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iRobot Roomba 694 vs iRobot Roomba 981

What Roomba 694 does better (1) and where Roomba 981 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

iRobot Roomba 694
iRobot · 2020Roomba 694
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$430
vs
iRobot Roomba 981
iRobot · 2018Roomba 981
8.9Score
3 advantages
Higher score
8.9Cleaning power9.3
4.9Base station4.9
2.6Battery8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Roomba 694Roomba 981
340 × 94340351 × 92351
Roomba 694Roomba 981Difference
Height94 mm92 mm+2 mm
Width / diameter340 mm351 mm−11 mm
Length340 mm351 mm−11 mm
Weight3.5 kg4 kg−0.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Roomba 694 better than Roomba 981?

  1. Charging time120 min vs 180 min+50%

Why is Roomba 981 better than Roomba 694?

  1. Runtime60 min vs 120 min2×
  2. Threshold climbing15 mm vs 20 mm+33%
  3. Height94 mm vs 92 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

iRobot Roomba 694iRobot Roomba 694≈ US$4304.8
Suction & cleaning
Dustbin (robot)—600 ml
Main brushDual main brushes—
Side brushes1—
Noise level61 dB—
Navigation & obstacles
Navigation sensorsCliff sensors—
Obstacle avoidanceBasic sensors (infrared / bumper)—
Threshold climbing15 mm20 mm
No-go zones / virtual walls—Yes
Base station
Base stationCharging dockCharging dock
Battery & runtime
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Runtime60 min120 min
Charging time120 min180 min
Size & weight
Width / diameter340 mm351 mm
Length340 mm351 mm
Height94 mm92 mm
Weight3.5 kg4 kg
ShapeRoundRound
ColoursBlack, SilverBlack
App & smart home
App controlYesYes
Voice assistantsAmazon Alexa, Google AssistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
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