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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo vs Roborock Qrevo Edge

The Roborock Qrevo Edge wins with a score of 8.3/10. Best for: Pet households, multi-level homes with high thresholds, and buyers who want Qrevo Curv features at a lower price.

iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo robot vacuum

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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WinnerRoborock Qrevo Edge robot vacuum

Roborock Qrevo Edge

8.3/10$1000

A near-flagship Roborock that nails pet hair and hot-water mop washing, but obstacle avoidance still trails the best.

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Score Comparison

iRobot Roomba Plus 505 ComboRoborock Qrevo Edge
Overall
8.0
8.3
Hard Floor
8.5
8.6
Carpet
7.0
8.5
Mopping
8.8
7.5
Navigation
8.7
8.4
Noise
6.8
8.8
Smart Features
8.2
8.6
Maintenance
8.5
8.4

Specifications

iRobot Roomba Plus 505 ComboSpecRoborock Qrevo Edge
$500Price$1000
7000Suction (Pa)18500
Battery (mAh)6400
70.0Noise (dB)55.0
Dustbin (ml)
Water Tank (ml)
Mop Lift (mm)
Height (mm)
Weight (kg)
ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AINavigationPreciSense LiDAR + structured light + RGB camera
Self-Empty
Self-Wash Mop
Self-Dry Mop
AI Obstacle

Pros & Cons

iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo

Roborock Qrevo Edge

Pros
  • + 18,500Pa suction with 0% hair tangling on DuoDivide brush
  • + FlexiArm extending side brush reaches room edges and corners
  • + Dock 3.0 with 167°F hot water mop washing and warm air drying
  • + AdaptLift chassis clears thresholds up to 40mm
  • + Excellent battery efficiency (1,677 sqft per charge)
Cons
  • Obstacle avoidance only 66% success rate (misses cables and power strips)
  • Mopping misses about 1 inch along skirting boards
  • Struggles with wet spills — can spread them
  • No auto detergent dispensing
  • Carpet pet hair pickup 80% — slightly below Qrevo Curv

The Verdict

The Roborock Qrevo Edge is the better choice with an overall score of 8.3/10 — best for pet households, multi-level homes with high thresholds, and buyers who want qrevo curv features at a lower price. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is more affordable at $500 vs $1000.

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