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iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock vs Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official iRobot and Shark sites.
2026 verdict
iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock
Winner
iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock
$754.86$1399.0046% OFF
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Price against platform reach: the Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE undercuts the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock on cost and carries a higher owner rating, but the Combo 10 Max counters with a longer battery and a wider integrations list, adding Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and Matter to Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. One structural difference worth knowing: the Combo 10 Max navigates with a camera-based system (VSLAM) that needs the lights on, while the Stratos NeverTouch uses LiDAR that works in the dark. Both mop with automatic pad washing and drying and self-empty at the dock. Buyers who want the broadest smart home support and don't mind camera-based navigation should pick the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock; those who want a lower price, a higher-rated machine and LiDAR mapping should choose the Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dockShark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZEWinner
Price$754.86$599.99Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE
Rating3.03.9Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE
Battery Life175 minutes110 minutesiRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFiiRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantiRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock
Navigation TypeCamera (VSLAM)Laser (LiDAR)Different strengths
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie
Cliff DetectionYESYESTie
Multi-Room MappingYESYESTie
No-Go ZonesYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock or Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE?

The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock wins overall on battery life, connectivity and smart home integrations. The Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE counters with a lower price and a higher owner rating.

What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock and the Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE?

Navigation technology. The Combo 10 Max uses a camera-based system (VSLAM) that needs the lights on, while the Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE uses LiDAR, which works in the dark.

Do both of these mop and self-empty?

Yes, both the iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock and the Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE mop with automatic pad washing and drying, and both self-empty at their docks.

Which one has broader smart home support?

The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot + AutoWash dock, which adds Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and Matter to Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE covers only the latter three.

Who should buy the Shark Stratos NeverTouch RV2720ZE?

Buyers who want a lower price, a higher-rated machine, and LiDAR navigation that works without the lights on.

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

Buyers who need Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings or Matter support and want the longer battery life.

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