Reasons to buy Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :
PERFORMANCE |
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Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 690
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 690
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Stands 3.5 inches in height – low profile design that can easily enter under furniture to clean debris in hard to reach areas above 3.5 inches. However might fail to enter under furniture above 3.5 inches
It 9.3cm raised from the ground - so it can clean under furniture above 9.3cm. But if the furniture is below 9.3cm it won't be able to go under it.
Ideal for medium to large sized rooms
1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms
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600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.
Has a powerful suction that without much effort picks up pet hairs from carpets and floors hence providing a healthy environment for those living with pets
Even though the suction power is 600 Pa, it can pick up pet hair from the floor and a low pile carpet. But it might not perform very well on thick carpets.
Features a side brush that is specifically created to remove debris from along the walls, corners and other hard to reach areas
With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners
120 minutes of battery life – excellent battery life that will clean a large room on a single charge
90 minutes of runtime – not the best but still its not too bad. Though when it comes to cleaning a large area the robot will need to automatically dock, recharge and finish the job.
3 hours of complete charge
120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.
Able to clean all kinds of floors and carpets with enhanced performance. The types include: low pile, medium pile and thick pile carpets, linoleum, ceramic, vinyl, wood and laminate floors
Can move from floor to floor without losing suction power. Floor types include: hardwood, marble tile, vynil, ceramic tile, laminate and linoleum while Carpet types include; low-pile, medium-pile
Features a tri-clean technology that can lift up all dirt, dust and pet hairs from thick carpets deeply cleaning it
Quest 1000 operates for up to 120 minutes on a full charge which is enough time to clean a large sized room. If it runs low on battery then it will automatically recharge and return to clean from where it has stopped.
Yes, it has a wide coverage of about 1830 Sq.ft. This can be cleaned in 90 minutes, so if the room is larger than that, the robot will auto dock and recharge the battery for net usage.
Will dock and return to charge once battery is low without a command from you. Make sure that the charging point is not populated with objects
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
Automatically goes back to continue cleaning where it had left off to recharge battery. However if the cleaning was complete, then it waits for the next session
Moves from room to room using the Quest Navigation 3.0 technology – lets it laser map the room and will know which routes to take while cleaning
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
Has a cliff sensor which detects drop off areas and stairs and then turns away to avoid falling.
Features a full suite of intelligent sensors to detect objects and cliffs on the floors. It will avoid bumping into furniture but it will around them very well. When it meets cliffs, it changes direction.
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68 db – operates quietly
Has a high efficiency filter that removes up to 99% of the allergens and other particles from the run. Appropriate for people with asthma condition
360 degree QuestNav 3.0 technology makes use of laser mapping to navigate around you home systematically and cleaning it thoroughly
Uses dirt detect sensors to locate areas with high concentration of dirt. Once it gets to such areas, it spins around the area so many times to ensure no dirt is left behind.
Very convenient operation through the Wifi connectivity. This lets you schedule your cleaning from the Smartphone hence making cleaning on a daily effortless
Can be operated with a iRobot smart phone app or Amazon Alexa. It also auto docks its self when the battery is low. So you don’t have to be around it all the time.
Schedule cleanings, monitor cleanings and track the Quest 1000 through your mobile app remote control.
Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.
Can be connected to your local Wifi
Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.
Download the Hoover App on your Smartphone and schedule daily or weekly cleaning programs
Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.
You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.
Dust bin capacity is 600 ml – possible for it to accommodate large debris however it will require constant emptying
3.5 inches in height low profile design – might be tricky to clean under furniture above 3.5 inches
9.3cm above the ground
1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.
600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.
Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.
13.4 x 13.4 x 3.5 inches
13 x 13 x 3.6 inches
7.7 pounds
7.8 pounds
• Can clean multiple floor types including carpets • Advanced run time of up to 120 minutes • Effortless cleaning on your preset cleaning schedule • Cliff sensor technology – prevents falling off stairs and edges • Intelligent navigation system through floor mapping • Can be controlled using a Smart phone • High efficient filtration system – removes 99% of allergens • Very low profile design
• Cleans all floor types and low pile carpets • Auto docks and recharges • It is compatible with Amazon Alexa • Can be scheduled • Can be controlled with a Smartphone • Has a virtual wall • Operates quietly • Low profile design
• Not suitable for high pile carpets • Cannot be voice controlled with Amazon Alexa
• Does not map and route • Does not auto resume • Does not have a bin indicator • No Zone Cleaning • Does not deep clean carpets
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