Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official iRobot site.
2026 verdict
Mop included or vacuum only? On paper the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock is the more capable iRobot of this pair, because it mops as well as vacuums and its dock washes and dries the pad.
It also runs up to 175 minutes against 120 and lifts the mop over carpet, while its dock empties the bin just as the Max 705's does. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 answers on the basics: it navigates with LiDAR that works in the dark, rates 13000Pa of suction and has a child lock, where the Combo 10 Max relies on a camera that needs the lights on and many of its owners report reliability trouble. Both work with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. Choose the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock for hard floors you want mopped automatically, and the iRobot Roomba Max 705 for dependable, vacuum-only cleaning on carpet.
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| Feature | iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock | iRobot Roomba Max 705 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.0 | 3.7 | iRobot Roomba Max 705 |
| Battery Life | 175 minutes | 120 minutes | iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock |
| Mopping Functionality | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock |
| Auto Mop Washing | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock |
| Auto Mop Drying | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock |
| Onboard Dustbin Capacity | 300ml | 275ml | iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock |
| Navigation Type | Camera (VSLAM) | Laser (LiDAR) | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Auto Recharge | YES | YES | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Tie |
| Obstacle Detection | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Mopping
The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock vacuums and mops, lifts the pad over carpet, and its dock washes and dries it. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is vacuum-only.
Navigation
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 maps with LiDAR, which does not need light. The Combo 10 Max uses a camera (VSLAM), so evening or night runs need the lights on.
Battery
Up to 175 minutes on the Combo 10 Max against 120 on the Max 705, enough to finish a larger floor without a recharge stop.
Suction
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is rated at 13000Pa. iRobot does not publish a suction figure for the Combo 10 Max, so the two cannot be compared on that number.
Height
The Combo 10 Max is 86 mm tall and the Max 705 104 mm, so the combo reaches under lower furniture.
Which one to buy if
- you want hard floors mopped without touching a mop
Only the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock mops, and its dock washes and dries the pad.
- your floors are mostly carpet
A mop adds little on carpet, and the iRobot Roomba Max 705 brings a documented 13000Pa of suction.
- the robot will run at night with the lights off
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 navigates with LiDAR; the Combo 10 Max needs light for its camera.
- you have toddlers who press buttons
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 has a child lock; the Combo 10 Max does not.
Winner
- + Battery Life: 175 minutes
- + Mopping Functionality: YES
- + Auto Mop Washing: YES
- - Rating: 3.0 vs 3.7
£679.00
- + Rating: 3.7
- - Battery Life: 120 minutes vs 175 minutes
- - Mopping Functionality: NO vs YES
What owners say
Owners of both iRobots praise the mapping and value a dock that spares them the bin for weeks. From there they part ways. iRobot Roomba Max 705 owners, many upgrading from older Roombas, describe faster and more accurate LiDAR mapping, quieter runs and strong pet hair pickup on carpet, and their complaints are a Wi-Fi setup that rejects passwords with special characters and a dock that sometimes leaves debris behind. iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock owners like the mop and the dock that washes and dries it, but many describe a good start followed by unfinished jobs, a robot that cannot find the dock, clog and dirty-water errors and a pad that turns musty, and they call support slow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock or iRobot Roomba Max 705?
The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock, if you want mopping: it adds a mop, a dock that washes and dries it and a longer battery. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is the better vacuum-only choice, with LiDAR navigation, 13000Pa of suction and without the reliability complaints common in Combo 10 Max reviews.
What is the difference between the Roomba Combo 10 Max and the Roomba Max 705?
The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock is a vacuum and mop with a camera for navigation and a dock that empties, washes and dries. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is vacuum-only, navigates with LiDAR and empties into an AutoEmpty dock. Both support the same smart home platforms, including Matter.
Do both robots empty themselves?
Yes. The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock and the iRobot Roomba Max 705 both empty their bins into their docks, so neither needs emptying after every run.
Do the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock and the iRobot Roomba Max 705 work with Apple Home?
Yes, both do, along with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock?
Homes with hard floors that want vacuuming and mopping handled automatically by a self-cleaning dock, where cleaning runs happen with the lights on.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Max 705?
Pet owners with carpet and upgraders from older Roombas who want accurate LiDAR mapping, strong suction and a self-emptying dock, and do not need a mop.
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