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iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac vs Narwal Flow 2
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac wins with a score of 7.6/10. Best for: Pet owners with hardwood + low-pile carpet who want vacuum-only and don't need mopping.
Winner
iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac
7.6/10$500
A solid pet-hair vacuum with strong LiDAR navigation, but the app glitches and 56% Reddit positive rate make it hard to recommend at full MSRP.
Read full reviewScore Comparison
iRobot Roomba Max 705 VacNarwal Flow 2
Overall
7.6—
Hard Floor
7.8—
Carpet
8.2—
Mopping
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Navigation
8.4—
Noise
7.5—
Smart Features
7.0—
Maintenance
8.5—
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac | Spec | Narwal Flow 2 |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | Price | $1200 |
| 13000 | Suction (Pa) | 30000 |
| 3300 | Battery (mAh) | — |
| 64.0 | Noise (dB) | — |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AI | Navigation | LiDAR + AI Camera |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
The Verdict
The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac is the better choice with an overall score of 7.6/10 — best for pet owners with hardwood + low-pile carpet who want vacuum-only and don't need mopping. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac is more affordable at $500 vs $1200.