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iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo vs Roborock Q7 Max+
The Roborock Q7 Max+ wins with a score of 8.8/10. Best for: Budget-conscious buyers who still want quality.
iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
7.6/10$800
iRobot's long-awaited LiDAR comeback. The best mopping Roomba ever — but the reliability bugs documented on Reddit make it hard to recommend at MSRP.
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Roborock Q7 Max+
8.8/10$400
Best value robot vacuum — great cleaning at a reasonable price
Score Comparison
iRobot Roomba Max 705 ComboRoborock Q7 Max+
Overall
7.68.8
Hard Floor
8.58.8
Carpet
7.08.5
Mopping
7.87.5
Navigation
8.09.0
Noise
7.08.5
Smart Features
7.58.5
Maintenance
6.59.0
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo | Spec | Roborock Q7 Max+ |
|---|---|---|
| $800 | Price | $400 |
| 13000 | Suction (Pa) | 4200 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 71.0 | Noise (dB) | 65.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | 470 |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | 350 |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | 0.0 |
| — | Height (mm) | 96.5 |
| — | Weight (kg) | 3.5 |
| LiDAR | Navigation | LiDAR |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ❌ |
Pros & Cons
iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Roborock Q7 Max+
Pros
- + Great price-to-performance ratio
- + Reliable LiDAR navigation
- + Large dustbin
- + Self-emptying dock
Cons
- − No mop lift
- − No AI obstacle avoidance
- − Basic mopping
- − Dock doesn't wash mops
The Verdict
The Roborock Q7 Max+ is the better choice with an overall score of 8.8/10 — best for budget-conscious buyers who still want quality. The Roborock Q7 Max+ is more affordable at $400 vs $800.