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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo vs Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5

What Roomba Plus 505 Combo does better (2) and where Robot Vacuum 5 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
iRobot · 2025Roomba Plus 505 Combo
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$380
vs
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5
Xiaomi · 2025Robot Vacuum 5
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$410
Higher score
5.0Cleaning power8.4
5.8Navigation6.6
7.9Mopping7.9
6.9Base station7.2
6.9Battery5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Roomba Plus 505 ComboRobot Vacuum 5
357 × 106357350 × 88350
Roomba Plus 505 ComboRobot Vacuum 5Difference
Height106 mm88 mm+18 mm
Width / diameter357 mm350 mm+7 mm
Length357 mm350 mm+7 mm
Weight4.3 kg3.8 kg+0.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Roomba Plus 505 Combo better than Robot Vacuum 5?

  1. Runtime180 min vs 140 min+29%
  2. Charging time240 min vs 360 min+50%

Why is Robot Vacuum 5 better than Roomba Plus 505 Combo?

  1. Suction power7,000 Pa vs 20,000 Pa2.9×
  2. Height106 mm vs 88 mm+20%
  3. Dust bag (dock)1.7 l vs 2.5 l+47%
  4. Clean water tank (dock)3 l vs 4 l+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Suction & cleaning
Suction power7,000 Pa20,000 Pa
Dustbin (robot)—290 ml
Main brushSingle main brushSingle main brush
Anti-tangle brush—Yes
Side brushes11
Extending side brush—Yes
Carpet detectionYesYes
Dirt detectionYes—
Noise level—54 dB
Navigation & obstacles
NavigationLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)
Navigation sensorsLiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensorsLiDAR laser (LDS), dToF laser, Retractable LiDAR, Wall sensor, Cliff sensors
Retractable LiDAR—Yes
Obstacle avoidanceBasic sensors (infrared / bumper)Basic sensors (infrared / bumper)
Threshold climbing20 mm20 mm
No-go zones / virtual wallsYesYes
Room mapping & room selectionYesYes
Mopping
Mop typeRotating mop padsRotating mop pads
Mop lifting on carpetsYesYes
Extending mop (edges)YesYes
Base station
Base stationAll-in-one dock (empty + wash)All-in-one dock (empty + wash)
Auto-empty dust stationYesYes
Dust bag (dock)1.7 l2.5 l
Mop washing in the dockYesYes
Hot-water mop washing—Yes
Hot-air mop dryingYesYes
Automatic water refillYesYes
Clean water tank (dock)3 l4 l
Dirty water tank (dock)2.5 l—
Battery & runtime
Battery capacity—5,200 mAh
Runtime180 min140 min
Charging time240 min360 min
Recharge & resumeYes—
Size & weight
Width / diameter357 mm350 mm
Length357 mm350 mm
Height106 mm88 mm
Weight4.3 kg3.8 kg
ShapeRoundRound
ColoursWhiteWhite
App & smart home
App controlYesYes
Voice assistantsAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple SiriAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Remote controlYes—
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