# Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni vs iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo

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.

Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/ecovacs-deebot-t50-max-pro-omni-vs-irobot-roomba-plus-515-combo/

## 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 |

## 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](https://vacuumwars.com/t50-max-pro-omni-and-t50-pro/)
- 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](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/ive-tested-and-loved-6-ecovacs-deebot-robot-vacuums-the-t50-max-pro-omni-has-been-the-first-to-disappoint-me)
- BGR: After a month, no pet hair remained on rugs, the anti tangle brush stayed clear and the mop removed dried juice and jelly. The dock is large and the fan is loud at high suction. [Source](https://www.bgr.com/reviews/ecovacs-deebot-t50-max-pro-omni-review/)

### 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](https://justadadapproved.com/product/irobot-roomba-plus-515-combo-review/)
- 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](https://www.lifehacker.jp/article/2606-roomba-plus-515-report/)
- Gizmodo Japan: Reports 8.4 cm height against 10.6 cm for the 505 Combo, a front 120 degree line laser, and good cat and dog hair pickup with less long hair wrap. Figures come from iRobot's launch event, and the article is labeled PR. [Source](https://www.gizmodo.jp/article/roomba-plus-515-combo/)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/ecovacs-deebot-t50-max-pro-omni/index.md), [iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/irobot-roomba-plus-515-combo/index.md)