iRobot Roomba i5+ vs Roborock Qrevo MaxV

A detailed side-by-side comparison scored on 14 objective criteria with weighted scoring (max 12 points).

iRobot Roomba i5+

iRobot — #34 overall

5.2/10

$349

WINNER

Roborock — #13 overall

7.9/10

$1,299

Roborock Qrevo MaxV is the clear winner, outscoring iRobot Roomba i5+ by 2.7 points. However, iRobot Roomba i5+ has 73% cheaper.

Criteria	Weight	iRobot Roomba i5+	Roborock Qrevo MaxV
Total Score	—	5.2/10	7.9/10
🗺️Navigation & Obstacle Tech	2x	60%	90%*
💨Suction Power	1x	75%	82%*
📐Edge Cleaning	1x	70%	88%*
💇Tangle-Free Rollers	1x	78%	85%*
🧹Mop System	1x	0%	85%*
🔥Mop Drying	0.5x	0%	85%*
🧴Integrated Soap	0.5x	0%	82%*
🔄Mop Versatility	0.5x	0%	50%*
🗑️Auto-Empty Reliability	1x	80%	88%*
📦Bin Capacity	0.5x	72%	82%*
⏱️Refill Frequency	0.5x	75%	85%*
🧗Obstacle Mobility	1x	30%	40%*
📏Low Clearance	0.5x	55%*	42%
📱App Quality	1x	70%	90%*
Price	—	$349	$1,299
Pros		+Affordable Roomba +Self-emptying base +iRobot reliability +Good for simple layouts	+ReactiveAI 2.0 obstacle avoidance +Full dock automation +Strong navigation +Good edge cleaning
Cons		-No smart mapping -Basic navigation -No mopping	-Less suction than S8 line -Large dock -Price close to flagships on sale
Suction		2,000 Pa	7,000 Pa
Navigation		Basic	LiDAR + Camera + AI Avoidance
Mop Type		None	Rotating + Auto-Wash
Self-Empty		Yes (60 days)	Yes (55 days)
Runtime		75 min	180 min
Mobility
Obstacle Climbing		Standard	Standard
Retractable LiDAR		No	No
Adaptive Chassis		No	No
Multi-Mop Switch		No	No
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