Winner
37% OFF
$629.99
$999.99
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Eufy and iRobot sites.
2026 verdict
Among vacuum and mop combos, the Eufy E28 wins this pairing because the iRobot Roomba Max 705 does not mop at all.
The Eufy E28 adds a HydroJet roller that rinses itself, a station that washes and hot-air dries the mop and doses detergent, plus a removable portable deep cleaner, on top of 20,000Pa of suction against 13,000Pa and about 216 minutes of runtime against 120. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is still a capable dry vacuum, with accurate LiDAR mapping, multi-room no-go zones, an AutoEmpty dock, 5 GHz Wi-Fi and the widest platform list including Matter, Apple Home and SmartThings. Choose the Eufy E28 for floors that need mopping, and the iRobot Roomba Max 705 only if you have decided you never want a mop and care about its slightly lower 104mm profile.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Battery Life+80%Eufy E28216 minutes vs 120 minutes
- Suction Power+54%Eufy E2820000Pa vs 13000Pa
| Feature | Eufy E28 | iRobot Roomba Max 705 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.99 | £679.00 | Eufy E28 |
| Rating | 4.3 | 3.7 | Eufy E28 |
| Battery Life | 216 minutes | 120 minutes | Eufy E28 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | iRobot Roomba Max 705 |
| Suction Power | 20000Pa | 13000Pa | Eufy E28 |
| Mopping Functionality | YES | NO | Eufy E28 |
| Auto Mop Washing | YES | NO | Eufy E28 |
| Auto Mop Drying | YES | NO | Eufy E28 |
| Onboard Dustbin Capacity | 300ml | 275ml | Eufy E28 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Auto Recharge | YES | YES | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Tie |
What the differences mean
Mopping
The Eufy E28 mops with a HydroJet roller that rinses itself, lifts on carpet and is washed, dried and fed detergent at the dock, and its station hides a portable deep cleaner. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is vacuum-only, with no water tank, no mop and no detergent support.
Suction and runtime
The Eufy E28 is rated at 20,000Pa against 13,000Pa and runs about 216 minutes against 120, so it cleans harder and finishes more of a large floor plan per charge than the iRobot Roomba Max 705.
Dock duties
The Eufy E28 dock empties the bin, washes and dries the mop, dispenses detergent and refills water from a 2.5L tank. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 AutoEmpty dock empties dust and nothing more.
Smart-home reach
Both support Matter, so both land in Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant alongside Alexa and Google Home. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 also connects on 5 GHz Wi-Fi, while the Eufy E28 is 2.4 GHz only, though both list Bluetooth.
Height
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is 104mm tall and the Eufy E28 111mm, so the Roomba fits under slightly more furniture. Both are still blocked by the lowest kitchen toe-kicks.
Which one to buy if
- you want the robot to mop as well as vacuum
The Eufy E28 has a full mopping system with pad washing, drying and detergent, where the iRobot Roomba Max 705 cannot mop at all.
- you have pets and carpets and mainly need dry pickup
The Eufy E28 pairs 20,000Pa suction with an anti-tangle brush and a long 216-minute run, beating the 13,000Pa iRobot Roomba Max 705.
- you want to clean sofas, stairs or car seats
Only the Eufy E28 includes a portable deep cleaner in its dock for jobs above floor level.
- you specifically want a vacuum-only robot with no water or mop upkeep
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 keeps it simple with LiDAR mapping, no-go zones and an AutoEmpty dock, and nothing to rinse or refill.
- your router runs a 5 GHz band you want the robot on
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 supports 5 GHz Wi-Fi as well as 2.4 GHz, while the Eufy E28 connects only on 2.4 GHz.
Winner
37% OFF
$629.99
$999.99
- + Price: $629.99
- + Rating: 4.3
- + Battery Life: 216 minutes
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
£679.00
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Price: £679.00 vs $629.99
- - Rating: 3.7 vs 4.3
What owners say
Both sets of owners rate the core job well, then diverge on what the machine is. Eufy E28 owners describe easy setup, a home mapped on the first run, hard floors and rugs left visibly cleaner, and a portable deep cleaner they use more than they expected, while complaining about a very loud dock, a tall heavy robot and occasional early faults. iRobot Roomba Max 705 owners came up from older Roombas and praise the faster, more accurate LiDAR mapping, the AutoEmpty dock that ends daily bin emptying, and stronger pet-hair pickup, and their recurring issue is Wi-Fi setup failing when the router password contains special characters, along with a few reports of the dock not fully clearing the bin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: the Eufy E28 or the iRobot Roomba Max 705?
The Eufy E28 is the better all-round robot, because it vacuums and mops, runs about 216 minutes against 120, offers more suction and includes a portable deep cleaner. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is a strong vacuum-only alternative with wide smart-home support.
Does the iRobot Roomba Max 705 mop?
No. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is vacuum-only, with no water tank, mop pad or detergent support. The Eufy E28 mops with a self-rinsing HydroJet roller and cleans the mop at its station.
How big is the battery gap between the Eufy E28 and the iRobot Roomba Max 705?
Large. The Eufy E28 is rated at about 216 minutes per charge against 120 for the iRobot Roomba Max 705. Both recharge and resume, so on a big floor plan the Roomba simply takes considerably longer.
Which one works with Apple HomeKit or Matter?
Both do. The Eufy E28 and the iRobot Roomba Max 705 both support Matter, which brings them into Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and both also work with Alexa and Google Home.
Who should buy the Eufy E28?
Homes that want one robot to vacuum and mop, with a self-cleaning dock, a long runtime and a portable deep cleaner for upholstery, stairs and car seats.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Max 705?
Buyers who want a dedicated vacuum only, with accurate LiDAR mapping, an AutoEmpty dock and broad platform support, and who have no interest in mopping or water tanks.
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