{"id":4267,"date":"2018-09-14T11:56:34","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T18:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/?p=4267"},"modified":"2022-01-31T09:37:35","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T16:37:35","slug":"irobot-roomba-vs-samsung-powerbot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/irobot-roomba-vs-samsung-powerbot\/","title":{"rendered":"iRobot Roomba vs Samsung POWERbot: another one fights the dust"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s a common phrase to say:\u00a0<strong>I am in love with my vacuum!<\/strong>\u00a0If you haven&#8217;t said that yet, then it might be time to take a step into the future. We will compare the best Roomba vs Samsung robot vacuums.<\/p>\n<p>Since there are cheap and expensive versions of both iRobot Roomba and Samsung, we&#8217;ll split this comparison into two price tiers: a more affordable price point and the high-end models.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4340 \" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Robot-Vacuum-Comparison-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"iRobot Roomba vs Samsung POWERbot\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Robot-Vacuum-Comparison-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Robot-Vacuum-Comparison.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We have dug through a painful amount of robot vacuum information to put this review together. After lots of research, we finally narrowed it down to these 4 vacuums due to their high Amazon ratings. Once we selected these vacuums, that&#8217;s where the research really began. As you can see in our chart above, there are plenty of differences between each vacuum. We&#8217;ll dive into the differences more below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#iRobot_Roomba_vs_Samsung_POWERbot\">iRobot Roomba vs Samsung POWERbot<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Best_Cheap_Robot_Vacuum\">Best Cheap Robot Vacuum<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Size\">Size<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cleaning_Power\">Cleaning Power<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Washable_Filters\">Washable Filters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cleaning_Methods\">Cleaning Methods<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Overall_Winner_POWERbot_R9000\">Overall Winner: POWERbot R9000<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_High-Tech_Robot_Vacuum\">Best High-Tech Robot Vacuum<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Improved_Cleaning_Power\">Improved Cleaning Power<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Smart_Technology\">Smart Technology<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Overall_Winner_Roomba_980\">Overall Winner: Roomba 980<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Smart_Vacuums\">Other Smart Vacuums<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"iRobot_Roomba_vs_Samsung_POWERbot\">iRobot Roomba vs Samsung POWERbot<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"affiliate\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/about\">Affiliate Disclosure<\/a>: This page contains affiliate links, which earn us commission at no cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_Cheap_Robot_Vacuum\">Best Cheap Robot Vacuum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, let&#8217;s start off comparing two great robot vacuums that won&#8217;t break the bank: iRobot Roomba 650 vs Samsung POWERbot R9000. Neither one of these vacuums will connect to an app or Alexa, so they are more of budget options than a smart home gadget.<\/p>\n<p>Most people will be familiar with the Roomba since it has been around longer than Samsung&#8217;s robot vacuum. You might have even seen it on Parks and Rec.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3UwCTB6QPSKWY\" width=\"480\" height=\"261\" frameborder=\"0\" align=\"middle\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We will compare the size, cleaning power, filters, and cleaning methods for these cheaper iRobot Roomba vs Samsung models, before choosing a winner between each model.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Size\">Size<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Roomba 650<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Height: 3.6 inches<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Width: 13.4 inches<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Dustbin container .6L<\/p>\n<p><strong>POWERbot R9000<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Height: 5.3 inches<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Width: 14.9 inches<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Dustbin container .7L<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4314 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/roomba_650-compressor-300x285.jpg\" alt=\"roomba 650\" width=\"155\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/roomba_650-compressor-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/roomba_650-compressor.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/>Winner: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2jPHCIK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Roomba 650<\/a><\/strong>. Roomba wins this category because it can get under low furniture. One of the big annoyances with robotic vacuums is when they get trapped trying to wedge their way under furniture. The Roomba accounts for this with its shorter height.<\/p>\n<p>POWERbot&#8217;s larger height and width make it more bulky overall. The reason why it&#8217;s larger is that it has a camera, larger vacuum, and bigger dustbin (which is a perk since it means less emptying). If you want a shorter Samsung vacuum, look into the VR7000 which is much lower in height.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Cleaning_Power\">Cleaning Power<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Roomba 650<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Limited suction<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> 7.4 inch brush<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Roomba does have a side brush, which makes getting the corners and sides a little cleaner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>POWERbot R9000<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Powerful suction at 5.9W<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> 12 inch brush<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> No side brush<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4313 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_r9000-compressor-296x300.jpg\" alt=\"powerbot R9000\" width=\"146\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_r9000-compressor-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_r9000-compressor.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kOarFI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">POWERbot R9000<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0POWERbot has CycloneForce, which means it&#8217;s as powerful as a full-size vacuum. Samsung claims that it&#8217;s 10x more powerful when you compare Roomba vs Samsung. The brush underneath is also much larger so it can clean faster. However, the Roomba does do a better job at cleaning the corners and the spots near the wall with its side sweeper, which is not offered by the POWERbot.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Washable_Filters\">Washable Filters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Roomba 650<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Some say you can try washing them, but it is better that you just replace them<\/p>\n<p><strong>POWERbot R9000<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> The filter is easily washable<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4313 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_r9000-compressor-296x300.jpg\" alt=\"powerbot R9000\" width=\"156\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_r9000-compressor-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_r9000-compressor.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/>Winner: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kOarFI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">POWERbot R9000<\/a><\/strong>. Samsung POWERbot wins because there&#8217;s no doubt that buying replacement filters is a major pain. Even though the replacement filters are not very expensive, it&#8217;s just one less thing to worry about or add to your budget in the long term.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Cleaning_Methods\">Cleaning Methods<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Roomba 650<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Yes, it has scheduled cleaning<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Can recognize concentrated areas of dirt and spend extra time cleaning it<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> No mapping technology<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> More likely to bump into everything<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Slightly noisy<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> No remote, just press the buttons on top to schedule and control your Roomba<\/p>\n<p><strong>POWERbot R9000<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4310 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_650_remote-compressor-129x300.jpg\" alt=\"powerbot r9000 remote\" width=\"80\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_650_remote-compressor-129x300.jpg 129w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_650_remote-compressor.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-o\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> No scheduled cleaning<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Doesn&#8217;t have dirt recognition technology<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Maps out the room and cleans in the most optimal way using their Visionary Mapping<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Camera and 9 sensors providing guidance to not bump into anything<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Runs quieter than the Roomba<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Comes with a remote to start, stop, change power, and manually control<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kOarFI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">POWERbot R9000<\/a><\/strong>. Samsung has the edge here because their robot vacuums don&#8217;t run into objects. You also can manually control the POWERbot with its remote. This is a huge advantage and seems like something that should be included with the Roomba. If you have a dirty spot, it&#8217;s much easier to use the manual controls on the remote rather than wait for the Roomba to discover where the dirt is.<\/p>\n<p>Roomba does have scheduled cleaning, but that doesn&#8217;t overcome the fact that it&#8217;s annoying to watch TV while the Roomba runs into your foot since it is known for bumping into everything. It even left marks on the baseboards of one Amazon reviewer.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Overall_Winner_POWERbot_R9000\"><strong>Overall Winner: POWERbot R9000<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our pick for the best affordable robot vacuum in the Roomba vs Samsung comparison is the POWERbot R9000. While the POWERbot doesn&#8217;t have as positive of Amazon reviews as the Roomba 650, its price is much lower. If you can get it to reliably work for you, then it will save you quite a bit of money. Add in POWERbot&#8217;s advantages like stronger suction, visionary mapping, and the washable filters and you can see why we picked this as our favorite affordable vacuum.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4313\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_r9000-compressor-296x300.jpg\" alt=\"powerbot R9000\" width=\"222\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_r9000-compressor-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_r9000-compressor.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kOarFI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2271\" src=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/buy-from-amazon.gif\" rel='magnific' alt=\"buy on amazon\" width=\"176\" height=\"28\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If a lower clearance or having scheduled cleaning is a must, the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2jPHCIK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Roomba 650<\/a> is still a great choice. It has the strong Roomba brand behind it, and user reviews make it clear that this is a favorite vacuum for many homeowners. The Roomba&#8217;s strong reviews and reputation make it a safer buying decision since it&#8217;s less likely to die on you after a few months.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_High-Tech_Robot_Vacuum\">Best High-Tech Robot Vacuum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re willing to spend a little more for extra features, then this section is for you. The higher end models are the same size as their lower end siblings and use the same type of filters (POWERbot&#8217;s are still washable and Roomba&#8217;s are not). By paying more, you will see even more luxury features that make life easier and your home cleaner.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a comparison of the Roomba vs Samsung high-tech versions. The models we will be comparing are Roomba 980 vs POWERbot R9250. The Roomba 980 usually retails around $700, while this version of POWERbot is $600. We&#8217;ll help you decide if you should spend an extra $100 on the Roomba over the Samsung.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Improved_Cleaning_Power\">Improved Cleaning Power<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both vacuums have some kind of mapping or visual localization to help them transition between rooms, while ensuring that they cover the entire room.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roomba\u00a0980<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> AeroForce Cleaning System that can kick in on carpet to clean with 10x more power than Roombas that are 600 or 700 series<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Extractors to help untangle pet hair<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> 120 minute run time<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Advanced dirt detection so that your robot can spot heavy traffic areas with lots of dirt and clean those spots more thoroughly<\/p>\n<p><strong>POWERbot R9250<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-o\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> 30W of suction power for 50x the power of the Roomba<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Combo brush that gets pet hair without tangles<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Only a 60 minute run time<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> No dirt detection<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NF5ykv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4315 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/roomba_980-compressor.jpg\" rel='magnific' alt=\"\" width=\"110\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/roomba_980-compressor.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/roomba_980-compressor-300x280.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 110px) 100vw, 110px\" \/><\/a>Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NF5ykv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Roomba 980<\/a><\/strong>. With a longer run time before recharging, the Roomba 980 can clean your home longer and more thoroughly than POWERbot. It cleans really well on carpets and has advanced dirt detection. Just like the cheaper model, this Roomba has special dirt sensors that can recognize areas that are more dirty. It automatically takes more time cleaning those spots extra thoroughly to ensure all of the dirt is picked up.<\/p>\n<p>Between Roomba vs Samsung, POWERbot has a much stronger suction, which will help your floors get much cleaner in an efficient way.\u00a0You may find that for your home, the 60 minute run time isn&#8217;t a deal breaker. Since both of these can continue to clean where they left off after charging, the runtime may not affect performance overall.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Smart_Technology\">Smart Technology<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both vacuums give you app controls if you want to use your phone to start\/stop\/or manually drive either vacuum. You can also schedule them using the apps. The major difference comes in terms of app quality and performance, and we note this for each vacuum below.<\/p>\n<p>Both vacuums are compatible with various smart home technology and have other advanced features worth paying attention to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roomba\u00a0980<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> The <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/irobot-home\/id1012014442?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iRobot Home app<\/a> is highly rated, reliable, and has lots of features. You can even view statistics of cleanings and edit carpet boost using the app.<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> No laser pointer technology to direct your Roomba. There is also no remote included.<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Works with Alexa and Google Assistant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>POWERbot R9250<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4311 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_9250_remote-compressor-129x300.jpg\" alt=\"powerbot 9250 remote\" width=\"65\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_9250_remote-compressor-129x300.jpg 129w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_9250_remote-compressor.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 65px) 100vw, 65px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-o\"><\/i><\/h5>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Samsung&#8217;s Smart Home app has very low ratings and is known for have reliability issues. While it has some interesting features like changing the suction power within the app, that&#8217;s only if you can get it working in the first place.<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Use the laser pointer included on the remote to command the R9250 where to clean.<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Works with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-Electronics-Smart-Home-Complete\/dp\/B01M6ZNLBA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexa<\/a> and Google Assistant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NF5ykv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Roomba 980<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>The POWERbot is a little disappointing when it comes to smart technology since the app barely functions. Roomba is easy to control using their highly rated apps. Either robot works with <a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/best-alexa-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexa<\/a> and Google Assistant, although I&#8217;d bet on Roomba being easier to setup and use since clearly POWERbot has software issues.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re able to get the POWERbot app working, then that adds a lot of functionality since it also comes with a remote. The remote&#8217;s built in laser pointer to add extra control for the vacuum. This really comes in handy when you have a spill.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Overall_Winner_Roomba_980\">Overall Winner: Roomba 980<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4315\" src=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/roomba_980-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/roomba_980-compressor.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/roomba_980-compressor-300x280.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NF5ykv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2271 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/buy-from-amazon.gif\" rel='magnific' alt=\"buy on amazon\" width=\"176\" height=\"28\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Roomba 980 has better cleaning and smart technology than POWERbot R9250. It can run for twice as long before needing to recharge, and also detects dirt to know where it should clean more thoroughly. The iRobot Home app is highly rated and easy to use, so you can be confident in controlling your vacuum with your phone, Alexa, or the Google Assistant. We included the Roomba 980 on our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/smart-home-gift-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50 smart home gift ideas<\/a>, because anyone would love a high-end smart vacuum.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2p5Ni5E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">POWERbot&#8217;s<\/a> stronger suction is an enticing advantage.\u00a0It&#8217;s also really cool that you can use the laser pointer to clean, making dirt and dust cleanup much easier. These reasons, in addition to its lower price, are why you may want to choose POWERbot over Roomba 980, if that&#8217;s your preference.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span id=\"Other_Smart_Vacuums\">Other Smart Vacuums<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4312 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_9250-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"powerbot 9250\" width=\"157\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_9250-compressor.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/powerbot_9250-compressor-300x297.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" \/>These comparisons are just to get you started when deciding which brand of smart vacuum you want. Comparing the iRobot Roomba vs Samsung robot vacuums brings up plenty of other factors to consider.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Roomba has been around for a long time and has a stronger brand, which can translate to stronger customer service. But the Roomba can also get stuck on a dark pattern in the carpet because it thinks it&#8217;s an edge.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung&#8217;s cheaper vacuums make a compelling argument for your money, but they may also run out of battery faster because they are more powerful. In the end, if I was looking for a budget vacuum between Roomba vs Samsung, I&#8217;d opt for Samsung since it&#8217;s so much cheaper and still has impressive cleaning features.<\/p>\n<p>For a high-end, smart vacuum between these two options, Roomba would be my pick since its app and smart home controls are way more robust for just a little extra money.<\/p>\n<p>This comparison doesn&#8217;t even scratch the surface on other smart vacuum brands out there, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tonybradley\/2017\/12\/19\/neato-is-still-the-brand-to-beat-with-the-botvac-connected-robot-vacuum\/#1aff83968c4d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neato<\/a> and Deebot. We tested and reviewed the <a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/deebot-n79-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deebot N79 hands-on<\/a>\u00a0and found it to be another great option for a cheap, basic robotic vacuum. We&#8217;ve used it for almost a year without too many issues.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/deebot-n79-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6989\" src=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/deebot_remote-compressor.jpg\" rel='magnific' alt=\"\" width=\"286\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/deebot_remote-compressor.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/deebot_remote-compressor-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/deebot_remote-compressor-1024x652.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whoever you prefer between Roomba vs Samsung vs some other vacuum, we can all agree on one thing: having a robot vacuum your home for you is life-changing. Which robotic vacuum do you prefer? 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