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Roborock vs Roomba: which robot vacuum should you buy?

Roborock's Qrevo CurvX vs iRobot's Roomba Max 705 Combo, compared on suction, navigation, mopping and size, plus what iRobot's 2026 change of ownership means for buyers.

Updated November 2026How we compared

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The short answer

For most homes, buy the Roborock Qrevo CurvX. Roborock rates its suction at 22,000 Pa against 13,000 Pa for the Roomba, it's about an inch slimmer so it gets under more sofas and beds, and its dock washes and dries the mop pads with hot water. TechGearLab calls it one of the most complete hands-free cleaning systems it has tested.

Buy the Roomba Max 705 Combo if mopping hard floors matters most. Its roller mop extends to the edges and a cover protects your carpets from wet messes, and reviewers single out its mopping as some of the best around. It's bulkier, and weaker on pet hair.

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Head to head

	Roborock Qrevo CurvX	iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo
Rated suction	22,000 Pa	13,000 Pa
Navigation	LiDAR that retracts to fit under low furniture, plus obstacle avoidance	LiDAR plus dual AI cameras for obstacle avoidance
Robot height	About 3.1 in	About 4.1 in
Mopping	Two spinning pads with an arm that reaches edges	Roller mop that extends to edges, with a carpet-protecting cover
Dock	Self-empties, refills, hot-water mop washing and drying	Self-empties, heated mop washing and drying
Size of dock	Robot parks underneath, garage-style	Large: about 20 × 16.5 × 18 in
Company	Roborock	iRobot, owned by Picea since early 2026
Price tier	Premium	Premium

Suction figures are each brand's own rating; Pa ratings aren't measured the same way across brands, so treat them as a rough guide.

Cleaning: Roborock leads, Roomba mops better

TechGearLab gave the Qrevo CurvX an overall score of 85, praising its navigation as one of its biggest strengths and saying it cleaned up almost all of the larger debris in its hard-floor tests. Its higher suction rating and anti-tangle design make it the stronger choice for carpet and pet hair.

Homes & Gardens found the Roomba Max 705 Combo a standout hard-floor cleaner with one of the best mopping systems it has tried, but rated its suction poor at handling pet hair. If your home is mostly tile and wood and you hate mopping, that trade-off can be worth it.

Size: check where it will live

The CurvX is about 3.1 inches tall and its laser sensor retracts, so it can clean under low sofas and bed frames that stop most robots. The Roomba stands about 4.1 inches tall, and Homes & Gardens described its dock as more like a small piece of furniture than a charging base, so measure your space first.

What iRobot's change of ownership means

iRobot, the company behind Roomba, filed for Chapter 11 in December 2025 and is now privately owned by Picea, the manufacturer that already built its recent robots. iRobot says its app, product support and warranties continue as normal, and it has kept releasing new Roombas. Roombas depend on iRobot's app for mapping and scheduling, so it's worth knowing who stands behind it.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the Roborock Qrevo CurvX if

You have carpet, rugs or pets that shed
You want a robot that gets under low furniture
You want the most hands-off dock

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Buy the Roomba Max 705 Combo if

Your floors are mostly tile, wood or vinyl
Mopping matters more to you than deep carpet cleaning
You have room for a large dock

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Not sure you need a mop?

Vacuum-only robots and simpler self-emptying models cost far less. See the full lineup, including budget picks, in our guide to the 10 best robot vacuums.

Questions people ask

Is Roborock better than Roomba?

For most homes, yes. Roborock's Qrevo CurvX has a much higher suction rating, a slimmer body that fits under more furniture, and a more automated dock. The Roomba Max 705 Combo is the better choice if mopping hard floors is your priority.

Is iRobot going out of business?

No. iRobot went through Chapter 11 bankruptcy and was acquired by Picea, its long-time manufacturer, in early 2026. iRobot says its app, customer support and warranties are continuing, and it is still releasing new Roomba models.

Which is better for pet hair?

The Roborock. Homes & Gardens rated the Roomba Max 705 Combo's suction poor at handling pet hair, while the CurvX's higher suction rating and anti-tangle design are built for it.

Which is better for mopping?

The Roomba Max 705 Combo. Its roller mop extends into edges and a cover keeps wet mop parts off your carpets, and reviewers rate its mopping among the best available.