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- Main Differences
- Design
- Performance
- Automation
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Samsung POWERbot R7040 vs bObsweep Bob Pro
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Samsung POWERbot R7040
bObsweep Bob Pro
Tested using Methodology v0.6
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Vacuum TypeRobot
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeRobot
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Wet CompatibleNo
Variants
- POWERbot R7040 (Black)
- Bob Pro (Steel)
Our Verdict
Samsung POWERbot R7040
bObsweep Bob Pro
The Samsung POWERbot R7040 is somewhat evenly matched with the bObsweep Bob Pro. The Samsung is easier to maintain, incurs far lower recurring costs, and cleans much better on low-pile carpets. It also doesn't struggle with sucking up pet hair. However, the bObsweep has a much longer battery life and clears small and large debris more effectively on both bare floors and high-pile carpets.
Main Differences forBare Floor
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.6
6.9
Pet Hair Floor Performance
9.2
2.9
Recurring Cost
9.0
5.0
User Maintenance
6.0
4.5
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
8.8
9.3
Cracks
5.0
4.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Vacuum Type
Robot
Robot
Build Quality Picture
User Maintenance
6.0
4.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
9.0
5.0
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
VCA-RHF70
Bob Pro Filter
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter
Storing
9.0
9.0
Storing Picture
Height
3.82" (9.7 cm)
3.35" (8.5 cm)
Width
13.39" (34.0 cm)
12.99" (33.0 cm)
Depth
13.70" (34.8 cm)
14.57" (37.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
Not needed
Not needed
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Yes
Dirt Compartment
6.2
6.5
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.08 gal (0.30 L)
0.11 gal (0.40 L)
Full Indicator
No
No
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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
Portability
7.8
8.1
Total Weight
8.82 lbs (4.00 kg)
6.72 lbs (3.05 kg)
Weight In Hand
0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)
0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)
Carrying handle
No
No
Battery
8.4
9.5
Minimum Battery Life
36 min
182 min
Maximum Battery Life
67 min
182 min
Recharge Time
155 min
242 min
Recharge Dock
Yes
Yes
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
Yes
Removable Batteries
Yes
Yes
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
No
No
Power Adjustment
Yes
No
Self-Propelled
Yes
Yes
Headlights
No
No
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
Only Automatic
None
Tools And Brushes
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
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
8.8
9.3
Setting Used
"Normal"
"Auto"
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
95%
99%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
96%
71%
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
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
98%
100%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 97%
100%
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
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
5.4
5.4
Setting Used
"Turbo"
"Auto"
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
64%
57%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 63%
≈ 56%
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
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
22%
26%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 21%
≈ 25%
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
High-Pile Carpet Performance
6.6
0.0
Setting Used
"Turbo"
Untestable
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
43%
0%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 42%
N/A
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
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
51%
0%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 50%
N/A
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
Pet Hair Floor Performance
9.2
2.9
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
99%
36%
Low-Pile Carpet
88%
54%
High-Pile Carpet
96%
0%
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)
"Auto", (Remote Control)
Normal Suction
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Normal", (Remote Controller)
"AUTO", (Remote Control)
Hose Diameter
N/A
N/A
Noise
9.4
9.6
Noise Video
Bare Floor
60.3 dBA
60.3 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
59.8 dBA
53.7 dBA
Maneuverability
7.5
7.0
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
0.0
0.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
No
Cracks
5.0
4.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
1.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Automation
Physical Automation
8.0
7.4
Automatic Recharging
Yes
Yes
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
No
Pathing Algorithm
Smart
Random
Physical Boundary Markers
No
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
Yes
Yes
Cycle Control Buttons
Onboard and Remote Controller
Onboard and Remote Controller
Navigation Control Buttons
Full Movement Controls
Full Movement Controls
Companion App Automation
7.5
0.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
SmartThings
No App
iOS Availability
Yes
No
Android Availability
Yes
No
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
No
App Scheduled Start
Yes
No
App Cycle Control
Yes
No
Navigation Control within App
Yes
No
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