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iRobot Roomba 694 vs Roomba i1

Which Robot Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Build QualityUser MaintenanceRecurring CostDimensionsInternal Dirt CompartmentStation Maintenance CapabilitiesIn The BoxBatteryQuality-Of-Life FeaturesBrushroll And Tools
    Performance
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupAirflowNoiseHousehold AdaptabilityObstacle AvoidanceHeight ClearanceThreshold ClearanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
    Automation
      Physical AutomationCompanion App Automation
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iRobot Roomba 694
iRobot Roomba i1

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iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Picture
iRobot Roomba i1 Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Lowest Height Cleared
9.5 cm (3.7'')
Obstacle Avoidance Technology
Light-Based
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
No
Lowest Height Cleared
9.5 cm (3.7'')
Obstacle Avoidance Technology
Light-Based
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
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Our Verdict

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692]

iRobot Roomba i1

The iRobot Roomba i1 is better than the iRobot Roomba 694. The i1 is easier to maintain, does a better job handling pet hair, and offers a more comprehensive suite of automation features, including smart pathing and full compatibility with self-emptying base stations. The i1 also does a much better job of sealing in fine particles. Conversely, the 694 doesn't struggle as much with bulky debris, thanks to a beater brush that crushes larger debris before it gets sucked up.

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Variants

  • Roomba 694 (Black)
  • Roomba 692 (Charcoal Grey)
  • Roomba 690 (Grey)
  • Roomba i1 (Taupe)
  • Roomba i1+ (Taupe)

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Main Differences for
Multi-Surface Household

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Surface Household 

6.0
6.7

Station Maintenance Capabilities 
 

0.0
6.4

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

4.0
7.0

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.5
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Build Quality Picture  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Build Quality Picture
iRobot Roomba i1 Build Quality Picture

Vacuum & Mop Combo 
 

No
No
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User Maintenance 
 

4.5
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Maintenance Picture
iRobot Roomba i1 Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

5.0
3.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Recurring Cost Picture
iRobot Roomba i1 Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
4640235

Filter Part Number  

4636450
4639161

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
4639161
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Dimensions 
 

Robot Vacuum Dimensions  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Robot Vacuum Dimensions
iRobot Roomba i1 Robot Vacuum Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Height  

9.2 cm (3.6")
9.2 cm (3.6")

Robot Vacuum Width  

33.9 cm (13.3")
33.9 cm (13.3")

Robot Vacuum Depth  

34.0 cm (13.4")
34.0 cm (13.4")

Docking Station Dimensions  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Docking Station Dimensions
iRobot Roomba i1 Docking Station Dimensions

Docking Station Height  

10.2 cm (4.0")
48.4 cm (19.1")

Docking Station Width  

17.5 cm (6.9")
31.0 cm (12.2")

Docking Station Depth  

14.6 cm (5.7")
38.9 cm (15.3")
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Internal Dirt Compartment 
 

6.7
6.1

Dirt Compartment Photo  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Dirt Compartment Photo
iRobot Roomba i1 Dirt Compartment Photo

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.35 L
0.25 L

Full Indicator 
 

No
Yes
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Station Maintenance Capabilities 
 

0.0
6.4

Station Photo  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Station Photo
iRobot Roomba i1 Station Photo

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
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] In The Box Picture
iRobot Roomba i1 In The Box Picture
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Battery 
 

9.4
9.4

Minimum Battery Life 
 

130 min
121 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

130 min
121 min

Recharge Time 
 

107 min
99 min

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality-Of-Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Picture Of Controls
iRobot Roomba i1 Picture Of Controls

Power Adjustment 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Only Automatic
Only Automatic
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Brushroll And Tools 
 

Brushroll And Tools Photo  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Brushroll And Tools Photo
iRobot Roomba i1 Brushroll And Tools Photo

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
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup Video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
iRobot Roomba i1 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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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
iRobot Roomba i1 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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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
iRobot Roomba i1 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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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
iRobot Roomba i1 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Airflow 
 

5.7
5.8

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Head Airflow 
 

5.8 CFM (0.2 m³/min)
5.9 CFM (0.2 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

7.2
6.8

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

64.3 dBA
66.9 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

63.7 dBA
62.6 dBA
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Household Adaptability 
 

7.0
7.5

Household Adaptability  

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Obstacle Avoidance 
 

2.6
3.2

Obstacle Avoidance Technology 
 

Light-Based
Light-Based

Object Recognition 
 

No
No

Obstacle Video  

Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate 
 

0%
0%

Bare Floor: Intervention Rate 
 

40%
27%

Carpet: Avoidance Rate 
 

0%
0%

Carpet: Intervention Rate 
 

25%
25%

Always Avoided Pet Waste 
 

No
No

Height Clearance 
 

7.0
7.0

Height Clearance Video  

Lowest Height Cleared 
 

9.5 cm (3.7'')
9.5 cm (3.7'')

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
Yes
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Cracks 
 

4.5
4.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Wood Cracks Post Test
iRobot Roomba i1 Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Stain Pickup Post Test
iRobot Roomba i1 Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Water Pickup Post Test
iRobot Roomba i1 Water Pickup Post Test
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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
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Companion App Automation 
 

7.5
7.5

Companion App Screen Grabs  

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Companion App Screen Grabs
iRobot Roomba i1 Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

iRobot HOME
iRobot HOME

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones) 
 

No
No

App Scheduled Start 
 

Yes
Yes

App Cycle Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Navigation Control Within App 
 

No
No
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