Deebot Ozmo 950, updates and more power for the brand's top of the range

2019 is being a year full of news, and no brand wants to be left behind. With the launch of its new flagship, the Deebot Ozmo 950, the Chinese manufacturer once again offers an interesting and complete robot, with scrubbing capacity, thanks to its advanced Ozmo system, and now, more powerful.

Ecovacs, the manufacturing company of Deebot, continues to evolve, and its wide range of robots already includes a handful of high-end robots, with laser-based navigation technology. This way, Ecovacs has been establishing itself and gaining market share, until becoming the third brand in Spain, behind Roomba and Conga.

With a history of more than 20 years, it has sold more than 15 million units of its products worldwide.

In 2007 it launched its first robot vacuum cleaner on the market, and year after year, thanks to a large investment in R&D, has been growing, until becoming the leader in the Asia-Pacific area, and with important market shares in other countries, such as the United States, Japan, Canada, Germany, France or Spain.

With the launch in 2019 of this Deebot 950, Ecovacs seeks to compete with other excellent robots launched recently, such as the Conga 4090, the Roomba S9, the Roborock S6 or the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S.

Will he have achieved it? We tell you in this extensive review.

Deebot OZMO 950: our review

The Deebot Ozmo 950 has obtained a rating of 96 points out of 100. It is a complete robot with an advanced laser-based navigation system..

The Ozmo 950 offers advanced, high-end features highly appreciated by buyers, such as room cleaning and multiple maps.. In addition, it has an advanced scrubbing system and automatic carpet detection, and the power has been improved, one of the issues that we missed in other models of the brand.

In addition, The operation of the robot can be done easily, both through a mobile app and through voice commands, and it is more precise and flat than its predecessor., making it easier for you to clean under furniture. Autonomy is also another of the strong points of Deebot's new top of the range.

Deebot Ozmo 950: What's in the box

Deebot Ozmo 950 vs Deebot Ozmo 930

The new Deebot model represents an evolution compared to its predecessor, thanks to improved mapping technology and the possibility of managing several plants. Besides, highlights the increase in power and autonomy, which are well above the figures offered by the 930.

Below, we show you the comparison table:

Commissioning of the Deebot OZMO 950

The side brushes fit into the corresponding slots at the bottom. You have to push until you hear a click. The robot may have a protector on the bumper (to avoid damage during transport), which will have to be removed.

Opening the top cover of the robot, we find the switch, with two positions: I = on, O = off. Place the switch on the first one, and the robot will emit a melody. Inside we will also find, in addition to the tank, the cleaning tool, which can be used to clean the filter and to cut hair that may get tangled in the brush.

Next, place the charging base against the wall, in a level place where it is firmly supported. The charging base must be located in a place where the robot can detect it well and has enough space to maneuver.. To do this, a free space of 0,5 meters is recommended on each side of the base, and 1,5 meters forward.

Once the charging base is plugged in, place the robot on it, observing that the terminals of the robot (small metal plates on the bottom) coincide with those of the base.

As is usual in this type of devices, It is recommended that the first charge be long-lasting. In this case, a minimum of 5 hours is recommended (which is the time it takes to fully charge).

The robot can be operated using the buttons on the top, through voice commands (compatible with Alexa and Google Home) and through the app; nevertheless, If you want to access the advanced functions that the robot provides you, you will have to use the application.

Once loaded, the robot can be started using the button on its top, so that it will clean automatically, or conveniently through the mobile application, which allows you to select various options., as we will discuss later.

It is advisable to clear the area to be cleaned of possible obstacles that may be on the floor (clothes, toys, cables), in addition to hiding the fringes of the carpets. In this way, we will make the robot's work easier. However, it should also be noted that it seems capable of avoiding and correcting this type of problem quite well.

Operation of the Deebot OZMO 950

The robot can be operated using the button on the top or through the remote control, and through the mobile application, compatible with iOS and Android.

Its 5.200 mAh lithium battery provides a range of up to 200 minutes, depending on the shape of the room, the obstacles encountered and the power level applied. This way, The Deebot Ozmo 950 becomes one of the robots with the greatest autonomy on the market, practically doubling that of its predecessor.

It has a advanced navigation system, called Smart Navi, based on laser (hence the turret that stands out in the profile of the robot, which makes this type of device a little taller than conventional robots). Version 3.0 of this navigation software is more advanced, allowing the 950 to move quickly and smoothly.

Thanks to its laser navigation, the Ozmo 950 is capable of creating a map of the rooms, to achieve a more effective cleaning, in which no corner is left uncleaned, and more efficient, since it finishes in less time than a robot without smart navigation.

Once the map is created, the robot will systematically clean, room by room, leaving your entire house spotless.

Additionally, if it has not finished cleaning, it returns to its charging base on its own, and resumes cleaning where it left off, so that your house will always be clean.

Power is another aspect in which the new flagship of the Chinese brand has improved. The Deebot Ozmo 950 is up to 50% more powerful than the 930, reaching 1.500 Pascals of suction power.

This is already a good power figure, since the 1.000 Pascals of the previous model were perhaps a little short for a robot of this level. Thanks to this suction capacity, the robot does a great job on all types of surfaces. However, it is worth noting that it falls below other competing robots, which reach or exceed 2.000 Pascals.

The robot has three power levels, in addition to silent mode, so that we can choose the most appropriate one, depending on the cleaning needs we have and the noise we want it to make.

The Ozmo 950 has automatic carpet detection, so it will apply more power when you are on top of a, achieving a more thorough cleaning on this type of surfaces (if desired, this option can be deactivated).

Thanks to carpet detection, there is no problem when you are mopping either, as it will avoid getting on the carpet and will only scrub hard floors.

Regarding the height, It is capable of exceeding up to 2 centimeters, also somewhat above previous models (which reached 1,6). If the rug has fringes, we recommend picking them up to avoid possible tangling.

Its operation is quite silent, even at maximum power (around 66 decibels, a fairly good figure) and its fluid navigation. Thanks to laser scanning, the robot runs throughout the house without jams or stumbles, adapting well to the environment.

It is also quite interesting in homes with pets. Thanks to the increase in power, it very effectively collects all types of dirt, including animal hair.. It may be interesting to remove the central brush and vacuum directly through the nozzle, to avoid tangles.

In addition to the laser turret, the Ozmo 950 has various sensors: anti-shock, anti-fall, carpet detection... As is usual with robots, it is advisable to clean them periodically, with a soft cloth, to ensure their proper functioning.

Through voice command technology (Alexa and Google Home), simple commands can be given to the robot, such as starting it to clean, stopping it, or sending it to charge. It also has voice messages, which can be configured in Spanish in the app.

The tank capacity of 0,43 liters is more than enough for one cleaning cycle., although it is somewhat below other high-end competing models.

For its part, high-efficiency filtration effectively captures microparticles of dust and mites, leaving cleaner air.

Programming Languages

Programming is an option already included practically as basic in the vast majority of robots on the market and, of course, in high-end ones, as is the case here.

Through the app you can program the Ozmo 950 in a very simple way, like when you create an alarm on your mobile. This way, you will always find your house clean when you arrive. Thanks to Wifi connectivity, also You can start the robot whenever you want and from wherever you are.: at work, on the street, in a cafeteria...

Room cleaning

Like the 930, the Deebot Ozmo 950 has room cleaning. When it builds the map, the robot determines the rooms that make it up, so that later it is very easy to establish what is going to be cleanedYou simply have to mark the room or rooms, and that's it.

It is ideal for highly used areas (for example, the living room), to make you clean that area more often.

multiple maps

One of the functions added by Deebot for this top of the range. Thanks to her, You can clean a house with several floors or different houses, and in each of them you can interact with its own map, indicate the rooms you want to clean, establish restricted areas, etc.

Deebot Ozmo 950: smart mopping

One of the advantages that the Deebot Ozmo offer is its great scrubbing system. Along with the Conga (and maybe the iLife A9s), they have a much more efficient system than other robots They simply mop as they go.

Also, has two independent tanks, one for solids and the other for liquids, so it can do both functions at the same time..

Through a electronically controlled water pump, the OZMO 950 extracts the liquid from its large deposit, wetting the large microfiber mop precisely (depending on the mopping level chosen).

The 950 has four scrubbing levels, in which the water flow is precisely regulated: low, for light cleaning; medium, very useful on a daily basis; high, if we need a little more flow, when there is more dirt; and very high, for those cases in which we need the maximum water flow.

To start scrubbing, simply fill the water tank (without cleaning products) and place it on the bottom of the robot, pushing until it clicks.. The microfiber mop is easily attached using a velcro system.

Upon detecting water in the tank, the robot will begin cleaning in mopping mode, wetting the mop and scrubbing as it goes.

The 950 also comes with several disposable, single-use mops that we can use to clean very dirty areas and then throw them away.

The scrubbing result is quite good; Its dosing system and the action of the microfiber allow you to clean light stains and capture dirt on the floor. It may not be able to remove stubborn stains, but it is enough for everyday use.

Wifi connection and mobile app

Customize: allows you to refine further, defining which part of a room we want to clean and which part we don't.

Return to charger (a button with a plug) - to send the Deebot back to the base.

Furthermore, as we have already mentioned, As a novelty within the brand, the Ozmo 950 can handle up to 3 different maps.

It is also possible to configure other options, such as the amount of water to be pumped, in case you want to scrub more or less deeply. It has four levels, and at the highest it significantly wets the ground.

Advantages of the Deebot Ozmo 950

Drawbacks

Now power is no longer a drawback, as in previous models of the brand, since its 1.500 Pascals are a fairly good figure, capable of effectively cleaning all types of surfaces. However, as we have mentioned, we would have liked it to be closer to the figures offered by the competition in high-end robots, around or above 2.000 Pascals.

In addition, its price is also an aspect to take into account, since it exceeds 500 euros, which is why it is not suitable for all budgets.

Opinions on the Deebot Ozmo 950

Great improvement over its predecessor. More suction power, a longer battery life and an almost 1 centimeter lower profile. In addition, it includes aspects that 930 did not have, such as several floors. The scrubbing remains similar, but the cloth and its placement have been somewhat improved.

The app is quite complete; Before mapping it, you must activate advanced mode to access the various functions. Allows you to choose between four power levels and Overall, it's pretty quiet, even on the most powerful level.

It is faster and has more autonomy, about 3 hours. Also, the 3 maps thing is very good, so I can also clean my parents' house without losing the map.

Why buy a Deebot OZMO 950

If you want a new generation robot, with the most advanced navigation system, based on laser, manageable via app, with a good scrubbing system and belonging to one of the leading brands on the market, the OZMO 950 is a magnificent option.

If you are looking for a robot with the most modern technology, including room cleaning and multiple maps. If your home has a lot of rugs, if you need one wide autonomy Or if you want customize cleaning Depending on your taste, this robot can be a great purchase.

Overall rating: 96

Alternatives to the Deebot OZMO 950

At a similar, or even lower, price level, we have two robots that have recently come on the market, which scrub (in the case of the Conga, with a system that is also very advanced) and have superior suction power, such as Conga 4090 and the Roborock S6. You can also consult our comparison of the best robots on the market, the top of the range of each brand: