iRobot Roomba Plus 505 vs Roborock Saros 20

The Roborock Saros 20. It has 36,000 Pa against 7,000 Pa, 200 minutes against 180, and a 79.8 mm body against 106 mm, with hot-water mop washing. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is the more affordable robot that still empties, washes and dries a mop and supports Apple Home and Matter.

Suction. The Roborock Saros 20 is rated at 36,000 Pa and the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 at 7,000 Pa. The Roborock is also shorter, at 79.8 mm against 106 mm, and charges in about 2.5 hours against 4.5. Both mop, self-empty and support Matter.

Yes. Both mop, lift the mop on carpet, and use a dock that washes, dries and empties. The Roborock Saros 20 adds a 4 L water system, automatic detergent and owner reports of 212 F washing. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 does not list an automatic detergent dispenser.

The Roborock Saros 20, at 79.8 mm tall, against 106 mm for the iRobot Roomba Plus 505. Both use LiDAR and obstacle detection. Height is what decides whether the space under the sofa is cleaned or skipped.

Homes with thick rugs, pet hair and low furniture that want 36,000 Pa, a hot-water mop and Matter or Apple Home, and that can accept a flagship robot.

Buyers who want the bin emptied and the mop washed, with Apple Home and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, and who do not need 36,000 Pa or a sub-80 mm body.