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Updated October 2026
Data from the official iRobot and Roborock sites.
2026 verdict
Buy the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow over the iRobot Roomba 205 if you want the floor mopped, and accept the higher cost for a roller that rinses itself while it scrubs.
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow vacuums at 20,000 Pa, runs up to 242 minutes and returns to a dock that empties the bin, washes the roller and dries it with warm air. The iRobot Roomba 205 is the more affordable option by a wide margin, the only one of the two on 5 GHz Wi-Fi, and it keeps a compact charging base instead of a full dock by compacting debris inside the robot. What it gives up is mopping entirely, plus the longer runtime, the self-emptying dock and the stronger motor. Choose the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow for hard floors that need real mopping, and the iRobot Roomba 205 when dry cleaning only and a small footprint are enough.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Suction Power2.9×Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow20000Pa vs 7000Pa
- Battery Life2×Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow242 minutes vs 120 minutes
| Feature | iRobot Roomba 205 | Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 120 minutes | 242 minutes | Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi | iRobot Roomba 205 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow |
| Suction Power | 7000Pa | 20000Pa | Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow |
| Mopping Functionality | NO | YES | Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow |
| Auto Mop Washing | NO | YES | Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow |
| Auto Mop Drying | NO | YES | Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow |
| Self-Emptying Dustbin | NO | YES | Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.2 | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Auto Recharge | YES | YES | Tie |
| Navigation Type | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) | Tie |
What the differences mean
Mopping system
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow mops with a roller that is rinsed continuously by clean water and then washed and warm-air dried at the dock. The iRobot Roomba 205 does not mop, has no water tank and offers none of the mop maintenance features.
Battery life
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is rated at up to 242 minutes, roughly double the 120 minutes of the iRobot Roomba 205. On a large single floor that means the Roborock finishes the job while the smaller robot may stop to recharge.
Suction power
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is rated at 20,000 Pa, nearly three times the 7,000 Pa of the iRobot Roomba 205. The difference shows on carpet and wherever pet hair has been pressed into the pile.
Wi-Fi bands
The iRobot Roomba 205 joins either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is 2.4 GHz only, so a router that keeps its bands separate needs the 2.4 GHz one free when the robot is set up.
Apple Home and Matter
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow lists Apple Home and Matter support as an upcoming over-the-air update, so it may join those platforms later. The iRobot Roomba 205 documents no Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter support at all.
Which one to buy if
- mopping matters as much as vacuuming
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow mops with a self-rinsing roller, while the iRobot Roomba 205 is vacuum-only.
- you want the longest runtime on one charge
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is rated at up to 242 minutes against 120 on the iRobot Roomba 205.
- you only need dry cleaning in a small space
The iRobot Roomba 205 compacts debris internally and charges on a compact base, with no dock and no water to manage.
- your router uses a 5 GHz band
The iRobot Roomba 205 supports both bands, while the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is 2.4 GHz only.
- you want a dock that empties and dries on its own
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow returns to a dock that empties the bin and washes and dries the roller; the iRobot Roomba 205 has no station.
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- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Battery Life: 120 minutes vs 242 minutes
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
Winner
€1040.70
- + Battery Life: 242 minutes
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Suction Power: 20000Pa
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
What owners say
Owners of both robots are happy with how little they have to intervene, though they are describing very different machines. Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow owners focus on the roller mop, which keeps rinsing itself with clean water so it does not drag grime around, and on daily runs that need almost no attention; their complaints are edge cleaning that misses baseboards and low cabinet kicks, occasional streaking on hardwood, 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi and an Apple Home and Matter promise that is still a future update. iRobot Roomba 205 owners focus on the internal DustCompactor that cuts how often the bin needs emptying, quiet LiDAR mapping that works in the dark, and strong suction on pet hair for the price, and they warn about battery life that needs recharge cycles, occasional snags on cords, and no mop at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba 205 or Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow?
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is the more capable robot, with mopping, more suction, longer runtime and a self-emptying, self-washing dock. The iRobot Roomba 205 wins on cost, footprint and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Choose the Roborock if mopping matters; choose the iRobot for dry cleaning only.
What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba 205 and the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow?
The mop. The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow scrubs with a roller that rinses itself and then washes and dries at the dock, while the iRobot Roomba 205 is a vacuum-only robot with no water tank and no dock.
Does the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow wash its own mop?
Yes. Its dock washes the roller and dries it with warm air, and the roller is also rinsed with clean water while it works, so it is not dragging the same dirty pad around the house.
Does the iRobot Roomba 205 support 5 GHz Wi-Fi?
Yes. The iRobot Roomba 205 works on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is limited to 2.4 GHz.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 205?
A small home or apartment that needs dry cleaning only, with no dock on the floor, no bags and no water to refill, and a router that uses the 5 GHz band.
Who should buy the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow?
A home with a lot of hard floor that wants genuine mopping, long runtime and a dock that empties, washes and dries itself, and can accept 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi and a premium cost.
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