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iRobot Roomba 105X vs iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo is the far more capable of these two Roombas, because it mops and looks after itself where the iRobot Roomba 105X only vacuums.
iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
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iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
$799.00$1299.9939% OFF
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Its AutoWash dock self-empties, heat-washes and dries an extending roller mop and doses detergent, the mop lifts over rugs, and it adds 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter to the Alexa and Google Home both share. The iRobot Roomba 105X is the more affordable and better reviewed, with the same LiDAR mapping, no-go zones and 120-minute battery rating, but you empty its bin by hand. Choose the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo for hands-off vacuuming and mopping of hard floors in an Apple or Matter home, and the iRobot Roomba 105X for dependable, mapped vacuuming on a budget.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba 105XiRobot Roomba Max 705 ComboWinner
Price$249.99$799.00iRobot Roomba 105X
Rating4.23.6iRobot Roomba 105X
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothiRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatteriRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Mopping FunctionalityNOYESiRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Auto Mop WashingNOYESiRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Auto Mop DryingNOYESiRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Self-Emptying DustbinNOYESiRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Battery Life120 minutes120 minutesTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie

What the differences mean

Mopping and dock

The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo vacuums and mops, and its AutoWash dock self-empties, heat-washes and dries the roller mop and dispenses detergent. The iRobot Roomba 105X is vacuum-only with a charging dock, so you empty its bin yourself.

Runtime

Both are rated for 120 minutes, so neither covers more floor per charge. Owners of both describe recharges before a larger home is finished.

Smart home

Both work with Alexa and Google Home. Only the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo supports Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter, and connects on 5 GHz as well as 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.

Size

The iRobot Roomba 105X is a 335 mm robot with a small charging dock. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo is 372 mm wide and its AutoWash dock measures 457 x 429 x 432 mm, so plan a permanent spot for it.

Which one to buy if

iRobot

iRobot Roomba 105X

$249.99
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  • + Price: $249.99
  • + Rating: 4.2
  • - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
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iRobot

iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo

39% OFF
$799.00
$1299.99
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  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • + Mopping Functionality: YES
  • - Price: $799.00 vs $249.99
  • - Rating: 3.6 vs 4.2

What owners say

Owners of both Roombas praise LiDAR mapping that lets them target specific rooms and set no-go zones. iRobot Roomba 105X owners single out how much pet hair and debris it collects for the price and the simple app, while their complaints are a battery that runs out mid-clean in larger homes, tangling on loose cords and door mats, and side-brush arms that wear after repeated snags. iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo owners who get a good unit describe smooth obstacle avoidance, an extending roller mop that leaves floors nearly dry and a dock that never lets the mop smell, but many report failures within days or weeks: false bin and dirty-water errors, leaking docks, streaks, broken app schedules, a short battery and slow customer service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba 105X or iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo?

The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo on features: it mops, self-empties, washes and dries its mop and supports every major smart home platform. The iRobot Roomba 105X is the more affordable and better reviewed vacuum.

What is the difference between the Roomba 105 and the Roomba 705?

The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo adds mopping, an AutoWash dock that empties the bin and cleans the mop, automatic detergent dosing and Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter support. The iRobot Roomba 105X is vacuum-only with no self-emptying, and both are rated for 120 minutes.

Does the iRobot Roomba 105X empty itself?

No. The iRobot Roomba 105X has no self-emptying dock, so its bin is emptied by hand. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo's AutoWash dock empties the bin automatically.

Do the iRobot Roomba 105X and the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo work with Apple Home?

Only the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo, which also supports SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. The iRobot Roomba 105X works with Alexa and Google Home.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 105X?

Budget-conscious pet owners who want mapped, room-specific vacuuming and do not need mopping or self-emptying.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo?

Smaller hard-floor homes on Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter that want vacuuming and mopping fully automated, with buyers keeping the return window in mind given owner reliability reports.

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