Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni vs iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 12, 2026
As of Nov 12, 2026, the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni costs $450 and the iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo costs $430, so the iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo is $20 cheaper. The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo has a published review score and ranks #26 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni for pet owners on a budget who want a full dock. Pick the iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo for small homes with low sofas and beds. The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo wins 7 of 7 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo wins 7 of 7 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni | Roomba Plus 515 Combo | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $450 | $430 | Roomba Plus 515 Combo |
| 3 year cost | $550 | $430 | Roomba Plus 515 Combo |
| Suction | 18,500 Pa | 22,000 Pa | Roomba Plus 515 Combo |
| Runtime per charge | 200 min (tested) | 295 min | Roomba Plus 515 Combo |
| Climbs thresholds up to | 0.87 in | 0.98 in | Roomba Plus 515 Combo |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 3.86 in | 3.29 in | Roomba Plus 515 Combo |
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 | Roomba Plus 515 Combo |
- Best for pet owners on a budget who want a full dock
- You want to spend less (saves $20)
- You care most about suction (22,000 Pa vs 18,500 Pa)
- You care most about runtime per charge (295 min vs 200 min (tested))
- Best for small homes with low sofas and beds
- Suction
- 18,500 Pa
- Navigation
- dToF laser
- Mopping
- OZMO Turbo dual
- Runtime
- 206 min silent vacuum
High suction pad mop robot with a full dock for about $450
Full Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni review, pros and cons →- Suction
- iRobot US says 3x
- Navigation
- ClearView LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Up to 295 min or 2,000
Slim Roomba with spinning mops and a hot wash dock for small homes
Full iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni | iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $430 |
| 3 year cost | $550 | $430 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.0/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #66 | #26 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Suction | 18,500 Pa (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 2.09 kPa and 28 CFM against 0.83 kPa and 16 CFM averages | iRobot US says 3x the suction of the Roomba Plus 505 Combo with four levels and gives no Pa figure; Just A Dad Approved lists 22,000 Pa; Lifehacker Japan instead says 3x the Roomba 105 Combo |
| Navigation | dToF laser (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars rated navigation only slightly above average at 0.81 m2 per minute; TechRadar saw room and zone cleans fail on two units | ClearView LiDAR, up to 3 saved maps for multiple floors, works in the dark (iRobot); Gizmodo Japan reports the LiDAR moved to the front as a 120 degree integrated line laser; Just A Dad Approved found the map slightly off |
| Obstacle avoidance | RGBD camera (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars scored 14 against a 17 average and saw it miss pet waste | Front line laser recognizes cords, shoes, pet bowls, toys, pets and people (iRobot); no camera (Just A Dad Approved), which scored clutter 7/10 but called avoidance weak |
| Mopping | OZMO Turbo dual spinning pads, extendable mop, TruEdge 2.0, 18 mm auto lift (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars scored 171 on dried stains against a 98 average | Yes, two DualClean spinning pads at 180 RPM that lift 10 mm on carpet, with PerfectEdge extension for 18% more edge coverage and a SmartScrub mode (iRobot) |
| Self empty | Yes, 3 L bag with bag detection (Ecovacs); BGR notes Ecovacs claims up to 90 days per bag | Yes, bagged auto empty into the dock; iRobot says up to 3 months hands free |
| Dock features | Auto empty, 40 to 75 C mop wash, hot air drying, auto refill, auto detergent, 4 L clean and 4 L dirty tanks, scraper self cleaning (Ecovacs) | Empties debris, washes pads with hot water, dries pads at 113 F, refills clean water and takes in dirty water (iRobot). iRobot's page lists the wash as 167 F in one place and 140 F in another; Just A Dad Approved lists 140 F. No cleaning solution tank (Just A Dad Approved) |
| Runtime | 206 min silent vacuum, 159 min standard vacuum and mop (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 200 min at low power and 1,210 sq ft per charge | Up to 295 min or 2,000 sq ft per charge with a 5,200 mAh battery (iRobot); one iRobot footnote cites 1,000 sq ft instead |
| Dustbin | 300 ml robot bin plus 3 L dock bag (Ecovacs) | n/a |
| Height | 98 mm, 3.86 in (Ecovacs) | 3.29 in; robot is 11.73 x 11.93 in and 6.44 lb, 46% smaller by volume than the Roomba Plus 505 Combo (iRobot) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 100% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap; BGR found no pet hair left on rugs | Single brush roll with a comb; Just A Dad Approved scored its hair tangle test 5/10 with long hair wrapping, while Gizmodo Japan saw cat and dog hair picked up well |
| App | Ecovacs Home app with YIKO GPT voice; Matter with Google Home, Apple Home and SmartThings (Ecovacs) | Roomba Home app with schedules; works with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant (iRobot); Just A Dad Approved reported repeated Wi-Fi drops and app freezes |
| Threshold | 22 mm, 0.87 in (Ecovacs) | 0.98 in (24 mm) per Just A Dad Approved; iRobot does not list a figure |
| Noise | 64.9 dBA standard vacuum (Ecovacs); TechRadar measured 61 dB on one run and 77 dB at max suction | n/a |
| Best for | pet owners on a budget who want a full dock | small homes with low sofas and beds |
| Skip if | you leave pet waste or clutter on the floor | you need strong obstacle avoidance or have long hair at home |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni
- Vacuum Wars (3.19 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 2.09 kPa and 28 CFM, 100% pet hair pickup, 77% embedded sand, 0% hair wrap, 171 on dried stains and 1,210 sq ft per charge. Obstacle avoidance scored 14 against a 17 average. Source
- TechRadar: Quiet first run at 61 dB and quick auto empty, but later runs cleaned half a room repeatedly, skipped mopping and failed custom room cleans on the original and a replacement unit. Reviewer called it a dudbot. Source
iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo
- Just A Dad Approved (6.5/10): 3 month real world test: subscores Hassle Free 6.7/10, Mop Performance 7.2/10, Carpet Cleaning 6.4/10, Hair Tangle 5/10, Obstacle Avoidance 7/10. Reported repeated Wi-Fi disconnects that needed hard reboots, hair wrap on the single brush roll, a slightly off map and a filter that can only be replaced. Says the Amazon only 515X is the same robot. Source
- Lifehacker Japan: Hands on with the Japanese model: measured 8.4 cm tall, cleaned under low sofas and cabinet toe kicks earlier Roombas missed, and avoided a camera placed as an obstacle. The review lists no drawbacks and carries affiliate links. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni or the iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo?
The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo has a published review score and ranks #26 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni is not scored yet. Pick the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni for pet owners on a budget who want a full dock. Pick the iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo for small homes with low sofas and beds.
Which is cheaper?
The iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo at $430, versus $450 for the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni, checked Nov 12, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $550 vs $430.
What is the difference between the Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni and the Roomba Plus 515 Combo?
Suction: 18,500 Pa (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 2.09 kPa and 28 CFM against 0.83 kPa and 16… on the Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni, iRobot US says 3x the suction of the Roomba Plus 505 Combo with four levels and gives no… on the Roomba Plus 515 Combo. Navigation: dToF laser (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars rated navigation only slightly above average at 0.81… on the Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni, ClearView LiDAR, up to 3 saved maps for multiple floors, works in the dark (iRobot)… on the Roomba Plus 515 Combo. Obstacle avoidance: RGBD camera (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars scored 14 against a 17 average and saw it miss pet… on the Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni, Front line laser recognizes cords, shoes, pet bowls, toys, pets and people (iRobot); no… on the Roomba Plus 515 Combo.
Also consider at this price
See all ranked →More comparisons
- Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni vs Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni
- Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni vs Ecovacs Deebot T50 Pro Omni
- Dreame X50 Ultra vs Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni
- Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni vs Roborock Saros 10R
- Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni vs Ecovacs Deebot T80 Omni
- Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni vs Narwal Freo X Ultra
- Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni vs MOVA E40 Ultra
- Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni vs Narwal Freo X10 Pro
All robot vacuums, ranked
See the ranking →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission. It never changes our score. Disclosure
We check prices every morning and compare them with each model's 2026 low. One email when real deals land, plus our 5 minute Friday roundup. Unsubscribe anytime.