iRobot Roomba 681

The representative of the 6th generation of robotic vacuum cleaners of the American company iRobot does not belong to the top models of the brand, but outperforms most of its counterparts in terms of functionality. For example, it supports scheduled cleaning, with the ability to programme weekly days and hours of operation, which is not available in the base Roomba 616 model.

Also, the device is equipped with a Virtual Mode 2 in 1 limiter. It can work as a classic virtual wall, for example, prohibiting the vacuum cleaner from leaving the room, or setting a round zone in which it is impossible to clean (it helps to protect individual objects in the room — a dog’s resting place, a fragile vase etc.).

For hard surfaces and carpets

iRobot Roomba 681 collects dust, crumbs, wool from various surfaces. The robot thoroughly cleans linoleum, laminate, tiles, works well on carpets with a small and medium pile height. A system of sensors and sensors allows you to analyze the type of surface and adjust the level of suction power, increasing it on carpets.

A paddle brush and a turbo brush help the vacuum cleaner to cope with pollution. The first "rakes up" pollution, and the second ensures their effective absorption. The HEPA filter traps the smallest particles of dust, plant pollen, etc. inside the dust collector.

Auxiliary systems and capabilities

iRobot Roomba 681 works in two modes: Clean (automatic movement throughout the room) and Spot (spot cleaning of a small area). The robot moves in a spiral, zigzags, along the walls. Additionally, there is a function to identify the most contaminated areas of Dirt Detect with their subsequent intensive cleaning.

The iAdapt system is responsible for orientation in space. It helps to overcome obstacles, avoid getting tangled in wires and carpet fringes, avoid falling down stairs, etc. But in general, the vacuum cleaner operates quite chaotically, repeatedly passes through the same places, due to which the total cleaning time slightly increases.

The battery life reaches 2 hours, and it takes about 2 – 2.5 hours to charge the battery, which indicates a good battery life of the model.

The downside of iRobot Roomba 681 is the lack of a remote control included. You can control the work only with the help of buttons on the case (for clarity, there is a display and colour indicators). If this is not a critical moment for you, then the vacuum cleaner can become an excellent home assistant, otherwise you should consider older models controlled from a smartphone, for example Roomba 890.