iRobot Roomba 415X vs iRobot Roomba Max 705

The iRobot Roomba 415X wins overall, taking price, rating, battery life, suction power and full mopping with auto mop washing and drying. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 wins on connectivity and integrations, thanks to its Bluetooth, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and Matter support.

The 415X is a vacuum-and-mop combo with an AutoWash dock, while the iRobot Roomba Max 705 is a vacuum-only robot with no mopping hardware at all. That single distinction, mopping versus vacuum-only, is the core reason the 415X wins the overall comparison.

The iRobot Roomba 415X, with 20000Pa of suction and a 360-minute battery, both ahead of the iRobot Roomba Max 705's 13000Pa suction and 210-minute battery.

Yes, it connects to more of the smart home. It supports Bluetooth, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter, all of which are missing or unconfirmed on the iRobot Roomba 415X, which is limited to Google Home, Alexa and IFTTT.

Buyers who want one robot to vacuum and mop, with stronger suction and a longer battery, should choose the iRobot Roomba 415X.

Buyers who only need vacuuming and want the broadest smart home compatibility, including Apple HomeKit and Matter, should choose the iRobot Roomba Max 705.