Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official iRobot and Tikom sites.
2026 verdict
On paper both promise a self-emptying dock; in practice only the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 actually has one.
The AutoWash dock empties the bin and washes and dries the mop pads, LiDAR mapping holds multi-room maps and no-go zones, and Matter brings the robot into Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant on top of Alexa and Google Home. The Tikom G8000 Max counters with the everyday basics: it is the more affordable of the two, rates 45dB, and carries a 450ml onboard bin. It has no floor plan to work from, however, uses a gyroscope for navigation and a magnetic strip instead of no-go zones, and its dock only charges. Choose the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 when you want maintenance automated and mapping that means something, and the Tikom G8000 Max when a quiet budget sweeper for hard floors is all you need.
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| Feature | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 | Tikom G8000 Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $682.00 | $109.99 | Tikom G8000 Max |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 | Tikom G8000 Max |
| Battery Life | 180 minutes | 150 minutes | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Navigation Type | Laser (LiDAR) | Gyroscope Navigation | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Obstacle Detection | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Multi-Room Mapping | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| No-Go Zones | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Suction Power | 7000Pa | 5000Pa | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Auto Mop Washing | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
| Auto Mop Drying | YES | NO | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 |
What the differences mean
Dock and maintenance
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 AutoWash dock empties the bin and washes and heat-dries the mop pads, so the routine shrinks to refilling and cleaning a tank. The Tikom G8000 Max sits on a charging station that does neither, leaving the 450ml bin and the cloth to you.
Navigation and mapping
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 maps with LiDAR, keeps multi-room maps and draws no-go zones in the app. The Tikom G8000 Max navigates by gyroscope with no saved plan, and the app map only traces where it has just been, so a room cannot be sent to on demand.
Smart home support
Matter carries the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 into Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant alongside Alexa and Google Home. The Tikom G8000 Max is 2.4GHz only and reaches Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant through the Tuya app, with no Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter.
Emptying and capacity
The Tikom G8000 Max holds 450ml of dust onboard and a 300ml water tank, both handled by hand. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 has a smaller onboard bin but leaves it at the dock for weeks, which is the point of paying for the station.
Noise
Tikom rates the G8000 Max at 45dB and owners call it soft enough to run while they are in the room. iRobot publishes no noise figure for the Roomba Plus 505 and its owners describe the cleaning and dock cycles as loud, so the quieter of the two is the Tikom.
Which one to buy if
- you want the dock to handle emptying and mop washing
The Roomba Plus 505 empties and washes on its own, while the Tikom G8000 Max dock only charges and leaves both jobs to you.
- you want to send the robot to one room and block another
Only the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 keeps a LiDAR map with room selection and no-go zones; the Tikom G8000 Max has no floor plan and uses tape to fence areas.
- your smart home is Apple Home or Matter first
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is Matter-enabled and joins Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant; the Tikom G8000 Max has no Matter path.
- you need a quiet, affordable hard-floor sweeper
The Tikom G8000 Max is the more affordable robot of the pair and the quieter at 45dB, and in a tidy hard-floor home its gyroscope sweep gets the job done.
Winner
$682.00
- + Battery Life: 180 minutes
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Price: $682.00 vs $109.99
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
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$129.99
- + Price: $109.99
- + Rating: 4.4
- - Battery Life: 150 minutes vs 180 minutes
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
What owners say
Owners of both robots open with the same praise, that each one pulls a surprising amount of pet hair and daily dust off hard floors, and both groups say setup is quick. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 owners then focus on the AutoWash dock, which empties the bin and washes and dries the pads, and on how fast and accurate the LiDAR mapping is on the first run; their complaints are that it runs louder than expected, especially during the dock cycle, and that a minority hit navigation or bumper-stuck errors months in. Tikom G8000 Max owners point to the price, the 78 mm body that slides under furniture, the 45dB running noise and a painless Tuya app, while admitting the gyroscope wanders and repeats rooms, cables stop it, a charge takes 6.5 hours, and the 1 m magnetic strip fences off very little.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Plus 505 or Tikom G8000 Max?
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 for most buyers. It self-empties and washes its mop pads, maps with LiDAR and offers no-go zones plus Matter, while the Tikom G8000 Max navigates by gyroscope and only charges on its dock.
What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 and the Tikom G8000 Max?
The station and the mapping. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 pairs a self-emptying, self-washing AutoWash dock with a saved LiDAR map, and the Tikom G8000 Max has neither, relying on a gyroscope and a charging base.
Does the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 wash its own mop pads?
Yes, its AutoWash dock washes and heat-dries the mop pads and empties the bin. The Tikom G8000 Max has no such dock, so its mop cloth is rinsed by hand and its 450ml bin is emptied by hand.
Which robot is better for pet hair, the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 or the Tikom G8000 Max?
Both are praised for pet hair on hard floors, and the Tikom G8000 Max has the larger onboard bin for it. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 adds obstacle avoidance and a self-emptying dock, which matters more in a busy pet home.
Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?
Pet owners and busy households with a mix of carpet and hard floor who want an accurate map, no-go zones, automated dock maintenance and Apple Home or Matter support.
Who should buy the Tikom G8000 Max?
Budget buyers in a tidy, mostly hard-floor home who want a quiet daily sweep and do not need a saved map, no-go zones, obstacle avoidance or a self-emptying dock.
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