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iRobot Roomba 697 vs iRobot Roomba 981
What Roomba 697 does better (1) and where Roomba 981 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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8.8Cleaning power9.3
4.9Base station4.9
3.4Battery8.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Roomba 697Roomba 981
| Roomba 697 | Roomba 981 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 94 mm | 92 mm | +2 mm |
| Width / diameter | 340 mm | 351 mm | −11 mm |
| Length | 340 mm | 351 mm | −11 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 4 kg | −0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Roomba 697 better than Roomba 981?
- Charging time120 min vs 180 min+50%
Why is Roomba 981 better than Roomba 697?
- Runtime90 min vs 120 min+33%
- Height94 mm vs 92 mm+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Dustbin (robot) | 600 ml | 600 ml |
| Main brush | Dual main brushes | — |
| Side brushes | 1 | — |
| Carpet detection | Yes | — |
| Dirt detection | Yes | — |
| Noise level | 61 dB | — |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation sensors | Wall sensor, Cliff sensors | — |
| Obstacle avoidance | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) | — |
| Threshold climbing | — | 20 mm |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | — | Yes |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Runtime | 90 min | 120 min |
| Charging time | 120 min | 180 min |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 340 mm | 351 mm |
| Length | 340 mm | 351 mm |
| Height | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 4 kg |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | Black, Grey | Black |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Remote control | Yes | — |
