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Roborock S4 Max vs iRobot Roomba 694

Which Robot Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Build QualityBuild QualityUser MaintenanceRecurring CostStoringDimensionsDirt CompartmentInternal Dirt CompartmentStation Maintenance CapabilitiesIn The BoxRangePortabilityBatteryQuality-Of-Life FeaturesBrushroll And ToolsTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Performance
      Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)Hard Floor PickupLow-Pile Carpet PerformanceHigh-Pile Carpet PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PerformanceLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair Floor PerformancePet Hair PickupSuctionAirflowNoiseHousehold AdaptabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceObstacle AvoidanceHeight ClearanceThreshold ClearanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
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Roborock S4 Max
iRobot Roomba 694

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Roborock S4 Max Picture
iRobot Roomba 694 Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Robot
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
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)
No
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Our Verdict

Roborock S4 Max

iRobot Roomba 694

The Roborock S4 Max is better than the iRobot Roomba 694. The Roborock uses an E11 filter to trap some measure of allergens, has a larger dustbin, lasts longer on a single charge, has a more advanced suite of automation features, does a better job of maneuvering itself, and performs better on all surfaces. Conversely, the iRobot charges much faster.

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Variants

  • S4 Max (Black)
  • Roomba 694 (Black)
  • Roomba 692 (Charcoal Grey)
  • Roomba 690 (Grey)

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Main Differences for
Multi-Surface Household

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Surface Household 
 

6.0
No major differences between these robot vacuums for multi-surface household. See full list of tests below.

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Design

Build Quality 
 

8.0

Vacuum Type 
 

Robot

Build Quality Picture  

Roborock S4 Max Build Quality Picture
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Build Quality 
 

8.0

Build Quality Picture  

iRobot Roomba 694 Build Quality Picture

Vacuum & Mop Combo 
 

No
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
4.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Roborock S4 Max Maintenance Picture
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iRobot Roomba 694 Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

5.0
5.0

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Roborock S4 Max Recurring Cost Picture
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iRobot Roomba 694 Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

E11
4636450

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

8.9

Storing Picture  

Roborock S4 Max Storing Picture

Height 
 

3.98" (10.1 cm)

Width 
 

13.90" (35.3 cm)

Depth 
 

16.46" (41.8 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Not needed

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
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Dimensions 
 

Robot Vacuum Dimensions  

iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Height  

9.2 cm (3.6")

Robot Vacuum Width  

33.9 cm (13.3")

Robot Vacuum Depth  

34.0 cm (13.4")

Docking Station Dimensions  

iRobot Roomba 694 Docking Station Dimensions

Docking Station Height  

10.2 cm (4.0")

Docking Station Width  

17.5 cm (6.9")

Docking Station Depth  

14.6 cm (5.7")
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.1

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Roborock S4 Max Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes

Volume 
 

0.11 gal (0.42 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
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Internal Dirt Compartment 
 

6.7

Dirt Compartment Photo  

iRobot Roomba 694 Dirt Compartment Photo

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.35 L

Full Indicator 
 

No
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Station Maintenance Capabilities 
 

0.0

Station Photo  

iRobot Roomba 694 Station Photo

Auto Empty 
 

No

Bagless Station 
 

No Dirt Compartment

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.00 L

Automatic Tank Refill 
 

No

Mop Washing 
 

No

Mop Drying 
 

No
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Roborock S4 Max In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

10

Cordless 
 

Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

N/A

Maximum Wand Length 
 

N/A

Total Range 
 

N/A
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Portability 
 

8.0

Total Weight 
 

7.21 lbs (3.27 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

No
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Battery 
 

8.8
9.4

Minimum Battery Life 
 

112 min
130 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

207 min
130 min

Recharge Time 
 

300 min
107 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

No
Yes
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Quality-Of-Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Roborock S4 Max Picture Of Controls
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iRobot Roomba 694 Picture Of Controls

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Only Automatic

Rotating Head 
 

No

Self-Propelled 
 

Yes

Headlights 
 

No

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Only Automatic
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Brushroll And Tools 
 

Brushroll And Tools Photo  

iRobot Roomba 694 Brushroll And Tools Photo

Brushroll Setup 
 

Dual

Brushroll Type 
 

Rubber And Bristles

Side Brush Setup 
 

Single

Side Brush Type 
 

Fixed

Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Roborock S4 Max Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No

Crevice Tool 
 

No

Upholstery Tool 
 

No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No

Extension Wand 
 

No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Roborock S4 Max Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Roborock S4 Max Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
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Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

9.3

Setting Used  

"Max"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Roborock S4 Max Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

99%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

78%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Roborock S4 Max Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 100%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.5

Hard Floor Pickup Video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba 694 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

4.8

Setting Used  

"Max"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Roborock S4 Max Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

40%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 39%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Roborock S4 Max Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

24%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 23%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba 694 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.0

Setting Used  

"Max"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Roborock S4 Max High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

46%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 45%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Roborock S4 Max High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

26%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 25%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

4.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba 694 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

8.1

Pet Hair Graph  

Roborock S4 Max Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

99%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

68%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

68%

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba 694 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

0.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

N/A

Maximum Head Suction 
 

0.1 inH₂O (0.02 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Balanced" (App)

Hose Diameter 
 

N/A

Airflow 
 

3.6
5.7

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Head Airflow 
 

19.1 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
5.8 CFM (0.2 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

9.2
7.2

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

63.2 dBA
64.3 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

63.5 dBA
63.7 dBA
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Household Adaptability 
 

8.0
7.0

Household Adaptability  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

0.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Roborock S4 Max Sofa Pickup Post Test

Obstacle Avoidance 
 

2.6

Obstacle Avoidance Technology 
 

Light-Based

Object Recognition 
 

No

Obstacle Video  

Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate 
 

0%

Bare Floor: Intervention Rate 
 

40%

Carpet: Avoidance Rate 
 

0%

Carpet: Intervention Rate 
 

25%

Always Avoided Pet Waste 
 

No

Height Clearance 
 

7.0

Height Clearance Video  

Lowest Height Cleared 
 

9.5 cm (3.7'')

Threshold Clearance 
 

7.0

Low Threshold Video  

High Threshold Video  

Max Threshold Height 
 

1.9 cm (0.7")

Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No
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Cracks 
 

4.5
4.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Roborock S4 Max Wood Cracks Post Test
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iRobot Roomba 694 Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Roborock S4 Max Stain Pickup Post Test
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iRobot Roomba 694 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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Roborock S4 Max Water Pickup Post Test
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Automation

Physical Automation 
 

7.1
4.9

Recharge And Resume 
 

No

Automatic Recharging 
 

Yes

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

Smart
Random

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No
No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No
No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

Onboard Only
On-Board Only

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

Return to Base Only
Return To Base Only
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Companion App Automation 
 

8.5
7.5

Companion App Screen Grabs 
 

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Roborock S4 Max Companion App Screen Grabs
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iRobot Roomba 694 Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

Roborock
iRobot HOME

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones) 
 

Yes
No

App Scheduled Start 
 

Yes
Yes

App Cycle Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Navigation Control Within App 
 

Yes
No

iOS Availability 
 

Yes

Android Availability 
 

Yes
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