor cleaning technology
The collected debris is sent directly to a waste container equipped with a highly efficient HEPA filter. This filter allows the robot vacuum to clean not only the floor but also remove harmful particles and allergens from the air it passes through.
The Ecovacs Deebot N79S robot offers a variety of cleaning modes, allowing you to diversify your cleaning technologies to improve the final result.
Overview of Ecovacs Deebot N79S operating modes:
- automatic – the mode is designed for everyday cleaning of the room and is aimed at maintaining cleanliness throughout the house;
- Edge cleaning – the robot vacuum cleaner covers only the cleaning area around the perimeter of the rooms and cleans in the corners;
- local/spot mode (Spot) – designed for intensive cleaning of a specified area by cleaning the floor in a spiral;
- Maximum power mode – the device automatically doubles the suction force when working with heavy dirt.
Trajectory of movement
Built-in Smart Motion navigation technology ensures the Deebot N79S never misses a beat when automatically cleaning surfaces. The robot creates a smart route within each room, repeatedly cleaning each section of the floor.
The device is equipped with sensors that prevent falls due to height differences.
Fall protection
In addition to the soft bumper, the robot cleaner is protected from collisions by a set of special sensors that “sense” the approach of obstacles.
Collision protection
The robot vacuum can be controlled not only with the remote control but also via the installed Ecovacs mobile app via Wi-Fi. The app allows you to set a daily cleaning schedule, specifying the day and time for automatic cleaning.Synchronization with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant speakers is also available.
Voice control
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- Modern design.
- Compactness.
- Different operating modes.
- Suction power regulation.
- Good dust collector capacity.
- Highly efficient HEPA filter.
- Smart Motion technology.
- Remote control included.
- Control from a smartphone.
- Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
- Setting up a cleaning schedule.
Cons:
- There is no movement limiter.
- The noise level is slightly above average.
- No wet cleaning.
The robot vacuum cleaner is priced at $165.90 (at the time of writing, it's on sale for $96), which is quite in line with its stated specifications. The only caveat is that for this price, you can easily find a device with a wet mopping function.
Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the Ecovacs Deebot N79S:
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