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Dyson Spot+Scrub AI vs iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo wins with a score of 8.0/10. Best for: Hard-floor homes that want a hands-off mop-and-vacuum combo with strong AI obstacle avoidance.
Dyson Spot+Scrub AI
7.5/10$1600
Dyson's first robot vacuum — strong suction but lacks features competitors offer
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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
8.0/10$500
iRobot’s most well-rounded mid-tier combo to date — fantastic mopping and obstacle avoidance, let down only by noise and average carpet performance.
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Dyson Spot+Scrub AIiRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
Overall
7.58.0
Hard Floor
8.58.5
Carpet
8.07.0
Mopping
6.58.8
Navigation
7.08.7
Noise
6.06.8
Smart Features
7.58.2
Maintenance
7.08.5
Specifications
| Dyson Spot+Scrub AI | Spec | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| $1600 | Price | $500 |
| 18000 | Suction (Pa) | 7000 |
| 4900 | Battery (mAh) | — |
| 72.0 | Noise (dB) | 70.0 |
| 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 | ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AI |
| ✅ | 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 505 Combo
The Verdict
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is the better choice with an overall score of 8.0/10 — best for hard-floor homes that want a hands-off mop-and-vacuum combo with strong ai obstacle avoidance. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is more affordable at $500 vs $1600.