iRobot Roomba Combo Essential cleans all floor types, this feature comes in handy, as different rooms within your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is stated as being able to clean all floor types, this means that the vacuum is designed and equipped to clean several flooring materials without any limitations.
Roomba 694 aslo cleans all floor types, meaning it is built to be adaptable, providing best cleaning results on either hard floors or carpets commonly found in homes. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's path, this allwos it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. Also, the Roomba 694 has this sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a better understanding of its environment, enabling it to navigate around furniture, walls, and other objects when cleaning a room and preventing damage to both the robot and its obstacles.
Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. Roomba 694 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. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets.
Roomba 694 too is compatible with Google Assistant, it's always essential to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before purchasing a robot vacuum. The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has 2 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes offered by robot vacuum cleaners varies depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. Roomba 694, having only 1
has less modes than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of only 1
Robot vacuum manufacturers may offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to different cleaning surfaces.
The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end brands may offer longer warranties. Roomba 694, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of iRobot Roomba Combo Essential. 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.
The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum can hold before it can be emptied. The Roomba 694, at 0.4L
has the same dustbin capacity as the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential
The dustbin capacity varies widely among robot vacuum models, and the size you choose should depend on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean. The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential weighs 2.8kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and carrying around.
Roomba 694, at 3.4kg
weighs more than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 0.6kg. It's important to consider the weight of the vacuum when selecting a model, and that's if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a width of 330mm, aslo known as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that the robot vacuum can properly 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
The Roomba 694, at 340mm
measures more in width than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 10mm.
A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, reducing the time it takes to clean a room. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's height measures 80mm, here you are considering the measurement from the bottom to its highest point. Height is a key consideration, especially if you have furniture with low clearance in your home.
Roomba 694, at 100mm
measures more in height than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 20mm. When selecting a robot vacuum, make sure that the robot vacuum can fit 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 a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge.
Battery capacity is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's battery power is 1,800mAh
Roomba 694, at mAh2,100
has more battery power than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by
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 with fewer interruptions to recharge. The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's operating time is 1.2h
Roomba 694, at 3h
lasts more than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 1.8h
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a charge time of 2h, 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 694, at 3h
charges for longer than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 1h. Charge time is an important factor to consider when choosing a robot vacuum, since it determines how long you'll need to wait before the vacuum is ready for its next cleaning cycle.
The operating power consumption of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a power consumption of 33W, power is often measured in watts (W) and can vary among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors. Roomba 694, at 33W
has the same power consumption as that of iRobot Roomba Combo Essential.
Lower power consumption can be more energy-efficient and cost-effective over time, but 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 an operation or when certain conditions occur. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation.
Also, Roomba 694 has this feature, overall, the auto-off feature in a robot vacuum is a key addition that in a way promotes energy efficiency, prolongs the vacuum's lifespan, enhances safety, and adds convenience to the cleaning process. That's right, many modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming. These robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum and mop models and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential is one of those robot vacuums
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a dirt sensor, these are designed to detect the concentration of dirt, dust, or debris in the space being cleaned and can be used to adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle.
You may want to consider buying either the Roomba 694 or iRobot Roomba Combo Essential 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 room. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Roomba 694 and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential 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 getting stuck while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models. Both the Roomba 694 and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential have the "anti-stuck" feature, but clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums can help further reduce the chances of getting stuck while cleaning.
Virtual barriers are typically set up and managed through the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are setup to help you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go during cleaning. Both iRobot Roomba Combo Essential and Roomba 694 support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for homes with areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles. Voice prompts are audible messages that the vacuum states to give you alerts on the different states of the vacuum.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential supports this feature
Auto-docking is a feature that refers to the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction. Both Roomba 694 and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it makes sure that the robot vacuum keeps its charge and readiness for cleaning with little or no manual intervention. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot Roomba Combo Essential come equipped with an "cliff detection" feature.
This feature is intended to prevent the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety while cleaning. This safety feature that is also available on the Roomba 694 is essential in mitigating accidents and keeping 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.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has this convenient feature, which allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start working. This feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in keeping a consistently clean home with little or no manual intervention. Roomba 694 too can be scheduled.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential 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 694 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity enhances the convenience and flexibility of robot vacuum use, allowing for more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
