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iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac 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 Max 705 Vac
0.0/10$1200
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 Max 705 VacRoborock 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 Max 705 Vac | Spec | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $1200 | 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 Max 705 Vac
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 Max 705 Vac is more affordable at $1200 vs $1800.