Reasons to buy Neato Botvac 70e:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :
PERFORMANCE |
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Neato Botvac 70e
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 690
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
Neato Botvac 70e
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CONCLUSION |
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At only 3.9-inches, this device can easily clean under furniture above 4-inches high.
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.
It can clean small-to-medium room of up-to 2200sq.ft.
1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms
It has a true suction power which sucks-in dirt rather than just sweeping it in.
600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.
Uses a heavy-duty blade brush and a standard filter to cleanup pet-hair.
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.
The D-shape and side-brush allow this unit to thoroughly clean along walls and deep into corners.
With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners
Uses an advanced NiMH (nickel metal hydride) that enables it to run for about 60-to-90 minutes.
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.
Its Nickel Metal Hydride battery will take around 2-hours to get fully-charged.
120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.
This robot features high-grade wheels that allow it go over different floors thus facilitating for multi-floor cleaning.
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
It can thoroughly clean larger rooms of up-to 2200sq.ft.
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.
Automatically goes back to charge base when the battery is low on power and after returns to where it left-off.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
After getting fully-charged, this device will automatically return and start cleaning from where it left-off.
Automatically moves from room to room using patented laser-guided technology that scans and maps the room, plans and methodically cleans.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
It’s equipped with Anti-drop and Anti-collision sensors that prevent it from bumping into obstacles and falling off stairs.
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.
68 db – operates quietly
Uses a HEPA Filter to trap and remove dust, pet dander, allergens, and very small particles that can trigger allergies.
Uses Laser-guided navigation system to scan and map the room then plans and methodically cleans without bumping around
Features a spot-clean-mode that allows it to work on the same spot and until it gets thoroughly clean.
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.
This unit can be scheduled for daily cleanings or you can push the included buttons for instant multi-room or spot cleaning. It even features a LED-screen that allows for easy setup of modes.
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.
Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.
Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.
You can use the On-Board scheduling button to create cleaning schedules for 7-days.
Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.
You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.
It uses magnetic area blocking strips that prevent it from cleaning where you don’t want to and instead clean only particular zones of your home.
It has a larger 700ml dirt-bin which allows it to clean a wider area without getting clogged.
It features a low-profile design with a height of only 3.9-inches which allows it to clean under cabinets and furniture.
9.3cm above the ground
Comes with Boundary magnetic strips that help to block it from areas where you don’t want it to go.
2600mHz NiMH battery.
1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.
700ml
600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.
Features a full-bin-indicator that alerts you when it’s time to empty the dustbin.
Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.
12.7"L x 13.2"W x 3.9"H
13 x 13 x 3.6 inches
9-lbs (4.1Kgs)
7.8 pounds
• Powerful Nickel Metal Hydride battery. • Wider and bigger brush roll covers more area. • Bigger dirt cup that picks-up more dirt. • Side brush for edge and corner cleaning. • Maps and plans the cleaning path. • Scheduling function. • Multi-room cleaning. • Spot/concentrated cleaning.
• 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
• It’s a bit noisy. • Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity. • No Mobile-App. • Doesn't perform well on thick-carpets.
• 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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