CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Samsung NaviBot SR8950 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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Winner:

Samsung NaviBot SR8950

Reasons to buy Samsung NaviBot SR8950:

  • button icon Visionary Mapping Technology.
  • button icon 6 cleaning modes & schedule-mode.
  • button icon Auto empties itself into a central dust chamber.
  • button icon Automatically recharges & resumes cleaning.
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Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 690

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :

  • button icon Ideal for homes with Pet Hair
  • button icon Ideal for both medium and large rooms
  • button icon Can be controlled remotely with a smart phone
  • button icon Compatible With Alexa
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Samsung NaviBot SR8950

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 690

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

Samsung NaviBot SR8950

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Samsung NaviBot SR8950

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – Samsung NaviBot SR8950 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

Yes

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.

COVERAGE

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It’s designed to cleanup medium-to-large sized rooms of up-to 2200-sq.ft.

Yes

1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Suction power will adjust to the amount of dirt present on the floor.

Yes

600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

Yes

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.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Has 2 side brushes that thoroughly clean dirt along wall-edges and corners with ease.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Provides about up-to 100-minutes of running-time on a single charge.

Yes

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.

CHARGE TIME

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device can get fully-charged in 180-minutes (3-hours).

Yes

120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The NaviBot automatically transitions from hardwood floors to carpeting in-order to ensure optimal cleaning of every surface.

Yes

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

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It features a Turbo-mode that increases suction-power when cleaning medium to thick pile carpets.

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit is designed to thoroughly clean large-rooms of up-to 2200sq.ft.

Yes

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.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

When it’s low on power, it automatically returns to the docking-base to recharge.

Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

When it’s fully charged, it will go back out and continue cleaning from where it left off.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It uses a Visionary Mapping System to navigate from room-to-room smartly.

Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device uses Anti-collision sensors to avoid any obstacles in the way while the integrated Cliff-sensors prevent it from falling off stairs.

Yes

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.

QUIET OPERATION

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features a Turbo-mode that increases on suction-power for intensive cleaning of particular dirty areas.

No

HEPA FILTER

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Includes a HEPA (high efficiency air filter) that facilitates for maximum removal of dust and allergens from air.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It features a Visionary Mapping System that uses sensors and an onboard camera to create the most efficient cleaning-route around your house.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

Yes

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.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

When its dustbin is full, the NaviBot automatically returns to its docking station and empties itself into a central dust chamber.

No

Samsung NaviBot SR8950

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

Yes

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.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.

WIFI CONNECTED

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The Scheduling-Mode allows for automatic daily or weekly cleanings even when you’re not there.

Yes

Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

No

iRobot Roomba 690

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Comes with a larger 600ml dust-bin that facilitates for longer cleaning without needing to be emptied.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The self-adjustment feature allows this robotic-vacuum to achieve a low profile design. Additionally, this device is 11% slimmer than its predecessor.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

2400mAh

Yes

1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

600ml.

Yes

600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

Yes

Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

8cm-H x 35cm-W x 35cm-D

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

3.2kg.

Yes

7.8 pounds

Samsung NaviBot SR8950

CONCLUSION

PROS

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• 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.

Yes

• 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

CONS

Samsung NaviBot SR8950
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity. • Not compatible with Amazon-Alexa.

Yes

• 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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