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IROBOT Roomba Plus 505 Combo

Robot Vacuum Mop
IROBOT Roomba Plus 505 Combo
IROBOT Roomba Plus 505 Combo
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RankNo. 37 of 50Best Robot Vacuums
Ranking Net Score+34+34 from reviews0 from votes
Sources13TG13 positive · 7 negative
Priced at$689.99

Released Nov 2024

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No. 37 of 50 in Best Robot Vacuums
Priced at$689.99

Released Nov 2024

Shop on AmazonShop on Google
+34Ranking net score+34 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScoreTG13 sources

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is a robot vacuum and mop with an AutoWash dock that empties debris and washes mop pads, featuring PrecisionVision AI navigation for corners and edges.

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Total +34 pts

Net positive 3

Net negative 3

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13 sources
Redditdiscussion

Irobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo Cleaning Performance

  • Vacuuming & Carpets-1 pts

    Carpet cleaning performance is pretty poor—depending on the carpet tested, the 505 can beat some other bad performers, but hard floor cleaning isn't that great either.

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Carpet cleaning performance is pretty poor—depending on the carpet tested, the 505 can beat some other bad performers, but hard floor cleaning isn't that great either.
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  • Vacuuming & Carpets+5 pts

    the brush here, it actually reaches the corner more.

  • Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance+5 pts

    it's a lot smarter um when it comes to avoidance.

  • Mopping+5 pts

    See the mop? clean the towel and it hits a little bit of carpet or we lift up the mop. This mop will lift up and then I'll just vacuum which is really nice.

the brush here, it actually reaches the corner more. See the mop? clean the towel and it hits a little bit of carpet or we lift up the mop. This mop will lift up and then I'll just vacuum which is really nice. it's a lot smarter um when it comes to avoidance.
YouTube
  • Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance0 pts

    So, it looks like it has identified that cable and is going to stay away from it.

So, it looks like it has identified that cable and is going to stay away from it.
YouTube
  • App, Setup & Controls-5 pts

    the interface is clunky and unintuitive. Navigating the app feels more frustrating than it should, and for me personally, it's a dealbreaker.

  • Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance+5 pts

    Its lighter navigation and dual spinning mop pads are definite improvements over older models, making it faster, smarter, and more efficient in everyday cleaning.

Its lighter navigation and dual spinning mop pads are definite improvements over older models, making it faster, smarter, and more efficient in everyday cleaning. the interface is clunky and unintuitive. Navigating the app feels more frustrating than it should, and for me personally, it's a dealbreaker.
Redditdiscussion

Irobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo User Review The Best

  • Maintenance & Consumables+1 pts

    The 505 has a simple hardware structure and is easy to maintain.

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The 505 has a simple hardware structure and is easy to maintain.
YouTube
  • Maintenance & Consumables+5 pts

    But, that's it. That's how you change the vacuum bag for the iRobot Roomba Plus 505.

But, that's it. That's how you change the vacuum bag for the iRobot Roomba Plus 505.
YouTube
  • App, Setup & Controls0 pts

    The app is a little tricky.

The app is a little tricky.
TGTom's Guidereview

tomsguide.com

  • Vacuuming & Carpets0 pts

    Overall: Pro: Great for pet hair

  • Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance+1 pts

    It also managed to maneuver its way over thresholds and around doors and other obstacles without any problem.

  • App, Setup & Controls-1 pts

    Overall: Con: App was sometimes glitchy

  • Noise-1 pts

    Overall: Con: Loud when emptying bin

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Overall: Pro: Great for pet hair It also managed to maneuver its way over thresholds and around doors and other obstacles without any problem. Overall: Con: App was sometimes glitchy Overall: Con: Loud when emptying bin
Redditdiscussion

Irobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo User Review The Best

  • Vacuuming & Carpets0 pts

    The anti-tangling features on the main brush and side brushes aren't very good. Now and then strands of hair get tangled around the main brush, and the side brushes get tangled quite a bit too.

  • Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance+1 pts

    For obstacle avoidance and navigation, I'd give it a 95 out of 100 — it essentially doesn't miss any obstacles

  • App, Setup & Controls-1 pts

    I think the app design could be improved, but once you get used to it, you'll notice plenty of thoughtful little details.

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The anti-tangling features on the main brush and side brushes aren't very good. Now and then strands of hair get tangled around the main brush, and the side brushes get tangled quite a bit too. For obstacle avoidance and navigation, I'd give it a 95 out of 100 — it essentially doesn't miss any obstacles I think the app design could be improved, but once you get used to it, you'll notice plenty of thoughtful little details.
YouTube
  • Vacuuming & Carpets-5 pts

    As expected, the 505 combo can't keep up with the red carpet cleaning performance

  • Mopping+5 pts

    the 505 combo does not rip out carpet fibers in a higher amount like the 980 or S9 do.

As expected, the 505 combo can't keep up with the red carpet cleaning performance the 505 combo does not rip out carpet fibers in a higher amount like the 980 or S9 do.
YouTube
  • Maintenance & Consumables+5 pts

    It vacuums, it mops, it empties itself, and it washes and dries the mop pads back at the dock. In daily use, that changes the experience a lot.

  • App, Setup & Controls-5 pts

    The app took a little time to get used to. It works, but I wouldn't call it the smoothest app I've used.

  • Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance+5 pts

    Obstacle avoidance has also been pretty reliable.

Obstacle avoidance has also been pretty reliable. It vacuums, it mops, it empties itself, and it washes and dries the mop pads back at the dock. In daily use, that changes the experience a lot. The app took a little time to get used to. It works, but I wouldn't call it the smoothest app I've used.
YouTube
  • Maintenance & Consumables+5 pts

    Very simple and easy to take care of the dust bin and the filter.

Very simple and easy to take care of the dust bin and the filter.
YouTube
  • App, Setup & Controls+5 pts

    Looking at our map, very easy. Just use your finger to move. You can pinch to zoom in.

Looking at our map, very easy. Just use your finger to move. You can pinch to zoom in.

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