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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo vs Roborock QV 35A
These two robot vacuums are evenly matched with the same overall score.
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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Score Comparison
iRobot Roomba Plus 505 ComboRoborock QV 35A
Overall
8.08.0
Hard Floor
8.58.8
Carpet
7.07.5
Mopping
8.88.0
Navigation
8.78.2
Noise
6.89.0
Smart Features
8.28.5
Maintenance
8.58.0
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo | Spec | Roborock QV 35A |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | Price | $400 |
| 7000 | Suction (Pa) | 8000 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 70.0 | Noise (dB) | 45.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | 330 |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | 10.0 |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | 2.7 |
| ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AI | Navigation | PreciSense LiDAR |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
Pros & Cons
iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
Roborock QV 35A
Pros
- + 8,000Pa HyperForce suction
- + Auto mop wash and dry dock
- + Anti-tangle spiral rubber brush
- + Very quiet — 45dB in standard mode
- + 180-min runtime covers large homes
- + Multi-floor mapping (up to 4 floors)
Cons
- − Struggles on high-pile and shag carpet
- − No hot water mop wash
- − Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance stumbles on dark floors
- − Reports of occasional dock water leaks
- − Fixed mop arms (no extending edge-mop)
The Verdict
Both vacuums scored equally. Your choice depends on your specific needs and budget.