CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ILIFE A8 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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ILIFE A8

Reasons to buy ILIFE A8:

  • button icon 5 cleaning-modes & Programmable memory.
  • button icon Panoview navigation that adapts to your home.
  • button icon i-voice technology tells you what A8 is doing.
  • button icon Gen-3 cyclonepower system with high suction power.
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

ILIFE A8

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
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 – ILIFE A8 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Its low-profile design allows it to clean under furniture above 2.8-inches from the ground. In fact, it perfectly fits under most furniture like; beds and sofas.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit can cleans medium-to-large room spaces of up-to 1615sq.ft.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Its Gen 3 CyclonePower motor system offers up-to 1200-Pa of suction so as to absorb debris from all types of floor.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Uses a Rubber-brush & Bristle-brush to thoroughly clean pet-hair without getting clogged. It even has a HEPA-Filter that eliminates 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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

An advanced spinning side-brush sweeps debris and dust hiding along walls and corners.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Has a long-lasting, 2600mAh, Li-ion Battery that provides up-to 90 minutes of run-time.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Its battery can be fully-charged within 250-minutes.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features a Rubber-brush & Bristle-brush that can clean different floor-types. Likewise, its extra-large roadrover wheels allow it to move across different surfaces.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Clean floors of medium-to-large rooms of up-to 1615sq.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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It can automatically dock and recharge when the battery runs low on power.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This can remember its position and the planned route after the self-charging. In fact, it will resume cleaning using the original coordinates generated by the gyroscope.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit can move to different rooms of your home using Panoview-navigation-technology that uses a camera to scan the surrounding and then systematically cleans.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Its panoview-navigation technology uses proximity, distance and fall prevention sensors to detect obstacles and to prevent drop-offs on stairs.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It offers silent cleaning with a sound-level lower than 64dBs.

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Has a cleaning-mode (TurboBoost) that maximizes suction-power to ensure that all your floors are thoroughly clean.

No

HEPA FILTER

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It has a HEPA-Filter that is capable of retaining 99.9% of allergens and dust.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit will map your home automatically and create an orderly cleaning plan according to surroundings. In fact, this will help to avoid omissions or cleaning the same area twice.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It has a spot-mode that will keep it clean a particular area until it gets thoroughly clean.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

ILIFE A8

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It can be easily programmed using the included infrared remote-control. It also features a programmable schedule that allows for auto-cleaning throughout the week.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Its remote-control will allow you to set a weakly cleaning schedule.

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

iRobot Roomba 690

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Its low-profile design of (2.83”H) allows for cleaning under furniture above 2.83-inches in height.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

2600-mAh

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

300-ml.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ILIFE A8
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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

12.2"L x 2.83"H x 12.2"D

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

6.5-lbs.

Yes

7.8 pounds

iRobot Roomba 690

CONCLUSION

PROS

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Auto-charge and resume. • Map your home automatically. • Intelligent i-voice technology. • Groundbreaking Panoview navigation. • Versatile Bristle & Rubber brushes. • Extra-large roadrover wheels for stabilization. • Moves across different surfaces & avoids obstacles.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• No Mobile-App. • No full-bin indicator. • No wet-mopping function. • No deep-cleaning for carpets. • Not compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant.

Yes

• Does not map and route • Does not auto resume • Does not have a bin indicator • No Zone Cleaning • Does not deep clean carpets

Overall Winner

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