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$399.00
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Updated November 2026
Data from the official iRobot site.
2026 verdict
Worried that a vacuum-only robot leaves you mopping by hand?
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 handles it better than the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock. The Plus 505 spins DualClean pads that its AutoWash dock washes and heat-dries, so hard-floor work happens in the same run, while the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock has no mop, water tank or detergent support. That is why the Plus 505 takes this pairing, and it also leads on battery at 180 minutes against 120 while reaching the same smart home platforms, with Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter over 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock is the stronger dry cleaner by far, at 30000Pa against 7000Pa, and its compact AutoEmpty dock holds up to 90 days of debris without a water station. Choose the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 if you want vacuuming and mopping handled together, and the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock for pure suction and a small dock.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Suction Power4.3×iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock30000Pa vs 7000Pa
- Battery Life+50%iRobot Roomba Plus 505180 minutes vs 120 minutes
| Feature | iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $674.99 | iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock |
| Rating | 3.2 | 3.3 | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Battery Life | 120 minutes | 180 minutes | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Suction Power | 30000Pa | 7000Pa | iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock |
| Mopping Functionality | NO | YES | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Auto Mop Washing | NO | YES | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Auto Mop Drying | NO | YES | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Auto Recharge | YES | YES | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Tie |
| Navigation Type | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) | Tie |
What the differences mean
Mopping
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 mops with DualClean spinning pads that the AutoWash dock washes and heat-dries. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock is a vacuum-only robot with no mop, water tank or detergent support.
Suction power
30000Pa on the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock against 7000Pa on the iRobot Roomba Plus 505. The Max 715 is the far stronger dry cleaner on carpet and pet hair.
Battery life
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is rated at 180 minutes, against 120 on the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock, so the Plus 505 covers a larger floor per charge.
Dock footprint
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 carries the full AutoWash station, which empties, refills and cleans mop pads but takes real floor space. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock uses a compact AutoEmpty dock that is easier to place in a tight space.
Which one to buy if
- you want one robot to vacuum and mop
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 spins mop pads that its AutoWash dock washes and dries; the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock is vacuum only.
- carpet and pet hair are the whole problem
The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock delivers 30000Pa against 7000Pa and uses a compact AutoEmpty dock.
- you want the longest run between charges
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is rated at 180 minutes, against 120 on the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock.
- the dock has to fit a hallway or small utility space
The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock uses a compact AutoEmpty dock instead of the larger AutoWash station.
- you want the widest smart home support
Both are Matter enabled and reach the same platforms, but the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 adds mopping to the same list of integrations.
43% OFF
$399.00
$699.99
- + Price: $399.00
- + Suction Power: 30000Pa
- - Rating: 3.2 vs 3.3
- - Battery Life: 120 minutes vs 180 minutes
Winner
$674.99
- + Rating: 3.3
- + Battery Life: 180 minutes
- + Mopping Functionality: YES
- - Price: $674.99 vs $399.00
- - Suction Power: 7000Pa vs 30000Pa
What owners say
iRobot Roomba Plus 505 owners lead with how fast and accurate the LiDAR mapping is, often building a usable map of a full floor on the first run, and with how much the AutoWash dock removes from their week by washing and drying the mop pads and emptying the bin. Pet owners report strong pickup of hair even in multi-cat and multi-dog homes, and several like that the robot can vacuum and mop together or separately. The recurring caveat is noise, especially during the self-cleaning cycle, plus a minority who report bumper-stuck errors or trouble finding the dock after a few months, and advice to buy from an authorized seller for warranty cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock or iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505, because it vacuums and mops and runs longer. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock is the stronger vacuum at 30000Pa and keeps a much smaller dock.
What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
The mop. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 spins pads that its AutoWash dock washes and dries, while the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock is vacuum only, which is why it can rate 30000Pa against 7000Pa.
Does the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 mop and vacuum at the same time?
Yes. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 can vacuum and mop in the same run or be scheduled for either alone, using its DualClean spinning pads. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock cannot mop at all.
Which one is quieter or easier to schedule?
The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock has no mop-cleaning cycle, so it avoids the loud dock washing that iRobot Roomba Plus 505 owners frequently call out. Neither robot publishes a noise figure.
Do both work with Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter?
Yes. Both the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 are Matter enabled and reach Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, alongside Alexa and Google Home.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock, and who should buy the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
Buy the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock for pure suction and a compact dock, and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 if you want mopping and vacuuming handled by one robot.
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