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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo vs Roborock Saros Z70
The Roborock Saros Z70 wins with a score of 8.5/10. Best for: Tech enthusiasts who want the latest.
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 Saros Z70
8.5/10$2600
Futuristic flagship with robotic arm — impressive tech but very expensive
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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 ComboRoborock Saros Z70
Overall
8.08.5
Hard Floor
8.59.0
Carpet
7.09.5
Mopping
8.88.0
Navigation
8.79.5
Noise
6.86.5
Smart Features
8.29.5
Maintenance
8.57.5
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo | Spec | Roborock Saros Z70 |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | Price | $2600 |
| 7000 | Suction (Pa) | 22000 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 70.0 | Noise (dB) | 70.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | 350 |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | 200 |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | 22.0 |
| — | Height (mm) | 103.0 |
| — | Weight (kg) | 4.2 |
| 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 Saros Z70
Pros
- + 22,000Pa — highest suction available
- + Robotic arm picks up objects
- + Best obstacle avoidance
- + Premium build quality
Cons
- − Very expensive at $2,299
- − Arm feature still maturing
- − Louder than competitors
- − Smaller water tank
The Verdict
The Roborock Saros Z70 is the better choice with an overall score of 8.5/10 — best for tech enthusiasts who want the latest. The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is more affordable at $500 vs $2600.