Roomba Plus 505 Combo AutoWash

Home, Kitchen & Appliances › Robot Vacuums

Roomba Plus 505 Combo AutoWash

Robot vacuum and mop with self-emptying base

iRobot logoby iRobotbrand #5 in Robot Vacuums
Street price$499–$500as of Sep 9?
Price tier

Mid-range · middle third of robot vacuums

Should you buy it??

OverturnedDividedHolds up

Not enough evidence yet

One source so far — no reviewer, buyer or press cross-check yet.

Quick take

In short: what each side says

AI panel — each opened up in full further down ↓

AI panel#19 best pick2 of 6 models agree

Best on ChatGPT (avg #19.0), weakest on Perplexity (#27.5)

Behind this verdict2 AIs~3 hrs of research 2 min to read

Main competitors

Top rivals in Robot Vacuums.

#1
S8 MaxV Ultra
S8 MaxV Ultra

Roborock logoby Roborock

Robot vacuum with mopping station

Best rank in this scope, recent weeks Charted 20 of 21 weeks Jan 1 · #87 · Jan 1 · #24 · Feb 1 · #24 · Mar 1 · #22 · Apr 1 · #34 · May 1 · #41 · Jun 1 · #42 · Jul 1 · #1 · Aug 1 · #1 · Sep 1 · #3 · Nov 1 · #45 · Dec 1 · #24 · · #1 · · #1 · · #1 · · #6 · · #1 · · #2 · · #1 · · #16-wk trend?
#2
Saros 20
Saros 20

Roborock logoby Roborock

Robot vacuum with mopping attachment

Best rank in this scope, recent weeks Charted 14 of 21 weeks Jul 1 · #94 · Aug 1 · #89 · Sep 1 · #15 · Oct 1 · #13 · Nov 1 · #32 · Dec 1 · #18 · · #28 · · #28 · · #18 · · #9 · · #4 · · #14 · · #6 · · #26-wk trend?
#3
X40 Ultra
X40 Ultra

Dreame logoby Dreame

Robot vacuum with mopping function

Best rank in this scope, recent weeks Charted 14 of 21 weeks Jul 1 · #27 · Aug 1 · #49 · Sep 1 · #12 · Oct 1 · #15 · Nov 1 · #35 · Dec 1 · #13 · · #3 · · #10 · · #5 · · #1 · · #2 · · #3 · · #2 · · #36-wk trend?
01

The verdict

What the panel makes of it.

The Roomba Plus 505 Combo AutoWash excels at mopping and cutting cleaning time, but buyers split on whether its scheduling reliability and frequent tank emptying justify the $499–$500 price. At 4.3/5 across 425 reviews, it works well for those prioritizing convenience over consistent hands-off operation.

Act one

What the machines think.

Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.

02

Model by model?

How each AI sees it.

Best on ChatGPT (avg #19.0), weakest on Perplexity (#27.5) Averaging across the AI panel, Roomba Plus 505 Combo AutoWash sits around #24.7 this snapshot.

ClaudeClaude

Didn’t rank Roomba Plus 505 Combo AutoWash this snapshot.

03

Rank trajectory?

Weeks of movement.

Act two · ★ new

What the people say.

The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.

04

Video reviews?

What reviewers actually say.

Best Roomba Yet? iRobot Roomba 505 Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop Review

Just A Dad Approved

iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo: Better Than the 405… or Just More $$$?

Vacuum Chef

What HAPPENED to iROBOT? - iRobot Roomba Plus 505/405/105 Review

The French Glow

iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review

frickhelm

I Finally Found the Perfect Robot Vacuum | Roomba 505 Combo

Alder & Jade Reviews

Act three · ★ new

Do they agree?

Put the machine's rank and the owners' score in one frame, settle it with a verdict, and answer the only question that matters: should you buy it?

05

The disagreement

Where the juries actually split.

The AI models split with each other.

ChatGPT

#19avg rank

ranks it highest of the panel

Perplexity

#28avg rank

the most sceptical model

Per-model average ranks from this week's panel?

07

Alternatives by price · Same field?

Same field, less money.

08

Frequently asked

What buyers want to know.

  • How well does it mop?

    Buyers rate mopping performance at 4.5 out of 5, the highest-rated feature. Owners report the mop pad reaches edges and corners effectively. Tom's Guide notes the mop pad does not scrub floors—it wipes them.

  • Does it save time?

    Buyers consistently say it cuts cleaning time and lets them focus on other tasks. One owner noted it handles both vacuuming and mopping without daily refilling, freeing up hours.

  • What's the main downside?

    Buyers split on reliability. Some call it a life-changer, but others report it doesn't stick to its cleaning schedule and ignores parts of the home. Tank emptying is frequent enough that some owners were disappointed despite the water chamber.

  • How is its vacuuming?

    Buyers rate vacuuming and suction at 4 out of 5. The winding brush reaches corners well. Vacuuming performance ranks lower than mopping.

  • Who is this robot for?

    It works best for people who prioritize convenience and cutting cleaning time over hands-off operation. Owners willing to handle occasional scheduling issues and regular tank emptying find it worth the trade-off.

  • How does it navigate?

    Tom's Guide reports it maneuvers over thresholds and around doors without problems. Buyers rate navigation and mapping at 3.5 out of 5, the lowest-ranked feature, though the map itself is accurate.

09

The recap

Where it stands today.

  • PositionBest rank #19 across 2 intents tracked (slipped 3 this week).
  • FootprintStrongest in Best Robot Vacuums for Apartments (#19). Weakest in Best Robot Vacuums for Carpet (#30).
  • TraitsMost often described as newest (2 mentions).
  • Closest rivalQrevo S (1–1 across 2 shared intents).
  • MakerBy iRobot — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.

browse Roomba Plus 505 Combo AutoWash in these categories