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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo vs Roborock Q5 Pro+
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo wins with a score of 8.0/10. Best for: Hard-floor homes that want a hands-off mop-and-vacuum combo with strong AI obstacle avoidance.
iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
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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Roborock Q5 Pro+
A vacuum-first budget bot with a 7-week auto-empty dock and excellent anti-tangle DuoRoller brush; the drag-pad mopping is basic and obstacle avoidance is weak.
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Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo | Spec | Roborock Q5 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | Price | $400 |
| 7000 | Suction (Pa) | 5500 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 70.0 | Noise (dB) | 67.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AI | Navigation | PreciSense LiDAR |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ❌ |
The Verdict
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is the better choice with an overall score of 8.0/10 — best for hard-floor homes that want a hands-off mop-and-vacuum combo with strong ai obstacle avoidance. The Roborock Q5 Pro+ is more affordable at $400 vs $500.