Reasons to buy Roomba 891:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :
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DESIGN |
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With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.
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.
Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.
1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms
1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots
600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.
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.
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.
Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners
With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners
iRobot promises that the battery can run for up to 2 hours, and based on our estimates, will last about 400 charges
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.
Charging time under normal conditions is at least 2 hours.
120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.
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.
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
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.
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.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
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.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.
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.
Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing
68 db – operates quietly
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.
Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.
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.
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.
you can control device with remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.
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.
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.
Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.
This device is wifi connected.
Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.
Clean and schedule anytime, from anywhere with the iRobot Home App.
Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.
All Wi‐Fi connected Roomba vacuuming robots are compatible on devices with Amazon Alexa.
You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.
With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.
9.3cm above the ground
This device has boundary strips included.
1800 mAh.
1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.
0.2 gallons
600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.
This device ha got a full bin indicator that alerts you when you need to empty the bin.
Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
13 x 13 x 3.6 inches
10.2 pounds
7.8 pounds
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
• 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
• 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
• 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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