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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo vs Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra wins with a score of 9.0/10. Best for: Pet hair owners with large homes.
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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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
9.0/10$1800
Premium robot vacuum with outstanding navigation and the best app experience
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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 ComboRoborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Overall
8.09.0
Hard Floor
8.59.2
Carpet
7.08.8
Mopping
8.88.5
Navigation
8.79.3
Noise
6.87.5
Smart Features
8.29.0
Maintenance
8.58.0
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo | Spec | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | Price | $1800 |
| 7000 | Suction (Pa) | 10000 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 70.0 | Noise (dB) | 67.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | 400 |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | 300 |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | 5.0 |
| — | Height (mm) | 96.5 |
| — | Weight (kg) | 3.7 |
| ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AI | Navigation | LiDAR + 3D ToF |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
Pros & Cons
iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Pros
- + Best-in-class navigation
- + Excellent app experience
- + Strong suction
- + ReactiveAI obstacle avoidance
Cons
- − Expensive
- − Low mop lift height
- − Large dock footprint
The Verdict
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is the better choice with an overall score of 9.0/10 — best for pet hair owners with large homes. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is more affordable at $500 vs $1800.