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Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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Winner:

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

Reasons to buy Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum:

  • button icon WI-FI connectivity
  • button icon Automatically docks and charges
  • button icon Lefant mobile app
  • button icon 1200 Pa 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 :

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 690

  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

Reasons why we like it:

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Measures 3.14 inches in height – can clean beneath beds, sofas and kickboards above 3.14 inches tall. May not clean under those below 3.14 inches tall.

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

1200 P strong suction power – performs effectively when removing dust and dirt on both hard and carpeted floors

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Strong suction power ideal for homes with pets. Lifts off pet hairs and other dander from open and hiding spaces

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Automatic edge mode – detects corners and edges automatically and effectively cleans them. Delivers wide reach side brushes to enter into corners and edges.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Runs for approximately 110 minutes before requiring a recharge

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Cleans multi floors using 4 cleaning modes – auto, edge, spot and round depending on cleaning desire. Ideal for marble tile, linoleum, ceramic tile, laminate, vynil and low 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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Long clean hours perfect for large rooms – will freely move across the large room while dodging obstacles on its path within 110 run time minutes

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Returns automatically to the charging base on low battery or after cleaning. LEFANT M500 battery always prepared for next cleaning schedule.

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Uses free move technology to move from room to room. Climbs over doorsills using a 0.39 inch threshold across the entire home or office.

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Inbuilt with powerful sensors – anti drop stops the robot from falling off ledges and stairs. Anti collision stops unit from scratching or bumping into furniture and other objects.

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

No

HEPA FILTER

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

3 in one cleaning ability – vacuums, sweeps and mops

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Automatic cleaning mode – detects areas with high concentration of dirt. Then increases power automatically to thoroughly clean the place

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Cleanings can begin and end in the palm of your hand. Schedule or start the robot in a simple one start operation from anywhere. No complicated steps involved.

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Lefant mobile app – click to clean your home from where you are. Can start, stop, schedule, switch modes, monitor, restrict movement etc. Can be downloaded onto your iOS and Android 4.0 plus phones.

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Connects to home WIFI – requires a 2.4 GHz network connection.

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Schedule cleaning using the IR remote or Lefant mobile app. Set daily or weekly cleanings at a given time. LEFANT M500 will clean even with no one around.

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

iRobot Roomba 690

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Only large particles to a size of food crumbs from kids and pets

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Slim 3.14 inches tall – doesn’t get stuck once it enters below furniture or other small spaces in a home.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

2600 mAh lithium-ion battery – ideal for cleaning medium sized homes on one full charge.

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

600 ml dust bin capacity – eliminates the need for frequent emptying

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

12.59L X 12.59W X 3.14H inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

4.4 pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

CONCLUSION

PROS

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Free move technology promotes portability • Intelligent smart home app • Optimized internal airflow for quiet operation • 3 stage cleaning system – vacuums. Mops and sweeps • Cleans both hard floors, tiles ad carpets • Docks and recharges on its own when battery is low or after cleaning • Strong and reliable unibody design • Large water tank capacity of 600 ml • Adjustable suction power • IR remote for effortless remote control • Avoids stairs and objects on its path • Allows scheduled cleaning • Long run time of about 110 minutes

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 M501 A Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Fails to deep clean thick carpets • No voice command through Alexa • Wont clean specific areas • No path planning or mapping of homes • No automatic resume after charging • Boundary strips not included

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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