Updated August 2026
Data from Amazon and official iRobot site.
2026 verdict
iRobot Roomba Plus 405 wins the 2026 matchup against iRobot Roomba Plus 504, mainly on price, rating, and mopping functionality. Its clearest strengths are price, rating, and mopping functionality, and it still looks stronger on auto mop washing and auto mop drying. iRobot Roomba Plus 504 can still be the right pick, but only if battery life and integrations outweigh the wider strengths of iRobot Roomba Plus 405. For the average buyer, iRobot Roomba Plus 405 is the safer choice.
| Feature | iRobot Roomba Plus 405 | iRobot Roomba Plus 504 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $669.98 | iRobot Roomba Plus 405 |
| Rating | 4.0 | 3.8 | iRobot Roomba Plus 405 |
| Battery Life | 120 minutes | 210 minutes | iRobot Roomba Plus 504 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, IFTTT | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter | iRobot Roomba Plus 504 |
| Mopping Functionality | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Plus 405 |
| Auto Mop Washing | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Plus 405 |
| Auto Mop Drying | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Plus 405 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Auto Recharge | YES | YES | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Navigation Type | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) | Tie |
| Obstacle Detection | YES | YES | Tie |
Winner
50% OFF
$399.00
$799.99
- + Price: $399.00
- + Rating: 4.0
- + Mopping Functionality: YES
- - Battery Life: 120 minutes vs 210 minutes
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, IFTTT vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter
$669.98
- + Battery Life: 210 minutes
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter
- - Price: $669.98 vs $399.00
- - Rating: 3.8 vs 4.0
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Plus 405 or iRobot Roomba Plus 504?
iRobot Roomba Plus 405 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and mopping functionality.
What is the biggest difference between iRobot Roomba Plus 405 and iRobot Roomba Plus 504?
Price is one of the clearest differences: iRobot Roomba Plus 405 lists $399.00, while iRobot Roomba Plus 504 lists $669.98.
Which one looks better on price?
iRobot Roomba Plus 405 is listed at $399.00, while iRobot Roomba Plus 504 is listed at $669.98. iRobot Roomba Plus 405 (better spec).
Who should buy iRobot Roomba Plus 405?
Choose iRobot Roomba Plus 405 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than battery life.
Who should buy iRobot Roomba Plus 504?
Choose iRobot Roomba Plus 504 if your priority is battery life and integrations and that matters more than price.
