iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock vs iRobot Roomba Plus 505

The two are nearly identical on specs, both mopping and self-emptying through an AutoWash dock with the same smart-home support. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 comes out ahead mainly because it is typically the more affordable of the two.

Navigation technology. The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock uses a camera-based VSLAM system that needs the lights on to map accurately, while the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 uses LiDAR, which can map and navigate even in the dark.

Yes. Both use an AutoWash dock that empties the dustbin and washes and dries the mop pads automatically, and both support multi-room mapping and no-go zones, so their mopping and self-emptying routines are effectively the same.

Its camera-based VSLAM navigation performs best with the lights on and can struggle in the dark. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 avoids this issue entirely by using LiDAR laser navigation instead of a camera.

Consider it if you specifically want this AutoWash dock model and are comfortable with camera-based navigation that works best with the lights on, and typical pricing is not a concern.

Choose the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 for essentially the same vacuum-and-mop automation and smart-home support, with LiDAR navigation that works in the dark and typically a lower price.