CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 690 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba 890

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 890:

  • button icon Can be controlled with Voice using Amazon Alexa
  • button icon Cleans hard floors and low pile carpets
  • button icon High Efficiency Filtration System captures 99% allergens
  • button icon Cleans under furniture and avoids obstacles
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Runners Up:

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 890

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 890

  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 890

Reasons why we like it:

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 690 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
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 a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
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

Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

Yes

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.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
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 – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
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 all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

It does not have a mapping system but it can clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
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

Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

68 db – operates quietly

Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

With the Power-Lifting Suction Mode - the Robot will deliver 5x more suction power

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

iRobot Roomba 890

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
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

You can control it with a mobile App or Amazon Alexa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

Yes

Syncs with your home Wifi – making it easier to operate remotely.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

Yes

Through your home WIFI, synch Amazon Alexa with Roomba 890.

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

9.3cm above the ground

Yes

9.4 cm – not too low as compared to other robots.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

300 ml – Very small as compared to the other robotic vacuums

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

7.8 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

iRobot Roomba 890

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
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

• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter

CONS

iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 890
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

• Small Debris Bin • Short Run Time • Does not wet mop • Does not map the floor • No ZONED cleaning

Overall Winner

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