Samsung POWERbot R9040-vs-iRobot Roomba 880

COMPARISON – Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

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 low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

COVERAGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

Yes

Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

Yes

Using its AeroForce 3-Stage cleaning system, the robot will be in position to capture and remove pet hair and debris left on the floor and carpet. You can also use the Concentrated cleaning function to vacuum areas where pets leave most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners

BATTERY LIFE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

The battery takes 3-hours to get fully charged.

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

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

Able to clean floors and carpets of all types. The kind of floors it cleans include; tile, hardwood, laminate, linoleum WHILE the type of carpets it cleans include:low-pile and medium-pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

Yes

Since it battery lasts for a short while – 60 minutes, this robot will auto dock and recharge so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

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

iRobot Roomba 880

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

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 880 can move clean from room to room. But if you want to prevent it from reaching specific rooms, you can use the 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

Yes

It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.

QUIET OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

Yes

The AeroForce 3‐Stage Cleaning System boosts suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

HEPA FILTER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

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

iRobot Roomba 880

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

Yes

Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 880 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Samsung POWERbot R9040

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

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

Yes, you can control it remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

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.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

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

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

0.63 in - features a low profile designs, so it can clean under furniture easily

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

BATTERY CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

2600mAh.

Yes

Lithium battery has 4400mAh, 14.4V and 63.36Wh. The battery lasts longer

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

700ml

Yes

0.65 litres – you might need to empty it often so that the vacuum maintains its performance and suction power.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

It features a full bin indicator to let you know that the bin is full and it needs emptying.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

2 virtual walls are included. You can use them in rooms or areas where you don’t want the robot to reach.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

14.9"W X 5.3"H X 14.25"D

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

9.9-pounds (4.5kg).

Yes

8.4 lbs

iRobot Roomba 880

PROS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

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 Easy to use • It cleans effectively • Will Clean under furniture • Hassle free operation • Cleans hardwood floors • Captures and removes Pet hair • Can be used in Carpeted rooms • Can clean Medium to Large rooms • Performs very well in high traffic rooms

CONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

Yes

• Battery runtime is very low compared to other robot vacuum cleaners • Has a small debris bin • It Misses some spots even with the concentrated cleaning • Makes some noise • It clogs easily • Long charge time

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 CAN BE SCHEDULED WORKS WITH ALEXA ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN	WINNER : iRobot Roomba 880 LOW PROFILE DESIGN FULL BIN INDICATOR VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. iRobot Roomba 880