CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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8.7
Winner:

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W

Reasons to buy Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W:

  • button icon Delivers 10X more suction power.
  • button icon Wi-Fi Connectivity & Works with Alexa.
  • button icon CycloneForce Technology & Easy Pass Wheels.
  • button icon Visionary Mapping Plus and FullView Sensors.
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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 SR2AJ9040W

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

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • LOW PROFILE DESIGN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
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COMPARISON – Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

At 5.3-inches high, this robot-vacuum can easily clean under furniture above that height. However, this height also makes it a bit taller whereby 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 SR2AJ9040W
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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Comes 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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The Full, 12-inch combo-brush provides corner-to-corner coverage when cleaning-up the floor.

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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Provides up-to 90-minutes of run-time on a single-charge.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The battery takes 4-hours (240-minutes) 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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features Large Easy-Pass Wheels that allow it to move smoothly over obstacles and to easily transition from hard-floors to carpets.

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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

After getting fully-charged, this robotic-vacuum 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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its Visionary Mapping Plus Technology uses an onboard camera and individual smart sensors to help create an optimal cleaning path hence facilitating for multi-room cleaning.

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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robot-vacuum uses 10 smart-sensors and an onboard digital camera to minimize bumping into furniture and to avoid 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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The device is fairly quiet when running on the lowest setting but it will 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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses a powerful Cyclone Force system to boost suction power up-to 10X.

No

HEPA FILTER

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses a Visionary Mapping Plus system, 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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its Wi-Fi enabled for remote-control via your smart-device. It also comes with an IR-remote-control and 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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The scheduling-function allows you to program a desired cleaning time for up-to 7-days. In fact, it facilitates for an automatic-cleaning routine whether you’re away or at home.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Works with Alexa for voice control. However, the Alexa-device sold separately.

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Visionary Mapping Plus system creates a complete map of your home so that you can easily select zones to be cleaned within your home.

No

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It comes with a larger 700ml dustbin that facilitates for longer cleanings 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 SR2AJ9040W
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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3000mAh.

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 SR2AJ9040W
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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The virtual-wall function prevents this robot-vacuum from accessing certain areas when cleaning-up your house.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

14.57"W X 5.3"H X 14.25"D

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

9.9-pounds (4.5kg).

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

Samsung POWERbot SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Has Wi-Fi Connectivity. • EasyPass Large Wheels. • A 10x More Powerful Suction. • Larger 700ml Dust-Canister. • Auto Recharge and Resume function. • Works with Alexa for voice control. • Combo-Brush that removes pet hair. • 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 SR2AJ9040W
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Louder noise in Turbo-mode. • No wet-mopping function. • Doesn't have a HEPA filter. • Doesn’t include a boundary-strip.

Yes

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

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