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Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :
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USABILITY |
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Shark IQ R101
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DESIGN |
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This device weighs 3.5 inches which an ideal size for it to clean under sofas, tables, beds and any furniture that is above the height.
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.
This unit is with an IQ navigation feature, which enables it to clean using a row by row coverage.
1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms
This unit has an unbeatable suction for pick up of large and small debris as well as hair on carpets and large floors.
600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.
With its unbeatable suction and self cleaning brush roll, it is able to capture pet dander and allergens making it ideal for pet owners.
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.
Unit features corner brushes that dig deep into corners for complete removal of dust and debris.
With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners
This unit's battery running time goes for 4 hours when fully charged.
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.
The recommended charge time for the device is approximately 6 hours until full charge.
120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.
This unit has an intelligent navigation system which is to enable it to clean multiple floors ranging from carpets to hard floors and tiles.
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
This unit features a dual edge and powerful suction property which digs deep into carpets while taking out debris and hair from carpets.
This cleaner is able to hold up battery life of 4 hours which enables it clean large rooms.
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.
Device has a charging dock which makes it self- recharging when it runs out power.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
Device is designed to recharge when needed and there after resumes from where it left off ensuring not to repeat already cleaned places.
Device is designed to know where to map the rooms in the home which lets you select which rooms to clean and which ones to leave out.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
Device has cliff sensors that enables it avoid stairs and decks.
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.
This unit is relatively quiet compared to other cleaner which makes it eligible to clean the room while giving you a good work environment and can be set to quiet mode using the remote control.
68 db – operates quietly
This unit has a normal and max suction power that lets it boost from normal to max suction when required.
Device consists of a filter and comes with an extra filter that is very useful to capture and eliminate dust, pet hair and any other light debris.
Device has a total mapping feature of the rooms which lets you select which rooms to clean and which ones to avoid.
This unit is designed to sweep as it is made with two side sweepers, however it may not be able to mop the floor as you would like it to.
Device has a max mode which is used to increase the suction power in order to deal with concentrated messes.
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.
With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command the device 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.
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.
Device comes with a remote control that lets you control, schedule and find out the history of cleaning sessions.
Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.
This robot is WIFI connected for your personal convenience.
Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.
This device lets you schedule cleanings and target specific rooms or areas with the Shark clean app or Alexa.
Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.
You can be able to command your robot with Alexa.
You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.
Device has a mapping feature that lets you choose specific zones to be cleaned.
Device has an XL dust bin which is able t hold up to 30 days of dirt and debris.30 days of dirt and debris.
This cleaner has a low profile design making it eligible to perform its duties.
9.3cm above the ground
Device comes with boundary strips to block off certain areas in the house.
The battery has a 2,600 mAmpH, which means the robot can clean for some hours before it requires recharging.
1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.
Dustbin is designed to hold up a 30 session cleaning capacity of debris.
600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.
Device is made with a virtual wall that creates a barrier and block off an opening that is 7 feet wide.
Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.
12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches
13 x 13 x 3.6 inches
5.7 pounds
7.8 pounds
• Powered by IQ NAV, • Maps your whole home, • It methodically cleans row by row and navigates to the next room • Has Shark suction power and features a self-cleaning brush roll • Has an XL dustbin.
• 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
• Robot when not set in quiet mode can be very loud. • Device may not be helpful when required to mop.
• 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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