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iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo vs Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE)
The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE) wins with a score of 8.4/10. Best for: Premium Shark loyalists who want every cleaning feature, including UV stain detect and 185°F mop wash.
iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
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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Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE)
Shark's most advanced robot vacuum and mop, with UV stain detection and ThermaCharged hot-water mop wash — but extremely high water usage means long drying times.
Score Comparison
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo | Spec | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE) |
|---|---|---|
| $800 | Price | $1299 |
| 13000 | Suction (Pa) | 7000 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 71.0 | Noise (dB) | 68.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| LiDAR | Navigation | LiDAR + 3D Light + NeuroNav AI |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ❌ |
Pros & Cons
iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE)
- + Best obstacle avoidance ever on a Shark (20 of 24 objects avoided)
- + 91.5% pet hair pickup
- + ThermaCharged 185°F hot-water mop wash
- + 180-minute battery — covers ~2,930 sq ft per charge
- + UV stain detection finds invisible spills
- − Very high water usage — floors can take 30+ minutes to dry
- − Bulky 4.1" tall — won't fit under low furniture
- − App is buggy and slow
- − $1,299 puts it in flagship territory
The Verdict
The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE) is the better choice with an overall score of 8.4/10 — best for premium shark loyalists who want every cleaning feature, including uv stain detect and 185°f mop wash. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo is more affordable at $800 vs $1299.