iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock costs $700 and the iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock costs $600, so the iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock is $100 cheaper. The iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock scores higher in our ranking (6.2 vs 5.8 out of 10). Pick the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for carpeted homes that do not need a mop. Pick the iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock for clear hard floors and low furniture.
- Suction
- 30,000 Pa
- Navigation
- ClearView Pro LiDAR
- Mopping
- No
A good carpet cleaner with LiDAR, an AI camera and a compact 90 day bag dock, for homes that do not need mopping. Testers split on obstacle avoidance, and one saw the dock fail to empty the bin. Skip it if your floors are mostly hard or cluttered with small items.
Full iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock review →- Suction
- 20,000 Pa
- Navigation
- ClearView LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
A slim, low cost entry to iRobot's wash and dry docks, with spinning pads that scrub spills well and a 3.29 in body that fits under low furniture. It has no camera, so testers saw it tangle in cables and push toys around. Buy it for mostly clear hard floors; skip it if you have cords or pet toys on the floor.
Full iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock review →Side by side
| iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $700 | $600 |
| 3 year cost | $700 | $600 |
| Our score | 5.8/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #38 | #34 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Suction | 30,000 Pa (iRobot rating per PCWorld); iRobot's store says 4X the Roomba 105 | 20,000 Pa (Ideal Home, Just A Dad Approved); iRobot's US page says 2.8X the Roomba Plus 405 Combo, while Ideal Home says 2.8 times the older Roomba 505 |
| Navigation | ClearView Pro LiDAR with 3D maps, up to 5 maps, about 9 min per 1,000 sq ft (iRobot); PCWorld found the map mostly accurate but it merged two rooms | ClearView LiDAR, up to 3 maps, about 9 min per 1,000 sq ft (iRobot); Ideal Home found the map accurate and systematic |
| Obstacle avoidance | PrecisionVision AI recognizes cords, socks, shoes, toys and pet waste (iRobot); PCWorld saw it push through shoes and chew magazines, while Just A Dad Approved scored its clutter test 8.5/10 | LiDAR only, no camera; Ideal Home called it the weakest area, with tangles in charging cables and toys pushed aside |
| Mopping | No | Yes, two DualClean pads at 200 RPM with SmartScrub and 10 mm lift on rugs (iRobot); Ideal Home cleared a BBQ sauce spill in one pass |
| Self empty | Yes, AllergenLock bag that iRobot says lasts up to 90 days; Just A Dad Approved saw the dock fail to fully empty the bin 5 of 5 times | Yes, sealed bag that lasts up to 3 months (iRobot) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only | Empties, washes pads during mopping, heat dries them at 113°F, refills water and self cleans (iRobot); no detergent compartment per Ideal Home |
| Dustbin | Robot bin size not published | Not published; Just A Dad Approved says the bin fills quickly |
| Height | About 4.1 in (PCWorld) | 3.29 in (iRobot) |
| Pet hair | Dual rubber brushes and anti tangle edge brush (iRobot); Just A Dad Approved saw long hair wrap the rollers and side brush | Ideal Home and Just A Dad Approved both saw hair wrap the brush |
| App | Roomba Home app with schedules, rooms, no go zones, Smart Clean suggestions and iPhone Live Activities (PCWorld) | Roomba Home app with schedules and zones; works with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant (iRobot) |
| Threshold | Not published by iRobot | n/a |
| Noise | Not measured; PCWorld found the auto empty cycle surprisingly loud | n/a |
| Weight | 7.5 lb robot (iRobot) | 6.44 lb robot (iRobot) |
| Best for | carpeted homes that do not need a mop | clear hard floors and low furniture |
| Skip if | your floors are mostly hard surfaces | your floors have cables or pet toys |
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What reviewers found
iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
- PCWorld: Initial mapping took about 13 min. Strong on a rug but weak on hard floors at Standard suction until Deep or Smart mode. Handled furniture well but pushed through shoes and chewed up magazines. Loud auto empty. Source
- Just A Dad Approved (6/10): Three months of home use: carpet 8/10, clutter test 8.5/10, hair tangle 6/10. The dock failed to fully empty the bin in 5 of 5 tries and moist mess pickup failed. Source
iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock
- Ideal Home: UK test: cleared a BBQ sauce spill in one pass and reached skirting boards, but tangled in charging cables, pushed toys and wrapped hair on the roller. Notes 45°C pad drying versus 75°C washes on some rivals. Source
- Just A Dad Approved (6.2/10): Three months of home use: hassle free 7/10, mop 6/10, carpet 6/10, hair tangle 5/10, clutter 7/10. Pads occasionally detached and it missed cords and small objects. Source
Pros and cons
iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
Pros
- Strong carpet cleaning
- Compact AutoEmpty dock
- LiDAR plus AI camera
- Up to 5 saved maps
- Intuitive app
Cons
- Weak on hard floors at Standard suction
- Mixed obstacle avoidance results
- Loud auto empty
- Long hair wraps brushes
- Dock emptying failures in one test
iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock
Pros
- Spinning pads scrub spills in one pass
- Dock washes and heat dries pads
- Very slim 3.29 in body
- Good edge cleaning
- Easy setup
Cons
- No camera obstacle avoidance
- Tangles in cables
- Hair wraps the brush
- Water only, no detergent dosing
- Small robot bin
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock or the iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock?
The iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock scores higher in our ranking (6.2 vs 5.8 out of 10). Pick the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for carpeted homes that do not need a mop. Pick the iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock for clear hard floors and low furniture.
Which is cheaper?
The iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock at $600, versus $700 for the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $700 vs $600.
What is the difference between the Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock and the Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock?
Suction: 30,000 Pa (iRobot rating per PCWorld); iRobot's store says 4X the Roomba 105 on the Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, 20,000 Pa (Ideal Home, Just A Dad Approved); iRobot's US page says 2.8X the Roomba Plus… on the Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock. Navigation: ClearView Pro LiDAR with 3D maps, up to 5 maps, about 9 min per 1,000 sq ft (iRobot)… on the Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, ClearView LiDAR, up to 3 maps, about 9 min per 1,000 sq ft (iRobot); Ideal Home found… on the Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock. Obstacle avoidance: PrecisionVision AI recognizes cords, socks, shoes, toys and pet waste (iRobot); PCWorld… on the Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, LiDAR only, no camera; Ideal Home called it the weakest area, with tangles in charging… on the Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock.
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