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Eufy E28 vs iRobot Roomba Plus 505

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Eufy and iRobot sites.
2026 verdict
Published suction and a longer run favor the Eufy E28 over the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 in this robot vacuum comparison.
Eufy E28
Winner
Eufy E28
$629.99$999.9937% OFF

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The Eufy is rated at 20,000 Pa against 7,000 Pa and for 216 minutes against 180, and it doses detergent automatically and washes and dries a roller mop at its station. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is the dual-band robot, joining 5 GHz as well as 2.4 GHz, and it matches the Eufy on smart-home reach with Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. Its dock also washes and dries its pads, but it does not dispense detergent, and its tank, bin and noise figures are not documented. Pick the Eufy E28 for airflow, runtime and automatic detergent, and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 when a 5 GHz network is part of the setup.
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FeatureEufy E28iRobot Roomba Plus 505Winner
Price$629.99$469.99iRobot Roomba Plus 505
Rating4.44.2Eufy E28
Battery Life216 minutes180 minutesEufy E28
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothiRobot Roomba Plus 505
Suction Power20000Pa7000PaEufy E28
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie
Cliff DetectionYESYESTie
Multi-Room MappingYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Suction and runtime

The Eufy E28 is rated at 20,000 Pa and 216 minutes, recharging in about 3.5 hours, and it is rated at 57 dB. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is rated at 7,000 Pa and 180 minutes, recharging in about 4.5 hours, with no published noise figure, so 57 dB is not a scored win. Both return to the dock and both list carpet cleaning.

Mop and detergent

The Eufy E28 uses a roller the station washes and dries, doses detergent automatically and holds 2.5 L of water, with a 300 ml onboard bin and a 3 L dock bin. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 uses pads the dock washes and dries, lists detergent compatibility and has no automatic dispenser, and its tank and bin capacities are not documented. Both lift the mop for carpet and both self-empty.

Wi-Fi band

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 joins both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The Eufy E28 is 2.4 GHz only, and both list Bluetooth. Both list Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter, so smart-home reach is not the split. The 5 GHz network is the reason to take the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 anyway.

Height

The Eufy E28 stands 111 mm tall and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 106 mm tall. Five millimeters will not change which sofa it clears. Warranty is 1 year on both. The body is not the decision; suction, runtime and the Wi-Fi band are.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Eufy

Eufy E28

37% OFF
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$629.99
$999.99

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  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Battery Life: 216 minutes
  • + Suction Power: 20000Pa
  • - Price: $629.99 vs $469.99
  • - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
iRobot

iRobot Roomba Plus 505

6% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$469.99
$499.00

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  • + Price: $469.99
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
  • - Battery Life: 180 minutes vs 216 minutes

What owners say

Owners of both robots start from the same praise: a dock that removes the emptying, washing and drying from the daily routine, and suction that handles pet hair on mixed floors. iRobot Roomba Plus 505 owners fixate on how fast the first accurate map appears, and they like scheduling vacuum and mop separately; their shared complaint is noise, especially during the dock's self-clean cycle, with a smaller group reporting bumper errors or trouble finding the dock after a few months. Eufy E28 owners instead single out the portable deep cleaner that lifts out for sofas and stairs, and describe a quiet run, while warning about a loud dock when it empties, a tall heavy body and some early faults.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eufy E28 or iRobot Roomba Plus 505?

The Eufy E28. It is rated at 20,000 Pa and 216 minutes, with automatic detergent and a station that washes and dries the roller. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 matches it on Apple HomeKit and Matter and adds 5 GHz Wi-Fi, at 7,000 Pa and 180 minutes. Both mop and both self-empty.

What is the biggest difference between the Eufy E28 and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?

Suction, runtime and Wi-Fi. The Eufy E28 is 20,000 Pa, 216 minutes, 2.4 GHz, with automatic detergent. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is 7,000 Pa, 180 minutes, and joins 5 GHz as well as 2.4 GHz. Both list Apple HomeKit and Matter.

Do the Eufy E28 and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 both work with Apple HomeKit?

Yes. Both list Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. The difference is the radio: the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 has 5 GHz Wi-Fi and the Eufy E28 does not. Both list Bluetooth.

Which robot vacuum runs longer, the Eufy E28 or the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?

The Eufy E28, rated at 216 minutes against 180 minutes for the iRobot Roomba Plus 505. It also recharges in about 3.5 hours rather than about 4.5 hours, and it is the higher suction rating at 20,000 Pa against 7,000 Pa.

Who should buy the Eufy E28?

Homes that want 20,000 Pa, a 216 minute rating, detergent dosed for them and a roller the station washes and dries. The station also includes a detachable cleaner for upholstery and stairs.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?

Buyers on a 5 GHz network who still want a robot vacuum that mops, self-empties and washes the pads, with Apple HomeKit and Matter. Owners praise fast mapping and warn that the dock cycle is loud.

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