Roomba 694 can clean all floor types, this feature comes in handy, since different rooms within your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is advertised able to clean all floor types, it means that the robot vacuum is capable to clean a wide range of flooring materials without much significant issues.
Roomba 694 has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's route, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. No-go zones is a feature of many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and Roomba 694 is one of them. These zones are essentially digital boundaries or restricted areas that you can set up to prevent the robot from entering specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle.
The Roomba i1 Plus also supports the no-go zones feature, such a feature is particularly useful in rooms where there are locations that you want to restrict access to the robot vacuum. Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Roomba 694 are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. The Roomba i1 Plus can also work with Amazon Alexa, keep in mind that you will require an Alexa-enabled device such as an Echo speaker for voice control to work with your robot vacuum.
The Roomba 694 is compatible with Google Assistant, enabling you to control it using voice commands via Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app found on smartphones and tablets. The Roomba i1 Plus too is compatible with Google Assistant, it's always essential to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before buying a robot vacuum. The Roomba 694 has 1 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes supported by robot vacuums varies depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum.
Roomba 694 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 year to 2 years, however some higher-end brands may give longer warranty periods. The Roomba i1 Plus, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of Roomba 694. When considering a robot vacuum cleaner, it's essential to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, alongside any limitations or exclusions that may apply.
Roomba 694's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it can be emptied. The Roomba i1 Plus, at 0.4L
has the same dustbin capacity as the Roomba 694
The dustbin capacity can vary widely among robot vacuum models, and the capcity you choose should be based on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean. Different floor types require a robot vacuum to be at a given ground clearance so as to optimize performance.
Roomba 694 can adjust its height to match this demand, for example, it may raise itself slightly when moving to a carpet to allow for effective suction, and then lower itself on hard floors to make sure the brushes make good contact. Automatic height adjustment is commonly found in mid-range to high-end robot vacuum models such as the Roomba i1 Plus with advanced sensor technology and adaptability. This feature is essential for keeping up cleaning performance across various floor types, including carpets, rugs, hardwood floors, and tiles.
Roomba 694 weighs 3.4kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability. The Roomba i1 Plus, at 4.7kg
weighs more than the Roomba 694 with a difference of 1.3kg. It's advisable to consider the weight of the robot vacuum when getting a model, and that's if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
Roomba 694 has a width of 340mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, is the width of the area that the robot vacuum can effectively clean in one go.
The width of a robot vacuum is important as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a space
Roomba i1 Plus, at 338mm
measures less in width than the Roomba 694 with a difference of 2mm. A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, shortening the time it takes to clean a room. Roomba 694's height measures 100mm, here you are looking at the measurement from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point.
Height is a key consideration, especially if you have furniture with limited clearance in your home. Roomba i1 Plus, at 92mm
measures less in height than the Roomba 694 by 8mm. When selecting a robot vacuum, ensure that the robot vacuum can go under the furniture and navigate effectively in your living space without getting stuck or causing damage.
The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is important as it determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge. Battery capacity is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Roomba 694's battery power is 2,100mAh
The Roomba i1 Plus, at mAh1,800
has less battery power than the Roomba 694 with a difference of only
A bigger capacity implies longer battery life which can be beneficial if you have a large home or if you would like the robot vacuum to complete operations without frequent interruptions to recharge. The operating time of the Roomba 694 refers to the time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging.
Roomba 694's operating time is 3h
Roomba i1 Plus, at 1.25h
spends less time than the Roomba 694 by only 1.75h
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals. Roomba 694 has a charge time of 3h, the charge time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time it takes for the vacuum's battery to recharge fully after it has been depleted during a cleaning cycle. Roomba i1 Plus, at 2.5h
spends lesser time charging than the Roomba 694 with a difference of only 0.5h.
Charge time is an important factor to consider when choosing a robot vacuum, as it determines how long you'll need to wait before the vacuum is ready for its next cleaning cycle. This is the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home. Roomba 694 has a power consumption of 33W, power is typically measured in watts (W) and can vary among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors.
The Roomba i1 Plus, at 28W
consumes less power than the Roomba 694 by 5W. Lower power consumption can be more energy-efficient and cost-effective over time, however it may also affect cleaning performance, especially on carpets. Auto-off is a feature designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed a cleaning cycle or when certain conditions occur.
Roomba 694 has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation. Roomba 694 has a dirt sensor, these are designed to detect the concentration of dirt, dust, or debris in the room being cleaned and based on their readings adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle. You may want to consider buying either the Roomba i1 Plus or Roomba 694 If you value the ability to automatically adjust the cleaning modes of the robot vacuum based on the level of dirt and debris in your space.
This feature allows you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular spot in your home, Roomba 694 supports this, which can be particularly useful for dealing with particular area messes or high-traffic areas. The Roomba i1 Plus also supports problem area cleaning, the spot cleaning feature is a convenient way to deal with specific area messes or busy areas without running a full cleaning cycle for your entire space. Roomba 694 has carpet detection, this enables the vacuum to identify and adjust to all kinds of floor surfaces, to be specific recognizing when it transitions from hard floors like hardwood to areas with carpets.
Roomba 694 supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Roomba i1 Plus and Roomba 694 have mobile application support, this enhances your experience by providing convenience, and ease update of features and functionalities. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is designed to eliminate the likelihood of the robot vacuum becoming stuck during cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the Roomba 694 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, but the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models. Both the Roomba i1 Plus and Roomba 694 have the "anti-stuck" feature, however clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums can help further reduce the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning. These virtual barriers are typically set up and managed through the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are designed to enable you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go during cleaning.
Both Roomba 694 and Roomba i1 Plus support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for homes with areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles. Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that indicates the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction. Both Roomba i1 Plus and Roomba 694 support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it ensures that the robot vacuum keeps its charge and readiness for cleaning with little or no manual intervention.
Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Roomba 694 come equipped with an "anti-fall" feature. This feature is intended to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, thus its safety while cleaning. This safety feature that is also available on the Roomba i1 Plus is essential in avoiding accidents and protecting the robot vacuum from damage.
It gives you peace of mind knowing that the vacuum will not fall down a flight of stairs during its cleaning cycle. Roomba 694 has this convenient feature, which enables you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start working. This feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in maintaining a consistently clean space with little or no manual intervention.
Roomba i1 Plus too allows scheduling. Roomba 694 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuums offer several advantages and features, such as remote control, mobile app integration, voice assistant compatibility, and remote monitoring. Also, Roomba i1 Plus supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity improves the convenience and flexibility of robot vacuum use, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
