iRobot Roomba Max 705 vs Roborock Saros 20

The Roborock Saros 20 wins overall by adding mopping and stronger suction that the iRobot Roomba Max 705 lacks. The Roomba Max 705 wins on price and battery life.

Mopping. The Saros 20 vacuums and mops together with a self-cleaning dock, while the Roomba Max 705 is a vacuum-only robot with no mopping hardware whatsoever.

Yes, its AutoEmpty dock automatically empties the onboard dustbin, letting most owners go weeks between manual emptying, even though it does not mop.

Yes, its dock automatically washes and dries the mop pads after each vacuum-and-mop run, so day-to-day maintenance stays low.

Buyers who want vacuuming and mopping combined with stronger suction should choose the Roborock Saros 20.

Choose the iRobot Roomba Max 705 if you only need vacuuming, want a longer runtime per charge, and prefer the more affordable option.