iRobot Roomba Max 705 vs SwitchBot K11+

The SwitchBot K11+, which also mops, costs a fraction as much, rates higher and adds Samsung SmartThings to an already wide platform list. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 wins on suction at 13,000Pa against 6000Pa, runtime and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

No. It is a vacuum-only robot, so it cannot wet-clean hard floors. The SwitchBot K11+ vacuums and mops, which is the single biggest functional difference between them.

The iRobot Roomba Max 705, at 13,000Pa against 6000Pa for the SwitchBot K11+. As a dedicated vacuum it is the better choice for deep carpet.

The iRobot Roomba Max 705, at about 210 minutes against 150 for the SwitchBot K11+, and it also supports 5 GHz Wi-Fi for a more flexible connection.

The SwitchBot K11+, which lists Samsung SmartThings alongside Apple HomeKit, Matter, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Alexa and Google Home. The Roomba covers the same minus SmartThings.

Buyers with carpet throughout who never need mopping, want the stronger suction and longer runtime, and can justify a much higher price for a vacuum-only machine.

Buyers in apartments or smaller homes who want vacuuming and mopping in a compact, well-rated robot at a fraction of the cost, with the widest platform support here.