CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Samsung POWERbot R9250 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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8.7
Winner:

Samsung POWERbot R9250

Reasons to buy Samsung POWERbot R9250:

  • button icon 50x More Suction Power.
  • button icon Recharge and Resume functions.
  • button icon Wi-Fi Connectivity for remote-control.
  • button icon Point Cleaning for on-demand vacuum cleaning.
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7.6
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960 :

  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa - can be controlled with voice
  • button icon Hassle free management - create cleaning schedules with your Smartphone
  • button icon Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
  • button icon High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens and dust as small as 10 microns
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Samsung POWERbot R9250

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
USABILITY
WINNER :

Samsung POWERbot R9250

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Samsung POWERbot R9250

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Samsung POWERbot R9250 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

At 5.3-inches high, this robot-vacuum can easily clean under certain furniture above that height. However, it won't fit under most furniture below that height.

Yes

8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture

COVERAGE

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Thoroughly cleans medium-to-large sized rooms of up-to 2000sq.ft.

Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Delivers 50x more powerful suction compared to conventional robot-vacuums with a circular design.

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It’s equipped with a specially designed Combo-Brush that helps to thoroughly pick-up pet-hair with fewer tangles.

Yes

With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its battery takes 3-hours to get fully charged.

Yes

1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The Large wheels move smoothly over obstacles in-order to allow this device to transition from hard floors to carpets with ease while providing the right type of cleaning action.

Yes

Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It delivers a 50x more powerful cleaning on thick carpets while the integrated CycloneForce Technology helps to ensure consistent power with less clogging on carpeted floors.

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This unit can thoroughly clean large-sized rooms of up-to 2000sq.ft.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

When this device is fully-charged, it will go back-out to its last location and resume cleaning.

Yes

True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features Visionary Mapping Plus Technology that uses an onboard camera and multiple sensors to create an ideal cleaning path for multi-room cleaning while avoiding obstacles.

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It uses multiple-sensors and an onboard digital camera to avoid bumping into furniture and minimize stair drop-offs.

Yes

With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.

QUIET OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features a quiet-mode that facilitates for quiet-operation. However, this device will also make a louder noise when operating in turbo-mode.

Yes

65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device uses a powerful Cyclone Force system to boost suction power up-to 50X. It fact, it delivers a 50x more powerful cleaning on all floor types.

No

HEPA FILTER

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features a Point-Cleaning function that facilitates for on-demand vacuum cleaning of particular spots.

Yes

With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Samsung POWERbot R9250

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
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

It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can remotely control this robot-vacuum using your Smartphone via Smart-Home or Samsung-Connect.

Yes

You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.

WIFI CONNECTED

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device is Wi-Fi enabled for remote-control via your Smartphone and other smart-devices.

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can use the scheduling-function to set a desired cleaning time for 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 R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The 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 R9250

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It includes boundary-markers that prevent it from accessing areas while cleaning-up your house.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2600mAh.

Yes

2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

700ml

Yes

600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a virtual-wall function that prevents it from accessing certain areas when cleaning.

Yes

Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

14.9"W X 5.3"H X 14.3"D

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

10.54-pounds (4.8-kg).

Yes

8.6 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Wi-Fi Connectivity. • EasyPass Large Wheels. • 50x More Powerful Suction. • Large 700ml Dust-Canister. • Auto Recharge and Resume function. • Combo-Brush for removing pet hair. • Works with Alexa for voice control. • CycloneForce Technology for consistent power. • Visionary Mapping Plus & FullView Sensor.

Yes

• It seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.

CONS

Samsung POWERbot R9250
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Loud noise in Turbo-mode. • Doesn't have a HEPA filter. • Doesn’t have wet-mopping function.

Yes

• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power

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