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iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac vs Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra wins with a score of 9.0/10. Best for: Pet hair owners with large homes.
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.
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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
9.0/10$1800
Premium robot vacuum with outstanding navigation and the best app experience
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iRobot Roomba Max 705 VacRoborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Overall
7.69.0
Hard Floor
7.89.2
Carpet
8.28.8
Mopping
—8.5
Navigation
8.49.3
Noise
7.57.5
Smart Features
7.09.0
Maintenance
8.58.0
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac | Spec | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | Price | $1800 |
| 13000 | Suction (Pa) | 10000 |
| 3300 | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 64.0 | Noise (dB) | 67.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | 400 |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | 300 |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | 5.0 |
| — | Height (mm) | 96.5 |
| — | Weight (kg) | 3.7 |
| ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AI | Navigation | LiDAR + 3D ToF |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
Pros & Cons
iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Pros
- + Best-in-class navigation
- + Excellent app experience
- + Strong suction
- + ReactiveAI obstacle avoidance
Cons
- − Expensive
- − Low mop lift height
- − Large dock footprint
The Verdict
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is the better choice with an overall score of 9.0/10 — best for pet hair owners with large homes. The iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac is more affordable at $500 vs $1800.