- Suction
- iRobot claims up to 70x
- Navigation
- ClearView Pro LiDAR
- Mopping
- Two DualClean spinning
- Runtime
- 3 hours
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iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo
LiDAR Roomba with spinning mops and a dock that washes and dries them
Researched by Riley Hart · updated Nov 3, 2026
Is the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo worth it? A good fit for busy homes that want vacuuming, edge reaching mopping and hands off pad care from one dock. It costs $1,000 as of Nov 4, 2026, and 2 independent reviewers tested it.
A good fit for busy homes that want vacuuming, edge reaching mopping and hands off pad care from one dock. Testers liked the corner mopping and easy app, but it is loud when emptying and can still eat socks and cables. Skip it if you need a quiet dock or perfect object avoidance.
Best for: families who want mopping right up to walls. Skip if: you want a quiet dock or have lots of loose cables.
Specs
- Suction
- iRobot claims up to 70x the suction of Roomba 600 series robots with 4 levels; New Atlas lists 7,000 Pa
- Navigation
- ClearView Pro LiDAR, up to 5 maps, about 9 min to map 1,000 sq ft (iRobot); Tom's Guide saw mapping in 5 to 7 min
- Obstacle avoidance
- PrecisionVision AI for cords, socks, shoes and pet waste (iRobot); New Atlas saw it occasionally swallow socks and cables
- Mopping
- Two DualClean spinning pads at 200 RPM that extend toward edges and lift on carpet (iRobot)
- Self empty
- Yes, bagged, about 75 days of auto emptying per bag (iRobot)
- Dock features
- AutoWash dock empties debris, washes pads, heat dries pads and self cleans; clean and dirty water tanks (iRobot)
- Runtime
- 3 hours (spec sheet cited by Tom's Guide); iRobot's page lists no runtime
- Height
- 4.2 in robot height (iRobot)
3 year cost of ownership
- Robot
- $1,000
- Total
- $1,000
No replacement part prices were confirmed from a fetched page. iRobot says the dock bag lasts about 75 days and suggests changing the filter every 3 to 6 months.
Status and safety
- US availability
- ● On sale
- Recalls
- ● No iRobot robot recall in the CPSC database as of Nov 4, 2026. Checked daily.
- FCC authorized
- Not checked
- Company
- Restructured
- Warranty
- Not listed
Price history
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Where to buy
- Amazon
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- iRobot US store
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Pros
- Mops into corners and along walls
- Dock washes and heat dries the pads
- Pads lift on carpet
- Fast LiDAR mapping
- Matter and voice assistant support
Cons
- Loud when the dock empties the bin
- Occasionally swallows socks and cables
- Hair can wrap the brush ends
- App lacks mop wetness controls (New Atlas)
What independent reviewers found
- Mapped the home in 5 to 7 minutes, avoided shoes and toys, and had no dog hair tangles over 20+ runs. Measured about 65 dB in auto mode and 87 dB when the dock empties the bin. Spot clean was less thorough and the app sometimes glitched.
- Tom's Guide
- After one to two months in a family home, praised wall and corner mopping and low upkeep, but found it noisy, saw hair wrap the brush ends, and saw it swallow socks and cables now and then. Called it a great buy at about $599.
- New Atlas
Spec history
Checked dailyNo spec changes since we started tracking on Nov 4, 2026.
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Questions buyers ask
How often do I change the dock bag?
iRobot says one bag holds about 75 days of debris. The box includes one extra bag.
Will the mop wet my rugs?
No. iRobot says the pads lift automatically on carpet, and Tom's Guide set no mop zones for rugs.
Does it work with Apple Home?
Yes. iRobot says it is Matter enabled and works with Apple Home, Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
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