Eufy Robovac 11S Vs ILIFE A6: Which Is The Better Option?

Thankfully there are a lot of budget vacuum cleaners that offer excellent cleaning but cost less. Among them, there are two such amazing budget-friendly models the Eufy Robovac 11S and the ILIFE A6. In this review, we’ll compare the Eufy Robovac 11S and ILIFE A6 and help you to find out the device suiting your home.

Our Verdict

When it comes to comparing two budget robot vacuum cleaners, there will be trade-offs. Removing some features and providing a balance is how companies cut the costs on these devices. So when it comes to choosing from either of the two, it will depend on the type of homes or conditions you live in. Go for ILIFE A6 if you have big rooms but don’t get much dirty, as it has a better battery life than the Eufy Robovac 11S. But if you need something for intense cleaning and better maneuverability, then go for the Robovac 11S.

Eufy Robovac 11S Vs ILIFE A6: Comparison Chart

Differences

1. Runtime

The runtime of a robot vacuum cleaner determines if it’ll be able to clean a big space or not. If you want a robot to run for long durations or significant clean areas, then Ilife A6 will be a better option. It has a run time of two hours and forty-five minutes or roughly 160 minutes, which is fantastic. The Eufy Robovac 11S works for only 100 minutes, which is also impressive but not as good as the A6. So in terms of battery life and runtime, the ILIFE A6 would be our pick.

2. Suction Power

Even though both models are quite small have a small footprint, they don’t lack in cleaning and suction power. The Robovac 11S has better suction power at 1300 Pa, which will provide even more suction, especially on the carpets.

Ilife A6 isn’t much behind with a suction power of 1000 Pa. Even with low suction power, the A6 still cleans pretty well as it works on a second-gen CyclonePower motor. It is a three-stage cleaning system.

3. Filtration

The Robovac 11s uses a triple filter system with 1 HEPA filter and two standard filters, which do a good job, but the ILIFE A6 uses an ultra HEPA filter, which provides a better result in cleaning.

The HEPA filter found inside the Eufy Robovac 11S is not as strong as the one found in the Ilife A6. The extra two filters make up for this issue. So you won’t notice any significant differences in the cleaning of the two screens.

4. Virtual Walls support

A significant drawback with the Robovac 11s is that it does not support virtual walls. Virtual wall support will restrict your robot to go to certain places. Even though most robot cleaners do not include virtual walls in their box, they at least support it. But here there’s no support at all.

The Ilife A6, on the other hand, not only supports virtual walls but also include one in the box. If this feature is a must for you, then there’s only one clear winner.

5. Noise Level

If you want a powerful yet quiet cleaner, then the ILIFE A6 may not be the best choice for you. It is loud at 69 Db compared to just 55 Db on the Robovac 11s. Even though it has a higher suction power, it still manages to keep the noise level low, which is pretty cool. So the Robovac 11s is better in terms of the noise level.

Similarities

1. Automatic Charging

The Eufy Robovac 11S and the Ilife A6 are smart enough to detect when their battery level is low so that they can return to their charging docks. That is one less hassle.

Unfortunately, none of the models offer recharge to resume the option to continue the cleaning after a full charge. But considering the price point, that is not a dealbreaker. You can start a schedule again after they are fully charged.

2. Remote Controlled

Both of the robots come with remote-controlled infrared support instead of mobile app support. We think an app would have been a better option because you can control the robot from anywhere in the world. That is something that you cant do in a remote-controlled robot. But at least they both are wirelessly controlled, so not going to bother you much.

3. Side-Brushes

This is something that we haven’t seen in other brand’s robot cleaners. Both of these models come with two side brushes instead of 1. Having an extra side brush means that more of the dirt and debris will be pulled from the sides and result in better cleaning. It’s good that both the companies haven’t compromised on cleaning capabilities.

Features And Technical Specifications Of Eufy Robovac 11S

• Design And Appearance

The Eufy Robovac 11S come in an all-black finish with top glass housing a single button. The button doubles as a power switch, as well as an indicator light. The device is 12.8 inches in diameter and just 2.8 inches in height, which makes it one of the smallest robot cleaners. It is perfect for low clearance beds, tables, or couches. That is incredible.

• Control and Navigation

The controls are pretty simple on this product. There’s only one button on the robot which is used for powering it on or off. The rest of the controls are present on the remote control. This robot does not support any mobile app control. So everything is controlled by the remote only.

The robot still uses the old bump navigation system instead of a mapping system. This may look haphazard, but the robot always does a good job. The robot will move in a straight line, and when it comes in contact with an obstacle, it will merely change its direction. It still manages to clean a particular spot at least twice.

• Cleaning Options

The Eufy Robovac 11S comes with several cleaning modes:Auto-cleaning, Manual cleaning, Spot cleaning, Edge cleaning, and Single room cleaning. The Auto mode is the default setting on the robot and chooses the speed and suction power itself according to the dirt and debris it encounters.

Manual mode lets you control the robot and send it in any direction. You can control the power and speed of cleaning, amongst other things. We didn’t experiment much with that mode and left it on auto most of the time. Spot cleaning is a life-saver when you’ve spilled something on the floor. The robot focuses on a particular spot for 2 minutes for intense cleaning.

In the Edge cleaning mode, the robot moves along the edges of the walls to clean every corner of the house. It takes about 20minutes to clean the edges. Single room cleaning lets the robot focus on one room only. The robot takes about 30 minutes to clean a particular place intensely.

Features And Technical Specifications Of ILIFE A6

• Design and Appearance

The ILIFE A6 also comes in jet black color with a tempered glass top, which houses the power on and off button. The button will also send the robot for cleaning. The robot is 12.01 inches in diameter and 3.01 inches tall, even though on paper it says 2,8 inches tall. Still, it is a pretty small profile robot vacuum cleaner but not as little as the Robovac 11s

Underneath are two side brushes, a new spiral brush instead of a bristle brush, two big wheels, and one wheel for direction. The bumper of the robot houses several sensors.

• Controls and Navigation

The controls are quite similar to the Eufy Robovac 11S as it is also controlled by remote control. There’s no app support on the Ilife A6 either. The controls are still pretty easy, though. Navigation is pretty much the same as the Robovac 11s. The A6 also takes the help of the sensors and uses bump navigation.

• Cyclone Power Mode

The ILIFE A6 features second-gen CyclonePower, which is one of the first devices from the company to use this technology. It is a three-stage cleaning process that uses the robot’s every single component in the best possible mode to get the best cleaning experience.

• Battery Life

The battery life is probably the most significant advantage of having this vacuum cleaner. The robot offers an incredible 160 minutes of runtime, which is enough to clean a big space properly. If you don’t have such a big area to clean, then you wouldn’t have to charge the robot now and then.

What’s In The Box?

Eufy RoboVac 11S

• Eufy Robocharging Dock
• Remote Control
• Four Side Brushes (two extra)
• Extra high-performance filter
• Additional foam filter
• Power adapter,
• Cleaning tool
• User manual.

ILIFE A6 

• The ILIFE A6 robot
• Charging dock
• Remote control
• Two extra side brushes
• Additional HEPA filter
• Extra rubber brush
• Virtual wall
• Power adapter
• User manual.

Overview Of Eufy Robovac 11S

The Eufy Robovac 11S is one of the best budget robot vacuum cleaners out there. Its small profile makes sure that the robot reaches under every furniture and cleans properly. It may not offer those fancy features present on many expensive robots, but it still stands right next to them when it comes to cleaning. It averages 97% cleaning performance with 99% on hardwood and 96% on low as well as high pile carpets. The cleanup on the mats is excellent and even better than some other robots. But considering the price point, there will be some trade-offs. None of them are dealbreakers but still worth mentioning. You should also check out how Eufy robovac 11 is in comparison to ILIFE A6.

Overview Of ILIFE A6

The ILIFE A6 is a competent and reliable robot vacuum cleaner that does the job well. It is perfect for people who want to clean significant areas but spend less. It features an excellent filtration system and virtual wall support. The Ilife A6 may not have fancy features but is still a unique vacuum cleaner.

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Bottom Line

Both of these robot vacuum cleaners provide excellent value for their money, but you will have to decide for yourself as they also come with some cons. It will depend on personal preferences, but both of them is a winner, in our opinion.