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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo vs Narwal Flow 2 Ultra
The Narwal Flow 2 Ultra wins with a score of 9.1/10. Best for: Hard floor homes that prioritize mopping quality.
iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
8.0/10$500
iRobot’s most well-rounded mid-tier combo to date — fantastic mopping and obstacle avoidance, let down only by noise and average carpet performance.
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Narwal Flow 2 Ultra
9.1/10$1499
The undisputed mopping champion — best FlowWash system with 140°F heated water
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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 ComboNarwal Flow 2 Ultra
Overall
8.09.1
Hard Floor
8.59.5
Carpet
7.08.0
Mopping
8.89.8
Navigation
8.78.8
Noise
6.88.5
Smart Features
8.28.0
Maintenance
8.59.5
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo | Spec | Narwal Flow 2 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | Price | $1499 |
| 7000 | Suction (Pa) | 30000 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | 7000 |
| 70.0 | 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 Narwal Flow 2 Ultra is the better choice with an overall score of 9.1/10 — best for hard floor homes that prioritize mopping quality. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is more affordable at $500 vs $1499.