Hobot R3 vs Samsung Ballie
Head-to-head comparison of Ecovacs Hobot R3 and Samsung Robotics Samsung Ballie. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 21, 2026
Overall Score
76.6/ 100
Hobot R3
Ecovacs
76.6/ 100
Samsung Ballie
Samsung Robotics
Score Breakdown
79
Performance75
77
Reliability76
79
Ease of Use80
76
Intelligence82
72
Value68
66
Ecosystem73
83
Safety80
79
Design84
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Hobot R3 | Samsung Ballie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $649 | $1,299 |
| Ai | edge + corner detection | on-device LLM |
| Drying | automatic mode | — |
| Safety | triple safety system | — |
| Weight | 2.0 kg | — |
| Suction | 6,200 Pa | — |
| Cleaning | rotating pad + squeegee | — |
| Reservoirs | dual clean/dirty | — |
| Form | — | sphere 6-inch |
| Camera | — | privacy shutter |
| Battery | — | 4 hr roaming |
| Projector | — | 1080p |
| Navigation | — | LiDAR + camera |
| Smart Home | — | Matter + SmartThings |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Hobot R3 | Samsung Ballie |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $909 | $1,819 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |