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iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 694
Tested using Methodology v1.0
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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)
Yes
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
Our Verdict
iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692]
The iRobot Roomba i7 is superior to the iRobot Roomba 694. The i7 has a self-emptying feature that enables it to dump any accumulated debris from its internal dustbin into an external dirt compartment mounted on its charging station, reducing hands-on maintenance requirements. It also has a HEPA filter, maneuvers itself more effectively, clears more debris on carpeted floors, and allows you to set up virtual boundary markers or schedule cleaning sessions for specific areas using its companion app. Meanwhile, the 694 has a longer battery life and performs better on bare floors.
Variants
- Roomba i7+ (Black)
- Roomba i7 (Black)
- Roomba 694 (Black)
- Roomba 692 (Charcoal Grey)
- Roomba 690 (Grey)
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Main Differences for
Multi-Surface Household
Multi-Surface Household
Threshold
Multi-Surface Household
6.2
6.0
Hard Floor Pickup
6.5
8.5
Station Maintenance Capabilities
6.4
0.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
4.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum & Mop Combo
No
No
User Maintenance
7.5
4.5
Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
3.0
5.0
Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number
4640235
No bag
Filter Part Number
4639161
4636450
HEPA Filter Part Number
4639161
No HEPA Filter
Dimensions
Robot Vacuum Dimensions
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Robot Vacuum Height
9.1 cm (3.6")
9.2 cm (3.6")
Robot Vacuum Width
33.9 cm (13.3")
33.9 cm (13.3")
Robot Vacuum Depth
34.1 cm (13.4")
34.0 cm (13.4")
Docking Station Dimensions
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Docking Station Height
48.4 cm (19.1")
10.2 cm (4.0")
Docking Station Width
31.1 cm (12.2")
17.5 cm (6.9")
Docking Station Depth
38.9 cm (15.3")
14.6 cm (5.7")
Internal Dirt Compartment
6.1
6.7
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Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.25 L
0.35 L
Full Indicator
Yes
No
Station Maintenance Capabilities
6.4
0.0
Station Photo
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Auto Empty
Yes
No
Bagless Station
No
No Dirt Compartment
Dirt Compartment Capacity
2.40 L
0.00 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
8.7
9.4
Minimum Battery Life
74 min
130 min
Maximum Battery Life
74 min
130 min
Recharge Time
87 min
107 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
Rubber And Bristles
Side Brush Setup
Single
Single
Side Brush Type
Fixed
Fixed
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
6.5
8.5
Hard Floor Pickup Video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
6.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
4.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup
7.5
8.0
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Airflow
4.3
5.7
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Head Airflow
3.1 CFM (0.1 m³/min)
5.8 CFM (0.2 m³/min)
Noise
7.2
7.2
Noise Video
Bare Floor
63.9 dBA
64.3 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
65.2 dBA
63.7 dBA
Household Adaptability
8.0
7.0
Household Adaptability
Obstacle Avoidance
3.5
2.6
Obstacle Avoidance Technology
Light-Based
Light-Based
Object Recognition
No
No
Obstacle Video
Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate
0%
0%
Bare Floor: Intervention Rate
20%
40%
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)
Yes
No
Cracks
4.5
4.5
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
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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
8.9
4.9
Recharge And Resume
Yes
No
Pathing Algorithm
Smart
Random
Physical Boundary Markers
Yes
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
8.0
7.5
Companion App Screen Grabs
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App Name
iRobot HOME
iRobot HOME
Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones)
Yes
No
App Scheduled Start
Yes
Yes
App Cycle Control
Yes
Yes
Navigation Control Within App
No
No
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