iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac Robot Vacuum + AutoEmpty Dock
Verdict
The Roomba Max 705 Combo looks like a highly capable 2-in-1 robot with ambitious suction claims, advanced mopping and a very hands-off docking station, especially appealing for pet homes and busy households. However, with its predecessor underperforming and aggressive innovation from Dreame, Roborock and eufy, it is a cautiously promising option that still needs real-world testing before it becomes an automatic buy.
Pros
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Docking & Auto-Empty Reliability (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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Obstacle Avoidance (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5AI obstacle avoidance can recognize common household clutter and pet accidents, an area where Roombas are expected to remain among the stronger performers compared with many rivals.
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Self-cleaning cycle ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Heated mop washing and drying, combined with self-cleaning and auto-refill in the base, are meant to lower day-to-day maintenance demands and complement the long self-empty interval, though long-term reliability is still to be proven.
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AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Corner Cleaning (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0PerfectEdge design paired with the PowerSpin mop and carpet-protecting cover is meant to boost corner and edge cleaning compared with prior Roombas, though this promise still needs to be confirmed in hands-on testing.
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Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0PowerSpin Roller Mop with PerfectEdge and a new mop-cover system is intended to deliver deeper corner cleaning, drier carpets and less dirty water spread, though actual mopping performance in independent tests is still unproven.
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Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0By detecting pet accidents while targeting hair and debris in homes with shedding pets, the Max 705 Combo is positioned as a strong option for pet owners, even as newer rivals like eufy have become popular for pet hair cleanup.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5Overall outlook is cautiously optimistic: specs and automation features look promising and build on Roomba’s strengths, but the previous iRobot release disappointed and strong competition from Dreame, Roborock and eufy means the Max 705 Combo still has to prove itself in real-world testing.
Cons
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Innovation compared to competitors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0The carpet-protecting mop cover and advanced base look innovative, but similar mop-cover systems, on-the-go mop cleaning and higher suction claims from brands like Dreame and Roborock mean the Max 705 Combo’s innovations now face stiff competition.
