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iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor 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 205 DustCompactor
0.0/10$450
Winner
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
9.0/10$1800
Premium robot vacuum with outstanding navigation and the best app experience
Read full reviewScore Comparison
iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactorRoborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Overall
—9.0
Hard Floor
—9.2
Carpet
—8.8
Mopping
—8.5
Navigation
—9.3
Noise
—7.5
Smart Features
—9.0
Maintenance
—8.0
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor | Spec | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $450 | Price | $1800 |
| — | Suction (Pa) | 10000 |
| — | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| — | Noise (dB) | 67.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | 400 |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | 300 |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | 5.0 |
| — | Height (mm) | 96.5 |
| — | Weight (kg) | 3.7 |
| LiDAR | Navigation | LiDAR + 3D ToF |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ❌ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
Pros & Cons
iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor
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 205 DustCompactor is more affordable at $450 vs $1800.