CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Roborock S5 MAX VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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9.5
Winner:

Roborock S5 MAX

Reasons to buy Roborock S5 MAX:

  • button icon Alexa voice control.
  • button icon Ledge avoidance.
  • button icon App control.
  • button icon Ideal for pets.
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7.1
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 :

Roborock S5 MAX

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Roborock S5 MAX

  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

Roborock S5 MAX

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Roborock S5 MAX

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Roborock S5 MAX VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

With only 3.5 inches tall, this unit is able to get under and clean under sofas, tables, beds and any other furniture in the house.

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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device uses 150 minutes of nonstop cleaning making it ideal for large rooms hence ensuring a wide coverage.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Strong 2000Pa suction and with automatic carpet boost. Ideal for 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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

A multi surface brush roll combines with the good suction and a high-efficiency filter to give you an amazing solution for homes with pets.

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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device has double spinning side brushes which pull in debris from corners and edges.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit's battery life is excellent as it can run for 150 minutes.

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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It takes 6 hours to charge completely when the battery is drained.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

A spinning, multi-surface brush roll takes on carpets while powerful suction and dual spinning side brushes pick up debris from hard floors, edges, and corners.

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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has a spinning, multi-surface brush roll which does a tremendous job of taking on debris deep in carpets.

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Its ability to run for 150 minutes without shutting down makes it ideal for large rooms.

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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device is able to auto dock and recharge when it runs out of battery.

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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device features the auto dock and resume cleaning after charging which saves up time.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and 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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device is quiet enough making it possible to work or do something else while it’s cleaning.

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Strong 2000Pa suction and with automatic carpet boost. Ideal for all floor types.

No

HEPA FILTER

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device has a high efficiency heap filter that is ideal for picking up dust and other airborne particles.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Precision laser navigation. Z-shape cleaning path. Selective room cleaning. Faster and better.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has two brushes that sweep dirt into the vacuum however it may not be able mop as required.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Has a max mode for concentrated cleaning which increases the suction power to deal with messes.

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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

Roborock S5 MAX

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command Roborock S5 MAX from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command. It comes with a WIRELESS COMMAND CENTER.

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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device comes with a remote control that lets you schedule cleaning and control it for your own convenience.

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes it more convenient to use.

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Schedule cleaning for one specific room, with different suction levels and water flows.

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Virtual no-go and virtual no-mop zones, ideal for carpets or rugs.

No

Roborock S5 MAX

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has a large bin with a holding capacity of over 30 days cleaning sessions.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device’s thin design allows it to easily coast below furniture to provide thorough clean throughout your home.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has an 8' BotBoundary strip to enable it to avoid obstacles and ledges.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

5200mAh

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

460ml

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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

19.4 x 16 x 6.1 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

12.9 pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

Roborock S5 MAX

CONCLUSION

PROS

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Smart top up. Strong suction. Easy maintenance. Alexa voice control. Ideal for pets. App control. Ledge avoidance.

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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The high suction force may also pick up objects like small toys. Can still get caught on very thick carpet. Higher end cost.

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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