iRobot Roomba 505X vs iRobot Roomba Max 705

The iRobot Roomba 505X is better for most homes: it mops as well as vacuums, runs 120 minutes, self-empties and washes its pads at the AutoWash dock, and holds a higher owner rating. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is vacuum-only but wins on integrations and Bluetooth.

Mopping. The 505X is a full vacuum-and-mop with a self-washing dock, while the Max 705 is vacuum-only with a self-emptying dock. The Max 705 offsets this with broader smart-home support and higher rated suction.

No. The Max 705 is vacuum-only, with no mopping or auto-mop features. If you want mopping, the iRobot Roomba 505X vacuums and mops and cleans its own pads at the AutoWash dock.

The iRobot Roomba Max 705. It adds Bluetooth and works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT and Matter, while the iRobot Roomba 505X is limited to Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit.

Buy the 505X if you want one machine that vacuums and mops with a self-washing dock, a longer 120-minute runtime and a higher owner rating, and you are fine with Alexa, Google Home or HomeKit control.

Choose the Max 705 if you only need vacuuming, want strong 13000Pa suction and self-emptying, and value its wider integrations, including Matter, SmartThings and Home Assistant, over mopping.