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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 113 reviews

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81%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are delighted by the Roomba Plus 505 Combo's impressive cleaning performance, particularly its effective sweeping and mopping capabilities and strong suction. Many appreciate the advanced mapping and object detection features, including the LiDAR navigation system which helps the robot avoid obstacles efficiently. However, some users note that the battery life could be improved, and the noise level can be high, especially during mopping. The ease of setup is also frequently praised.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Cleaning Device

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect device for home cleaning very easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      Hello, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We're happy to hear your excitement for our products! IRobotPWR

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good still very new hopefully it will last for a long time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Is Great at Both Vacuuming and Mopping! Worth every Penny!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    As advertised

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great, makes the house look amazing while we’re gone! Money well spent

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value and quality

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really great product and especially helps us with all of the hair from the pets. We don’t have to clean the floor every day because we have a robot to do it for us!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 505. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors! IRobotPWR

  • Pros mentioned:
    Cleaning performance, Mapping, Object detection
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade with mop combo–A Must-have for pets

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently upgraded to the Roomba 505 Combo robot after using an older Roomba and a competitor’s LiDAR-based robot vacuum for years. While those handled basic vacuuming okay, I never had a robot that could vacuum and mop together. With a new puppy in the house, I needed something more advanced and hands-off to keep our floors clean from fur, pawprints, and everyday messes. Right away after setup, I noticed the suction power is much stronger than my previous roomba I’ve owned. It picks up pet hair, crumbs, and dust in just one pass even from rugs and edges. My older Roomba had trouble with thicker rugs and often missed spots, but this one glides over all surfaces and cleans thoroughly. This was also my first robot with a mopping feature, and I’m honestly impressed. While it’s not built for deep scrubbing dried-on stains, it’s excellent for everyday spills, footprints, and light dirt. My hardwood and tile floors look noticeably cleaner after each run. Setup was super quick, less than 15 minutes. The Roomba app walked me through the mapping process, and setting up the dock was as simple as plugging it in on a flat floor near an outlet. One of my favorite features is how hands-free it is. The dock empties the dustbin automatically, washes and heat-dries the mop pads, refreshes the pads mid-cleaning if needed. This means I don’t have to touch soggy or dirty mop pads at all. That alone is worth the price to me. The LiDAR mapping is fast and precise and it mapped our 3,200 sq ft home in under 45 minutes. It knows exactly where it is, avoids furniture and cords, and doesn’t get stuck like older models used to. Plus, the built-in AI recognizes and avoids things like socks, cables, toys, and even pet accidents, something I used to worry about a lot with a puppy around. The new Roomba app is easy to use. Now, I can clean specific rooms or areas, set suction power levels, choose vacuum-only, mop-only, or both, turn on SmartScrub for deeper cleaning, track which rooms get dirty the most. It also works with Alexa and Google Assistant, so I can just tell it, “Clean the game room,” and it gets to work. Despite all this power, it’s quieter than my older models and doesn’t sound very loud or annoying. The robot and dock look sleek and modern, and they actually blend in with my home. With a shedding puppy in the house, this robot is saving me hours of cleanup every week. It handles fur, dirt, and scattered puppy kibble with no problem. I now run it daily, and my floors stay clean with almost no effort. At around $800, it’s definitely an investment, but for what you get, it’s a great value. The combo of self-emptying, mop pad washing/drying, strong suction, and smart obstacle detection makes it a complete and well-rounded cleaning solution.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 505 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors! IRobotPWR

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best investment

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my new toy, works like a charm. Just read the manual and do as instructed

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 505 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors! IRobotPWR

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works great! cleaning my floors on a schedule. Couldn't be happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best investment ever!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The VERY best household help item. Made my life and chores so much easier! I absolutely love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 505 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors! IRobotPWR

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    richard

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very good and effcient product I would recommend it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor mapping and battery life.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am not satisfied with this purchase. The robot vacuum cleaner has caused problems from the beginning. The map it created was inaccurate, so it did not clean the entire area and missed many spots. It often got lost and could not return to the charging base. Additionally, the battery life is very poor. I expected much better quality and cleaning performance. Unfortunately, the product did not meet my expectations.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on the Roomba Plus 505 Combo. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. Please reach out to https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/contact-support-info, so we may properly diagnose your issue. IRobotPWR

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Make your life easy!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have been using it for 1 month now and it works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Roomba

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tremenda la máquina hace un trabajo espectacular y de eficiencia

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 505 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors! IRobotPWR

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best experience ever

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best experience ever, love the price match guarantee

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 505 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors! IRobotPWR

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This saves me so much time. Amazing price for what you get to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 505 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors! IRobotPWR

  • Pros mentioned:
    Cleaning performance, Mapping
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like Having a Fulltime Cleaning Service

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to try several robot vacuums, and the new iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop + AutoWash Dock is now my favorite option for keeping our floors clean. This unit offers so many cleaning options, and it includes a dual mop feature! As a dog owner, this is a must have for keeping our hardwood and carpets free of hair and dirt on a regular basis. What’s in the box: - Roomba Plus 505 Combo robot - AutoWash Docking Station - 1 x Extra AutoEmpty Bag - 1 x Extra Set of Dual Spinning Mop Pads - 1 x Line Cord Setup: There are extensive step-by-step instructions included that are easy to follow (pictures) that made the initial setup a breeze. iRobot Roomba has done an amazing job of simplifying the setup process for the non-technical user. Literally there are only a couple of pieces that need to be put together before initial use. Step 6 in the instructions is a QR code to download the new Roomba Home app. Once connected to wifi and the vacuum, room mapping is the next step in the process. The areas being mapped should be accessible to the Plus 505 for a successful mapping process. This system uses ClearView™ Pro LiDAR and Precision Vision AI technology to map out the rooms requiring cleaning. Once the area is mapped, rooms can be identified, and zones can be setup and customized as desired. There are numerous settings available based on user preferences and desired cleaning mode(s), including 4 cleaning modes: vac-only, mop-only, vac + mop, vac then mop. Cleaning: Vacuuming - The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 uses a single rubber brush and an edge-sweeping brush along with a high suction vacuum. It has handled every bit of pet hair and dirt that’s been thrown at it! For being such a powerful vacuum, the unit runs very quietly making it virtually unnoticeable as it goes about its work. It will auto-sense heavier dirt and increase power and continue vacuuming in that area as needed to completely pick up the debris. I found the combination of the rubber brush and the edge-sweeping brush do wonders for picking up pet hair even in some tighter, tough-to-reach spots. Mopping - The mopping performance on this robot far exceeded my expectations. As mentioned, we have a dog that keeps us on our toes in terms of cleaning the hardwood and tile flooring and it’s now a snap to keep floors clean. Unlike previous robot vacuums, the Roomba Plus 505 Combo does not avoid carpeting when mopping, instead it can do both by retracting the mopping pads out of the way. The dual rotating pads also extend out to (individually) reach those hard-to-get spots along the wall or under counters. This model also offers heated air to assist with drying the mop pads when in the dock. AutoWash Dock – The docking station is also a filled with technology that should not be overlooked. It charges the unit, cleans out the gray water and replenished the clean water, dries the mopping pads and empties the vacuum bag. It’s a powerful dock but almost half the size of the dock from a previous model robot. We placed it in the corner of our kitchen area that leads into the dining and living rooms and iRobot’s modern design allows this unit to match our décor. iRobot Roomba Home App: The app is really the control center behind the robot and is packed with setting for customizing the vacuum, mapping your home and setting desired cleaning modes. It’s also user-friendly even for the non-technical users out there. There are so many features I’m still working my way through them all. Pros: - Easy to set up, operate and clean - Substantial build quality and design of vacuum and dock - iRobot Home app is user friendly and packed with features - Cleaning capabilities of the mopping function are outstanding, including extended reach to pick up along walls and under counters - Very quiet yet powerful vacuuming/mopping and virtually self-sufficient - Auto clean features on the docking station make clean up a breeze - Extra cleaning pieces included with initial purchase Cons: - Due to our dog’s hair, etc. the robot tends to need to recharge more often than expected, probably not an issue for pet-free homes though. Overall: The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Robot Vacuum and Mop is a top-quality product packed with valuable and user-friendly features. It’s probably the smartest “smart” device we own but is a breeze to setup and operate. I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a robot vacuum with mopping capabilities.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 505 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors! IRobotPWR

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smart

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent, quality, price; efficiency……………………………….

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 505 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors! IRobotPWR

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MAGGIE 2

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it makes my job easzyer...and very eazy to clean up...

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba Plus 505 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors! IRobotPWR

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Good cleaning but charge doesn't last

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The cleaning is good but the charge doesn't last for more than 30 minutes or so. This means it can't clean a 2 bed room apartment even. I would have preferred to return it but I was 1 day late before the return window closed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on the Roomba Plus 505 Combo. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. Please reach out to https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/contact-support-info, so we may properly diagnose your issue. IRobotPWR

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst service

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went to a Best Buy store in Orlando near the Millenia Mall. I bought several expensive items. I noticed that the salesperson had not included the apartment number. He told me that it would be okay and that he would contact me by phone. I reminded him that I am Brazilian and did not have an international phone number. He said that it would be okay and that he would send me an email and that I would be able to get the apartment number by email. I asked him again to correct it, but he said that he could not. Then my struggle began. At Best Buy they told me that I had to contact FedEx, at FedEx they said that I had to contact Best Buy. I went back to the store and they said that there was nothing they could do and I returned to Brazil without the items. In addition, I could not buy again because my credit card limit was compromised.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from iRobot Team
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      We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on the Roomba Plus 505. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. Please reach out to https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/contact-support-info, so we may properly diagnose your issue. IRobotPWR

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