Samsung POWERbot R9040-vs-Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

COMPARISON – Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

With 5.3-inches high, this robot-vacuum can easily clean under certain furniture above that height. However, this also makes it a bit tall whereby it won't fit under most furniture below that height.

Yes

Its height is 3.81 inches – very low profile. So it can clean under furniture.

COVERAGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

It thoroughly cleans medium-to-large sized rooms of up-to 1800sq.ft.

Yes

2700 sq ft - Ideal for Medium to Large rooms.

SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Provides a 10X more powerful suction than conventional robotic-vacuums. In fact, it has a 5.9watts powerful suction.

Yes

1,800 pa - Not the best suction according to the hype this robot gets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Features a specially designed Combo-Brush that helps to thoroughly pick-up pet-hair with fewer tangles.

Yes

With a Turbo and Max four suction mode, this unit can remove pet hair from both hard floors and carpet.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

With its slim design of 96mm, this unit can reach all corners that are difficult to clean and also be in position to vacuum wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Offers up-to 60-minutes of run-time on a single-charge.

Yes

150 minutes if runtime – excellent run time. Better than most robot vacuums.

CHARGE TIME

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

The battery takes 3-hours to get fully charged.

Yes

3-4 hours of charging time. Takes quite long to charge fully.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

It’s equipped with Large Easy-Pass Wheels that allow it to move smoothly over obstacles and to transition from hard-floors to carpets easily.

Yes

It can clean from a hard floor to a low pile carpet. But if the carpet has a high concentration of dust, you opt for the Turbo Max Suction – this will boost the power of robot.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Uses CycloneForce-Technology and a 12" Combo-Brush to provide deep carpet cleaning.

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Thoroughly clean large-sized rooms of up-to 1800sq.ft.

Yes

Yes, it has coverage of 250 square meters. So you can use in both medium – large rooms.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Automatically returns to the docking-station to recharge when the battery gets low on power.

Yes

Once the battery runs low, the device will auto dock its self to recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

When it’s fully-charged, this robotic-vacuum will go back-out to its last location and resume cleaning.

Yes

It resumes cleaning after re-charging. So it does not require your attention for it to complete the job.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

It features Visionary Mapping Plus Technology that uses an onboard camera and individual smart sensors to help create an optimal cleaning path hence facilitating for multi-room cleaning.

Yes

It creates a real-time map for the entire floor - making it easy to the robot to move from room to room seemingly.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Uses 10 smart-sensors and an onboard digital camera to minimize bumping into furniture and avoid stair drop-offs.

Yes

The Smart and safe Laser Navigation technology detects cliffs and objects on the floor thus prevent the robot from bumping into furniture and other objects on the floor. When it gets close to cliffs, it changes direction.

QUIET OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

It is fairly quiet when running on the lowest setting but it will make a louder noise when operating in turbo-mode.

Yes

61-72 db - makes some little noise. It is not 99% quiet. But it is not the kind of noise that can distract you.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

This device uses a powerful Cyclone Force system to boost suction power up-to 10X.

Yes

The Turbo Max Suction function boosts the robot’s suction power when the need arises.

HEPA FILTER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Feature a washable Hepa-like, sponge, washable-filter that can trap smaller particles and allergens.

Yes

Features a HEPA FILTER which captures and eliminates dust particles and allergens in the air. So as it cleans your floor and carpet - it also removes dust particles and allergens from the air.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

It uses a Visionary Mapping Plus system, an onboard digital camera and multiple smart-sensors to create an ideal cleaning-path.

Yes

With its Real-time map generating technology, the robot will understand the entire floor to be cleaned, create precise path and follow that path.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Features a spot-clean-mode that allows for repeated vacuuming of a particular-section until it gets thoroughly clean.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Samsung POWERbot R9040

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

This device is Wi-Fi enabled for remote-control via your smart-device. It also comes with an IR-remote-control and even features onboard-controls for easy hands-on operation.

Yes

Choose between voice control by Alexa or Smartphone App.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

You Remotely control this robot-vacuum with your Smartphone via Smart-Home or Samsung-Connect.

Yes

Can be controlled with a mobile App. Remotely create vacuuming schedule, change cleaning direction, select cleaning mode.

WIFI CONNECTED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

This device is Wi-Fi enabled for remote-control via your Smartphone.

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Use the scheduling-function to program a desired cleaning time up-to 7-days. In fact, this function will help you achieve an automatic-cleaning routine whether you’re away or at home.

Yes

Use the MI mobile App to create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

It works with Alexa for voice control. However, the Alexa-device is sold separately.

Yes

It is compatible with Amazon Alexa - so you can control it voice command.

ZONE CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

A Visionary Mapping Plus system creates a coverage-map that shows-up on your Smartphone-App where the POWERbot has cleaned and where it hasn't. So, this allows you to set specific zones to be cleaned.

Yes

Use the Xiomi Mobile App to draw or define a specific area were the robot should clean.

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Comes with a larger 700ml dust-canister that facilitates for longer cleanings but with fewer emptying.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

3.8 inches tall. So it can get below furniture which is 4 inches tall off the ground.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

BATTERY CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

2600mAh.

Yes

5200mAh – Excellent battery

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

700ml

Yes

420 ml – quiet small. You will need to empty it many times.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

Has a virtual wall but you might need to buy it

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

14.9"W X 5.3"H X 14.25"D

Yes

13.6 x 13.6 x 3.8 inches

WEIGHT

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

9.9-pounds (4.5kg).

Yes

8.4 pounds

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

PROS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

• Wi-Fi Connectivity. • EasyPass Large Wheels. • 10x More Powerful Suction. • Large 700ml Dust-Canister. • Recharge and Resume function. • Combo-Brush that removes pet hair. • Works with Alexa for voice control. • CycloneForce Technology for consistent power. • Visionary Mapping Plus & FullView Sensor.

Yes

• Affordable • Good run time • Low profile design • Compatible with Alexa • Performs ZONE cleaning • Wifi Enables • Can be controlled with a Smartphone App • Virtual wall keeps it away from specific areas • Plans and maps its routes • Strong suction power • HEPA Filtration is ideal for people with allergies

CONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Yes

• Loud noise in Turbo-mode. • Lacks wet-mopping function. • Doesn't have a HEPA filter. • No boundary-strip & No virtual walls.

Yes

• Can't vacuum thick carpets

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Samsung POWERbot R9040 DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY	DRAW :
DESIGN	WINNER : Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner LOW PROFILE DESIGN VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner