iRobot Roomba 205 vs SwitchBot K11+

The SwitchBot K11+ is more versatile, adding a light wipe-mop, a self-emptying dock, a longer 150-minute runtime and support for HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. The iRobot Roomba 205 is vacuum-only but is the more affordable option and holds a higher owner rating.

The K11+ self-empties, does a light mop and integrates with far more platforms, and its ultra-slim body reaches corners and tight spots. The 205 is a vacuum-only robot that compacts dust internally and skips self-emptying, but it rates higher and costs less.

It mops where the 205 does not, but only lightly. The K11+ uses a pre-moistened wipe pad with no scrubbing, washing, drying or detergent, so it is maintenance-level cleaning. The iRobot Roomba 205 does not mop at all.

The SwitchBot K11+, clearly. It works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT and Matter, while the iRobot Roomba 205 is limited to Google Home, Alexa and IFTTT.

Buy the K11+ if you want a compact, self-emptying robot that fits under low furniture and into corners, adds a light mop and Matter support, and suits apartments or use as a second corner-cleaning robot.

Choose the 205 if you want a lower-priced, higher-rated vacuum-only robot with a space-saving DustCompactor base and reliable LiDAR mapping, and you do not need self-emptying, mopping or broad integrations.