CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 652 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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iRobot Roomba 652

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 652:

  • button icon Supports wifi and can be Smartphone controlled using mobile App
  • button icon Compatible with Amazon Alexa – use voice prompts
  • button icon Provides concentrated cleaning through dirt detection sensors
  • button icon Automatically docks and recharges
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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 :

iRobot Roomba 652

  • HEPA FILTER
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 690

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 652 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Total height is 3.58 inches tall – will only clean under furniture above 3.58 inches

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

120 square meters – ideal for small or medium sized apartments

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

600 Pa – very low suction power but thoroughly cleans hard floors and carpets

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Romba 652 features dual multi surface brushes – ideal for collecting pet hairs from messy surfaces into the dust bin.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Cleans along walls and corners using 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush. Can reach hard to reach areas and sweep away every debris.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Cleans along walls and corners using 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush. Can reach hard to reach areas and sweep away every debris.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

180 minutes

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Utilizes the full suite of intelligent sensors to navigate through large rooms. Auto recharges when battery runs low during cleaning session.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Returns to home base automatically for a full charge after cleaning or when battery runs low. Constantly ready for next cleaning task.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Cliff detect sensors help Roomba 652 avoid drop offs and stairs. Will detect stairs and obstacles and turn away or clean around obstacles.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

68 db – very little sound produced

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Has another kind of filter that removes debris, furs and allergens from the air leaving it fresh.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

iRobot Roomba 652

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Yes, can be controlled using mobile app – download the app first on your mobile phone.

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Connects to home wifi

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Voice command Romba 652 using Amazon Alexa

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

3.58 inches low profile design – allows the robot easily fit under most kickboards, furniture and beds to remove all hidden debris.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

1800 mAh – very small battery capacity but can deliver up to 90 minutes runtime after full charge

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

300 ml – will require constant emptying of debris for effectiveness.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 652
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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

13.4 x 13.4 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

7.9 pounds – lightweight

Yes

7.8 pounds

iRobot Roomba 690

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• 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

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• 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

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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