iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo vs Roborock Qrevo S5V

The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo wins on connectivity, smart-home integrations and suction power, but the Roborock Qrevo S5V runs longer per charge, costs less, and carries better owner ratings, in part because the Max 705 Combo's own reviews report reliability issues.

Battery life and smart-home reach pull in opposite directions. The Roborock Qrevo S5V runs up to 180 minutes per charge versus 75 minutes for the Max 705 Combo, while the Max 705 Combo adds Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and Matter support that the Qrevo S5V does not have.

Its own review data shows a meaningful share of owners reporting failures like unfinished cleaning jobs, false bin and water-tank errors, and a buggy app, alongside owners who are happy with it when it works correctly.

The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo, which supports Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and Matter in addition to Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The Roborock Qrevo S5V is limited to Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant.

Buyers who specifically need Apple HomeKit or Matter support and want the extra suction headroom, and who can tolerate some risk of reliability issues, are the best fit for the Roomba Max 705 Combo.

Anyone who wants a longer per-charge runtime, a lower price, and a track record of steadier owner satisfaction should pick the Roborock Qrevo S5V over the Max 705 Combo.