Ecovacs Deebot 601 review: Mapping features are missed in this otherwise capable cleaner

Budget-priced robot vacuums with advanced features remain something of a novelty. Some earlier Ecovacs models have defied convention with a smattering premium perks, such as app control Google Home and Amazon Alexa integration. The company did this exceptionally well with its Deebot N79S, our current top pick in the budget category. The Deebot 601, which includes all those aforementioned perks, isn't quite as successful. The 601 measures 13.9 by 13.9 by 3.27 inches, with a low enough profile to get beneath most low-clearance furniture and edge its way under cabinets.