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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    2. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    3. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    4. Pet Hair Floor Performance
    5. Suction
    6. Noise
    7. Maneuverability
    8. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    9. Air Quality
    10. Cracks
    11. Stains
    12. Water
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
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Samsung POWERbot R7040 vs Neato Botvac D7

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung POWERbot R7040
Neato Botvac D7

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Samsung POWERbot R7040 Picture
Neato Botvac D7 Picture
Vacuum Type
Robot
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Robot
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No

Variants

  • POWERbot R7040 (Black)
  • Botvac D7 (Black/Gray)

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Samsung POWERbot R7040

Neato Botvac D7

The Neato Botvac D7 is a better overall performing robot vacuum than the Samsung POWERbot R7040. The Neato does a better job with all debris across different surface types, it's slightly easier to maintain, and it holds more debris inside of its dirt compartment. Its battery performance is also much better. However, the Samsung has virtually no recurring costs, and it has slightly better maneuverability. 

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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
7.6

Recurring Cost 
 

9.0
4.5

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

8.8
9.8

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.0

Vacuum Type 
 

Robot
Robot

Build Quality Picture  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Build Quality Picture
Neato Botvac D7 Build Quality Picture
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
6.0

Maintenance Picture  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Maintenance Picture
Neato Botvac D7 Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

9.0
4.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Recurring Cost Picture
Neato Botvac D7 Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

VCA-RHF70
945-0171

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
945-0171
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Storing 
 

9.0
8.9

Storing Picture  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Storing Picture
Neato Botvac D7 Storing Picture

Height 
 

3.82" (9.7 cm)
5.12" (13.0 cm)

Width 
 

13.39" (34.0 cm)
13.39" (34.0 cm)

Depth 
 

13.70" (34.8 cm)
15.55" (39.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Not needed
Not needed

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

6.2
7.3

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Dirt Compartment Picture
Neato Botvac D7 Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.08 gal (0.30 L)
0.13 gal (0.50 L)

Full Indicator 
 

No
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 In The Box Picture
Neato Botvac D7 In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Wand Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.8
7.9

Total Weight 
 

8.82 lbs (4.00 kg)
7.94 lbs (3.60 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)
0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

No
No
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Battery 
 

8.4
9.2

Minimum Battery Life 
 

36 min
98 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

67 min
122 min

Recharge Time 
 

155 min
130 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Picture Of Controls
Neato Botvac D7 Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

No
No

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

Yes
Yes

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Only Automatic
Only Automatic
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Tools And Brush Picture
Neato Botvac D7 Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

No
No

Upholstery Tool 
 

No
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

No
No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Neato Botvac D7 Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Neato Botvac D7 Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

8.8
9.8

Setting Used  

"Normal"
"Eco"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Neato Botvac D7 Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

95%
99%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

96%
99%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Neato Botvac D7 Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

98%
100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 97%
≈ 99%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

5.4
6.2

Setting Used  

"Turbo"
"Turbo"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Neato Botvac D7 Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

64%
62%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 63%
≈ 61%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Neato Botvac D7 Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

22%
44%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 21%
≈ 43%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.6
7.4

Setting Used  

"Turbo"
"Turbo"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Neato Botvac D7 High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

43%
59%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 42%
≈ 58%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Neato Botvac D7 High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

51%
58%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 50%
≈ 57%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

9.2
9.4

Pet Hair Graph  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Pet Hair Graph
Neato Botvac D7 Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

99%
100%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

88%
90%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

96%
95%

Suction 
 

0.0
0.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Suction 
 

0.1 inH₂O (0.03 kPa)
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

"Turbo", (Remote Controller)
"Turbo" (App)

Normal Suction 
 

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Normal", (Remote Controller)
"Eco", (App)

Hose Diameter 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise 
 

9.4
9.0

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

60.3 dBA
66.5 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

59.8 dBA
62.4 dBA

Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

0.0
0.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Sofa Pickup Post Test
Neato Botvac D7 Sofa Pickup Post Test

Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes

Cracks 
 

5.0
5.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Wood Cracks Post Test
Neato Botvac D7 Wood Cracks Post Test

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Stain Pickup Post Test
Neato Botvac D7 Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Water Pickup Post Test
Neato Botvac D7 Water Pickup Post Test
Automation

Physical Automation 
 

8.0
6.3

Automatic Recharging 
 

Yes
Yes

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No
No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

Smart
Smart

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No
Yes

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

Yes
No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

Onboard and Remote Controller
Onboard Only

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

Full Movement Controls
No
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Companion App Automation 
 

7.5
8.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Samsung POWERbot R7040 Companion App Screen Grabs
Neato Botvac D7 Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

SmartThings
Neato

iOS Availability 
 

Yes
Yes

Android Availability 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

No
Yes

App Scheduled Start 
 

Yes
Yes

App Cycle Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Navigation Control within App 
 

Yes
No

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