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iRobot Roomba 694
iRobot Roomba j7+
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Updated Jun 02, 2025 03:39 PM
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Wet CompatibleNo
Lowest Height Cleared9.5 cm (3.7'')
Obstacle Avoidance TechnologyLight-Based
Max Threshold Height1.9 cm (0.7")
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Wet CompatibleNo
Lowest Height Cleared8.5 cm (3.3'')
Obstacle Avoidance TechnologyCamera-Based
Max Threshold Height1.9 cm (0.7")
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Our Verdict
iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692]
iRobot Roomba j7/j7+
The iRobot Roomba j7 is better than the iRobot Roomba 694. The j7 has a pet waste detection feature and is advertised as capable of independently recognizing your schedule and organizing cleaning sessions around it. It also feels better built, does a better job of maneuvering itself, and clears more debris on carpeted floors. The pricier j7+ variant comes with a self-emptying base station that reduces hands-on maintenance requirements, too. However, the 694 performs better on bare floors.
Variants
- Roomba 694 (Black)
- Roomba 692 (Charcoal Grey)
- Roomba 690 (Grey)
- Roomba j7+ (Graphite)
- Roomba j7 (Graphite)
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Black
Roomba 694
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Roomba j7+
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Roomba 692
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Multi-Surface Household
Threshold
Multi-Surface Household
6.0
6.8
Station Maintenance Capabilities
0.0
6.4
Hard Floor Pickup
8.5
7.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
4.0
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build Quality Picture
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Build Quality Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/TETYpJXH/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/build-quality-robot-large.jpg?format=auto)
Vacuum & Mop Combo
No
No
User Maintenance
4.5
7.0
Maintenance Picture
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Maintenance Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/LHeSjie6/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/maintenance-large.jpg?format=auto)
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
5.0
3.0
Recurring Cost Picture
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Recurring Cost Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/lOY0Sz0L/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/recurring-cost-large.jpg?format=auto)
Bag Part Number
No bag
4640235
Filter Part Number
4636450
4785883
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter
Dimensions
Robot Vacuum Dimensions
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Robot Vacuum Dimensions](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/17lJtseh/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/robot-cleaner-dimension-large.jpg?format=auto)
Robot Vacuum Height
9.2 cm (3.6")
8.6 cm (3.4")
Robot Vacuum Width
33.9 cm (13.3")
33.5 cm (13.2")
Robot Vacuum Depth
34.0 cm (13.4")
34.0 cm (13.4")
Docking Station Dimensions
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Docking Station Dimensions](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/frqEJLW9/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/station-dimension-large.jpg?format=auto)
Docking Station Height
10.2 cm (4.0")
33.4 cm (13.1")
Docking Station Width
17.5 cm (6.9")
31.5 cm (12.4")
Docking Station Depth
14.6 cm (5.7")
39.4 cm (15.5")
Internal Dirt Compartment
6.7
6.1
Dirt Compartment Photo
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Dirt Compartment Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/U1JsHWYE/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/dirt-compartment-photo-large.jpg?format=auto)
Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.35 L
0.25 L
Full Indicator
No
Yes
Station Maintenance Capabilities
0.0
6.4
Station Photo
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Station Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/OZGcdspc/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/robot-cleaner-station-large.jpg?format=auto)
Auto Empty
No
Yes
Bagless Station
No Dirt Compartment
No
Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.00 L
2.40 L
Automatic Tank Refill
No
No
Mop Washing
No
No
Mop Drying
No
No
In The Box
In The Box Picture
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] In The Box Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/BldrYxyS/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/in-the-box-large.jpg?format=auto)
Battery
9.4
9.1
Minimum Battery Life
130 min
102 min
Maximum Battery Life
130 min
102 min
Recharge Time
107 min
137 min
Removable Batteries
Yes
Yes
Quality-Of-Life Features
Picture Of Controls
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Picture Of Controls](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/OnMHI1Pl/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/controls-large.jpg?format=auto)
Power Adjustment
No
No
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Surface Type Adjustment
Only Automatic
Only Automatic
Brushroll And Tools
Brushroll And Tools Photo
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Brushroll And Tools Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/d9LsyEhz/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/robot-brush-roll-large.jpg?format=auto)
Brushroll Setup
Dual
Dual
Brushroll Type
Rubber And Bristles
Rubber
Side Brush Setup
Single
Single
Side Brush Type
Fixed
Fixed
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
8.5
7.5
Hard Floor Pickup Video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Hard Floor Pickup Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/qJPzpp5W/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/hardfloor-large.jpg?format=auto)
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.0
7.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/i1OXjLGU/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/high-pile-large.jpg?format=auto)
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
4.0
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/us8SDpUJ/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/low-pile-large.jpg?format=auto)
Pet Hair Pickup
8.0
7.0
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Pet Hair Pickup Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/e9jtc1mV/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/pet-hair-large.jpg?format=auto)
Airflow
5.7
5.8
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Head Airflow
5.8 CFM (0.2 m³/min)
6.0 CFM (0.2 m³/min)
Noise
7.2
7.8
Noise Video
Bare Floor
64.3 dBA
63.0 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
63.7 dBA
57.5 dBA
Household Adaptability
7.0
7.5
Household Adaptability
Obstacle Avoidance
2.6
9.2
Obstacle Avoidance Technology
Light-Based
Camera-Based
Object Recognition
No
Yes
Obstacle Video
Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate
0%
93%
Bare Floor: Intervention Rate
40%
0%
Carpet: Avoidance Rate
0%
58%
Carpet: Intervention Rate
25%
0%
Always Avoided Pet Waste
No
Yes
Height Clearance
7.0
9.0
Height Clearance Video
Lowest Height Cleared
9.5 cm (3.7'')
8.5 cm (3.3'')
Threshold Clearance
7.0
7.0
Low Threshold Video
High Threshold Video
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
1.9 cm (0.7")
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
No
Cracks
4.5
5.5
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Wood Cracks Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/3taN98Hq/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/floor-cracks-large.jpg?format=auto)
Stains
1.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Stain Pickup Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/juiL3hAv/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/stain-large.jpg?format=auto)
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Water Pickup Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/eNybNrql/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/water-large.jpg?format=auto)
Automation
Physical Automation
4.9
8.9
Recharge And Resume
No
Yes
Pathing Algorithm
Random
Smart
Physical Boundary Markers
No
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
No
Cycle Control Buttons
On-Board Only
On-Board Only
Navigation Control Buttons
Return To Base Only
Return To Base Only
Companion App Automation
7.5
7.5
Companion App Screen Grabs
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Companion App Screen Grabs](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/qRY3YEW6/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/app-printscreen-large.jpg?format=auto)
App Name
iRobot HOME
iRobot HOME
Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones)
No
Yes
App Scheduled Start
Yes
Yes
App Cycle Control
Yes
Yes
Navigation Control Within App
No
No
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