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| Feature | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 | Roborock Saros 10 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $695.00 | $1299.99 | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Battery Life | 180 minutes | 220 minutes | Roborock Saros 10 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Suction Power | 7000Pa | 22000Pa | Roborock Saros 10 |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.2 | Tie |
| 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 |
| Cliff Detection | YES | YES | Tie |
| Multi-Room Mapping | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Suction
The Roborock Saros 10 is rated at 22,000 Pa and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 at 7,000 Pa. That is the difference between a flagship pickup and an everyday one. If pet hair in cracks is the reason to upgrade, the Roborock is the robot that publishes the headroom.
Height and charging
The Roborock Saros 10 is 79.8 mm tall and charges in 2.5 hours, with a 220 minute runtime. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is 106 mm tall, charges in 4.5 hours, and runs 180 minutes. Low sofas are a Roborock job. The Roomba simply will not fit where the slimmer body does.
Detergent and Wi-Fi
The Roborock Saros 10 dispenses detergent and holds 4 L of water, with a 2.7 L dock bag. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 does not dispense detergent, and its tank and dock sizes are not published. The Roomba does join 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The Roborock is 2.4 GHz only, and both list Bluetooth for setup.
What they share
Both mop, wash, dry and lift, both self-empty, and both list Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. Those rows should not decide the purchase. Suction, height and whether the dock doses detergent should.
Which one to buy if
- low furniture and strong suction matter
The Roborock Saros 10 is 79.8 mm tall and rated at 22,000 Pa, against 106 mm and 7,000 Pa on the iRobot Roomba Plus 505.
- the home network is 5 GHz and the budget is tighter
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 joins 5 GHz Wi-Fi and is the more affordable robot, with the same Apple Home and Matter support.
- you want detergent dosed at the dock
The Roborock Saros 10 has an automatic detergent dispenser and a 4 L water tank. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 does not dispense detergent.
- you want both robots' smart-home stack
Both list Apple Home and Matter, so that tie does not help the Roomba. The Roborock Saros 10 still leads on suction, runtime and height.
- + Price: $695.00
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Battery Life: 180 minutes vs 220 minutes
- - Suction Power: 7000Pa vs 22000Pa
- + Battery Life: 220 minutes
- + Suction Power: 22000Pa
- - Price: $1299.99 vs $695.00
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
What owners say
Owners of both the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 and the Roborock Saros 10 praise fast LiDAR maps and a dock that cuts weekly chores, so navigation is not the split. iRobot Roomba Plus 505 owners single out pet hair on mixed floors and a dock that comes back mid-cycle to rinse the pads. They also say the self-clean cycle is louder than expected, and a portion report bumper or dock-finding trouble after a few months. Roborock Saros 10 owners single out suction under furniture, a vibrating mop that reaches edges, and a robot that rarely gets stuck. They complain about the price of pads and bags, no cleaner in the box, and weaker results on thicker carpet.
Price history compared
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Plus 505 or Roborock Saros 10?
The Roborock Saros 10. It has 22,000 Pa suction, a 220 minute runtime, a 79.8 mm body and detergent dosing. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is more affordable, joins 5 GHz Wi-Fi, and shares the wash-and-dry dock and the Apple Home and Matter support.
What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 and the Roborock Saros 10?
Suction and height. The Roborock Saros 10 is 22,000 Pa and 79.8 mm tall. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is 7,000 Pa and 106 mm tall. Both still mop, self-empty and work with Apple Home and Matter.
Do the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 and the Roborock Saros 10 both work with Apple Home?
Yes. Both list Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter, plus Alexa and Google Home. The split is elsewhere: 5 GHz on the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 and 2.4 GHz only on the Roborock Saros 10, with Bluetooth on both.
Which charges faster, the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 or the Roborock Saros 10?
The Roborock Saros 10, in 2.5 hours against 4.5 hours, and it is also rated for 220 minutes of runtime against 180.
Who should buy the Roborock Saros 10?
Homes with low furniture, pets and hard floors who want 22,000 Pa suction, a vibrating mop and a dock that doses detergent.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
Buyers who want the same Apple Home and Matter mopping dock at a lower price, especially on a 5 GHz network, and who do not need the slim body or the extra suction.
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