CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 960 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960:

  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa - can be controlled with voice
  • button icon Hassle free management - create cleaning schedules with your Smartphone
  • button icon Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
  • button icon High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens and dust as small as 10 microns
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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 960

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 690

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons why we like it:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 960 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
No

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

iRobot Roomba 690

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

8.6 pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• It seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.

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 960
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power

Yes

• 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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