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Experts liked that the Roomba 614 had high build quality and a reasonably long runtime. Unfortunately, they didn’t appreciate its lack of a HEPA filter and the inability to set boundaries for it to clean within or not cross. Its lack of a “bin-full” indicator was also disappointing.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The iRobot Roomba 614 is a mid-tier robot vacuum launched in 2016. It has excellent build quality and a battery life that will have it running for up to 129 minutes. It comes with a 0.35-liter dirt compartment, as well as sensors that detect the kind of surface it is cleaning to adjust its suction force and height accordingly.
It doesn’t come with as many extra cleaning tools as some of the best vacuum cleaners or even other top-rated robot vacuums on the market, but it does ship with an instrument that helps dislodge debris stuck on its brushes.
Its noise level varies between 66 to 68 dB depending on suction power, which it adjusts automatically. At its default setting, its suction power is about 600 Pascals.
Consensus
our Verdict
The iRobot Roomba 614 was hailed by reviewers for its high build quality. During their tests, they found out it has an outstanding run time of 129 minutes. More than the iLife A4S Pro’s 110-minute runtime. (More about it on our iLife A4S Pro review).
Reviewers from Rtings liked how well it could pick up fine debris from bare floors, as it picked up 98% during their experiments. Testers from Parenting Pod also liked that the 614 didn’t need to be set up to work.
They appreciated that its low 3.6-inch profile allowed for movement under furniture and that its 7.9-pound weight was light enough for easy pick-up.
However, the Roomba 614’s lack of a HEPA filter was disappointing, as was the fact that testers couldn’t set up boundaries for it to stay within. It was also poor at cleaning carpets, picking up only 56% and 3% of large and small debris, respectively.
Additionally, reviewers were also displeased with its lack of a “bin-full” indicator.
ReasonS to Buy
Exceptional battery life
High build quality
Low profile for easy maneuverability
Great for large spaces
Works great on bare floors
Reason to Avoid
No HEPA filter
No “bill-full” indicator
No way to set up boundaries
iRobot Roomba 614 Specs
Auto Docking & Recharging
Yes
Bin Capacity
0.16 gal
Carpet Height Adjustments
No
Cleaning Path Width
7"
Cliff Sensor
Yes
Compatible Floor Type
All floors
Filter Type
Replaceable
Hypoallergenic
No
Mop Feature
–
Pet
Yes
Product Weight
7.9 lbs
Room-by-Room navigation
Unknown
Self-Emptying
Yes
Sensor Type
–
Smart App
–
Works With
Amazon Alexa
All Specs
Test Results
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Bare Floor Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
87.75
Carpet Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
35.25
Pet Hair Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
69
Noise level (dB)
65.8
Battery Life (Minutes)
129
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The iRobot Roomba 614 is a mid-tier robot vacuum launched in 2016. It has excellent build quality and a battery life that will have it…
The iRobot Roomba 614 is a mid-tier robot vacuum launched in 2016. It has excellent build quality and a battery life that will have it running for up to 129 minutes. It comes with a 0.35-liter dirt compartment, as well as sensors that detect the kind of surface it is cleaning to adjust its suction force and height accordingly.
It doesn’t come with as many extra cleaning tools as some of the best vacuum cleaners or even other top-rated robot vacuums on the market, but it does ship with an instrument that helps dislodge debris stuck on its brushes.
Its noise level varies between 66 to 68 dB depending on suction power, which it adjusts automatically. At its default setting, its suction power is about 600 Pascals.
The iRobot Roomba 614 is not as good a pick as the iRobot Roomba 694 since the 694 supports app control while the 614 does…
The iRobot Roomba 614 is not as good a pick as the iRobot Roomba 694 since the 694 supports app control while the 614 does not. The 694 also has much better bare floor performance, clearing 99% and 100% of large and small debris. It can also be controlled through the iRobot Home app.
The iRobot Roomba 614 is also outmatched by the iRobot Roomba 692, as the latter has more advanced automation features like voice control and floor…
The iRobot Roomba 614 is also outmatched by the iRobot Roomba 692, as the latter has more advanced automation features like voice control and floor mapping (check out our iRobot Roomba 692 review for more). However, the 614 has a slightly longer battery life of 129 minutes compared to the 692, which can last up to 117 minutes.
The iRobot Roomba 614 has better build quality and a longer 129-minute battery life compared to the Eufy RoboVac 11S, which has a runtime of…
The iRobot Roomba 614 has better build quality and a longer 129-minute battery life compared to the Eufy RoboVac 11S, which has a runtime of 109 minutes. However, the 11S is the best robot vacuum for pet hair between the two, and it also comes with a remote while the 614 does not.
