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Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :
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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.
With a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.
1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms
969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms
600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.
1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.
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.
Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.
With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners
Perfectly cleans corners and wall edges. The tangle free brushes will sweep out dust and pet hair that hides inn wall edges and corners of your room.
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.
60 minutes – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.
120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.
120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.
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
Able to clean all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.
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.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
It does not have a mapping system but it can clean from room to room.
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.
Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & cliffs.
68 db – operates quietly
68 db - makes some little noise
With the Power-Lifting Suction Mode - the Robot will deliver 5x more suction power
The High Efficiency Filter captures and removes 99% of allergens, pollens, pet dander and small particles of about 10 microns. The filter does this when the robot is cleaning your room.
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 Dirt Detect Sensors, the robot will be alerted when it gets to areas with a high concentration of dirt. It will around the area until its 100% dust free.
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.
You can control it with a mobile App or Amazon Alexa.
Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.
Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.
Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.
Syncs with your home Wifi – making it easier to operate remotely.
Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.
You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.
You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.
Through your home WIFI, synch Amazon Alexa with Roomba 890.
9.3cm above the ground
9.4 cm – not too low as compared to other robots.
1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.
N/A
600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.
300 ml – Very small as compared to the other robotic vacuums
Once the bin is full, the robot stops functioning. So it is better you operate it while you’re at home, the bin is small so it requires emptying during the cleaning cycle.
Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.
Comes with dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.
13 x 13 x 3.6 inches
13 x 13 x 3.6 in
7.8 pounds
8.4 lbs
• 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
• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter
• Does not map and route • Does not auto resume • Does not have a bin indicator • No Zone Cleaning • Does not deep clean carpets
• Small Debris Bin • Short Run Time • Does not wet mop • Does not map the floor • No ZONED cleaning
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