CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

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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:

iRobot Roomba 890

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 890 :

  • button icon Can be controlled with Voice using Amazon Alexa
  • button icon Cleans hard floors and low pile carpets
  • button icon High Efficiency Filtration System captures 99% allergens
  • button icon Cleans under furniture and avoids obstacles
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Samsung POWERbot R9040

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

Samsung POWERbot R9040

  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 890

  • LOW PROFILE DESIGN
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Samsung POWERbot R9040

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
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 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.

COVERAGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

Perfectly cleans corners and wall edges. The tangle free brushes will sweep out dust and pet hair that hides inn wall edges and corners of your room.

BATTERY LIFE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

60 minutes – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.

CHARGE TIME

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

The battery takes 3-hours to get fully charged.

Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
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 all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
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
iRobot Roomba 890
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 does not have a mapping system but it can clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

With the Power-Lifting Suction Mode - the Robot will deliver 5x more suction power

HEPA FILTER

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

The High Efficiency Filter captures and removes 99% of allergens, pollens, pet dander and small particles of about 10 microns. The filter does this when the robot is cleaning your room.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

With the Dirt Detect Sensors, the robot will be alerted when it gets to areas with a high concentration of dirt. It will around the area until its 100% dust free.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

Samsung POWERbot R9040

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
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 control it with a mobile App or Amazon Alexa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.

WIFI CONNECTED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Syncs with your home Wifi – making it easier to operate remotely.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
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

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Through your home WIFI, synch Amazon Alexa with Roomba 890.

ZONE CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
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
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

9.4 cm – not too low as compared to other robots.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

2600mAh.

Yes

N/A

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

700ml

Yes

300 ml – Very small as compared to the other robotic vacuums

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

Once the bin is full, the robot stops functioning. So it is better you operate it while you’re at home, the bin is small so it requires emptying during the cleaning cycle.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

Comes with dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

14.9"W X 5.3"H X 14.25"D

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

9.9-pounds (4.5kg).

Yes

8.4 lbs

iRobot Roomba 890

CONCLUSION

PROS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
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

• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter

CONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

• Small Debris Bin • Short Run Time • Does not wet mop • Does not map the floor • No ZONED cleaning

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