Reasons to buy Samsung NaviBot SR8950:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :
PERFORMANCE |
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Samsung NaviBot SR8950
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 690
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
Samsung NaviBot SR8950
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CONCLUSION |
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Features a self-adjustment function that allows it to go as low as 1.5cm. It’s also 11% slimmer than its predecessor which allows it to easily clean under furniture.
It 9.3cm raised from the ground - so it can clean under furniture above 9.3cm. But if the furniture is below 9.3cm it won't be able to go under it.
It’s designed to cleanup medium-to-large sized rooms of up-to 2200-sq.ft.
1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms
Suction power will adjust to the amount of dirt present on the floor.
600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.
It features a 204mm, wide main-brush that facilitates for faster and more efficient cleaning of pet-hair on all floor-types. It also includes a HEPA-Filter that eliminates pet-dander.
Even though the suction power is 600 Pa, it can pick up pet hair from the floor and a low pile carpet. But it might not perform very well on thick carpets.
Has 2 side brushes that thoroughly clean dirt along wall-edges and corners with ease.
With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners
Provides about up-to 100-minutes of running-time on a single charge.
90 minutes of runtime – not the best but still its not too bad. Though when it comes to cleaning a large area the robot will need to automatically dock, recharge and finish the job.
This device can get fully-charged in 180-minutes (3-hours).
120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.
The NaviBot automatically transitions from hardwood floors to carpeting in-order to ensure optimal cleaning of every surface.
Can move from floor to floor without losing suction power. Floor types include: hardwood, marble tile, vynil, ceramic tile, laminate and linoleum while Carpet types include; low-pile, medium-pile
It features a Turbo-mode that increases suction-power when cleaning medium to thick pile carpets.
This unit is designed to thoroughly clean large-rooms of up-to 2200sq.ft.
Yes, it has a wide coverage of about 1830 Sq.ft. This can be cleaned in 90 minutes, so if the room is larger than that, the robot will auto dock and recharge the battery for net usage.
When it’s low on power, it automatically returns to the docking-base to recharge.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
When it’s fully charged, it will go back out and continue cleaning from where it left off.
It uses a Visionary Mapping System to navigate from room-to-room smartly.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
This device uses Anti-collision sensors to avoid any obstacles in the way while the integrated Cliff-sensors prevent it from falling off stairs.
Features a full suite of intelligent sensors to detect objects and cliffs on the floors. It will avoid bumping into furniture but it will around them very well. When it meets cliffs, it changes direction.
The NaviBot features Air-Path-Technology which reduces on irritating noise and makes it one of the quietest vacuum cleaners. In fact, its noise-level is only 60dBs on the highest-setting.
68 db – operates quietly
Features a Turbo-mode that increases on suction-power for intensive cleaning of particular dirty areas.
Includes a HEPA (high efficiency air filter) that facilitates for maximum removal of dust and allergens from air.
It features a Visionary Mapping System that uses sensors and an onboard camera to create the most efficient cleaning-route around your house.
The spot-cleaning-mode shifts the robotic-vacuum to power-cleaning-mode and then allows it to repeatedly vacuum a particular area until it’s dirt-free.
Uses dirt detect sensors to locate areas with high concentration of dirt. Once it gets to such areas, it spins around the area so many times to ensure no dirt is left behind.
When its dustbin is full, the NaviBot automatically returns to its docking station and empties itself into a central dust chamber.
Features onboard button-controls that can be easily set with the help of a LED-Display interface. It even comes with an IR-remote-control that allows for controlling the device remotely.
Can be operated with a iRobot smart phone app or Amazon Alexa. It also auto docks its self when the battery is low. So you don’t have to be around it all the time.
Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.
Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.
The Scheduling-Mode allows for automatic daily or weekly cleanings even when you’re not there.
Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.
You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.
Visionary Mapping technology uses sensors and an onboard camera to capture images of an area in-order to create a virtual-map of zones to be cleaned.
Comes with a larger 600ml dust-bin that facilitates for longer cleaning without needing to be emptied.
The self-adjustment feature allows this robotic-vacuum to achieve a low profile design. Additionally, this device is 11% slimmer than its predecessor.
9.3cm above the ground
2400mAh
1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.
600ml.
600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.
The Virtual Guard feature prevents the NaviBot from entering a vulnerable area. In fact, you just have to push a button to set-up a virtual fence that the NaviBot won't cross.
Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.
8cm-H x 35cm-W x 35cm-D
13 x 13 x 3.6 inches
3.2kg.
7.8 pounds
• Visionary Mapping Technology. • 6 cleaning modes to choose from. • Its slim design fits under furniture. • Multiple sensors for safe cleaning. • Removable & washable HEPA filter. • Virtual Guard creates cleaning-barriers. • Recharges automatically and resumes. • Triple brush system improves dirt pick-up. • Auto empties itself into a docking dust-chamber. • A remote-control & onboard-controls with LED-display.
• Cleans all floor types and low pile carpets • Auto docks and recharges • It is compatible with Amazon Alexa • Can be scheduled • Can be controlled with a Smartphone • Has a virtual wall • Operates quietly • Low profile design
• Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity. • Not compatible with Amazon-Alexa.
• Does not map and route • Does not auto resume • Does not have a bin indicator • No Zone Cleaning • Does not deep clean carpets
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