Samsung POWERbot R9040-vs-bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

COMPARISON – Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

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

With a height of 11.4 cm, this robot is a bit raised as compared to its competitors. So if the furniture is above 11.4 cm, it will clean under it but if its below 11.4 cm from the ground floor - then it won't be in position to clean under very low profile furniture.

COVERAGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

990 Sq.Ft - Ideal for small rooms

SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

N/A

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

With its 4X boosted TurboLift suction feature, BobSweep will be in position to lift up pet hair from both carpets and hard floors.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

Features extra long cleaning brushes that cover 11 inches in a single sweep - can reach all corners and wall edges of your room. These long brushes will leave no dirt on the flow.

BATTERY LIFE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

75 minutes running time. Not too bad since its for small – medium rooms.

CHARGE TIME

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

The battery takes 3-hours to get fully charged.

Yes

250 minutes – Battery takes long to charge fully

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

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

Yes, it can clean both hard floors and carpets. But it will not do well on very thick carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

Once the battery runs low, the Robot will automatically return to its charging station to recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

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 can move from one room to another – though it does not create cleaning maps for the entire floor. So it will move randomly

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

Its strong sensors can easily detect stairs and obstacle - this prevents the robot from falling over stairs and bumping into objects.

QUIET OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

N/A

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

With the help of a TurboLift feature, this ROBOTIC vacuum can boost its suction power 4X - Making it easier to vacuum rugs, carpets, laminates and much more

HEPA FILTER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

Instead of a HEPA FILTER, BobSweep uses a UV-C Light & Filter. The filter will remove microscopic particles from the air in your room just like as a HEPA filter would do.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

It comes with a Mop Attachment which you can use to mop the floor. So it can do both mopping and vacuuming.

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

Choose the Sprial Track Cleaning Mode for concentrated cleaning.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Samsung POWERbot R9040

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

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

You can use the Full Command Remote to create cleaning schedules, control navigation and set cleaning modes.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

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

Create cleaning schedule for 7 days using a remote.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

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.

Samsung POWERbot R9040

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

Has a 1100 mL dustbin - this is so far the largest dustbin on a Robotic Vacuum Cleaner. It can accommodate pat hair and large debris.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

BATTERY CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

2600mAh.

Yes

2600 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

700ml

Yes

1100 mL dustbin

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

blOck Plus works as its Virtual wall. It stops the robot from reaching certain rooms or areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

14.9"W X 5.3"H X 14.25"D

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.9 inches

WEIGHT

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

9.9-pounds (4.5kg).

Yes

7.72 pounds

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

PROS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

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

• Very big dustbin capacity • Sweeps and mops • Can be scheduled for 7 days • Has a virtual wall • Extra Long brushes reach all corners • Auto docks and recharges

CONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Yes

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

Yes

• Low suction power • Does not map the floor • No Smartphone App • Does not support Wifi • Long charging hours

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Samsung POWERbot R9040 DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS FOR LARGE ROOMS RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY	WINNER : Samsung POWERbot R9040 REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP WIFI CONNECTED WORKS WITH ALEXA ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN	WINNER : bObsweep Pet Hair Plus VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. bObsweep Pet Hair Plus