Updated November 2026
Data from the official iRobot site.
2026 verdict
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is the stronger of these two vacuum-only robots, reaching Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter, and emptying its own bin, none of which the iRobot Roomba 105X can do.
The iRobot Roomba 105X answers with a lower price and a higher owner rating, and both stick to vacuuming only, with no mop of any kind on either one. Dual-band Wi-Fi is the other real gap: the iRobot Roomba Max 705 connects on 2.4 or 5 GHz, while the iRobot Roomba 105X is 2.4 GHz only. Buy the iRobot Roomba 105X for the lowest possible price on a mapped vacuum, and the iRobot Roomba Max 705 if a self-emptying dock and a wider reach into Apple Home, SmartThings or Home Assistant are worth paying for.
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| Feature | iRobot Roomba 105X | iRobot Roomba Max 705 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $239.99 | £679.00 | iRobot Roomba 105X |
| Rating | 3.2 | 3.7 | iRobot Roomba Max 705 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | iRobot Roomba Max 705 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | iRobot Roomba Max 705 |
| Self-Emptying Dustbin | NO | YES | iRobot Roomba Max 705 |
| Local Control | NO | YES | iRobot Roomba Max 705 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Battery Life | 120 minutes | 120 minutes | Tie |
| Auto Recharge | YES | YES | Tie |
| Navigation Type | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) | Tie |
| Obstacle Detection | YES | YES | Tie |
| Cliff Detection | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Self-emptying dock
The Roomba Max 705's AutoEmpty dock empties itself for weeks at a stretch. The Roomba 105X has no self-emptying dock, so its bin is emptied by hand.
Smart home platforms
The Roomba Max 705 reaches Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings through Matter, plus Home Assistant. The Roomba 105X answers only to Google Home and Alexa, with none of those three.
Wi-Fi bands
The Roomba Max 705 connects on both 2.4 and 5 GHz. The Roomba 105X is 2.4 GHz only.
Price
The Roomba 105X is the more affordable of the two, which is where its higher owner rating likely comes from as well.
Which one to buy if
- you want the dock to empty itself for weeks at a time
The Roomba Max 705's AutoEmpty dock does that; the Roomba 105X's bin is emptied by hand.
- you're on Apple Home, SmartThings or Home Assistant
The Roomba Max 705 reaches all three through Matter and its own Home Assistant support; the Roomba 105X supports none of them.
- your router only broadcasts a 5 GHz network
The Roomba Max 705 supports dual-band Wi-Fi; the Roomba 105X is 2.4 GHz only.
- price is the deciding factor and you don't need those platforms
The Roomba 105X is the cheaper, higher-rated of the two.
$239.99
- + Price: $239.99
- - Rating: 3.2 vs 3.7
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
Winner
£679.00
- + Rating: 3.7
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Price: £679.00 vs $239.99
What owners say
Owners of both like the simple app setup with remote start and scheduling that the iRobot Roomba 105X offers, and that Google Home, Alexa and IFTTT are all supported without an extra hub, though the missing self-emptying dock means the bin still gets emptied by hand. iRobot Roomba Max 705 owners single out accurate room mapping and a dock that empties itself for weeks without attention, calling it noticeably quieter than older Roomba generations, while a recurring complaint is the companion app rejecting router passwords that include special characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba 105X or iRobot Roomba Max 705?
The Roomba Max 705, for its self-emptying dock and wider reach into Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Roomba 105X is the better pick if price and a higher owner rating matter more to you.
What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba 105X and the iRobot Roomba Max 705?
The dock. The Roomba Max 705 empties itself for weeks at a time and reaches more smart home platforms, while the Roomba 105X's bin has to be emptied by hand.
Does the iRobot Roomba 105X have a self-emptying dock?
No. Its bin is emptied manually, unlike the Roomba Max 705's AutoEmpty dock.
Does the iRobot Roomba Max 705 mop?
No, it is vacuum only, the same as the Roomba 105X. Neither of these two Roombas mops.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 105X?
Buyers who want the lowest price on a mapped, vacuum-only robot and do not need a self-emptying dock or extra smart home platforms.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Max 705?
Buyers who want a self-emptying dock and Apple Home, SmartThings or Home Assistant support, and are willing to pay more for them.
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