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.
| Feature | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 | MOVA E40 Ultra | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.00 | C$449.00 | MOVA E40 Ultra |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | MOVA E40 Ultra |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years | MOVA E40 Ultra |
| Battery Life | 120 minutes | 260 minutes | MOVA E40 Ultra |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Cliff Detection | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Suction Power | 7000Pa | 19000Pa | MOVA E40 Ultra |
| Auto Recharge | YES | YES | Tie |
| Navigation Type | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) | Tie |
| Obstacle Detection | YES | YES | Tie |
| Multi-Room Mapping | YES | YES | Tie |
50% OFF
$499.00
$999.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Cliff Detection: YES
- - Price: $499.00 vs C$449.00
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.3
Winner
10% OFF
C$449.00
C$499.00
- + 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.
