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iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock vs iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
iRobot's top two vacuum-and-mop combos land on opposite sides of the same trade-off, and today the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock wins on price and connectedness.
iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock
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iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock
$694.95$1399.0050% OFF

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Its smart home support works now, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter, and it pairs dual-band Wi-Fi with a dock that empties, washes, dries and refills itself. The iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock is the stronger cleaner, with SealForce suction rated at 35,000Pa, ClearView Pro LiDAR and a heated PowerSpin roller that scrubs at 300 RPM, but its HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter support is still pending a future update and it is 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. Buy the Combo 10 Max for integrations that work today, and the Max 875 for the deepest clean.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dockiRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash DockWinner
Price$694.95$1199.99iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock
Rating3.04.4iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothiRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock
Navigation TypeCamera (VSLAM)Laser (LiDAR)Different strengths
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie
Cliff DetectionYESYESTie
Multi-Room MappingYESYESTie
No-Go ZonesYESYESTie
Carpet CleaningYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Navigation

The Roomba Max 875 Combo uses ClearView Pro LiDAR for detailed 3D maps and works in the dark. The Roomba Combo 10 Max relies on a camera VSLAM system, which maps well but needs the lights on, so a nighttime schedule is harder.

Cleaning power and mopping

The Max 875 brings SealForce suction rated at 35,000Pa and a heated PowerSpin roller that mists, scrubs at 300 RPM and extends up to 45mm along edges. The Combo 10 Max uses a conventional vacuum and a wet-wiping mop pad, capable for light daily work but not a scrub.

Smart home today or later

The Roomba Combo 10 Max works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter right now. On the Roomba Max 875 Combo, Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter are marked as arriving with a future update, and only Alexa and Google Home work today.

Wi-Fi

The Combo 10 Max joins both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. The Max 875 Combo is 2.4 GHz only, which is worth checking against the router before buying a flagship robot.

Dock and controls

Both docks self-empty, wash and dry the mop. The Max 875 washes its roller with 176F water, heat-dries it at 131F and dispenses solution on its own, and it adds a child lock the Combo 10 Max lacks. The Combo 10 Max keeps a 3L clean-water tank and a 300ml onboard bin.

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What owners say

iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock owners are split between delight and frustration. When it works, they call the mapping the best of several Roomba generations, say it learns the home and cleans around clutter without jamming, and rate the vacuuming more than enough for daily dust, pet hair and tracked-in dirt. The AutoWash dock doing the dirty work, emptying, washing and drying the pad and refilling the water, is the big appeal, and several note it is quieter than the older J7+ apart from about ten seconds of loud self-emptying. The dominant complaint, and the reason the model divides buyers, is reliability: many describe a strong first few months followed by jobs that stop partway, a robot that cannot find its way home, a dead battery near the dock and recurring bin and dirty-water errors. They also flag that its camera navigation needs the lights on, that the mopping is wet-wiping rather than scrubbing, and that pet hair clogs the system.

Upgrading from the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock?

Stepping from the Roomba Combo 10 Max to the Roomba Max 875 Combo changes the hardware rather than the idea. Both vacuum and mop and both self-empty, wash and dry their mop system in the dock. The Max 875 adds SealForce suction rated at 35,000Pa, ClearView Pro LiDAR so it works in the dark, and a heated PowerSpin roller that scrubs at 300 RPM and extends to edges, plus a child lock. It loses 5 GHz Wi-Fi, and its Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter support arrives only with a future Matter update. If you depend on HomeKit or Home Assistant today, wait or stay with the Combo 10 Max. If you want the deepest clean and LiDAR navigation, the Max 875 is the step up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock or iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock?

The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock is the better value today, with working HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter support, dual-band Wi-Fi and a lower price. The iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock is the stronger cleaner, with 35,000Pa SealForce suction, LiDAR navigation and a heated roller mop, but its broad smart home support is still pending an update.

What is the biggest difference between the Roomba Combo 10 Max and the Roomba Max 875 Combo?

Cleaning hardware and navigation. The iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock has SealForce suction rated at 35,000Pa, ClearView Pro LiDAR and a heated PowerSpin roller, while the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock uses a camera VSLAM system and a wet-wiping mop pad.

Do the Roomba Combo 10 Max and the Roomba Max 875 Combo work with Matter and HomeKit?

The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock supports Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter now. On the iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock, HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter are marked as coming through a future Matter certification update, and only Alexa and Google Home work today.

Can the Roomba Combo 10 Max and the Roomba Max 875 Combo navigate in the dark?

The iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock can, because it maps with LiDAR. The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock uses a camera-based VSLAM system, so it needs the lights on to navigate reliably.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock?

HomeKit, SmartThings or Home Assistant households that want a self-washing dock and light daily vacuum-and-mop passes, and that prefer a machine whose integrations work out of the box rather than waiting on an update.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock?

Anyone who wants iRobot's deepest carpet clean and most advanced dock, with 35,000Pa suction, LiDAR navigation and a heated scrubbing roller mop, and who can wait for HomeKit and Home Assistant to arrive through the pending Matter update.

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