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Dyson Spot+Scrub AI vs iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo
The Dyson Spot+Scrub AI wins with a score of 7.5/10. Best for: Dyson fans who want hard floor cleaning.
Winner
Dyson Spot+Scrub AI
7.5/10$1600
Dyson's first robot vacuum — strong suction but lacks features competitors offer
Read full reviewiRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo
7.4/10$400
A solid mid-tier Roomba that finally brings LiDAR navigation and a self-washing dock under $500. But weak deep-carpet performance and zero obstacle avoidance make it hard to recommend over the Roborock Q Revo or Dreame L40 Ultra at the same price.
Read full reviewScore Comparison
Dyson Spot+Scrub AIiRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo
Overall
7.57.4
Hard Floor
8.58.4
Carpet
8.06.5
Mopping
6.57.5
Navigation
7.08.0
Noise
6.07.5
Smart Features
7.57.0
Maintenance
7.08.5
Specifications
| Dyson Spot+Scrub AI | Spec | iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| $1600 | Price | $400 |
| 18000 | Suction (Pa) | — |
| 4900 | Battery (mAh) | 5000 |
| 72.0 | Noise (dB) | 65.0 |
| 300 | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| 150 | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| 10.4 | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| 99.0 | Height (mm) | — |
| 4.0 | Weight (kg) | — |
| Visual SLAM + AI Camera | Navigation | LiDAR |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ❌ |
Pros & Cons
Dyson Spot+Scrub AI
Pros
- + Powerful 18,000Pa suction
- + Dyson brand quality
- + Stain detection AI
- + Good hard floor cleaning
Cons
- − No self-empty dock
- − Low mop lift
- − Expensive for what you get
- − App needs improvement
iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo
The Verdict
The Dyson Spot+Scrub AI is the better choice with an overall score of 7.5/10 — best for dyson fans who want hard floor cleaning. The iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo is more affordable at $400 vs $1600.