Samsung - POWERbot Essential Self-Charging Robot Vacuum - Graphite Silver
- Key Specs
- Cleaning Path Width: 12.2 inches
- Vacuum Type: Robotic vacuums
- Product Weight: 9.9 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Bagless: true
- Compatible Floor Type: All floors
- Corded/Cordless: Cordless
- Wattage: 20 watts (Measurement of electrical power.)
- Filter Type: Reusable
- Hypoallergenic: false
- Multi Surface: true
- Washable Filter: false
- General
- Product Name: POWERbot Essential Self-Charging Robot Vacuum
- Brand: Samsung
- Model Number: VR2AJ9020UG
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 5.31 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 14.88 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 14.25 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Performance
- Adjustable Suction: false
- Programmable Cleaning Intervals: true
- Features
- Bagless: true
- Wattage: 20 watts (Measurement of electrical power.)
- Filter Type: Reusable
- Mop: No
- Protective Bumpers: true
- Remote Control: true
- Power
- Self-Charging: true
- Charger Included: true
- Other
- UPC: 887276119625
Samsung POWERbot Essential Robot Vacuum: Spend less time doing chores with a vacuum that does the work for you. You'll be able to remove dirt, dust, debris and even pet hair from carpets and hard flooring. This robot vacuum automatically determines the appropriate cleaning path using Visionary Mapping Plus system navigation and avoids obstacles using a FullView sensor.
- Get a vacuum that does the cleaning for you: This robot vacuum uses Visionary Mapping Plus system navigation to create a map of your home and find the best cleaning path. A FullView Sensor allows the vacuum to intuitively avoid obstacles.
- Remove dirt, dust and debris from a variety of floor surfaces: Works on both carpets and hard floors, plus picks up pet hair with few tangles.
- Enjoy reliable suction: The Cyclone Force design helps prevent clogging by delivering consistent power.
- Easy Pass Wheels: Effortlessly move over minor obstacles.
- Save time and energy with no bags to replace: The bagless design features a 0.7L dust bin.
Whats Included
- POWERbot Essential Robot Vacuum
- Lithium-ion battery
- Charger
- Remote with AAA batteries
- Owner's manual
Q: How does it compair to the 990, 880 and 660 I Robot as far as cleaning, noise, and over all use?
A: I actually just posted a review comparing it to the Roomba 860 and Neato D80. Overall I think it's the better vacuum. No louder than the Neato (which was slightly louder than the Roomba) but has a quiet mode where you can barely hear it, if you need to quiet it to take a call or similar. The cleaning is superior to both, and it just feels sturdier and better built.
Q: How good is it at picking up dog hair ?
A: I have 3 dogs and 3 cats, so we get alot of hair on the floors. This thing does great, you have to run it every day so it can keep up. If you let it go for a few days your bin is going to fill and change the suction.
A: The unit memorizes it's path on one level using sensors in three dimensions. If you took it to another level you would have to take the charging station as well. It will "think" it is on the original level and start on the same path, but the sensors "look" at the ceiling and should adjust for the new walls it will see/sense. It has stairs sensors so it won't fall down. Should work fine, just take the charging station to each level before you start the unit. Cleans cat hair and everything really well. Ours has gotten stuck once under a table the first time we ran it. It beeps in distress so if you are home, you can free it. Never has been stuck again since we've had it. Turn lights on in closets so it will clean there. It will stop if the reservoir fills up. Again it will beep to signal that it needs attention. I love that the dirt reservoir components can be washed in the sink. Our cats now ignore it or follow it around. If it needs recharging before it finishes beware that it might start cleaning the rest of your home after it recharges - in the middle of the night. Best tech purchase of the year for us.
Q: Does this come with the docking station or do I have to purchase that separately?
A: It comes with the docking station.
Q: how is it on hardwood floors?
A: Great on hardwoods, painted concrete floors, area rugs and tile. Will get stuck on floppy bathroom rugs. We pick them up off the floor along with the scale and trash bin before we start the Powerbot.
Q: can you program it to clean or do you have to push a button to start it up?
A: I believe that you cannot program the cleaner to start at a set time. The more expensive unit (also a Power Bot but can't recall its name) has WiFi connectivity, this enables the user to start from anywhere. Hope this helps.
Q: is it possible to update the software and firmware on this ?
A: Samsung has offered firmware updates only on the WiFi equipped models. There is not much need for updates -- except for the complexities of WiFi itself, and supplied apps. The robot operation has been perfected over many years and is only one function, unlike a PC with many programs.
A: I do not know for sure because it has not run out before finishing. But my understanding is that this model does not have that feature but the higher priced models do.
