iRobot Roomba 705X vs Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A (2026)

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

Heated roller mop versus spinning Qrevo pads: the iRobot Roomba 705X is the robot vacuum that wins this pairing on reviews and connectivity, with 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Matter YES, and Apple HomeKit YES.

Winner

iRobot Roomba 705X

$1329.99$1399.995% OFF

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The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A is the more affordable of the two and matches the 180-minute battery, with 18500Pa LiDAR suction and a 2.7L self-empty bag. Both mop, wash, dry, lift, and empty. Choose the iRobot Roomba 705X for dual-band Wi-Fi and live Matter/HomeKit on a PowerSpin roller; choose the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A if you want the lower outlay and Home Assistant on 2.4 GHz.

Winner

iRobot

iRobot Roomba 705X

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$1329.99

$1399.99

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Roborock

Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A

$999.99

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Feature	iRobot Roomba 705X	Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A	Winner
Price	$1329.99	$999.99	Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A
Rating	4.3	4.2	iRobot Roomba 705X
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi	iRobot Roomba 705X
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Battery Life	180 minutes	180 minutes	Tie
Auto Recharge	YES	YES	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Tie
Navigation Type	Laser (LiDAR)	Laser (LiDAR)	Tie
Obstacle Detection	YES	YES	Tie
Cliff Detection	YES	YES	Tie
Multi-Room Mapping	YES	YES	Tie
No-Go Zones	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

iRobot

iRobot Roomba 705X

5% OFF

$1329.99

$1399.99

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+ Rating: 4.3
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
- Price: $1329.99 vs $999.99

Roborock

Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A

$999.99

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+ Price: $999.99
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.3
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba 705X or Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A?

The iRobot Roomba 705X wins overall on reviews and connectivity (5 GHz Wi-Fi, Matter, Apple HomeKit). The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A wins on price. Both run about 180 minutes and both wash, dry, and empty at the dock.

What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba 705X and the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A?

Radios and mop hardware. The iRobot Roomba 705X uses a PowerSpin roller washed with heated water, plus 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Matter already YES. The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A uses LiDAR spinning pads, 18500Pa suction, 2.4 GHz only, and Matter as an upcoming OTA update.

Do both robot vacuums self-empty?

Yes. The iRobot Roomba 705X AutoWash dock empties the bin and washes and dries the roller. The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A self-empties into a 2.7L bag and washes and dries its pads.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 705X?

Buy the iRobot Roomba 705X if you want dual-band Wi-Fi, Matter and Apple HomeKit today, a heated roller mop, and a dock that empties, washes, and dries.

Who should buy the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A?

Buy the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A if you want 18500Pa LiDAR suction, a 2.7L dock, Home Assistant, and the more affordable of these two 180-minute combos.

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