CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

PureClean PUCRC96B VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

PureClean PUCRC96B

Reasons to buy PureClean PUCRC96B :

  • button icon Automatically start on its own to clean at set time
  • button icon Suitable for homes with cats and dogs
  • button icon Cleans around obstacles without running onto them
  • button icon Lifts debris using dual spinning side brushes
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

PureClean PUCRC96B

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 690

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

iRobot Roomba 690

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 690

Reasons why we like it:

  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – PureClean PUCRC96B VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features 3.1 inches low profile design. Slim and short enough to clean under furniture, sofa and beds above its height.

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

PureClean PUCRC96B
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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Its 24w suction and dual rotating sweepers make PUCRC96B ideal for homes with pets. It removes the need for a rotating underbrush and eliminates clogging that is caused by cat or dog hairs.

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features 2 detachable spinning sweeper brushers for cleaning corners and along walls. Stretch deeply into corners and edges to keep them clean.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Runs for a total of 90 minutes after a single full charge. Enough time to clean a small sized home or office

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Approximately 4 hours are enough for full battery.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Built to run on multi floor surfaces like hard carpet, various tile kinds and hardwood floors.

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Randomly navigates to clean large rooms within a run time of 90 minutes before docking.

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Automatically docks once battery is low or after cleaning and recharges. Features a built in rechargeable battery that lasts 90 minutes before heading to electric charger.

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Utilizes the Auto, Edge, Spiral and Zigzag cleaning modes to move from room to room. Enters into every open space and low space to collect unwanted particles.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Obstacle detection sensor and anti fall stair sensors. Work by protecting the robot from falling off stairs or bumping into objects. The protective bumper housing maintains robot and furniture appearance.

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

HEPA FILTER

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Built with an integrated reusable hepa filter. Eliminates tiny particles that can trigger allergy and asthma in a home. The primary hepa filter can be washed.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Sweeps, mops, dusts and vacuums

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Switches through the 4 cleaning modes such as auto, zigzag spiral and edge to provide concentrated cleaning in the floors.

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

PureClean PUCRC96B

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

You don’t have to do much to clean your home with this robot. It features a one button operation that runs to clean immediately. Saves you from long steps on operation so you can relax.

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features a scheduled activation – it is a programmable scheduler that automatically starts to clean at a given time set by you even when you are not home.

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

iRobot Roomba 690

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Low profile design of 3.1 inches. PUCRC96B easily slides beneath furniture and places other bigger robots wouldn’t to remove hidden dirt, dust and pet hairs hiding.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Ni-Mh 14.4V 1500mAh battery capacity. Not very powerful but enough to provide you 90 full minutes after charging fully.

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Can take in up to 300 ml of unwanted particles before needing to be emptied.

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

PureClean PUCRC96B
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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

3.15 x 11.82 x 11.82 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

5.96 pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

iRobot Roomba 690

CONCLUSION

PROS

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Automatically start on its own to clean at set time • Built to clean under furniture with low profile design • Suitable for homes with cats and dogs • Lifts debris using dual spinning side brushes • Hassle free control using wireless robot and one button operation • Cleans around obstacles without running onto them • Redirects away from stairs to preventing falling • Suitable for multi floor cleaning • Perfect for its price

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

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Small dust bin capacity • No wifi connectivity • Doesn’t have a Smartphone App control • Small battery capacity – only 1500mAh • Not built with virtual walls • Cannot map floors in a homes • Suitable for small homes and offices only • No full bin indicators • It cannot automatically resume after charging

Yes

• Does not map and route • Does not auto resume • Does not have a bin indicator • No Zone Cleaning • Does not deep clean carpets

Overall Winner

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