iRobot Roomba Plus 505 vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty comparison

Updated July 2026

Data from Amazon and official iRobot and Shark sites.

2026 verdict

Across the 2026 comparison, iRobot Roomba Plus 505 earns the nod over Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty on the strength of price, battery life, and connectivity. What pushes it ahead is price, battery life, and connectivity, and integrations and mopping functionality keep the advantage from looking narrow. Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is the better fit only for buyers who prioritize its specific feature mix above everything else here. In practical terms, iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is the easier product to recommend.

Winner

iRobot

iRobot Roomba Plus 505

50% OFF

$499.00

$999.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Shark

Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

$549.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	iRobot Roomba Plus 505	Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty	Winner
Price	$499.00	$549.99	iRobot Roomba Plus 505
Battery Life	120 minutes	110 minutes	iRobot Roomba Plus 505
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
Mopping Functionality	YES	NO	iRobot Roomba Plus 505
Auto Mop Washing	YES	NO	iRobot Roomba Plus 505
Auto Mop Drying	YES	NO	iRobot Roomba Plus 505
Rating	4.2	4.2	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Auto Recharge	YES	YES	Tie
Navigation Type	Laser (LiDAR)	Laser (LiDAR)	Tie
Obstacle Detection	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

iRobot

iRobot Roomba Plus 505

50% OFF

$499.00

$999.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $499.00
+ Battery Life: 120 minutes
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi

Shark

Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

$549.99

Buy on Amazon USA

- Price: $549.99 vs $499.00
- Battery Life: 110 minutes vs 120 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Plus 505 or Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

iRobot Roomba Plus 505 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, battery life, and connectivity.

What is the biggest difference between iRobot Roomba Plus 505 and Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

Price is one of the clearest differences: iRobot Roomba Plus 505 lists $499.00, while Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty lists $549.99.

Which one looks better on price?

iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is listed at $499.00, while Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is listed at $549.99. iRobot Roomba Plus 505 (better spec).

Who should buy iRobot Roomba Plus 505?

Choose iRobot Roomba Plus 505 if your priority is price and battery life and that matters more than the competing advantages.

Who should buy Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

Choose Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than price.

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