iRobot Roomba 690
Robot Vacuums

Roomba 690

iRobot

Released May 2017

Robot vacuum with quiet operation and Wi-Fi app control. The iRobot Roomba 690 scores 80/100 based on 11 expert reviews.

Critic Score

8011 reviews

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Pros

  • Budget friendly(4)
  • Alexa voice control support(4)
  • Wi-fi connectivity(3)
  • Good value(2)
  • Easy to use interface(2)

Cons

  • Bulky design(2)
  • Cleaning patterns are somewhat random(2)
  • Can get stuck and requires monitoring(2)

11 Critic Reviews

94
ModerncastleFeb 2024

The Roomba 690 robot vacuum is a well-rounded, affordable product with excellent value, strong performance across most floor types, and convenient WiFi connectivity.

90
PcmagJun 2017

iRobot's Roomba 690 vacuum offers lots of functionality for the price, including control via smartphone and support for voice commands through popular smart home devices.

90
TechnicallywellJul 2017

The Roomba 690 offers great cleaning performance with convenient app control and scheduling features.

87
BestreviewguideJan 2021

The Roomba 690 is a budget-friendly robot vacuum that still manages to pack some really high-end features like WiFi and voice control.

83
TomsguideJul 2019

The iRobot Roomba 690 is a solid, affordable connected robot vacuum, but it isn't the best for homes with pets.

82
HomewithbJul 2018

The reviewer is extremely happy with the Roomba 690, finding it an awesome investment that effectively cleans their main floor and reduces dust accumulation.

80
WiredMar 2018

The Roomba 690 offers much of iRobot's best vacuuming tech at less than half the price of premium models.

75
CnetMay 2017

The iRobot Roomba 690 is the most affordable robot vacuum yet to feature app-connected smarts and Alexa voice control support.

73
Consumerreports

The iRobot Roomba 690 is a robotic vacuum with Wi-Fi connectivity that performs adequately on bare floors but has average reliability and owner satisfaction ratings.

72
PetmycarpetNov 2017

The Roomba 690 is a decent budget robotic vacuum that works well on bare floors and low-pile carpets but has limitations with battery life and navigation.

55
TechgearlabJun 2018

The iRobot Roomba 690 is a lackluster robot vacuum that's overpriced for its performance, with poor hard floor cleaning and pet hair pickup despite decent navigation.