CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ILIFE A4 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba 690

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690:

  • button icon Ideal for homes with Pet Hair
  • button icon Ideal for both medium and large rooms
  • button icon Can be controlled remotely with a smart phone
  • button icon Compatible With Alexa
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Runners Up:

ILIFE A4

Reasons to buy ILIFE A4 :

  • button icon Has a 3-Step Cleaning System.
  • button icon Automatically docks and recharges.
  • button icon Infrared sensors for avoiding obstacles.
  • button icon Powerful battery for long-lasting operation.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

ILIFE A4

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 690

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 690

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 690

Reasons why we like it:

  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ILIFE A4 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It features a low-profile body which allows it to clean under furniture above 3-inches from the ground.

Yes

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.

COVERAGE

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit is designed for cleaning medium-to-large spaces of up-to 2100sq.ft.

Yes

1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It uses a 1000pa Super Suction which offers great cleaning results according to different modes.

Yes

600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device will work well when it comes to cleaning pet-hair on hardwood and tiled floors. It also features a HEPA-Filter that will help to eliminate dust and pet allergies.

Yes

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.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It features a rotating side brushes that help to clean dirt in corners and along walls.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It’s equipped with a 4 chip 2600mah battery that can operate for about 110-to-120 minutes after a full charge. Its battery is also long-lasting.

Yes

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.

CHARGE TIME

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The battery can be charged for about 5-hours to acquire a full-charge. However, there is also a 1-hour single-charge that will provide you with 2.5-hours of use.

Yes

120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device uses a CyclonePower cleaning system to clean all floor-types thoroughly. It also features multiple cleaning-modes designed for different floors.

Yes

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

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It can clean floors of medium-to-large rooms of up-to 2100sq.ft.

Yes

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.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It can automatically go back to the charging-dock for recharge when battery runs low.

Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Yes, it will resume cleaning automatically after getting fully charged.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It’s equipped with infrared-sensors that prevent it from falling of stairs and to avoid bumping into furniture.

Yes

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.

QUIET OPERATION

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

At only 64db, this unit a bit quieter than most robotic-vacuums on the market.

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It features a MAX-Mode that facilitates for enhanced powerful cleaning of dirty high-traffic areas.

No

HEPA FILTER

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Its HEPA filtration system will help to trap and eliminate 98% of all allergens in the air.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

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.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

ILIFE A4

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device can be programmed to use the included infrared remote control. Additionally, it also features a convenient programmable schedule that allows for auto-cleaning.

Yes

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.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.

WIFI CONNECTED

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

You can use the included remote-control to set a weakly cleaning schedule so that this device can automatically clean whether you're home or not.

Yes

Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

iRobot Roomba 690

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It features a low-profile design that allows it to clean under furniture above 3-inches in height.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

4 chip 2600mAh battery.

Yes

1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

450-ml and this is large-enough to hold a fair amount of dust.

Yes

600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

12.2"L x 3"H x 12.2"D

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

4.85-lbs.

Yes

7.8 pounds

iRobot Roomba 690

CONCLUSION

PROS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• A High performance Li-ion battery. • Automatically docks and recharges. • A High performance Li-ion battery. • Infrared sensors avoid getting stuck. • Advanced motor with less working noise. • Cliff-sensors prevent it from falling off stairs.

Yes

• 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

CONS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• It’s not meant for deep carpet-cleaning. • It lacks a mapping/navigation feature. • Doesn't have a wet-mopping feature. • Lacks some smart-features like Wi-Fi.

Yes

• 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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