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iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock vs Roborock Saros 20 Flow

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official iRobot and Roborock sites.
2026 verdict
Mop care settles this one: the Roborock Saros 20 Flow washes and dries its mop and doses detergent, and it is rated higher for suction at 36,000 Pa against 30,000.
Roborock Saros 20 Flow
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Roborock Saros 20 Flow
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The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock wins on connectivity, with dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi against 2.4 GHz only, and it is the more affordable option. The iRobot is a vacuum-only robot with a compact dock rated for about 90 days, while the Roborock Saros 20 Flow pairs a full washing dock with a slimmer 89.8 mm body and every major smart home platform. Roborock rates the Saros 20 Flow for up to 301 minutes and iRobot rates the 715 at 120 minutes, so pick the Roborock Saros 20 Flow for wet and dry cleaning and the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock for a cheaper, dual-band vacuum with a small footprint.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty DockRoborock Saros 20 FlowWinner
Price$499.99$1499.99iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock
Rating4.24.0iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock
Battery Life120 minutes301 minutesRoborock Saros 20 Flow
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFiiRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock
Suction Power30000Pa36000PaRoborock Saros 20 Flow
Mopping FunctionalityNOYESRoborock Saros 20 Flow
Auto Mop WashingNOYESRoborock Saros 20 Flow
Auto Mop DryingNOYESRoborock Saros 20 Flow
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
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

The Roborock Saros 20 Flow washes and dries its mop and doses detergent at the dock and lifts it over carpet, while the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock has no mop or water tank.

Suction

Roborock rates the Saros 20 Flow at 36,000 Pa and iRobot rates the Roomba Max 715 Vac at 30,000 Pa, an edge for the Roborock despite the iRobot being the vacuum-only machine.

Connectivity

The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock lists both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, while the Roborock Saros 20 Flow is 2.4 GHz only, so the iRobot is the safer pick on a 5 GHz network.

Dock

The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock uses a compact dock rated for about 90 days of debris, while the Roborock Saros 20 Flow uses a large station that also handles water and mop care.

Price and warranty

The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock is the more affordable of the two, and both carry a one-year warranty, so the value case leans to the vacuum-only robot.

Which one to buy if

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock or the Roborock Saros 20 Flow?

The Roborock Saros 20 Flow, on suction and mop care. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock wins on connectivity with dual-band Wi-Fi and on price, and it is the simpler vacuum-only choice.

Does the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock mop?

No. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock is vacuum-only, with no mop or water tank. The Roborock Saros 20 Flow mops and washes and dries its mop at the dock.

Does the Roborock Saros 20 Flow support 5 GHz Wi-Fi?

No. The Roborock Saros 20 Flow connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Which one has the stronger suction?

The Roborock Saros 20 Flow, rated at 36,000 Pa against 30,000 Pa for the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock.

Who should buy the Roborock Saros 20 Flow?

Homes that want vacuuming and mopping with a dock that washes, dries and doses, plus a slimmer body and support for all the major platforms.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock?

Homes that want dry cleaning only, dual-band Wi-Fi and a compact self-empty dock at the lower price, and that do not need a mop.

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