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iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo vs Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra wins with a score of 8.0/10. Best for: Hard-floor and mixed-flooring homes wanting top mopping without flagship pricing.

iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo

7.4/10$400

A solid mid-tier Roomba that finally brings LiDAR navigation and a self-washing dock under $500. But weak deep-carpet performance and zero obstacle avoidance make it hard to recommend over the Roborock Q Revo or Dreame L40 Ultra at the same price.

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WinnerRoborock S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuum

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

8.0/10$1099

Best-in-class mopping and navigation for the price, held back by average carpet deep-clean and no hot-water dock.

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Score Comparison

iRobot Roomba Plus 405 ComboRoborock S8 Pro Ultra
Overall
7.4
8.0
Hard Floor
8.4
8.8
Carpet
6.5
7.8
Mopping
7.5
8.5
Navigation
8.0
8.5
Noise
7.5
8.0
Smart Features
7.0
8.2
Maintenance
8.5
8.3

Specifications

iRobot Roomba Plus 405 ComboSpecRoborock S8 Pro Ultra
$400Price$1099
Suction (Pa)6000
5000Battery (mAh)5200
65.0Noise (dB)66.0
Dustbin (ml)
Water Tank (ml)
Mop Lift (mm)
Height (mm)
Weight (kg)
LiDARNavigationPreciSense LiDAR + Structured Light & IR
Self-Empty
Self-Wash Mop
Self-Dry Mop
AI Obstacle

The Verdict

The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is the better choice with an overall score of 8.0/10 — best for hard-floor and mixed-flooring homes wanting top mopping without flagship pricing. The iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo is more affordable at $400 vs $1099.

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