CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

LEFANT M520 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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7.6
Winner:

LEFANT M520

Reasons to buy LEFANT M520:

  • button icon FreeMove technology.
  • button icon Durable runtime.
  • button icon Voice and APP controls.
  • button icon Slim yet powerful.
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Runners Up:

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 :

LEFANT M520

  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

LEFANT M520

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
LEFANT M520

Reasons why we like it:

  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – LEFANT M520 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Slim design, easily slides under sofa, bed and corner, and any other furniture in the home to thoroughly clean.

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Packing a whooping 1800Pa of suction power to eliminate dust, dirt, bread crumbs and pet hair while being gentle with tiles, hardwood floors and carpets, keeps your home free of fur balls and your children healthy.

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device is ideal for homes with pets because of its strong suction power and 3 in 1 HEPA filter.

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device is able to clean corners and along walls.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The vacuum has built-in 2600mAh lithium battery, cleaning up to 110-130min on a single charge.

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The Lefant M520 is fully charged after 4-5 hours on its charging base.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

M520 uses the most advanced Brushless Direct Current Motor, with max 1800Pa suction power, it cleans pet hairs, dust, debris thoroughly from hard floors to medium-pile carpets.

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This vacuum’s ability to clean the home for 110 to 130 minutes makes it eligible for large rooms.

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The sweeper will automatically go charging when battery is low or cleaning is completed if the charging base is set against the wall without obstacles on either side or straight ahead.

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Anti-collision/cliff sensors and soft cushion bumpers ensures device avoids obstacles and ledges to safely clean your home.

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Thanks to the optimized internal airflow structure, the robot vacuums quietly without interfering with your daily life.

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

HEPA FILTER

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has 3 layer filters i.e. primary filter, sponge filter and HEPA filter which prevents the dust from entering into the air again.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

You can also plan your own route before leaving work, remote control, super convenient operation.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has spot cleaning with repeat cleaning at one small space until it is completely cleaned

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

LEFANT M520

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command device from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command. It comes with a WIRELESS COMMAND CENTER.

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The robot works with Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. Download Lefant Life App, available on iOS and Android 4.0 or above, access to direction control, schedule cleaning, choose the cleaning modes, real-time monitor, adjust the suction power, etc. Support OTA firmware.

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device is WIFI connected which makes it easy to control remotely.

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device lets you schedule cleanings and target specific rooms or areas with the remote control.

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has a mapping feature that lets you choose the cleaning method of specific zones between vacuuming and mopping.

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

A large 0.6L dust box holds more dirt, no need of frequent emptying per cleaning.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This robot vacuum is designed with a low profile design which makes it able to go under any furniture.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device is made with boundary strips which make navigation easy.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

2600mAh lithium battery

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

0.6 L

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

LEFANT M520
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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

12.6 x 12.6 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

6.17 pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

LEFANT M520

CONCLUSION

PROS

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

FreeMove technology. Slim yet powerful. Voice and APP controls. Durable runtime. Ready to clean. Anti-collision for safety. Protect robot and your family. A quiet clean. Auto charging. 1800Pa powerful suction. Triple filter. Duration up to 110-130 minutes. Large capacity dust box.

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

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This robot machine is not able to sweep and mop at the same time.

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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