Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy Samsung POWERbot R9040 :
PERFORMANCE |
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iRobot Roomba 980
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USABILITY |
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Samsung POWERbot R9040
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 980
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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.
Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
It thoroughly cleans medium-to-large sized rooms of up-to 1800sq.ft.
1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
Provides a 10X more powerful suction than conventional robotic-vacuums. In fact, it has a 5.9watts powerful suction.
1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
Features a specially designed Combo-Brush that helps to thoroughly pick-up pet-hair with fewer tangles.
Yes, Roomba 980 is deal for homes with pets - Features Tangle-free Dual Multi-Surface brushes which deal with pet hair with ease. Also the high-efficiency filter is able to capture 99% of allergens, dust, pollen and small particles of 10 microns.
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
Offers up-to 60-minutes of run-time on a single-charge.
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
The battery takes 3-hours to get fully charged.
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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.
It is able to clean all floor types. The auto-adjust cleaning head can easily adapt to various floors. It’s Multi-Surface Brushes will keep close contact with the surface ensuring effective cleaning of both hard floors and carpets.
Uses CycloneForce-Technology and a 12" Combo-Brush to provide deep carpet cleaning.
Once it finds a thick carpet, it will automatically increase on its cleaning performance using a Power Boost function. This will ensure thorough or deep carpet cleaning. Also the AeroForce Cleaning system will loosen, lift and suction dirt 10x better than other robots
Thoroughly clean large-sized rooms of up-to 1800sq.ft.
Ideal for large rooms and apartments. With its 120 run time, recharge and resume function and the multi-floor cleaning capability, you have nothing to worry about.
Automatically returns to the docking-station to recharge when the battery gets low on power.
Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.
When it’s fully-charged, this robotic-vacuum will go back-out to its last location and resume cleaning.
Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.
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.
With the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system with Visual Localization, Roomba 980 will easily navigate an entire level of your apartment while keeping track of its paths. Using its sensor, it will navigate around furniture but clean under the bed, furniture and sofas.
Uses 10 smart-sensors and an onboard digital camera to minimize bumping into furniture and avoid stair drop-offs.
With its strong sensors, Roomba 980 can easily detect and avoid cliffs and stairs. As for the objects, it will move around them, pick dirt and create a new path.
It is fairly quiet when running on the lowest setting but it will make a louder noise when operating in turbo-mode.
70 db – quieter than most robots on the market
This device uses a powerful Cyclone Force system to boost suction power up-to 10X.
Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
Feature a washable Hepa-like, sponge, washable-filter that can trap smaller particles and allergens.
Instead of a HEPA Filter, this model uses an AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, particles as small as 10 microns and pollen that could make you sick.
It uses a Visionary Mapping Plus system, an onboard digital camera and multiple smart-sensors to create an ideal cleaning-path.
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
Features a spot-clean-mode that allows for repeated vacuuming of a particular-section until it gets thoroughly clean.
When you press the Spot Mode, Roomba 980 will thoroughly clean a localized area by spiraling about 1 meter in diameter and then it goes back to where it started.
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.
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
You Remotely control this robot-vacuum with your Smartphone via Smart-Home or Samsung-Connect.
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
This device is Wi-Fi enabled for remote-control via your Smartphone.
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
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.
It works with Alexa for voice control. However, the Alexa-device is sold separately.
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
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.
Comes with a larger 700ml dust-canister that facilitates for longer cleanings but with fewer emptying.
Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
2600mAh.
3300 mAh
700ml
600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
14.9"W X 5.3"H X 14.25"D
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
9.9-pounds (4.5kg).
8.7 pounds
• 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.
• Deep cleans thick carpet • Ideal for homes with pets • Battery runs for a long time • Mapping and smart navigation • Works on all floor types • Very strong suction power • Compatible with Amazon Alexa • Bigger dustbin capacity • HEPA filtration - removes 99% of allergens and dust • Cleans Under Furniture • Hassle Free Operation • Performs well In High Traffic Rooms
• Loud noise in Turbo-mode. • Lacks wet-mopping function. • Doesn't have a HEPA filter. • No boundary-strip & No virtual walls.
• Does not empty the dust bin - you have to do it manually • Does not wet mop the floor • Not so good on High Pile shag rugs
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