Updated November 2026
Data from the official iRobot and Roborock sites.
2026 verdict
For a home that mixes carpet and hard floors, the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is the pick of these two robot vacuums, on the strength of its suction and battery life.
It is rated at 20,000 Pa against the 7,000 Pa of the iRobot Roomba Plus 505, and its 253 minute runtime nearly outlasts the iRobot's 180 minutes. What the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 keeps is reach on the network side: it joins both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, where the Roborock is 2.4 GHz only. Both bring Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant in through Matter, and both docks empty, wash and dry the mop. Choose the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro for thick carpet, large floors and long runs between charges, and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 if a dual-band network and the iRobot app matter more to you than raw power.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Suction Power2.9×Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro20000Pa vs 7000Pa
- Battery Life+41%Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro253 minutes vs 180 minutes
| Feature | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 | Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $674.99 | $599.99 | Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro |
| Rating | 3.3 | 4.1 | Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro |
| Battery Life | 180 minutes | 253 minutes | Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Suction Power | 7000Pa | 20000Pa | Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Auto Recharge | YES | YES | 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 |
| Obstacle Detection | YES | YES | Tie |
| Multi-Room Mapping | YES | YES | Tie |
| No-Go Zones | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Suction power
The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is rated at 20,000 Pa and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 at 7,000 Pa. That gap shows on carpet and on hair embedded in rugs, where the Roborock lifts more in a single pass, while the iRobot is comfortable on hard floors and low-pile rugs.
Battery life
Roborock rates the Qrevo 2 Pro at 253 minutes and iRobot rates the Roomba Plus 505 at 180 minutes. On a large floor the Roborock covers more ground before it returns to recharge, and both resume the job on their own when they are topped up.
Wi-Fi bands
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 joins both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, while the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is 2.4 GHz only. On a crowded network the dual-band iRobot has a second channel to fall back on, where the Roborock depends on the busier band.
How each mop meets carpet
The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro removes its mop pads and leaves them in the dock before driving onto carpet, then reattaches them afterwards. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 keeps its pads on and lifts them. Both wash and dry at the dock, but parking the pads keeps damp cloth further from rugs.
Height under furniture
The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is 96.6 mm tall and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is 106 mm. Both slip under most furniture, but the Roborock clears a little more, reaching low sofas and beds that the taller model may not.
Which one to buy if
- your home is mostly carpet or thick rugs
The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro's 20,000 Pa rating and Auto Mop Removal make it the stronger carpet cleaner of the two.
- you want the longest run between charges
The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is rated for 253 minutes, well past the 180 minutes of the iRobot Roomba Plus 505.
- your router offers a 5 GHz band you want used
Only the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 connects on 5 GHz, while the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is limited to 2.4 GHz.
- you want the slimmest body for low furniture
At 96.6 mm the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro sits under more low furniture than the 106 mm iRobot Roomba Plus 505.
$674.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Price: $674.99 vs $599.99
- - Rating: 3.3 vs 4.1
Winner
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$599.99
$799.99
- + Price: $599.99
- + Rating: 4.1
- + Battery Life: 253 minutes
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
What owners say
Owners of both robots single out the same two things: LiDAR mapping that builds an accurate map of a floor in minutes, and a dock that removes most of the daily maintenance. iRobot Roomba Plus 505 owners talk about quick mapping and strong pet-hair pickup on mixed floors, but several warn that it runs loud during the dock's self-cleaning cycle and a few report bumper or navigation faults after a few months. Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro owners describe the Auto Mop Removal, which parks the pads in the dock before the robot enters carpet, as the feature that finally made them trust it around rugs, and they praise the sealed-bag emptying and hot-water pad washing. Their recurring gripes are an app that feels like the weaker half, LiDAR that maps through a glass door, and the occasional hairball surviving the self-empty cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Plus 505 or Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro?
The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro, for its 20,000 Pa suction, 253 minute battery and mop pads that park in the dock on carpet. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is the better pick only if you want 5 GHz Wi-Fi or the iRobot app and support network.
What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 and the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro?
Suction. The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is rated at 20,000 Pa against 7,000 Pa on the iRobot Roomba Plus 505, a gap that shows on carpet and embedded pet hair, though both handle hard floors well.
Do the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 and Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro work with Apple Home and Matter?
Both support Matter, which brings them into Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 adds a 5 GHz Wi-Fi band, while the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is 2.4 GHz only.
Which one is better for pet hair?
The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro has the higher suction rating and a dual anti-tangle brush system, so it copes with heavy shedding well. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 still picks up pet hair on hard floors, and its dock washes and dries its pads.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
Buyers who want a dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz connection, Matter support across Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and an established iRobot app and support network for a mixed-floor home.
Who should buy the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro?
Homes with carpet, large floors and heavy shedding, where the 20,000 Pa suction, 253 minute battery and mop pads that park in the dock make the most difference.
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