Irobot Roomba S9 Plus vs Samsung Powerbot R7040

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Roomba S9 Plus

2200 Pa | No Mop

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Powerbot R7040

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Irobot Roomba S9 Plus vs Samsung Powerbot R7040 Robovac Comparison

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Irobot Roomba S9 Plus and Samsung Powerbot R7040 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Roomba S9 Plus Key Specs

2200 Pa Suction Power

Dry type cleaner

120 min. Run Time

Height: 9.2 cm

Weight: 3.37 kg

Powerbot R7040 Key Specs

Dry type cleaner

60 min. Run Time

Height: 9.6 cm

Weight: 3.90 kg

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Roomba S9 Plus and Powerbot R7040 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Roomba S9 Plus over Powerbot R7040

Run Time	120 min. vs 60 min.	Longer Run
Robovac Height	9.2 cm vs 9.6 cm	Better for low height furniture
Robovac Weight	3.37 kg vs 3.90 kg	0.53 kg Lighter
Dustbin Capacity	400 ml vs 300 ml	Bigger Dustbin
HEPA Filter	Yes vs None

Reasons to choose Powerbot R7040 over Roomba S9 Plus

Roomba S9 Plus vs Powerbot R7040 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Irobot	Samsung
Robovac Type	Dry Type	Dry Type
Released in	2019	2017
Run Time	120 min	60 min
LCD Display
Physical Specs
Robot Height	9.2 cm	9.6 cm
Robot Width	33.88 cm	34.70 cm
Weight	3.37 kg	3.90 kg
	7.43 lbs	8.60 lbs
Dustbin Capacity	400 ml	300 ml
Sensors
Sensor Type	Camera	Camera
Dirt Detection
Anti Drop Sensor
Dustbin Full Indicator
Filters & MOP
Washable Filter
HEPA Filter
Advanced Features
High Precision Map
Object Recognition
Recharge Resume
Auto Docking and Recharging
Automatic Dirt Disposal
Remote Control
Virtual Walls
Manual Movement Control
Carpet Boost
App Features
Smartphone App
Scheduling
Zone Cleaning
Multi Floor Maps
Path Planning
Selected Room Cleaning
Digital Blocked Area
Connectivity
Voice Control
Wireless Frequency	2.4 / 5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Amazon Alexa Support
Google Assistant Support
Other
Warranty	12 months	12 months

Frequently Asked Questions

The Irobot Roomba S9 Plus does; the Samsung Powerbot R7040 doesn't, so its dustbin has to be emptied by hand.

The Irobot Roomba S9 Plus does; the Samsung Powerbot R7040 doesn't use a HEPA filter.

The Irobot Roomba S9 Plus can; the Samsung Powerbot R7040 only stores a single floor map.

The Irobot Roomba S9 Plus, at 120 min vs 60 min.

The Irobot Roomba S9 Plus, at 400 ml vs 300 ml.

The Irobot Roomba S9 Plus, at 3.37 kg vs 3.9 kg.

The Irobot Roomba S9 Plus, at 9.2 cm vs 9.6 cm.

No, neither the Irobot Roomba S9 Plus nor the Samsung Powerbot R7040 has a mopping function.

Yes, both the Irobot Roomba S9 Plus and the Samsung Powerbot R7040 can be controlled and scheduled through a companion app.

Yes, both the Irobot Roomba S9 Plus and the Samsung Powerbot R7040 detect carpet and boost suction automatically.

Yes, both the Irobot Roomba S9 Plus and the Samsung Powerbot R7040 return to their dock on their own to recharge.

Yes, both the Irobot Roomba S9 Plus and the Samsung Powerbot R7040 work with Amazon Alexa and/or Google Assistant.