iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs SwitchBot K11+
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock costs $400 and the SwitchBot K11+ costs $400. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock has a published review score and ranks #31 in our robot vacuums ranking; the SwitchBot K11+ is not scored yet. Pick the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for carpeted homes that do not need a mop. Pick the SwitchBot K11+ for small apartments with tight gaps under furniture. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | K11+ | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $400 | $400 | Tie |
| 3 year cost | $400 | $595 | iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock |
| Suction | 30,000 Pa | 6,000 Pa | iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 4.1 in | 3.9 in | K11+ |
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 | iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock |
- You care most about 3 year cost ($400 vs $595)
- You care most about suction (30,000 Pa vs 6,000 Pa)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2025)
- Best for carpeted homes that do not need a mop
- You care most about robot height (fits under furniture) (3.9 in vs 4.1 in)
- Best for small apartments with tight gaps under furniture
- Suction
- 30,000 Pa
- Navigation
- ClearView Pro LiDAR
- Mopping
- No
Vacuum only Roomba with LiDAR, AI camera and a 90 day bag dock
Full iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock review, pros and cons →- Suction
- 6,000 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- No
Tiny self emptying robot for small, furniture packed homes
Full SwitchBot K11+ review, pros and cons →Side by side
| iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | SwitchBot K11+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 | $400 |
| 3 year cost | $400 | $595 |
| Our score | 6.9/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #31 | #61 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year |
| Suction | 30,000 Pa (iRobot rating per PCWorld); iRobot's store says 4X the Roomba 105 | 6,000 Pa with Quiet, Standard, Strong and Max modes (SwitchBot) |
| 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 | LDS LiDAR with SLAM mapping (SwitchBot); TechRadar found it fast and accurate, Tom's Guide needed about four mapping attempts |
| 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 | Infrared and PSD sensors, no camera; TechRadar and Expert Reviews saw it run over cables and socks |
| Mopping | No | No, no water tank; a disposable wet wipe attachment only, which reviewers found weak (TechRadar) |
| 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, 4 L antibacterial bag, up to 90 days (SwitchBot) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only | Auto empty and charging only; dock 24 x 18 x 25 cm (TechRadar) |
| Dustbin | Robot bin size not published | Robot bin size not published; 4 L dock bag (SwitchBot) |
| Height | About 4.1 in (PCWorld) | 98.5 mm, 248 mm wide (SwitchBot) |
| Pet hair | Dual rubber brushes and anti tangle edge brush (iRobot); Just A Dad Approved saw long hair wrap the rollers and side brush | Expert Reviews collected 3.1 g of pet hair per surface, at the low end of its tests; Tom's Guide pet hair 70% hardwood, 65% carpet |
| App | Roomba Home app with schedules, rooms, no go zones, Smart Clean suggestions and iPhone Live Activities (PCWorld) | SwitchBot app plus Matter for Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home; TechRadar noted quirks such as an 8 character room name limit |
| Threshold | Not published by iRobot | Climbs up to 1.7 cm (SwitchBot) |
| Noise | Not measured; PCWorld found the auto empty cycle surprisingly loud | n/a |
| Weight | 7.5 lb robot (iRobot) | n/a |
| Runtime | n/a | Not published; 3,200 mAh battery with under 5 h charging (SwitchBot); Tom's Guide cites over two hours in quiet mode |
| Best for | carpeted homes that do not need a mop | small apartments with tight gaps under furniture |
| Skip if | your floors are mostly hard surfaces | you need real mopping or have a large home |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
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
SwitchBot K11+
- TechRadar: Charming, capable vacuum for cramped homes with fast, accurate navigation and a large dock bag; the wipe mop is not worth using, auto empty is noisy and it hit a shoe and sucked up a cable. TechRadar gave a Performance 3.5/5 subscore but no overall rating. Source
- Tom's Guide: Picked up all kitty litter but struggled with Cheerios; mapping needed about four attempts and the reviewer preferred the cheaper K10+ Pro unless battery life or noise matter most. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock or the SwitchBot K11+?
The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock has a published review score and ranks #31 in our robot vacuums ranking; the SwitchBot K11+ is not scored yet. Pick the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for carpeted homes that do not need a mop. Pick the SwitchBot K11+ for small apartments with tight gaps under furniture.
What is the difference between the Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock and the K11+?
Suction: 30,000 Pa (iRobot rating per PCWorld); iRobot's store says 4X the Roomba 105 on the Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, 6,000 Pa with Quiet, Standard, Strong and Max modes (SwitchBot) on the K11+. 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, LDS LiDAR with SLAM mapping (SwitchBot); TechRadar found it fast and accurate, Tom's… on the K11+. Obstacle avoidance: PrecisionVision AI recognizes cords, socks, shoes, toys and pet waste (iRobot); PCWorld… on the Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, Infrared and PSD sensors, no camera; TechRadar and Expert Reviews saw it run over cables… on the K11+.
Also consider at this price
See all ranked →More comparisons
- Ecovacs Deebot T50 Pro Omni vs iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
- iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo
- Eureka E10s vs iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock vs iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
- iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
- iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs Roborock Qrevo S Pro
- Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2 vs iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
- Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni vs iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
All robot vacuums, ranked
See the ranking →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission. It never changes our score. Disclosure
We check prices every morning and compare them with each model's 2026 low. One email when real deals land, plus our 5 minute Friday roundup. Unsubscribe anytime.