iRobot Roomba Max 705 vs iRobot Roomba Plus 505

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is the better all-round pick for a home that wants one machine to vacuum and mop and a dock that washes and dries the pads, with a longer 180 minute run. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 is the better choice if you only vacuum and want the most suction for carpet.

Mopping. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 has spinning mop pads and an AutoWash dock that cleans and dries them, while the iRobot Roomba Max 705 has no mop hardware and an AutoEmpty dock that only handles dust.

The iRobot Roomba Max 705, at 13,000 Pa against 7,000 Pa on the iRobot Roomba Plus 505. The Max 705 uses that extra suction on carpet and pet hair, and both robots share LiDAR mapping and the same app feature set.

Yes, both do. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 support Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter, and both use LiDAR navigation with multi-room maps and no-go zones.

Homes that only need vacuuming and want maximum suction for carpet and pet hair, with the AutoEmpty dock keeping the bin clear for weeks and no interest in mopping.

Households with hard floors that want a vacuum and mop in one, a longer 180 minute run, and an AutoWash dock that empties the bin and washes and dries the mop pads automatically.