CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87 VS. Samsung POWERbot R9040

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8.7
Winner:

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

Reasons to buy Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87:

  • button icon Multi-Surface Brushroll
  • button icon XL dust bin.
  • button icon Long-life lithium-ion battery
  • button icon Voice Control with Alexa
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8.2
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
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

Samsung POWERbot R9040

  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

  • LOW PROFILE DESIGN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

Reasons why we like it:

  • CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • LOW PROFILE DESIGN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87 VS. Samsung POWERbot R9040

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

With only 3.5 inches tall, this unit is able to get under and clean under sofas, tables, beds and any other furniture in the house.

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.

COVERAGE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device has an Auto-Sense Navigation which assesses a wide coverage.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device has a powerful suction and multi surface brush roll which makes it ideal for picking up dust and debris from the floors and carpets.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

A multi surface brush roll combines with the good suction and a high-efficiency filter to give you an amazing solution for homes with pets.

Yes

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

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

This device has double spinning side brushes which pull in debris from corners and edges.

No

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

This unit's battery life is excellent as it can run for 1 hour.

Yes

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

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

The battery takes 3-hours to get fully charged.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

A spinning, multi-surface brush roll takes on carpets while powerful suction and dual spinning side brushes pick up debris from hard floors, edges, and corners.

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.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device has a spinning, multi-surface brush roll which does a tremendous job of taking on debris deep in carpets.

Yes

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

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Its ability to run for 60 minutes without shutting down makes it ideal for large rooms.

Yes

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

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device is able to auto dock and recharge when it runs out of battery.

Yes

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

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
No

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

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.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

This device is quiet enough making it possible to work or do something else while it’s cleaning.

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device has a normal and max suction where it boosts from normal to max when needed.

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

This device has a high efficiency heap filter that is ideal for picking up dust and other airborne particles.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device has two brushes that sweep dirt into the vacuum however it may not be able mop as required.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Has a max mode for concentrated cleaning which increases the suction power to deal with messes.

Yes

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

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command the device from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command. It comes with a WIRELESS COMMAND CENTER.

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.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device comes with a remote control that lets you schedule cleaning and control it for your own convenience.

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

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

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
No

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.

Samsung POWERbot R9040

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device has a large bin with a holding capacity of over 30 days cleaning sessions.

Yes

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

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Shark Ion Robot’s thin design allows it to easily coast below furniture to provide thorough clean throughout your home.

No

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device has an 8' BotBoundary strip to enable it to avoid obstacles and ledges.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

The robot vacuum has a 14.4 V Li-ion 2550 mAh battery with an expected runtime of 60 minutes.

Yes

2600mAh.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Dustbin capacity is 0.7 quartz.

Yes

700ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

12.8 x 12.5 x 3.4 inches

Yes

14.9"W X 5.3"H X 14.25"D

WEIGHT

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

14 pounds

Yes

9.9-pounds (4.5kg).

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Multi surface Brush roll . Voice Control with Alexa. Dual edge and corner brushes. Large dust bin with more capacity. Auto-Sense Navigation. Designed for Homes with Pets.

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.

CONS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
Samsung POWERbot R9040
Yes

Does not have an auto empty base. Does not do home mapping and room select. Has no full bin indicator.

Yes

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

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