CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Roomba 891 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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7.6
Winner:

Roomba 891

Reasons to buy Roomba 891:

  • button icon Cleans all floor types.
  • button icon Up to 5 times the air purifier.
  • button icon Sweeps away debris hiding along walls.
  • button icon Intelligently navigates your home.
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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 :

Roomba 891

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

Roomba 891

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Roomba 891

Reasons why we like it:

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
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COMPARISON – Roomba 891 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The robot will be in position to capture and remove pet hair and debris left on the floor and carpet. You can also use the Concentrated cleaning function to vacuum areas where pets live most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

iRobot promises that the battery can run for up to 2 hours, and based on our estimates, will last about 400 charges

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Charging time under normal conditions is at least 2 hours.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Able to clean floors and carpets of all types. The kind of floors it cleans include; tile, hardwood, laminate, linoleum WHILE the type of carpets it cleans include:low-pile and medium-pile 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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Roomba 891
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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Since it battery lasts for a short while – 60 minutes, this robot will auto dock and recharge so that it is ready for next usage.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 891 can move clean from room to room. But if you want to prevent it from reaching specific rooms, you can use the 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The device is able to boost suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

No

HEPA FILTER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 891 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

Roomba 891

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

you can control device with remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

All Wi‐Fi connected Roomba vacuuming robots are compatible on devices with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. Simply ask Alexa or the Google Assistant to start, stop, or dock your robot.

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device is wifi connected.

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Clean and schedule anytime, from anywhere with the iRobot Home App.

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

All Wi‐Fi connected Roomba vacuuming robots are compatible on devices with Amazon Alexa.

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device has boundary strips included.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

1800 mAh.

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

0.2 gallons

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device ha got a full bin indicator that alerts you when you need to empty the bin.

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Roomba 891
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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

10.2 pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

Roomba 891

CONCLUSION

PROS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Very Easy to use • It cleans effectively • Will Clean under furniture • Hassle free operation • Cleans hardwood floors • Captures and removes Pet hair • Can be used in Carpeted rooms • Can clean Medium to Large rooms • Performs very well in high traffic rooms

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Battery runtime is very low compared to other robot vacuum cleaners • Has a small debris bin • It Misses some spots even with the concentrated cleaning • Makes some noise • It clogs easily • Long charge time

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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