Neither iRobot Roomba 690 nor iRobot Roomba e5 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 68 Robotic Vacuum expert endorsements , however neither iRobot Roomba 690 nor iRobot Roomba e5 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Robotic Vacuum received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at iRobot Roomba s9+ or other critically acclaimed Robotic Vacuums of this month.
For reference, iRobot Roomba s9+ received 4 endorsements this month, from Consumer Reports (29 Mar 2024), Good Housekeeping (7 Dec 2023) Modern Castle (11 Mar 2024) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | Robotic Vacuum | Consumer Reports  | Good Housekeeping  | WIRED  | Rtings.com  | The Strategist  | Modern Castle  | Business Insider  | PCMag  | Wirecutter  | HGTV  |
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| 1 | - | $600 |  iRobot Roomba s9+ The iRobot Roomba s9+ is a highly advanced and customizable robot vacuum that provides deep cleaning performance on both carpets and hard floors, making it an excellent choice for pet owners and those with complex room layouts. | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $420 |  iRobot Roomba 690 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $444 |  iRobot Roomba e5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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iRobot Roomba 690 
iRobot Roomba e5 Customers like iRobot Roomba e5 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
iRobot Roomba e5
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
iRobot Roomba e5, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than iRobot Roomba 690.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling robotic vacuum receives a consumer score of 7.6 (good). Both iRobot Roomba 690 and iRobot Roomba e5 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| iRobot Roomba 690 | |
| iRobot Roomba e5 |
In comparison:
8.2 Great
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| Median best-selling Robotic Vacuum |
iRobot Roomba e5 is more popular than iRobot Roomba 690
It's fairly safe to say that iRobot Roomba e5 is a more popular robotic vacuum than iRobot Roomba 690, based on its 10,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for iRobot Roomba 690 and e5 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 | $400 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
 | Roborock S7 | $524 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | iRobot Roomba i3 Plus | $397 | 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
 | iRobot Roomba i7 | $419 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper Better Reviews |
| Rank | Change | Price | Robotic Vacuum | Consumer Reports | Good Housekeeping |
WIRED | Rtings.com | The Strategist | Modern Castle | Business Insider | PCMag | Wirecutter | HGTV |
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| 1 | - | $600 | iRobot Roomba s9+ The iRobot Roomba s9+ is a highly advanced and customizable robot vacuum that provides deep cleaning performance on both carpets and hard floors, making it an excellent choice for pet owners and those with complex room layouts. | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | - | - | - |
| 2 | +5 | $250 |  Eufy RoboVac 11S Max | - | 2 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | -1 | $1000 |  Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni | - | - | - | - | 6 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | -1 | $320 |  Roborock Q5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by Modern Castle | 94 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by Tom's Guide | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [12]
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Modern Castle | 95 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 79 |
| Lowest score by Rtings.com | 65 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Sleek, premium design complements your home décor; Includes 1 dual mode virtual wall barrier for more control over where your robot cleans
- 3 stage cleaning system and dual multi surface brushes pick up everything from small particles to large debris
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- iRobot Roomba e5 5134 wifi connected robot vacuum runs for up to 90 minutes before docking itself to recharge
- Delivers 5 times the suction power for improved performance
- Auto-adjusting cleaning head and dual multi-surface rubber brushes clean both carpet and hard floors
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- Hardwood
- Tile
- Thin carpet
- Home Base Charging Station
- 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier (2 AA Batteries Included)
- 1 Extra Filter
- 1 Flat Cleaning Tool
iRobot Roomba 690 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling robotic vacuums and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as iRobot Roomba i7 or Yeedi Vac Station .
iRobot Roomba 690 was released in 2017. We don't know any robotic vacuums that are newer on the market.
iRobot Roomba 690 is $25.38 more expensive than the average robotic vacuum ($394.62).
iRobot Roomba e5 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling robotic vacuums and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as bObsweep PetHair or Ecovacs Deebot T9+ .
iRobot Roomba e5 is $49.37 more expensive than an average robotic vacuum ($394.62).
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