Not yet sourced — Shark IQ Robot Vacuum XL: Suction. iRobot Roomba 694: Suction, Runtime. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The IQ Robot Vacuum XL offers lighter (5.87 lb vs 6.77 lb); the Roomba 694 counters with more bin capacity (0.1 gallons vs 0.0425 gallons) and lower starting price ($274.99 vs $499.99). Neither publishes suction yet.
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Winner: Shark IQ Robot Vacuum XL
Shark IQ Robot Vacuum XL: 8/10
iRobot Roomba 694: 7.1/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
Shark IQ Robot Vacuum XL
iRobot Roomba 694
Runtime
90 minutes
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Bin capacity
0.0425 gallons
0.1 gallons
Dock
Yes
Yes
Filtration
Reusable
Specialty
Weight
5.87 pounds
6.77 pounds
Starting MSRP
$499.99
$274.99
Shark IQ Robot Vacuum XL
What works
Self-empty base means weeks between manual dustbin attention
Row-by-row navigation covers floors more efficiently
Good scheduling and zone control in the app
What doesn't
Brush roll tangles in long hair — manual cleaning twice a week in pet homes
Camera-based navigation not as precise as LiDAR
Self-empty base is bulky for smaller apartments
iRobot Roomba 694
What works
Rubber extractors resist tangling — low maintenance for pet hair
Small, lightweight, and easy to store
iRobot's polished app and reliable customer support
What doesn't
Random navigation is slow and inefficient on larger floors
No self-empty option available
Small dustbin fills quickly — needs emptying after every run
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