CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:

  • button icon Very effective on thick carpets
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets and kids
  • button icon It runs up to 120 minutes
  • button icon It automatically recharges and resumes with the cleaning job
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Samsung POWERbot R9040

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LOW PROFILE DESIGN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS
  • LOW PROFILE DESIGN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
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

Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.

COVERAGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The battery takes 3-hours to get fully charged.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
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 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.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
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 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.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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.

QUIET OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

HEPA FILTER

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
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 easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

WIFI CONNECTED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
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.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

ZONE CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
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 980
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2600mAh.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

700ml

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

14.9"W X 5.3"H X 14.25"D

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

9.9-pounds (4.5kg).

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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

CONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

• 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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