Ecovacs Deebot N79S

Autonomous cleaning and charging Control with Alexa, remote, app, or onboard button Doesn’t easily get stuck Cheap, but gets the job done

Noisy Very basic voice support Watching it clean might drive you crazy

Features like Alexa and a new Max double suction mode are the only two things that separate the N79S from the original N79. Both are features I could live without, so if you find a great deal on the Deebot N79, you should strongly consider it.

Affordable. Powerful suction. App control. Amazon Alexa compatibility.

Finicky Wi-Fi setup. Minor navigation issues.

The Ecovacs Deebot N79S robot vacuum offers powerful cleaning, app control, and Alexa voice command support for an unbeatable price.

Not very thorough Not compatible with many smart home services

Not very thorough Not compatible with many smart home services

The Ecovacs Deebot N79S looks good and is pretty easy to set up. It's great at picking up small messes you've left behind, but if you’re looking for something more futuristic-looking or a vacuum that can deliver a deep clean each and every day this...

Wi-Fi and infrared remote control ; Fairly quiet in operation ; Easy to use

Gets stuck frequently ; Struggles with deep pile carpets ; Not particularly thorough

If you can afford to step up to a Neato (the D304 Connected is currently £321 on Amazon), we’d still advise you to do that, as you’ll get a more methodical, reliable clean and a roller brush that extends the full width of the bot, allowing it to clean...

App control ; Amazon Alexa support ; Budget-friendly price

Doesn't support 5GHz Wi-Fi

Advanced robot vacuum features like voice control are almost unheard of in this price range. That reason alone makes the N79S worth a look if you’re on a modest budget. But it’s also a diligent and relatively quiet cleaner, which is really how any...

All in all, the is by far the best option if you absolutely must buy one of these products and are shopping on a tight budget, though don't expect too much from it when it comes to cleaning performance or navigational abilities.