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iRobot Roomba 694 Review

Name: iRobot Roomba 694
Brand: Irobot

By

Kenn Muguna

8/9/2023 5:55 PM

True Score

77

Mixed Reviews

77

4

Experts

81

1,544

Consumers

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The iRobot Roomba 694 pleased reviewers with its outstanding battery performance and also delighted them with its companion app since it also allowed them to schedule cleaning sequences in advance.

However, its lack of a HEPA filter, high maintenance costs, and inability to pick up pet hair left them unenthusiastic.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The iRobot Roomba 694 is an entry-level robot vacuum launched into the market in 2021. It can keep running for up to 130 minutes and has a recharge time of 107 minutes.

Its 0.35-liter dirt compartment may not be as large as some of the best vacuum cleaners in the world, but it is good enough to hold dirt collected when cleaning up a small apartment.

Its noise output of 64.3 decibels is not as loud, and since it weighs only 7.43 pounds, it can be easily carried between rooms. Like most highly rated robot vacuum cleaners, the Roomba 694 has great build quality, and its low profile allows it to easily maneuver under furniture.

Consensus

our Verdict

The iRobot Roomba 694 was praised by experts for its impressive battery life. Reviewers from Rtings were pleased that the 694 could last 130 minutes, and after conducting their tests, they attributed its long runtime to its ability to automatically detect the surface being cleaned and adjust suction.

This is a feature that it shares with the iRobot Roomba 981. They also liked its performance on bare floors, as it picked up 99% and 100% of small and large debris.

The testing team at Modern Castle was also impressed with how the 694 cleared both dirt and debris from carpets (low and high piles) since, during their tests, it picked up 91.9% of kitty litter and 100% of cereal.

Unfortunately, the iRobot 694’s inability to pick up pet hair didn’t impress testers, and its lack of a HEPA filter meant that it couldn’t eliminate allergens.

They also didn’t like that the vacuum cleaner had high maintenance costs since most of its filters had to be replaced every two to twelve months.

Reason to Buy

Great battery life
Anti-collision sensors
App controlled
Short recharge time
Great for cleaning bare floors

Reason to Avoid

High maintenance costs
No HEPA filter
Not ideal for picking up pet hair

iRobot Roomba 694 Specs

	Auto Docking & Recharging	Yes
	Bin Capacity	0.1 gal
	Carpet Height Adjustments	Automatic
	Cleaning Path Width	7"
	Cliff Sensor	Yes
	Compatible Floor Type	All floors
	Filter Type	Other
	Hypoallergenic	Yes
	Mop Feature	–
	Pet	Yes
	Product Weight	6.7 lbs
	Room-by-Room navigation	Yes
	Self-Emptying	Yes
	Sensor Type	Cliff
	Smart App	iRobot
	Works With	Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

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Test Results

Bare Floor Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)	93.4267
Carpet Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)	72.6867
Pet Hair Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)	67.33
Noise level (dB)	64.95
Battery Life (Minutes)	130

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Product Comparison

	iRobot Roomba 694 Review	iRobot Roomba 692 Review	Eufy Robovac G30 Edge Review
True Score	77	64	73	NR
Ranking	# 55 / 100	# 89 / 100	# 72 / 100	# /
Market Context	The iRobot Roomba 694 is an entry-level robot vacuum launched into the market in 2021. It can keep running for up to 130 minutes and… The iRobot Roomba 694 is an entry-level robot vacuum launched into the market in 2021. It can keep running for up to 130 minutes and has a recharge time of 107 minutes. Its 0.35-liter dirt compartment may not be as large as some of the best vacuum cleaners in the world, but it is good enough to hold dirt collected when cleaning up a small apartment. Its noise output of 64.3 decibels is not as loud, and since it weighs only 7.43 pounds, it can be easily carried between rooms. Like most highly rated robot vacuum cleaners, the Roomba 694 has great build quality, and its low profile allows it to easily maneuver under furniture.	The iRobot Roomba 694 has a slightly longer 130-minute battery life than the iRobot Roomba 692 since the 692 has a runtime of only 117… The iRobot Roomba 694 has a slightly longer 130-minute battery life than the iRobot Roomba 692 since the 692 has a runtime of only 117 minutes. The 694 also does a better job picking up pet hair, but they both have a 0.09-liter dirt compartment.	The iRobot Roomba 694 has a slightly larger 0.09 dirt compartment compared to the Eufy RoboVac G30 Edge, which can hold up to 0.25-liters of… The iRobot Roomba 694 has a slightly larger 0.09 dirt compartment compared to the Eufy RoboVac G30 Edge, which can hold up to 0.25-liters of debris. The 694 also has a longer battery life as it can keep running for up to 130 minutes, and this is slightly longer than the G30 Edge, which can go on for up to 114 minutes.	The iRobot Roomba 694 struggles to compare to the iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO since the EVO has a larger 2.65-liter dirt compartment compared to the… The iRobot Roomba 694 struggles to compare to the iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO since the EVO has a larger 2.65-liter dirt compartment compared to the 694’s 0.35-liter dirt bin and a higher suction force of 0.03 kPa compared to the 694’s 0.01 kPa. However, the 694 offers a longer runtime of 130 minutes compared to the EVO, which can only last up to 87 minutes before it needs a recharge.
Auto Docking & Recharging	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Bin Capacity	0.1 gal	0.35 L	0.25 L	–
Carpet Height Adjustments	Automatic	Automatic	No	–
Cleaning Path Width	7"	Unknown	6.4"	–
Cliff Sensor	Yes	Unknown	Unknown	–
Compatible Floor Type	All floors	All floors	All floors	–
Filter Type	Other	Other	Other	–
Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No	–
Dig Deeper		iRobot Roomba 692 Review →	Eufy Robovac G30 Edge Review →

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Score Card

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Expert Score

77

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

81

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

77

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

103
Category Trust Score
53
The iRobot 694 is a decent option for bare floors. It clears solid debris without… read more
By:
Dagobiet Morales Alfaro
79.65
Category Trust Score
92
The Roomba 694 is a basic workhorse-like robot vacuum that does the job. But don’t… read more
By:
Garrick Dee
92.31
Category Trust Score
70
The iRobot Roomba 694 is an upscale-looking robot vacuum, a solid cleaner and, thanks to… read more
By:
Meghan McDonough
43.37
Category Trust Score
80
The Roomba 694 is a powerful, budget-priced robot vacuum well suited for users who want… read more
By:
Michael Ansaldo