iRobot Roomba E5 vs iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Side-by-Side Robot Vacuum Comparison

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iRobot Roomba E5

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692]

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Wet CompatibleNo

Vacuum TypeRobot

BaglessYes

CordlessYes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes

Wet CompatibleNo

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No

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Variants

Roomba E5 (5150)

Roomba 694 (Black)
Roomba 692 (Charcoal Grey)
Roomba 690 (Grey)

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Our Verdict

iRobot Roomba E5

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692]

The iRobot Roomba E5 is a better vacuum than the iRobot Roomba 694. The E5 clears pet hair much more easily and has a better cleaning performance overall on low-pile carpet. That said, the 694 has a better performance on bare floors, and its battery lasts longer.

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5150

Roomba E5

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Black

Roomba 694

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5150

Roomba E5

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Charcoal Grey

Roomba 692

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5150

Roomba E5

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Grey

Roomba 690

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5150

Roomba E5

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Threshold

0.10

Bare Floor

7.4

6.7

Airflow

0.8

5.7

User Maintenance

7.5

4.5

Noise

9.1

7.2

Full Comparison

Bare Floor

7.4

6.7

Low-Pile Carpet

5.6

High-Pile Carpet

6.2

Pets

5.8

Low-Pile Carpet

6.7

High-Pile Carpet

6.8

Pets

5.2

Stairs

6.0

Cars

4.9

Workshop

4.1

Design

Build Quality

8.0

Vacuum Type

Robot

Build Quality Picture

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Build Quality

8.0

Build Quality Picture

Vacuum & Mop Combo

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User Maintenance

7.5

4.5

Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video

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Recurring Cost

4.5

5.0

Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number

No bag

Filter Part Number

4639161

4636450

HEPA Filter Part Number

4639161

No HEPA Filter

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Storing

8.9

Storing Picture

Height

3.94" (10.0 cm)

Width

13.39" (34.0 cm)

Depth

15.75" (40.0 cm)

Cord Storing

Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage

Not needed

Vacuum Rack/Station

Yes

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Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Height

9.2 cm (3.6")

Robot Vacuum Width

33.9 cm (13.3")

Robot Vacuum Depth

34.0 cm (13.4")

Docking Station Dimensions

Docking Station Height

10.2 cm (4.0")

Docking Station Width

17.5 cm (6.9")

Docking Station Depth

14.6 cm (5.7")

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Dirt Compartment

6.2

Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless

Yes

Volume

0.08 gal (0.30 L)

Full Indicator

Bag Included

No Bag Needed

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Internal Dirt Compartment

6.7

Dirt Compartment Photo

Dirt Compartment Capacity

0.35 L

Full Indicator

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Station Maintenance Capabilities

0.0

Station Photo

Auto Empty

Bagless Station

No Dirt Compartment

Dirt Compartment Capacity

0.00 L

Automatic Tank Refill

Mop Washing

Mop Drying

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Range

Cordless

Yes

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

N/A

Maximum Wand Length

N/A

Total Range

N/A

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Portability

9.0

Total Weight

7.28 lbs (3.30 kg)

Weight In Hand

0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)

Carrying handle

Yes

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Battery

9.2

9.4

Minimum Battery Life

97 min

130 min

Maximum Battery Life

97 min

130 min

Recharge Time

96 min

107 min

Recharge Dock

Yes

Battery Life Indicator

Yes

Removable Batteries

Yes

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Quality-Of-Life Features

Picture Of Controls

Power Adjustment

Easy On/Off

Yes

Surface Type Adjustment

Only Automatic

Rotating Head

Self-Propelled

Yes

Headlights

Head Surface Type Adjustment

Only Automatic

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Brushroll And Tools

Brushroll And Tools Photo

Brushroll Setup

Dual

Brushroll Type

Rubber And Bristles

Side Brush Setup

Single

Side Brush Type

Fixed

Tools And Brushes

Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

Crevice Tool

Upholstery Tool

Soft Bristle Brush

Hard Bristle Brush

Extension Wand

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

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Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode

Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)

7.8

Setting Used

"Clean"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

99%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

49%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

97%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

76%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

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Hard Floor Pick-Up

8.5

Hard Floor Pick-Up Video

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up

6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up

4.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Pet Hair Pick-Up

8.0

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Performance

4.5

Setting Used

"Clean"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

57%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

61%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

14%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

11%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Performance

7.0

Setting Used

"Clean"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

60%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

60%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

41%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

39%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

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Pet Hair Floor Performance

8.8

Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor

95%

Low-Pile Carpet

86%

High-Pile Carpet

98%

Suction

0.0

3.4

Suction Video

Maximum Hose Suction

N/A

Maximum Head Suction

0.0 inH₂O (0.00 kPa)

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

Normal Head Suction

0.0 inH₂O (0.00 kPa)

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

"Clean"

Hose Diameter

N/A

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Airflow

0.8

5.7

Maximum Airflow Video

Maximum Head Airflow

3.8 CFM (0.1 m³/min)

5.8 CFM (0.2 m³/min)

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Noise

9.1

7.2

Noise Video

Bare Floor

66.2 dBA

64.3 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

59.2 dBA

63.7 dBA

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Maneuverability

7.0

Maneuverability Video

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

0.0

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

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Cracks

5.0

4.5

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains

1.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Wet Compatible

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Automation

Physical Automation

6.5

4.9

Recharge And Resume

Automatic Recharging

Yes

Automatic Bag Emptying

Pathing Algorithm

Random

Physical Boundary Markers

Scheduled Start Buttons

Cycle Control Buttons

Onboard Only

On-Board Only

Navigation Control Buttons

Return to Base Only

Return To Base Only

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Companion App Automation

7.5

Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name

iRobot HOME

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones)

App Scheduled Start

Yes

App Cycle Control

Yes

Navigation Control Within App

iOS Availability

Yes

Android Availability

Yes

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5150

Roomba E5

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Amazon.com

Black

Roomba 694

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Amazon.com

5150

Roomba E5

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BestBuy.com

Charcoal Grey

Roomba 692

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Amazon.com

5150

Roomba E5

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Walmart.com

Grey

Roomba 690

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Amazon.com

5150

Roomba E5

B&H

iRobot Roomba E5

iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692]

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iRobot Roomba E5 vs iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692]

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Variants

Review

Our Verdict

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Main Differences forBare Floor

Threshold

Bare Floor

Airflow

User Maintenance

Noise

Full Comparison

Bare Floor

Low-Pile Carpet

High-Pile Carpet

Pets

Low-Pile Carpet

High-Pile Carpet

Pets

Stairs

Cars

Workshop

Build Quality

Vacuum Type

Build Quality Picture

Build Quality

Build Quality Picture

Vacuum & Mop Combo

User Maintenance

Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video

Recurring Cost

Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number

Filter Part Number

HEPA Filter Part Number

Storing

Storing Picture

Height

Width

Depth

Cord Storing

On-Board Tool Storage

Vacuum Rack/Station

Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Height

Robot Vacuum Width

Robot Vacuum Depth

Docking Station Dimensions

Docking Station Height

Docking Station Width

Docking Station Depth

Dirt Compartment

Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless

Volume

Full Indicator

Bag Included

Internal Dirt Compartment

Dirt Compartment Photo

Dirt Compartment Capacity

Full Indicator

Station Maintenance Capabilities

Station Photo

Auto Empty

Bagless Station

Dirt Compartment Capacity

Automatic Tank Refill

Mop Washing

Mop Drying

In The Box

In The Box Picture

Range

Cordless

Cord Length

Hose Length

Minimum Wand Length

Main Differences for
Bare Floor