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Experts recommend iRobot Roomba 694 more than Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1
As of 3 May 2024, experts prefer iRobot Roomba 694 over Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1, but both Robotic Vacuums have solid expert endorsem*nts.
As per this month's meta ranking, iRobot Roomba 694 received 3 recommendations: from HGTV (17 Jan 2024), PCMag (1 May 2024) and WIRED (27 Apr 2024). By contrast, Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 received only 1 recommendation from Consumer Reports (29 Mar 2024).
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Endorsem*nt summary:
- On 17 Jan 2024
HGTV ranked iRobot Roomba 694 as #2 Rank Robotic Vacuum Comment ... ... ... #2outof7 iRobot Roomba 694 Best Runner-Up
... ... ... Source: www.hgtv.com
- On 1 May 2024 PCMag ranked iRobot Roomba 694 as #6
Rank Robotic Vacuum Comment ... ... ... #6outof10 iRobot Roomba 694 Best for First-Time Buyers / Editors' Choice
... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com
- On 27 Apr 2024 WIRED ranked iRobot Roomba 694 as #6
Rank Robotic Vacuum Comment ... ... ... #6outof10 iRobot Roomba 694 Best Cheap Robot Vacuum
... ... ... Source: www.wired.com
- On 29 Mar 2024 Consumer Reports ranked Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 as #10
Rank Robotic Vacuum ... ... #10outof10 Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Source: www.consumerreports.org
After counting and adding up the 69 expert endorsem*nts of the May rankings, iRobot Roomba 694 outranks Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1. This is not to say that Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 is a bad option. Like iRobot Roomba 694, it is recommended by experts, but less.
iRobot Roomba 694 
Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 
Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, iRobot Roomba 694 is mentioned by key experts in May 2024, while Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Robotic Vacuum | HGTV | Wirecutter | PCMag | Business Insider | Modern Castle | The Strategist | Rtings.com | WIRED | Good Housekeeping | Consumer Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $820 | The best smart vacuum that takes care of itself | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | 8 |
| 2 | - | $250 | | 6 | 3 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | 2 | - |
| 3 | - | $1000 | | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 6 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $320 | | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
Expert reviews [11]
82
Total expert reviews: 11
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by Modern Castle | 95 |
| Average score based on 11 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by TechHive | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 | |
Expert reviews [1]
No critic scores
Total expert reviews: 1
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
From Seller:
- Design: Sleek, premium design complements your home decor; The Roomba 694 is a great way to begin cleaning your home smarter. Just schedule it to clean up daily dirt, dust, and debris with the iRobot Home app or your voice assistant. - for effortlessly clean floors
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From Seller:
- INCREDIBLE SUCTION AND SONIC MOPPING: First, it’s an ultra-powerful whole home vacuum on carpets and floors that empties its own dustbin. Second, it’s an ultra-powerful vacuum that sonic mops hard floors at the same time..Battery life : 60 days.
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
iRobot Roomba 694 Wi Fi Connected Robot Vacuum (Unboxing & Review)
Review by Life with Carrie
Popular! 20K views!
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iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum Review & Test 2021 | iRobot Roomba 694 RoboVac
Review by Your Home
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Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Review: Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo for 2023 & 2024
Review by Smart Kitchen
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0885155027221
UPC Numbers: 885155027221
Model Numbers: R694020
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0622356591317
UPC Numbers: 622356591317
Model Numbers: RV2610WA
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iRobot Roomba 694 is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. It has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Aposen A550 or iRobot Roomba 675 .
iRobot Roomba 694 is $220 cheaper than the average robotic vacuum ($399.99).
Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 is a well-known 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 Shark AI Ultra or Shark Matrix Plus Self-Empty .
Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 is $130 more expensive than the average robotic vacuum ($399.99).
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