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iRobot Roomba 697 vs iRobot Roomba i5+
What Roomba 697 does better (2) and where Roomba i5+ wins (2) — every spec side by side.
vs
4.4Navigation4.4
5.0Base station9.1
3.5Battery3.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Roomba 697Roomba i5+
| Roomba 697 | Roomba i5+ | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 94 mm | 92 mm | +2 mm |
| Width / diameter | 340 mm | 342 mm | −2 mm |
| Length | 340 mm | 342 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 3.2 kg | +0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Roomba 697 better than Roomba i5+?
- Runtime90 min vs 75 min+20%
- Charging time120 min vs 180 min+50%
Why is Roomba i5+ better than Roomba 697?
- Base stationCharging dock vs Auto-empty dock
- Height94 mm vs 92 mm+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Dustbin (robot) | 600 ml | — |
| Main brush | Dual main brushes | Dual main brushes |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Carpet detection | Yes | — |
| Dirt detection | Yes | Yes |
| Noise level | 61 dB | — |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation sensors | Wall sensor, Cliff sensors | Cliff sensors |
| Obstacle avoidance | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | Auto-empty dock |
| Auto-empty dust station | — | Yes |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Runtime | 90 min | 75 min |
| Charging time | 120 min | 180 min |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 340 mm | 342 mm |
| Length | 340 mm | 342 mm |
| Height | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | Black, Grey | Grey |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Remote control | Yes | — |
