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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo vs Roborock Saros 20
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.
Winner
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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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 ComboRoborock Saros 20
Overall
8.0—
Hard Floor
8.5—
Carpet
7.0—
Mopping
8.8—
Navigation
8.7—
Noise
6.8—
Smart Features
8.2—
Maintenance
8.5—
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo | Spec | Roborock Saros 20 |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | Price | $1390 |
| 7000 | Suction (Pa) | 35000 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | — |
| 70.0 | Noise (dB) | — |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AI | Navigation | LiDAR + 3D ToF |
| ✅ | 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 iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is more affordable at $500 vs $1390.