Eufy E28 vs iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo

The Eufy E28, with more suction, roughly double the runtime, a lower price, a portable deep cleaner in its dock and a far stronger owner reception. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo answers with wider connectivity including IFTTT and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Execution. Both are LiDAR vacuum-and-mop combos with self-emptying, self-washing docks, but the Eufy E28 runs about 216 minutes and is well reviewed, while the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo is short on battery and carries heavy reliability complaints.

Yes. The Eufy E28 and the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo both lift the mop on carpet, wash and dry it at the dock and dispense detergent automatically. The Eufy E28 uses a self-rinsing roller, the Roomba an extending roller mop.

Its reviews raise real concern. Many owners report failures within days to weeks, including false bin and dirty-water-tank errors, leaking docks, unfinished jobs, mopping streaks and a buggy app, with slow customer service. That is the main reason to weigh the Eufy E28 instead.

Homes with pets, kids and upholstery that want a reliable all-in-one with strong suction, a long runtime, a self-cleaning dock and a portable deep cleaner, without the Roomba's documented reliability risk.

Buyers whose smart home depends on IFTTT or 5 GHz Wi-Fi and who want iRobot's AutoWash dock, accepting the short battery and the reliability complaints, and keeping the return window in mind.