iRobot Roomba i5+ vs Roborock S8 MaxV 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 — #8 overall

8.1/10

$899

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is the clear winner, outscoring iRobot Roomba i5+ by 2.9 points. However, iRobot Roomba i5+ has 61% cheaper.

Criteria	Weight	iRobot Roomba i5+	Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Total Score	—	5.2/10	8.1/10
🗺️Navigation & Obstacle Tech	2x	60%	92%*
💨Suction Power	1x	75%	90%*
📐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%	80%*
🔄Mop Versatility	0.5x	0%	50%*
🗑️Auto-Empty Reliability	1x	80%	90%*
📦Bin Capacity	0.5x	72%	85%*
⏱️Refill Frequency	0.5x	75%	85%*
🧗Obstacle Mobility	1x	30%	40%*
📏Low Clearance	0.5x	55%*	45%
📱App Quality	1x	70%	92%*
Price	—	$349	$899
Pros		+Affordable Roomba +Self-emptying base +iRobot reliability +Good for simple layouts	+Excellent value when on sale ($899) +Strong all-around performer +LiDAR + AI camera avoidance +Matter smart home support
Cons		-No smart mapping -Basic navigation -No mopping	-Large dock requires space -Mopping not quite as good as Matrix10 -MSRP is expensive ($1,799)
Suction		2,000 Pa	6,000 Pa
Navigation		Basic	LiDAR + Camera + AI Avoidance
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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