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Makita DRC200Z VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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Winner:

Makita DRC200Z

Reasons to buy Makita DRC200Z:

  • button icon Cleans approximately 5,380 square feet
  • button icon Up to 200 minutes of continuous operation
  • button icon Three stage cleaning system
  • button icon Efficient BL Brushless
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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 :

Makita DRC200Z

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

iRobot Roomba 690

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

Makita DRC200Z

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Makita DRC200Z

Reasons why we like it:

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Makita DRC200Z VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Stands at 7.1 inches tall - only cleans under furniture above 7.1 inches tall. May not clean below furniture below 7.1 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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Cleans a total area of 5,380 square feet coverage. Perfect for large commercial rooms, offices and stores

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/.A

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

High efficiency filter ideal for homes with pets. Sucks up both small and large pet dander from multiple surfaces into the large dust bin.

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features side brushes specialized for cleaning corners and along walls. Provides deep reach to eliminate hiding dust and dirt I such difficult places.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Up to 200 minutes of continuous run time after one full battery charge. Will last 50% longer per 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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Recharges for 60 minutes or 1 hour to gain full battery

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

2 mode cleaning options for multiple floors - main brush only and main brush plus vacuum. Lifts both large and small sized particles off hard floors, wood, tiles, low pile and medium 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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

For large commercial and home rooms within 5380 square feet coverage. Navigates throughout that area without skipping parts.

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Automatically docks to recharge – self charges when the battery is low or after finishing to clean

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Two navigation options to move the unit across rooms. Uses the smooth gliding wheels to shift from room to room on a single floor.

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Anti drop and anti obstacle sensors – keep the robot or furniture from damage of knocking obstacles or falling off 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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

64 db noise level – relatively quiet operation. Will barely burden you as it cleans your surrounding

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

No

HEPA FILTER

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

High efficiency filtration system - eliminates all micro particles of allergens and dust. Minimizes allergic and asthmatic attacks in homes and offices

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Only sweeps

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Makita DRC200Z
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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

Makita DRC200Z

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Wireless remote control system – you don’t have to follow the unit as it cleans. Just sit comfortably across a room and control through the remote. Also schedule cleaning for automatic hassle free cleaning always.

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Scheduled cleaning through IR remote control – set times and daily cleaning in advance. Enjoy coming back to a clean home or office every day

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Cleans specific areas using boundary tapes - restricts the robot from entering into restricted areas. Will only clean areas it I permitted to clean

No

iRobot Roomba 690

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

2500 ml large dust bin capacity - can take in large particles

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Includes boundary tapes - draws boundaries beyond which the robot cannot clean.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

8000 mAh battery capacity – cleans much longer before battery recharge

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

2500 ml dust bin capacity - eliminates the need for constant dust bin 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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features virtual wall – keeps Makita DRC200Z off areas you don’t want it to access like bathrooms etc

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

18.1 x 18.1 x 7.1 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

17.2 pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

Makita DRC200Z

CONCLUSION

PROS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

● Can be scheduled to clean on a daily or weekly timely basis ● Restricts robot from accessing some areas using boundary strips and virtual wall ● Large side brushes and power brush ● Automatically docks and recharges when battery is low ● Avoids obstacles and stairs ● Large dust bin capacity – 2500 ml ● Strong battery capacity – 8000 mAh ● Whisper quiet operation ● Delivers a wider cleaning surface of over 18 inches

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

● Doesn’t come with Smartphone app ● Thick carpets cannot be deep cleaned ● No wifi connectivity ● Voice commands through Alexa not possible ● Wont automatically resume cleaning after charging ● Cannot plan or map routes ● No mopping ability

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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