iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

Mopping is the dividing line in this vacuum-and-mop matchup: the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo washes and dries its own pads, and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty doesn't mop at all.

Winner

iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo

$799.00$1299.9939% OFF

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The Roomba Max 705 Combo also connects over more Wi-Fi bands plus Bluetooth, and reaches further across smart home platforms with Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and Matter added to Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty costs less, runs longer per charge, and carries a higher owner rating, and it still self-empties just like the Roomba Max 705 Combo. Buyers who want a true vacuum-and-mop combo with wide smart home reach should pick the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo; those who only need vacuuming and want to save money can choose the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty.

Winner

iRobot

iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo

39% OFF

$799.00

$1299.99

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Shark

Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

$549.99

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Feature	iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo	Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty	Winner
Price	$799.00	$549.99	Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
Rating	3.6	4.2	Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
Battery Life	75 minutes	110 minutes	Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz WiFi	iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant	iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Mopping Functionality	YES	NO	iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Auto Mop Washing	YES	NO	iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Auto Mop Drying	YES	NO	iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Auto Recharge	YES	YES	Tie
Navigation Type	Laser (LiDAR)	Laser (LiDAR)	Tie
Obstacle Detection	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

iRobot

iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo

39% OFF

$799.00

$1299.99

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+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
+ Mopping Functionality: YES
- Price: $799.00 vs $549.99
- Rating: 3.6 vs 4.2

Shark

Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

$549.99

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+ Price: $549.99
+ Rating: 4.2
+ Battery Life: 110 minutes
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo or Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo wins overall because it mops in addition to vacuuming and connects to more smart home platforms. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty counters with a lower price, longer battery life and a higher owner rating.

What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

Mopping. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo vacuums and mops with an auto-washing, auto-drying mop system, while the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is vacuum-only.

Do both of these self-empty?

Yes, both the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty have self-emptying docks.

Which one has broader smart home support?

The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo, which adds Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and Matter to Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty covers only the latter three.

Who should buy the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

Buyers who only want vacuuming, prefer a longer runtime, and want to spend less.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo?

Buyers who want vacuuming and mopping combined with the widest smart home platform support.

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