This Roomba robot vacuum is so cheap it literally makes no sense

By Patrick Hearn Published April 21, 2022

iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum — iRobot

If you have ever looked into purchasing a robot vacuum, then you know they are not cheap — but thanks to these last-minute Prime Day deals, the iRobot Roomba 692 has seen a price cut of $120, bringing it down to just $200 total. But you have to act fast if you want to save big before this deal ends with Prime Day tonight.

The iRobot Roomba 692 is a powerful robot vacuum cleaner that is packed with features. It utilizes a three-stage cleaning system to loosen dirt, lift it out of the carpet, and vacuum it up inside a sealed dust bin. An edge-sweeping brush ensures corners and walls are cleaned, while multi-surface brushes allow the Roomba 692 to clean both hardwood and carpeted floors without missing a beat.

The iRobot Roomba 692 also learns your schedule the more you use it. As you use the device, it will learn the times of day when you prefer to clean and offer to create personalized schedules that best fit your life. For example, if you often ask it to clean around 8:30 in the morning — right after everyone is out of the house — then it may offer to make that a routine. You can also ask it to clean at random with voice control through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Powerful, intelligent sensors help it navigate throughout your home and avoid obstacles. Cliff sensors stop the Roomba 692 from falling down steps or stairs, and a Dirt Sensor tells it to focus more of its efforts on areas that are dirtier than others. This is a great choice for cleaning high-traffic areas, such as right in front of the door.

With a 90-minute battery life, the Roomba 692 will clean until it is almost out of power and return to its dock to charge. If it hasn’t finished cleaning yet, it will automatically resume after.

This Roomba 692 deal is one of the best ones iRobot has ever offered, period. It’s a savings of 38% off the standard price of this machine. For just $200, you can snag a robot vacuum cleaner that will keep your floor nice and tidy on a daily basis. All you’ll have to do is empty the dust bin after it is finished cleaning. Act fast, though–these Prime Day robot vacuum deals end today, so this is your last chance to pick up this Roomba for this price.

Looking for more savings on Roomba Robot vacuums? Check out our curated deals page or this awesome compilation of Black Friday Roomba deals.

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