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iRobot Roomba 690


The cheapest connected robot vac we’ve seen from a major manufacturer. Why not our favorite? Well it has flaws, like hitting tables hard enough to knock items off the edge.

$349.99 from Lowe's

Pros and Cons


Pros

  • Very affordable

  • Can start via the app

  • Moderate dirt pickup performance

Cons

  • Bumps hard into furniture

  • Can get caught on thick carpet


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