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Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :
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Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.
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.
1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms
1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms
1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums
600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.
Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.
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.
Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively
With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners
120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment
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.
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120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.
Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.
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
Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning
Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.
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.
Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.
It can clean from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.
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.
Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.
68 db – operates quietly
Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.
Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.
With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.
Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.
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.
Can be operated with a mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.
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 application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.
Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.
Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App
Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.
Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.
Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.
You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.
Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt
3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches
9.3cm above the ground
3300 mAh
1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.
500 ml
600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.
Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier
Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.
13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches
13 x 13 x 3.6 inches
7.45 pounds
7.8 pounds
• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system
• 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 is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately
• 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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