CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Neato Robotics XV Signature VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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Winner:

Neato Robotics XV Signature

Reasons to buy Neato Robotics XV Signature:

  • button icon Advanced laser guided navigation.
  • button icon High performance filter (HEPA).
  • button icon An Onboard Control centre with LCD-display.
  • button icon Blade brush for superior cleaning.
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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 :

Neato Robotics XV Signature

  • 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 :

Neato Robotics XV Signature

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Neato Robotics XV Signature

Reasons why we like it:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Neato Robotics XV Signature VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This robotic-vacuum is only 4-inches high and this allows it to easily clean under furniture above 4-inches.

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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Perfectly cleans small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 1076sq.ft.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Has a powerful suction of up-to 1800-Pa which makes it a perfect device for use on all floor-types.

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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It features an advanced SpinFlow power clean brush that picks-up pet-hair on all floor-types.

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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This robotic-vacuum features a D-shape design and large core brush that helps to capture dirt in all corners and along walls.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Has a powerful nickel-metal-hydride battery that can run for up to 60-minutes 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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It will take about 3-hours (180-minutes) for the battery to get fully charged.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It automatically moves from one floor type to another since it’s equipped with all-terrain wheels that move over all surfaces coupled with a blade-brush that works on all floor-types.

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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
No

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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It automatically returns to the charge-base 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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

When fully charged, this device automatically goes back out and picks-up from where it left off.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Automatically moves from room to room using Advanced Laser Guided Navigation and Smart Sensor Technology.

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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It uses Smart Sensor technology to automatically detect and avoid stairs and bumping into furniture.

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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This robotic-vacuum generates little noise when running in normal-mode but it will make a slightly louder noise when operating in turbo-mode.

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Boosts suction-power when running in Turbo-mode.

No

HEPA FILTER

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Includes a High-performance filter (HEPA) that captures and traps more fine dust and allergens within air.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Patented laser-guided technology scans and maps the room, plans and methodically cleans while allowing the robotic-vacuum to automatically move from room-to-room.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It has a spot-clean function that allows it to concentrate on 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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

Neato Robotics XV Signature

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features an onboard control-center that will allow you to easily schedule daily cleanings or just push a button for spot-clean or instant multi-room cleaning.

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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

You can easily schedule daily cleanings for up-to 7-days using the onboard control-center with a display-screen.

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

iRobot Roomba 690

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Comes with a large, 700ml, bagless dirt-bin that is easy to empty and takes a while to get full while cleaning.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Has a height of only 4-inches which allows it to easily clean under cabinets and other furniture.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Comes with a 6ft. boundary-maker.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

2400mAh NiMH (nickel metal hydride) Battery.

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

700ml Bagless dirt-bin.

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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Neato Robotics XV Signature
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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

13.0"W x 12.5"L x 4"H

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

8.6-lbs (3.9Kgs)

Yes

7.8 pounds

Neato Robotics XV Signature

CONCLUSION

PROS

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Powerful NiMH battery. • Wide cleaning path. • 60-minutes of run time. • Auto-recharge & resume. • Extra-large dirt bin and HEPA-filters. • Advanced SpinFlow power clean brushes. • Includes a 6ft. boundary-maker. • Multi-room cleaning.

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

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Noisy on turbo-mode. • Doesn't perform well on thick-carpets. • Lacks wet-mopping function. • No Wi-Fi & Neato-App. • Not compatible with Alexa. • Lacks a side-brush.

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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