Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 880 :
PERFORMANCE |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 880
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 690
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 880
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With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.
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.
Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.
1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms
1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots
600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.
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.
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 Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners
With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners
60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes
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.
120 minutes
120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.
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.
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, 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.
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.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
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.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.
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.
Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing
68 db – operates quietly
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.
Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.
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.
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, you can control it remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.
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.
Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.
Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.
Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.
You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.
0.63 in - features a low profile designs, so it can clean under furniture easily
9.3cm above the ground
Lithium battery has 4400mAh, 14.4V and 63.36Wh. The battery lasts longer
1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.
0.65 litres – you might need to empty it often so that the vacuum maintains its performance and suction power.
600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.
It features a full bin indicator to let you know that the bin is full and it needs emptying.
2 virtual walls are included. You can use them in rooms or areas where you don’t want the robot to reach.
Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in
13 x 13 x 3.6 inches
8.4 lbs
7.8 pounds
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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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