Samsung Powerbot R7090: Robot with Rubber Blade and Powerful Suction
In the area of technology, Samsung is a well-known name. So, when searching for a robotic cleaner, you should definitely take a look at the Samsung Powerbot R7090—a highly technological, mid-range bot that works with Alexa, Vera, and Google Assistant and has several unique, Samsung-patented features.
Dimensions
With a height of 3.8 inches, it's a little taller than other robotic vacuums, so don't expect it to fit under low-profile furniture. Inside, it includes a 300-ml dustbin. The whole unit weighs 9.5 pounds.
Features
The cleaner uses a self-cleaning rolling brush that untangles itself automatically. Unlike most vacs, the R7090 uses a rubber blade, located on its rear part, instead of side brushes for edge cleaning. This blade extends automatically as the cleaner moves to edges and corners.
The Samsung Powerbot R7090 robot vacuum cleaner is remarkable for being able to produce 20 watts of pure cyclonic suction. This makes it more powerful than any of its predecessors (like the Samsung Powerbot R7040, for instance). Due to that, the cleaner is really noisy in its maximum power mode, emitting about 70 dB of noise.
The provided remote control is large and has 17 buttons on it. You can use it to control the suction power (3 levels), switch between modes (Auto, Spot, and Repeat), etc. Except for basic functions, it also allows you to use a point cleaning feature: the cleaner will move to the area you point to with the remote to clean there. Additionally, the remote has three arrow buttons that can be used to manually guide the vacuum.
The cleaner uses a camera and numerous sensors to create a map of your floor that you can view via the Samsung Smart Home app. However, as I was testing the robot for this Samsung Powerbot R7090 review, I noticed that the bot can clean the same area over and over again until it learns the floor surface perfectly. So, the user must participate in the first few cleaning sessions.
The robot has a high suction of 1100 Pa. Furthermore, when the cleaner is on the carpet surface, it boosts the suction level, and when it is on the hard floor, it decreases it. This prevents the battery from being drained in vain.
To perform the Samsung Powerbot R7090 setup, you will need to install the docking station and connect the bot to your home Wi-Fi. The unit comes fully assembled and ready to use right away.
The cleaner is packed with useful features that make cleaning a breeze. So, it gets a 9/10 here.
Design
The Samsung Powerbot R7090 has a D-shaped design, which is common among Samsung's robotic cleaners. It has a display on its top that shows all the information about cleaning (current suction level, cleaning mode) and bot's (charge level, Wi-Fi connection) statuses. There are also 3 touch-sensitive control buttons (Spot cleaning, Start/Stop, and Recharge). The bottom of the unit includes massive Easy Pass wheels that allow it to effortlessly pass obstacles and get on carpets of various heights.
The display's indicators are cluttered and difficult to read. However, it isn't a major issue and I rate the cleaner a 9 out of 10 for design.
Conclusion
The Samsung Powerbot R7090 app-controlled robot vacuum is definitely a worthy investment for everyday cleaning needs. It gives you full control over its cleaning process (suction level, direction) when you need it but can do everything automatically as well.