iRobot Roomba i5+ vs Roborock S7 Max Ultra

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 — #19 overall

7.7/10

$799

Roborock S7 Max Ultra is the clear winner, outscoring iRobot Roomba i5+ by 2.5 points. However, iRobot Roomba i5+ has 56% cheaper.

Criteria	Weight	iRobot Roomba i5+	Roborock S7 Max Ultra
Total Score	—	5.2/10	7.7/10
🗺️Navigation & Obstacle Tech	2x	60%	85%*
💨Suction Power	1x	75%	82%*
📐Edge Cleaning	1x	70%	82%*
💇Tangle-Free Rollers	1x	78%	85%*
🧹Mop System	1x	0%	85%*
🔥Mop Drying	0.5x	0%	85%*
🧴Integrated Soap	0.5x	0%	80%*
🔄Mop Versatility	0.5x	0%	45%*
🗑️Auto-Empty Reliability	1x	80%	88%*
📦Bin Capacity	0.5x	72%	82%*
⏱️Refill Frequency	0.5x	75%	85%*
🧗Obstacle Mobility	1x	30%	35%*
📏Low Clearance	0.5x	55%*	45%
📱App Quality	1x	70%	90%*
Price	—	$349	$799
Pros		+Affordable Roomba +Self-emptying base +iRobot reliability +Good for simple layouts	+Excellent value when discounted +Proven reliability +Full dock automation +Sonic mopping
Cons		-No smart mapping -Basic navigation -No mopping	-Previous generation -No AI obstacle camera -Less suction than S8 line
Suction		2,000 Pa	5,500 Pa
Navigation		Basic	LiDAR
Mop Type		None	Sonic + Auto-Wash
Self-Empty		Yes (60 days)	Yes (60 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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