iRobot Roomba 505X vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

The iRobot Roomba 505X when you want a robot vacuum that also mops. It washes and dries the pads, runs a rated 180 minutes and lists Apple HomeKit and Matter. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is the lower priced vacuum-only robot. Both self-empty.

Yes. Self-emptying is listed on both the iRobot Roomba 505X and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty. The difference is the rest of the dock: the iRobot Roomba 505X also washes and dries mop pads, and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty does not mop at all.

Mopping. The iRobot Roomba 505X is a vacuum and mop with pad washing and a 180 minute rating. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is a vacuum with a self-emptying base, a 110 minute rating and no mop. Its suction figure is not documented.

The iRobot Roomba 505X. It also lists SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter, on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty lists Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, on 2.4 GHz only.

Households that want one scheduled robot vacuum to vacuum and mop, with the dock washing the pads, and that need Apple HomeKit or Matter. Owners say to expect a loud cycle.

Pet homes that want hair and dust gone without a mop, from a self-emptying robot vacuum that owners describe as hard to strand on thresholds. The app is the part they complain about.