Samsung POWERbot R9040-vs-iRobot Roomba i7

COMPARISON – Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

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

Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.

COVERAGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively

BATTERY LIFE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment

CHARGE TIME

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

The battery takes 3-hours to get fully charged.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

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

Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

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 from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.

QUIET OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.

HEPA FILTER

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

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

Can be operated with a mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

Install iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.

WIFI CONNECTED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

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 i7

Yes

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

Yes

Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.

ZONE CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

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.

Yes

Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt

Samsung POWERbot R9040

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

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 i7

Yes

3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

BATTERY CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

2600mAh.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

700ml

Yes

500 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

14.9"W X 5.3"H X 14.25"D

Yes

13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

9.9-pounds (4.5kg).

Yes

7.45 pounds

iRobot Roomba i7

PROS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

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

• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system

CONS

Samsung POWERbot R9040

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

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

Yes

• It is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : iRobot Roomba i7 CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS
USABILITY	WINNER : Samsung POWERbot R9040 CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN	WINNER : iRobot Roomba i7 LOW PROFILE DESIGN VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

Samsung POWERbot R9040 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

iRobot Roomba i7