iRobot Roomba 705X vs iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo

The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo, which costs considerably less, adds Bluetooth and supports Home Assistant. The iRobot Roomba 705X wins on owner rating and on runtime, at about 180 minutes against 75.

Battery life. The iRobot Roomba 705X runs roughly 180 minutes per charge against 75 for the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo, which changes how long a full clean takes in a larger home.

The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo, which adds Home Assistant to the Apple HomeKit, Matter, IFTTT, Alexa and Google Home support both models share.

Yes, both are roller-mop combos that vacuum and mop and handle mop care at the dock, so the cleaning routine is broadly the same between them.

The iRobot Roomba 705X has the stronger rating of the two. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo is more mixed, so weigh that against its lower price and Home Assistant support.

Buyers with a larger home who want the long runtime and the better owner reception, and who do not need Home Assistant integration.

Buyers who want to spend less and specifically need Home Assistant alongside HomeKit and Matter, in a home small enough that 75 minutes per charge is workable.