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iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor vs Roborock QX Revo Ultra
The Roborock QX Revo Ultra wins with a score of 8.4/10. Best for: Pet owners who shop at Costco and want a fully-automated dock without paying flagship prices.
iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor
0.0/10$450
Winner
Roborock QX Revo Ultra
8.4/10$800
The best value Costco-exclusive Roborock for pet households — strong suction, hot mop wash, and Costco's lifetime return policy at $799.
Score Comparison
iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactorRoborock QX Revo Ultra
Overall
—8.4
Hard Floor
—9.0
Carpet
—8.2
Mopping
—8.5
Navigation
—7.8
Noise
—8.2
Smart Features
—8.5
Maintenance
—8.7
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor | Spec | Roborock QX Revo Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $450 | Price | $800 |
| — | Suction (Pa) | 18500 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| — | Noise (dB) | 65.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| LiDAR | Navigation | PreciSense LiDAR |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ❌ |
| ❌ | Self-Wash Mop | ❌ |
| ❌ | Self-Dry Mop | ❌ |
| ❌ | AI Obstacle | ❌ |
Pros & Cons
iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor
Roborock QX Revo Ultra
Pros
- + Massive 18,500 Pa suction handles pet hair on carpet better than most $800 robots
- + Multifunctional Dock 3.0 with hot mop wash, auto-empty, and auto refill
- + Costco-exclusive with lifetime satisfaction guarantee — return it any time, any reason
- + All-rubber main brush prevents pet-hair tangling
- + PreciSense LiDAR maps quickly and works in the dark
Cons
- − Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance misses cables and small objects
- − Slow to find its way back to the dock from random spots
- − Mopping struggles with dried-on stains — needs multiple passes
- − Dustbin can clog mid-run on heavy pet-hair days
- − Only available at Costco — no Amazon stock and no third-party warranty extensions
The Verdict
The Roborock QX Revo Ultra is the better choice with an overall score of 8.4/10 — best for pet owners who shop at costco and want a fully-automated dock without paying flagship prices. The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor is more affordable at $450 vs $800.