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iRobot Roomba 694
iRobot Roomba i1
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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
Our Verdict
iRobot Roomba 694
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.
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
Multi-Surface Household
Threshold
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
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Vacuum & Mop Combo
No
No
User Maintenance
4.5
7.5
Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
5.0
3.0
Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number
No bag
4640235
Filter Part Number
4636450
4639161
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
4639161
Dimensions
Robot Vacuum Dimensions
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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
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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")
Internal Dirt Compartment
6.7
6.1
Dirt Compartment Photo
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Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.35 L
0.25 L
Full Indicator
No
Yes
Station Maintenance Capabilities
0.0
6.4
Station Photo
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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
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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
Quality-Of-Life Features
Picture Of Controls
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Power Adjustment
No
No
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Surface Type Adjustment
Only Automatic
Only Automatic
Brushroll And Tools
Brushroll And Tools Photo
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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
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.0
7.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
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
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Pet Hair Pickup
8.0
7.0
Pet Hair Pickup Video
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)
Noise
7.2
6.8
Noise Video
Bare Floor
64.3 dBA
66.9 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
63.7 dBA
62.6 dBA
Household Adaptability
7.0
7.5
Household Adaptability
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
Cracks
4.5
4.0
Cracks Video
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Stains
1.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
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
Companion App Automation
7.5
7.5
Companion App Screen Grabs
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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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