iRobot Roomba 690
Robot Vacuums

Roomba 690

iRobot

Released May 1, 2017 · Analysis updated Feb 13, 2026

iRobot Roomba 690 Robot Vacuum with Wi-Fi Connectivity in the Robot Vacuums category. The iRobot Roomba 690 scores 80/100 based on 11 expert reviews in the robot vacuums category. Coverage includes reviews from Moderncastle, Pcmag, Technicallywell, and Bestreviewguide.

Critic Score

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80

based on 11 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Affordable(4)
  • Alexa voice control support(4)
  • Wi-fi connectivity(3)
  • Excellent value(2)
  • Easy to use interface(2)

Cons

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

11 Expert Reviews

94
Independent publication02/2024

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
Major publication06/2017

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
Independent publication07/2017

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

87
Independent publication01/2021

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
Major publication07/2019

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

82
Independent publication07/2018

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
Major publication03/2018

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

75
Major publication05/2017

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

73
Major publication

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
Independent publication11/2017

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
Established publication06/2018

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.