CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. iLife V8s

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Winner:

Samsung POWERbot R9040

Reasons to buy Samsung POWERbot R9040:

  • button icon Features 10X more suction power.
  • button icon Large Easy Pass Wheels & a Combo-Brush.
  • button icon Visionary Mapping Plus & FullView-Sensors.
  • button icon Wi-Fi Connectivity & Works with Alexa for voice control.
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Runners Up:

iLife V8s

Reasons to buy iLife V8s :

  • button icon Can clean under very low profile furniture
  • button icon Affordable
  • button icon Auto Recharges
  • button icon Has a Large 750ML dustbin
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Samsung POWERbot R9040

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

Samsung POWERbot R9040

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

iLife V8s

  • LOW PROFILE DESIGN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Samsung POWERbot R9040

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
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COMPARISON – Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. iLife V8s

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
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 its 3.19 inches tall – This robot can clean under very low profile furniture

COVERAGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

1076 Sq.ft – According to this coverage, iLife V8s is ideal for medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

1000 Pa - Not the best on the market. But it can perform very well on hard floors and light carpets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

Once set in the MAX mode, It can pick up pet hair on hard floors. However, it might not do a great job on thick carpets because its suction power is below 3000 pa.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
No

Yes

With the help of the Edge cleaning mode - the device will be in position to thoroughly clean both corners and wall edges in your room.

BATTERY LIFE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

80 min - of runtime. Better than some robots. At least it will accomplish more in a short period of time. It won't always go back to auto recharge.

CHARGE TIME

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

The battery takes 3-hours to get fully charged.

Yes

300 min - Now that is quite long compared to the 120 minutes charging time by Roomba Robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
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 is able to clean both hard floors and low-pile carpets. Bare floors it can vacuum and clean include; laminate, marble tile, hardwood, ceramic tile, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

Can return back to the charging station and recharge. Battery life is 80 minutes and charge time is 200 minutes.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
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 clean multiple rooms using a navigation and mapping system.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

Features an Anti drop and Cliff sensor which prevents it from bumping into objects and falling over cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

This device can be whisper-silent when under operation.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

It features a MAX-mode that helps to increase suction-power in-order to thoroughly clean hard-floors.

HEPA FILTER

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

Has a HEPA Filter which removes 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

It automatically plans its cleaning area. Mark out objects, cliffs and free space to be cleaned.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
No

Yes

While in the moping mode, the device will mop and vacuum your room thoroughly. If you have carpets, put the device against the carpet area. After that turn on the vacuum mode - the unit will divide the whole area and know which areas to avoid.

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

No

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
No

No

Samsung POWERbot R9040

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
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

Works with a remote but it won't respond to it when moving. Don't try to change its direction with a remote control while it’s in action, this will mess up its vacuuming route.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

No

WIFI CONNECTED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
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

Features a Multi-task programmable schedule system which allows you to create cleaning schedule for a week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

No

ZONE CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
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.

No

Samsung POWERbot R9040

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

750 ml – large enough to accommodate large debris

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
No

Yes

8.1 cm in height – very good low profile design. Can get under furniture and sofas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

2600mAh.

Yes

2600 mAh – very low when compared with other top models

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

700ml

Yes

750 ml - Large Dustbin Capacity. You don't have to empty the bin all the time.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
No

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

14.9"W X 5.3"H X 14.25"D

Yes

12 x 12 x 3 inches

WEIGHT

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

9.9-pounds (4.5kg).

Yes

13.18 pounds

iLife V8s

CONCLUSION

PROS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
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

• Large dustbin • HEPA Filtration system captures 99% of allergens • Mops and Sweeps • You can create weekly schedules • Very good at cleaning corners

CONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

• It does not have a mapping feature • Does not have a virtual wall • No Smartphone APP • Does not support Amazon Alexa • Loud • Long charging time • Low battery capacity 2600 mAh

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