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iRobot Roomba Max 705 vs Narwal Flow

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official iRobot and Narwal sites.
2026 verdict
Narwal Flow wins this robot vacuum comparison against the iRobot Roomba Max 705 for one structural reason above all: it mops and the Roomba Max 705 does not, not even a basic pad.
Narwal Flow
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Narwal Flow
$999.99

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It also pulls 22,000 Pa of suction against the Max 705's 13,000 Pa, runs up to 200 minutes per charge against 120, while both share dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. iRobot Roomba Max 705 answers with a lower price and an AutoEmpty dock that still holds up to 75 days of debris, and both connect to Matter, Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. Buyers who specifically want a dedicated dry-pickup vacuum should choose the iRobot Roomba Max 705; anyone who wants mopping handled in the same run should pick the Narwal Flow.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba Max 705Narwal FlowWinner
Price$899.99$999.99iRobot Roomba Max 705
Rating3.84.4Narwal Flow
Battery Life120 minutes200 minutesNarwal Flow
Suction Power13000Pa22000PaNarwal Flow
Mopping FunctionalityNOYESNarwal Flow
Auto Mop WashingNOYESNarwal Flow
Auto Mop DryingNOYESNarwal Flow
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie

What the differences mean

Mopping

Narwal Flow mops with a FlowWash rolling track that rinses itself while it scrubs. iRobot Roomba Max 705 has no mopping function at all, no water tank and no detergent support.

Suction power

Narwal Flow is rated at 22,000 Pa, well ahead of the iRobot Roomba Max 705's 13,000 Pa.

Battery life

Narwal Flow runs up to 200 minutes on a charge against the iRobot Roomba Max 705's 120 minutes.

Connectivity

Both connect on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and both list Bluetooth, so the radios are a tie.

How long the dock goes between bag changes

Narwal Flow's dock holds up to 120 days of debris. iRobot Roomba Max 705's AutoEmpty dock is rated for up to 75 days.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Narwal

Narwal Flow

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$999.99

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  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Battery Life: 200 minutes
  • + Suction Power: 22000Pa
  • - Price: $999.99 vs $899.99

What owners say

Narwal Flow owners coming from spinning-pad robots single out the mopping first, since dried spills and greasy kitchen marks come up in a pass or two thanks to the FlowWash roller's constant rinsing, and pet owners credit the tangle-free brush with ending manual hair removal. Their complaint is carpet, where several report the app misreading bare floor as rug and a few say certain pile types never clean properly. iRobot Roomba Max 705 owners who upgraded from older Roomba generations consistently call its LiDAR mapping faster and more accurate, with far less bumping into furniture, and they praise the AutoEmpty dock for going weeks without manual bin emptying, though several hit WiFi setup failures tied to routers using special characters in the password.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Max 705 or Narwal Flow?

The Narwal Flow wins overall: it mops as well as vacuums, pulls 22,000 Pa of suction against 13,000 Pa, on top of the dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth both share. The Roomba Max 705 answers with an AutoEmpty dock rated for up to 75 days and a lower price.

Does the iRobot Roomba Max 705 mop?

No. It is a vacuum-only robot with no water tank, no detergent support and none of the auto mop features. The Narwal Flow does all of that automatically at its dock.

What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba Max 705 and the Narwal Flow?

Mopping. The Roomba Max 705 has no mopping function at all, while the Narwal Flow mops with a rolling track that washes and dries itself at the dock.

Which one runs longer per charge?

The Narwal Flow, rated for about 200 minutes against the iRobot Roomba Max 705's 120.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Max 705?

Buyers who specifically want a dedicated vacuum with no mopping, at a lower price, and are happy with an AutoEmpty dock alone.

Who should buy the Narwal Flow?

Buyers who want vacuuming and mopping handled by the same robot, stronger suction, and a longer runtime.

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