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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 vs MOVA E40 Ultra

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated July 2026
Data from Amazon and official iRobot and MOVA sites.
2026 verdict
For most buyers in 2026, MOVA E40 Ultra is the safer pick over iRobot Roomba Plus 505 because of price, rating, and warranty. Its clearest strengths are price, rating, and warranty, and it still looks stronger on battery life and suction power. iRobot Roomba Plus 505 still makes sense if connectivity, integrations, and cliff detection are your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward MOVA E40 Ultra. That makes MOVA E40 Ultra the clearer recommendation in 2026.
FeatureiRobot Roomba Plus 505MOVA E40 UltraWinner
Price$499.00C$449.00MOVA E40 Ultra
Rating4.24.3MOVA E40 Ultra
Warranty1 year3 yearsMOVA E40 Ultra
Battery Life120 minutes260 minutesMOVA E40 Ultra
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiiRobot Roomba Plus 505
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantiRobot Roomba Plus 505
Cliff DetectionYESNOiRobot Roomba Plus 505
Suction Power7000Pa19000PaMOVA E40 Ultra
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie
Multi-Room MappingYESYESTie
Winner
  • + Price: C$449.00
  • + Rating: 4.3
  • + Warranty: 3 years
  • - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Plus 505 or MOVA E40 Ultra?

MOVA E40 Ultra has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.

What is the biggest difference between iRobot Roomba Plus 505 and MOVA E40 Ultra?

Price is one of the clearest differences: iRobot Roomba Plus 505 lists $499.00, while MOVA E40 Ultra lists C$449.00.

Which one looks better on price?

iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is listed at $499.00, while MOVA E40 Ultra is listed at C$449.00. MOVA E40 Ultra (better spec).

Who should buy iRobot Roomba Plus 505?

Choose iRobot Roomba Plus 505 if your priority is connectivity and integrations and that matters more than price.

Who should buy MOVA E40 Ultra?

Choose MOVA E40 Ultra if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than connectivity.

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