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iRobot Braava 380t 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:

iRobot Braava 380t

Reasons to buy iRobot Braava 380t :

  • button icon Advanced Robot Mop- Wet Mopping
  • button icon Dry Sweeping cleaning modes
  • button icon Ideal for large spaces
  • button icon Cleans all hard floor types
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Braava 380t

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 690

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 690

Reasons why we like it:

  • SUCTION POWER
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iRobot Braava 380t VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Has a height of 3.1 inches. Cleans under sofas, kickboards and beds above 3.1 inches tall and might not clean under furniture below 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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Average coverage of 355 square feet – ideal for both multiple rooms and larger rooms within its coverage.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
No

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Removes pet dander through special back and forth mopping action and damp cloths. Lifts pet hairs from multiple surfaces.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features maximized edge design – enters into corners and along the walls to remove hidden dust and other particles.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Runs nonstop for 150 minutes when battery is fully charged.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Created for multi-floor cleaning. Will mop and sweep every hard floor such as tiles, stone and hardwood. Select either the dry sweep or damp mop mode for the surface.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Uses North star cube technology for large rooms. Expands the cleaning coverage using the cubes (purchase separately).

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Auto docks and recharges when battery is low. Runs straight to its charging station to recharge. Make sure its dick is not blocked with objects.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Automatically resumes cleaning after auto recharge. Goes back to where it had stopped cleaning to continue.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Navigates the entire home on a single floor using iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system. Shut doors you to restrict it from other areas.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Navigates around objects and turns away from stairs. Uses powerful sensors to detect obstacles and stairs on its cleaning path.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Has an iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system that runs like an indoor GPS. Keeps track of where the robot is from and where it should go.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Can dry sweep multiple floors and damp mop hard floors

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Tripple pass cleaning action - Pro clean system using advanced robot mob for concentrated cleaning. Eliminates all grimes and dirt from messy places.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

iRobot Braava 380t

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Effortless operation with easy controls. Just attach a cloth and click ob button for your preferred mode. Braava 380 will automatically follow the schedule without attention from you.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

iRobot Roomba 690

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

3.1 inches low profile design – easily enters and reaches hard to reach areas for an effective cleaning.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

2000 mAh NiMH battery capacity – able to deliver up to 150 minutes of nonstop runtime.

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

N/A

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Braava 380t
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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

9.6 x 8.5 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

4 pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Can dry sweep and damp mop multiple floors • Features a very long run time of 150 minutes • Easily enters under furniture to clean difficult areas • A multipurpose cleaning pad • Automatically docks and recharges on low battery • Triple pass mopping action • Will not run over objects or fall off stairs • Fast and very convenient to operate • Maximised edge cleaning design for corners and edges • Suitable for multiple floors • Ideal for homes with carpets • Automatically resumes cleaning after recharge • Easily moves from room to room on a single floor • Microfiber can be reused after cleaning • Space saving design • Compact and room decor friendly design

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Not built with a carpet boost function • Doesn’t have a full bin indicator • Cannot be scheduled to clean in advance. • no remote control through mobile app, Alexa and Wifi • virtual walls are not included • not suitable for areas with thick carpets – without a power boost • does not include a Hepa filter • LCD displayer not included on the unit • Dust bin cannot empty on its own • Doesn’t have boundary strips

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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