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
Robotina
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This has beben the best for our home, and is enough for us for all task in our home
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 505 Combo. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing and easy to use we love it. This machine saves us a lot of time
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great vacuum and mop
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great vacuum and mop! The robot is stout and maps very fast!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from iRobot Team
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Hello, we are happy you love our products! Please know that we are driven to continually improve our products to help you do more, every day.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rumba
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really like how easy it is to use through the app. You can schedule cleanings, see the map, and even control it from anywhere. It saves me a lot of time and keeps my floors looking clean every day. I definitely recommend 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!
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Didn’t work out
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It was great until it wasn’t after a few days of use the product leaked and left puddles of water.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
strike one
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got this as a gift for my son and his family. Had to return the first one because of an issue. The replacement is working fine for the last few months. Would give it more stars if not for having to return the first one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Robot vac
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Issues out of the box.
Problem with connecting and mapping issue customer service was useless
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 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.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great help
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works as advertised just had a party and people drug in a lot of dirt started the vacuum afterwards and had minimal to clean
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from iRobot Team
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Hello JeffW, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We're happy to hear your excitement for our products!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
iRobot
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing, easy to set up and easy to clean the wash pads.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from iRobot Team
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Hello SuchitaP,, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We're happy to hear your excitement for our products!
Pros mentioned:
Cleaning performance, Mapping, Object detection
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade with mop combo–A Must-have for pets
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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!
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
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Hello, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We're happy to hear your excitement for our products!
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
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!
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Never works
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I should have known better than to try another rhoomba, but I figured it’s been several years maybe they’ve gotten better. Nope, they have not. It only works for a few weeks and the. You start having battery issues and errors when there is nothing actually wrong with the robot. It constantly says it’s stuck, but will be in the middle of the room with nothing near it. I cannot stand their products, they are so frustrating! Will definitely return.
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 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.
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
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor mapping and battery life.
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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.
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!
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!
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.