Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
ECOVACS vs Lilin
What sets them apart
| Compare |  ECOVACS | Lilin ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone, DEEBOT X12S PRO OMNI, DEEBOT T90S PRO OMNI | G7, T9, C7 |
| Entry price | $599 | €109 |
| Flagship price | $1,299.99 | €340 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 20,000Higher | 6,500 |
| Mop type | Roller | Pad |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 yearsHigher |
| Mop lift (mm) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera AI | Not confirmed |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 250 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 300 |
| Markets | Not confirmed | AU, AT, BE, BG, CI, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IT, LV, LT, LU, MY, NL, NZ, NO, PL, PT, RO, SG, SK, SI, KR, ES, SE, CH, GB |
Same on both: Self-empty dock (Yes), LiDAR navigation (Yes), Height (cm) (9.8), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Lilin scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.7.
- Top suction (Pa) is higher at ECOVACS: 20,000 vs 6,500.
- Warranty is higher at Lilin: 3 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only ECOVACS offers Chat, Phone, Help centre.
- Products: only Lilin offers Handheld, Wet dry.
Our verdict on each
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.
Lilin
Lilin sells robots and cordless machines below the robot vacuum midpoint of €145.84, which suits buyers who want lidar navigation and a self empty dock without flagship spending. Entry costs €109 and the top model €340, with 3 years of cover and a spare parts shop behind it.
Score breakdown
| Area | ECOVACS | Lilin |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 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. | 9.3HigherEntry at €109 and flagship at €340 both land under the robot vacuum midpoints, and the cost score is 9.3. |
| Offer | 9.1Higher9.8 cm tall with camera based obstacle avoidance, lidar mapping, a self empty dock and a roller mop make a full specification. | 8.9Self empty dock, lidar and a spare parts shop all yes, with 3 years of warranty behind an offer score of 8.9. |
| Trust | 9.1Registered as ECOVACS Robotics, Inc. and trading since 1998, with email, chat and phone support against a 1 year warranty. | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | ECOVACS | Lilin |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 5 of 34 | 16 of 34 |
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 8 of 47 | 20 of 47 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ECOVACS | Lilin |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum | Robot vacuum, Handheld, Wet dryCovers more |
| Legal entity | ECOVACS Robotics, Inc. | LIECTROUX ROBOTICS GmbH |
| Headquarters | China | Germany |
| Founded | 1998 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ECOVACS | Lilin | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 20,000above the median | 6,500lowest quarter | 15,000 |
| Mop lift (mm) | 15above the median | Not confirmed | 12 |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 250highest quarter | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 300lowest quarter | 700 |
| Height (cm) | 9.8at the median | 9.8at the median | 9.8 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 3 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Lilin
Pros
- Lidar navigation and a self empty dock are both yes, so rooms are mapped and the bin is emptied at the dock.
- The entry robot is €109 and the flagship is €340, so the whole ladder stays under the category midpoints.
- A spare parts shop is yes, so brushes, filters and pads are available to G7, T9, C7 owners after the warranty ends.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so there is no phone line or live chat route when something breaks.
- Peak suction of 6,500 Pa sits below the robot vacuum median of 11,500 Pa, so it trails the field on raw lift.
- The range covers robot vacuum, handheld and wet dry, with no stick or upright models, unlike Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals.
Who each suits
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.
Lilin
Who it suits
- First time robot buyers who want lidar mapping and a self empty dock at entry level pricing.
- Households that keep machines for years, backed by 3 years of warranty and a spare parts shop.
- Buyers in the served markets AU, AT and BE who are happy to order direct from a German entity.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want stick or upright models, since Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals list robot vacuum, stick and upright and robot vacuum, stick and upright, a wider mix than robot vacuum, handheld and wet dry.
- Buyers who need phone or live chat help, since support runs on email only and a Philips purchase is the better first question for a retailer's help desk.
Questions about each
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.
Lilin
How much does a Lilin robot vacuum cost?+
The entry robot is €109 and the top model is €340, both sold as a single payment rather than a plan. The entry figure sits under the robot vacuum midpoint of €145.84, so a first robot does not mean settling for the bare minimum.
Is there a renewal price or a monthly charge after buying?+
No. Lilin lists a price per machine, so the entry robot at €109 and the flagship at €340 are paid once and nothing renews afterwards. The only ongoing spending is upkeep, meaning filters, brushes and mop pads, and a spare parts shop is available for those items.