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iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ 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.
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
0.0/10$499
Winner
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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iRobot Roomba Combo j5+iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
Overall
—8.0
Hard Floor
—8.5
Carpet
—7.0
Mopping
—8.8
Navigation
—8.7
Noise
—6.8
Smart Features
—8.2
Maintenance
—8.5
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ | Spec | iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| $499 | Price | $500 |
| — | Suction (Pa) | 7000 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | — |
| — | Noise (dB) | 70.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| vSLAM Camera | Navigation | ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AI |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
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 Combo j5+ is more affordable at $499 vs $500.