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iRobot Roomba 415X vs iRobot Roomba Plus 405

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated August 2026
Data from Amazon and official iRobot site.
2026 verdict
iRobot Roomba 415X wins the 2026 matchup against iRobot Roomba Plus 405, mainly on rating, battery life, and suction power. It wins the broader comparison through rating, battery life, and suction power, while its broader overall balance helps confirm the result. Choose iRobot Roomba Plus 405 only if price matters more to you than the broader advantage from iRobot Roomba 415X. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of iRobot Roomba 415X.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba 415XiRobot Roomba Plus 405Winner
Price$449.99$399.00iRobot Roomba Plus 405
Rating4.34.0iRobot Roomba 415X
Battery Life360 minutes120 minutesiRobot Roomba 415X
Suction Power20000Pa7000PaiRobot Roomba 415X
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, IFTTTGoogle Home, Alexa, IFTTTTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie
Cliff DetectionYESYESTie
Multi-Room MappingYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba 415X or iRobot Roomba Plus 405?

iRobot Roomba 415X has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, battery life, and suction power.

What is the biggest difference between iRobot Roomba 415X and iRobot Roomba Plus 405?

Price is one of the clearest differences: iRobot Roomba 415X lists $449.99, while iRobot Roomba Plus 405 lists $399.00.

Which one looks better on price?

iRobot Roomba 415X is listed at $449.99, while iRobot Roomba Plus 405 is listed at $399.00. iRobot Roomba Plus 405 (better spec).

Who should buy iRobot Roomba 415X?

Choose iRobot Roomba 415X if your priority is rating and battery life and that matters more than price.

Who should buy iRobot Roomba Plus 405?

Choose iRobot Roomba Plus 405 if your priority is price and that matters more than rating.

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