CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 690 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

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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 Roomba 880

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 880 :

  • button icon Multi-room cleaning due to its iAdapt Responsive Navigation technology
  • button icon Gently cleans wall edges and corners
  • button icon It automatically docks and recharges
  • button icon Concentrated cleaning function
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 880

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 690

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 880

  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 690

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 690 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
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.

Yes

With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
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.

Yes

Using its AeroForce 3-Stage cleaning system, 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 leave most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

Yes

Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
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.

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
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

Yes

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.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
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.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

Yes

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.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

Yes

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 880 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.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
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.

Yes

It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

68 db – operates quietly

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

The AeroForce 3‐Stage Cleaning System boosts suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
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.

Yes

Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 880 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

iRobot Roomba 880

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
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.

Yes

Yes, you can control it remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

No

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

No

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

iRobot Roomba 690

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

9.3cm above the ground

Yes

0.63 in - features a low profile designs, so it can clean under furniture easily

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Lithium battery has 4400mAh, 14.4V and 63.36Wh. The battery lasts longer

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.

Yes

0.65 litres – you might need to empty it often so that the vacuum maintains its performance and suction power.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

It features a full bin indicator to let you know that the bin is full and it needs emptying.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.

Yes

2 virtual walls are included. You can use them in rooms or areas where you don’t want the robot to reach.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

7.8 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

iRobot Roomba 880

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
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

Yes

• 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

CONS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• Does not map and route • Does not auto resume • Does not have a bin indicator • No Zone Cleaning • Does not deep clean carpets

Yes

• 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

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