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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 vs Tikom L8000 Plus

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Both promise a dock that empties itself and a robot that mops as it vacuums, and that is where the resemblance stops.
iRobot Roomba Plus 505
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iRobot Roomba Plus 505
$469.99$499.006% OFF

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The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is the stronger machine of the two robot vacuums, since its AutoWash dock also washes, dries and lifts its mop pads over carpet automatically, where the Tikom L8000 Plus's pad is rinsed by hand and does not lift on its own. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 also detects obstacles, pulls slightly stronger suction at 7000Pa against 6000Pa, and is Matter certified, reaching Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant, none of which the Tikom L8000 Plus supports. The Tikom L8000 Plus answers with the better owner rating and a typically lower price, though its 150-minute runtime trails the iRobot's 180. Choose the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 for a mop that truly maintains itself and the widest smart home reach, and the Tikom L8000 Plus for a lower price and a simpler robot to live with.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba Plus 505Tikom L8000 PlusWinner
Price$469.99$208.99Tikom L8000 Plus
Rating4.24.5Tikom L8000 Plus
Battery Life180 minutes150 minutesiRobot Roomba Plus 505
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantiRobot Roomba Plus 505
Obstacle DetectionYESNOiRobot Roomba Plus 505
Suction Power7000Pa6000PaiRobot Roomba Plus 505
Auto Mop WashingYESNOiRobot Roomba Plus 505
Auto Mop DryingYESNOiRobot Roomba Plus 505
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie

What the differences mean

Mop automation

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505's AutoWash dock washes, dries and lifts the mop pads over carpet on its own. The Tikom L8000 Plus's pad is rinsed by hand and does not lift, so a no-mop zone has to be drawn over rugs instead.

Obstacle detection

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 detects and steers around objects on the floor. The Tikom L8000 Plus has no obstacle camera or sensor, so cords and tasselled rugs catch it rather than being avoided.

Smart home reach

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 is Matter certified, reaching Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings on top of Home Assistant. The Tikom L8000 Plus reaches Home Assistant through its Tuya account but has no Apple HomeKit, SmartThings or Matter support.

Battery life

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 runs about 180 minutes on a charge against roughly 150 for the Tikom L8000 Plus, a gap that matters more in a larger home.

Price

The Tikom L8000 Plus is typically the more affordable of the two, a gap worth weighing against the mop automation and obstacle detection it goes without.

Which one to buy if

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iRobot

iRobot Roomba Plus 505

6% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$469.99
$499.00

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  • + Battery Life: 180 minutes
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • + Obstacle Detection: YES
  • - Price: $469.99 vs $208.99
  • - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
Tikom

Tikom L8000 Plus

16% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$208.99
$249.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $208.99
  • + Rating: 4.5
  • - Battery Life: 150 minutes vs 180 minutes
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

What owners say

Owners of both praise how fast and accurate the LiDAR mapping is, often calling the first run surprisingly quick. iRobot Roomba Plus 505 owners single out the AutoWash dock for washing and drying the mop pads without being asked, and describe strong pickup of pet hair on both carpet and hard floors, though a share report the unit running louder than expected during its self-cleaning cycle and a navigation or bumper error surfacing after a few months. Tikom L8000 Plus owners like how the app lets them draw per-room schedules and no-go zones and are surprised by how much a budget robot picks up, but the most repeated complaint by far is the main brush tangling with long hair every week or two, and a mop that only freshens hard floors with plain water rather than actually scrubbing them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba Plus 505 or Tikom L8000 Plus?

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505, mainly because its AutoWash dock washes, dries and lifts the mop pads on its own and it supports Apple HomeKit, SmartThings and Matter, which the Tikom L8000 Plus does not.

What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 and the Tikom L8000 Plus?

Mop automation. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505's dock washes, dries and lifts its mop pads over carpet by itself, while the Tikom L8000 Plus's pad is rinsed by hand and needs a no-mop zone drawn over rugs.

Which one has the longer battery life?

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505, rated for up to 180 minutes per charge compared with up to 150 minutes on the Tikom L8000 Plus.

Which one avoids obstacles better?

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 does. It includes obstacle detection, while the Tikom L8000 Plus has no front camera or obstacle sensor and bumps into cords and tasselled rugs rather than steering around them.

Who should buy the Tikom L8000 Plus?

Budget-conscious buyers who want the lower typical price and are comfortable rinsing the mop pad by hand should consider the Tikom L8000 Plus.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba Plus 505?

Buyers who want a mop that washes, dries and lifts itself over carpet, obstacle detection, and the widest smart home platform support should choose the iRobot Roomba Plus 505.

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