Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
CA.ROBOROCK vs ECOVACS
What sets them apart
| Compare |  CA.ROBOROCK |  ECOVACS |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Saros 20, Qrevo S Pro, Q7 L5 | DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone, DEEBOT X12S PRO OMNI, DEEBOT T90S PRO OMNI |
| Entry price | CA$229.99 | $599 |
| Flagship price | CA$1,949.99 | $1,299.99 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 36,000Higher | 20,000 |
| Mop type | Spinning | Roller |
| Height (cm) | 7.98Lower | 9.8 |
| Mop lift (mm) | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Matter support | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | CA | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Self-empty dock (Yes), Obstacle avoidance (Camera AI), LiDAR navigation (Yes), Warranty (1 year), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- CA.ROBOROCK scores higher overall: 8.8 vs 8.7.
- Top suction (Pa) is higher at CA.ROBOROCK: 36,000 vs 20,000.
- Height (cm) is lower at CA.ROBOROCK: 7.98 vs 9.8.
- Support channels: only ECOVACS offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at ECOVACS: 1998 vs 2014.
- Products: only CA.ROBOROCK offers Wet dry.
Our verdict on each
CA.ROBOROCK
Its 36,000 Pa peak suction sits near the front of the robot vacuum field, which is the strongest reason to look here.
ECOVACS
ECOVACS suits homes that want one machine to vacuum and mop, with a self empty dock, a roller mop and a 15 mm lift on the flagship machine. The trade-off sits at the budget end, where the cheapest robot is priced above most of the field.
Score breakdown
| Area | CA.ROBOROCK | ECOVACS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4HigherEntry price of CAD 229.99 ranks 40 of 65, and the flagship costs CAD 1,949.99. | 8.2Entry at $599 and the flagship at $1,299.99 put hardware spend near the top of the group, so cost is the weak part. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherA self empty dock, Lidar, Matter and a spare parts shop cover what most robot vacuum buyers look for. | 9.19.8 cm tall with camera based obstacle avoidance, lidar mapping, a self empty dock and a roller mop make a full specification. |
| Trust | 8.6Warranty of 1 year is brief, yet email, phone and help centre and a spare parts shop steady ownership. | 9.1HigherRegistered as ECOVACS Robotics, Inc. and trading since 1998, with email, chat and phone support against a 1 year warranty. |
Also worth a look
Coolblue Belgium has top suction (pa) at 42,000, against 36,000 for CA.ROBOROCK and 20,000 for ECOVACS.
Coolblue Belgium reviewHow they place
| Ranking | CA.ROBOROCK | ECOVACS |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 8 of 49 | 9 of 49 |
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 13 of 60 | 14 of 60 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | CA.ROBOROCK | ECOVACS |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Wet dryCovers more | Robot vacuum |
| Legal entity | Roborock Technology Co. Ltd | ECOVACS Robotics, Inc. |
| Headquarters | China | China |
| Founded | 2014 | 1998Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | CA.ROBOROCK | ECOVACS | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 36,000highest quarter | 20,000above the median | 15,000 |
| Mop lift (mm) | Not confirmed | 15above the median | 12 |
| Height (cm) | 7.98lowest quarter | 9.8at the median | 9.8 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
CA.ROBOROCK
Pros
- Peak suction of 36,000 Pa ranks 3 of 46, so the flagship pulls hard for the money
- The flagship pairs that suction with a self empty dock, Lidar and Matter, so one machine handles mapping, docking and smart home links
- A spare parts shop keeps brushes, filters and pads available after purchase, so wear items can be replaced without hunting elsewhere
Cons
- The warranty runs 1 year, which is short beside the outlay on the flagship, so a fault after that point lands on you
- Entry price of CAD 229.99 ranks 40 of 65, so the cheapest robot here is not the cheapest on the market
- The range covers robot vacuum and wet dry only, so a stick, upright or handheld vacuum means a second brand such as Daewoo Electricals or Ewbank
ECOVACS
Pros
- A self empty dock is part of the range, and the flagship pairs it with a roller mop so one machine vacuums and washes.
- The mop lifts 15 mm off the floor, matching the top of the site range at 15.24 mm.
- Suction of 20,000 Pa sits above the site median of 15,000 Pa and high in the group on that measure.
Cons
- Entry pricing is high in this group, ranking at 63 of 65 on price entry.
- The flagship price is toward the dear end too, at 55 of 66 on flagship price.
- Warranty cover is short at 1 year, which is a real limit on a machine that relies on a dock and an app.
Who each suits
CA.ROBOROCK
Who it suits
- Canadian households that want one machine to vacuum and mop, with the dock handling the emptying
- Buyers who put suction power and smart home links above the length of the warranty term
- Shoppers who want spare parts and phone support to still be there a few years after purchase
Who should look elsewhere
- You want a stick or handheld vacuum in the same basket, since robot vacuum and wet dry covers robot vacuum and wet dry only. Daewoo Electricals lists more.
- You want a robot sold in several markets, since CA covers Canada only. Philips names its own HomeRun and OneUp ranges as a second set to weigh.
ECOVACS
Who it suits
- Homes with hard floors that want one machine to vacuum and mop, given the roller mop, the self empty dock and a 15 mm lift.
- Owners who buy once and keep the robot for years, since 20,000 Pa is above the site median of 15,000 Pa and a spare parts shop covers later replacements.
- Buyers who want lidar mapping alongside camera based obstacle avoidance, paired with a 9.8 cm body that fits under most furniture.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget shoppers, since the entry robot at $599 sits above the field, and rivals such as Daewoo Electricals cover a wider mix under robot vacuum, stick and upright.
- Shoppers who want longer cover than 1 year may compare elsewhere, and Philips runs a narrower robot vacuum and wet dry line that is simpler to compare on price.
- Anyone wanting a stick or upright vacuum in the same basket, because ECOVACS is limited to robot vacuum while Ewbank lists robot vacuum, stick and upright.
Country by country
| Country | CA.ROBOROCK | ECOVACS |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
Questions about each
CA.ROBOROCK
How much does the cheapest CA.ROBOROCK robot vacuum cost?+
The entry model is priced at CAD 229.99, and the brand ranks 40 of 65 on entry price. That places it above the middle of the robot vacuum field, so the money goes on the navigation stack rather than on bare floor sweeping. Read it as a premium entry point, not a budget machine.
What does the top of the range cost?+
The flagship is priced at CAD 1,949.99, and CA.ROBOROCK ranks 58 of 66 on flagship price. That confirms a premium range throughout rather than one expensive outlier, so the flagship is the model to compare against whenever a rival quotes a higher figure.
ECOVACS
How much does the cheapest ECOVACS robot vacuum cost?+
The entry model in the DEEBOT range is $599. That is a single hardware price rather than a plan with ongoing fees. It is also above the entry price of the other brands listed here, so a buyer pays more at the point of purchase before flagship prices are compared.
What does the flagship ECOVACS robot cost?+
The top machine in the DEEBOT range is $1,299.99, and the self empty dock is part of that package. Buyers chasing the roller mop, the dock and the strongest suction should budget around the flagship rather than the entry model.