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Shark IQ Robot vs iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692]
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Shark IQ Robot
iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692]
Tested using Methodology v0.7
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![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/XdyiI2Pq/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/design-large.jpg?format=auto)
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeRobot
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Wet CompatibleNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Variants
- RV1001 (Black)
- RV1000 (Black)
- Roomba 694 (Black)
- Roomba 692 (Charcoal Grey)
- Roomba 690 (Grey)
Our Verdict
Shark IQ Robot
iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692]
The Shark IQ Robot is better than the iRobot Roomba 694. The Shark has a slightly bigger dustbin, lasts a little longer on a single charge, delivers superior performance on bare and carpeted floors, and comes with physical boundary strips to keep it out of certain areas. You can also use its companion app to direct it to a specific room. Conversely, the iRobot feels better built, incurs lower recurring costs, and has fewer parts that need regular cleaning. The 690 variant of the iRobot also comes with a virtual barrier device to keep the vacuum from entering certain spaces.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our robot vacuums test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Bare Floor
6.3
6.7
Airflow
3.1
5.7
Noise
9.2
7.2
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.5
Vacuum Type
Robot
Build Quality Picture
Build Quality
8.0
Build Quality Picture
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Build Quality Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/TETYpJXH/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/build-quality-robot-large.jpg?format=auto)
Vacuum & Mop Combo
No
User Maintenance
4.5
4.5
Maintenance Picture
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Maintenance Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/LHeSjie6/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/maintenance-large.jpg?format=auto)
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
4.5
5.0
Recurring Cost Picture
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Recurring Cost Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/lOY0Sz0L/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/recurring-cost-large.jpg?format=auto)
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
RVFFK950
4636450
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter
Storing
9.0
Storing Picture
Height
3.35" (8.5 cm)
Width
12.40" (31.5 cm)
Depth
14.76" (37.5 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
Not needed
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Dimensions
Robot Vacuum Dimensions
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Robot Vacuum Dimensions](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/17lJtseh/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/robot-cleaner-dimension-large.jpg?format=auto)
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
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Docking Station Dimensions](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/frqEJLW9/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/station-dimension-large.jpg?format=auto)
Docking Station Height
10.2 cm (4.0")
Docking Station Width
17.5 cm (6.9")
Docking Station Depth
14.6 cm (5.7")
Dirt Compartment
6.5
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Volume
0.11 gal (0.40 L)
Full Indicator
No
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
Internal Dirt Compartment
6.7
Dirt Compartment Photo
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Dirt Compartment Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/U1JsHWYE/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/dirt-compartment-photo-large.jpg?format=auto)
Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.35 L
Full Indicator
No
Station Maintenance Capabilities
0.0
Station Photo
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Station Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/OZGcdspc/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/robot-cleaner-station-large.jpg?format=auto)
Auto Empty
No
Bagless Station
No Dirt Compartment
Dirt Compartment Capacity
0.00 L
Automatic Tank Refill
No
Mop Washing
No
Mop Drying
No
In The Box
In The Box Picture
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] In The Box Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/BldrYxyS/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/in-the-box-large.jpg?format=auto)
Range
10
Cordless
Yes
Cord Length
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
N/A
Maximum Wand Length
N/A
Total Range
N/A
Portability
8.2
Total Weight
5.84 lbs (2.65 kg)
Weight In Hand
0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)
Carrying handle
No
Battery
9.1
9.4
Minimum Battery Life
70 min
130 min
Maximum Battery Life
164 min
130 min
Recharge Time
273 min
107 min
Recharge Dock
Yes
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
Removable Batteries
Yes
Yes
Quality-Of-Life Features
Picture Of Controls
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Picture Of Controls](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/OnMHI1Pl/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/controls-large.jpg?format=auto)
Power Adjustment
Yes
No
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Surface Type Adjustment
Only Automatic
Rotating Head
No
Self-Propelled
Yes
Headlights
No
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
Brushroll And Tools
Brushroll And Tools Photo
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Brushroll And Tools Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/d9LsyEhz/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/robot-brush-roll-large.jpg?format=auto)
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
No
Removable Brushroll
Yes
Turbo Brush
No
Crevice Tool
No
Upholstery Tool
No
Soft Bristle Brush
No
Hard Bristle Brush
No
Extension Wand
No
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
Performance
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
5.4
Setting Used
"Normal"
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
17%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
15%
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)
100%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
96%
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
Hard Floor Pick-Up
8.5
Hard Floor Pick-Up Video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Hard Floor Pick-Up Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/qJPzpp5W/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/hardfloor-large.jpg?format=auto)
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
6.0
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/i1OXjLGU/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/high-pile-large.jpg?format=auto)
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
4.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/us8SDpUJ/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/low-pile-large.jpg?format=auto)
Pet Hair Pick-Up
8.0
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/e9jtc1mV/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/pet-hair-large.jpg?format=auto)
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
5.0
Setting Used
"Normal"
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
42%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
38%
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)
27%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
24%
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
High-Pile Carpet Performance
6.6
Setting Used
"Normal"
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
58%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
59%
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)
27%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
25%
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
Pet Hair Floor Performance
6.3
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
86%
Low-Pile Carpet
49%
High-Pile Carpet
66%
Suction
0.0
3.4
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
N/A
Maximum Head Suction
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 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
"Normal" (App)
"Clean"
Hose Diameter
N/A
Airflow
3.1
5.7
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Head Airflow
15.9 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
5.8 CFM (0.2 m³/min)
Noise
9.2
7.2
Noise Video
Bare Floor
62.9 dBA
64.3 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
61.4 dBA
63.7 dBA
Maneuverability
7.0
7.0
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
0.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
No
Cracks
4.5
4.5
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Wood Cracks Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/3taN98Hq/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/floor-cracks-large.jpg?format=auto)
Stains
1.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Stain Pickup Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/juiL3hAv/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/stain-large.jpg?format=auto)
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Water Pickup Post Test](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/eNybNrql/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/water-large.jpg?format=auto)
Automation
Physical Automation
7.1
4.9
Recharge And Resume
No
Automatic Recharging
Yes
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
Smart
Random
Physical Boundary Markers
Yes
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
No
Cycle Control Buttons
Onboard Only
On-Board Only
Navigation Control Buttons
Return to Base Only
Return To Base Only
Companion App Automation
7.0
7.5
Companion App Screen Grabs
![iRobot Roomba 694 [690, 692] Companion App Screen Grabs](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/qRY3YEW6/irobot-roomba-694-690-692/app-printscreen-large.jpg?format=auto)
App Name
SharkClean
iRobot HOME
Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones)
No
No
App Scheduled Start
Yes
Yes
App Cycle Control
Yes
Yes
Navigation Control Within App
No
No
iOS Availability
Yes
Android Availability
Yes
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