Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 652:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :
PERFORMANCE |
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iRobot Roomba 652
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USABILITY |
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DESIGN |
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iRobot Roomba 690
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Total height is 3.58 inches tall – will only clean under furniture above 3.58 inches
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.
120 square meters – ideal for small or medium sized apartments
1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms
600 Pa – very low suction power but thoroughly cleans hard floors and carpets
600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.
Romba 652 features dual multi surface brushes – ideal for collecting pet hairs from messy surfaces into the dust bin.
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.
Cleans along walls and corners using 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush. Can reach hard to reach areas and sweep away every debris.
With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners
Cleans along walls and corners using 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush. Can reach hard to reach areas and sweep away every debris.
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.
180 minutes
120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.
Head automatically adjusts its height to match various floors and carpets. Will clean marble, tile, linoleum, hardwood, vynil, laminate, 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
Utilizes the full suite of intelligent sensors to navigate through large rooms. Auto recharges when battery runs low during cleaning session.
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.
Returns to home base automatically for a full charge after cleaning or when battery runs low. Constantly ready for next cleaning task.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
Features a complete suite of smart sensors that allows it move from room to room on a single floor. Will make up to 60 decisions in a second to adapt to the home and successfully clean it.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
Cliff detect sensors help Roomba 652 avoid drop offs and stairs. Will detect stairs and obstacles and turn away or clean around obstacles.
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.
68 db – very little sound produced
68 db – operates quietly
Has another kind of filter that removes debris, furs and allergens from the air leaving it fresh.
Dirt detect sensors provide concentrated cleaning. Informs the Roomba 652 to put more effort on areas with a high traffic concentration of dirt in your home.
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.
Single press clean or preset cleaning schedule for a hassle free operation. It provides a complete hand’s free cleaning as you relax on your sofa and bed.
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.
Yes, can be controlled using mobile app – download the app first on your mobile phone.
Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.
Connects to home wifi
Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.
Schedule cleanings up to 7 days a week using the mobile app downloaded on your phone together with wifi connectivity or press button on Robot
Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.
Voice command Romba 652 using Amazon Alexa
You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.
3.58 inches low profile design – allows the robot easily fit under most kickboards, furniture and beds to remove all hidden debris.
9.3cm above the ground
1800 mAh – very small battery capacity but can deliver up to 90 minutes runtime after full charge
1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.
300 ml – will require constant emptying of debris for effectiveness.
600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.
Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.
13.4 x 13.4 x 3.6 inches
13 x 13 x 3.6 inches
7.9 pounds – lightweight
7.8 pounds
• Supports wifi and can be Smartphone controlled using mobile App • Makes up to 60 precisions per second • Compatible with Amazon Alexa – use voice prompts • Patented three stage cleaning system • Provides concentrated cleaning through dirt detection sensors • Cliff detection sensors • Long runtime period – 90 minutes • 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush • Automatically docks and recharges • Dual multi surface brushes • Hassle free operation
• 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
• Cannot plan routes – navigates randomly • Very small dust bin capacity of 300 ml only • Low suction power of 600 Pa • Small battery capacity that won’t last long • Excludes a virtual wall technology – no zoned cleaning • Makes some noise during cleaning schedule • Cannot wet mop floors • No full bin indicator • Fails to deep clean thick carpets
• 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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