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iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac vs Shark Matrix Plus
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.
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Shark Matrix Plus
7.4/10$450
Shark's best-priced sonic-mopping robot. Great pet-hair pickup, but the app is buggy and the mop pad needs manual cleaning.
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iRobot Roomba Max 705 VacShark Matrix Plus
Overall
7.67.4
Hard Floor
7.87.8
Carpet
8.27.0
Mopping
—6.5
Navigation
8.48.0
Noise
7.57.5
Smart Features
7.07.4
Maintenance
8.57.8
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac | Spec | Shark Matrix Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | Price | $450 |
| 13000 | Suction (Pa) | 4400 |
| 3300 | Battery (mAh) | 2600 |
| 64.0 | Noise (dB) | 64.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AI | Navigation | 360° LiDAR |
| ✅ | 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 Shark Matrix Plus is more affordable at $450 vs $500.