iRobot’s Roomba 694 is on sale again for $180

The iRobot Roomba 694 is back which is a savings of 35 percent or $95. That’s not the lowest price ever for the well-regarded robovac, but it’s damn close. There probably won’t be as much of a price drop until Day One or the holidays.

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The Roomba 694 isn’t one of the company’s flagship models, but it’s still a highly efficient design that excels at standard cleaning tasks. In truth, this robovac topped our list of We liked the handy mobile app that helps people plan routes, schedule cleaning, and perform basic maintenance tasks. We also enjoyed the powerful suction that makes quick work of pet hair, dust and debris.

The 694 will return to the base to charge on its own, which is always nice, and it runs for 45 to 90 minutes on a single charge, depending on the floor covering. It’s a simple vacuum, though, so it doesn’t have a cleaning function or a large waste tank. It’s also a bit larger than many of its siblings, so it may struggle to get under some furniture.

It is part of a with discounts on almost every model the company makes. For example, high class for $500, $300 off. This machine can both vacuum and clean, and will even empty the waste itself into the included container.

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