iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock (W155020)
- Suction Not published
- Dustbin 379 ml
- Navigation LiDAR
Roomba Max 705: Quick Verdict
The Bottom Line: Forbes Vetted's pick for best robot vacuum: strong debris pickup, LiDAR navigation with camera-based obstacle avoidance and a 75-day self-emptying dock. It does not mop, and at full price it is expensive for a vacuum-only robot.
- You want a vacuum-only robot with LiDAR mapping and camera obstacle avoidance
- Low running noise matters to you
- You want mopping (look at the Max 705 Combo or a mop-combo robot)
- You are on a tight budget or have a small space (Forbes Vetted's advice)
- Forbes Vetted names it Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner (rating 4.8), saying it scored "a perfect 10 in almost all categories"
- Forbes Vetted calls it the quietest robot vacuum it tested and praises its debris suction and navigation
- ClearView Pro LiDAR plus PrecisionVision AI avoids cords, shoes, toys and pet waste; up to 5 maps (iRobot)
- AutoEmpty dock holds up to 75 days of debris in an enclosed bag (iRobot)
- You want a vacuum-only robot with LiDAR mapping and camera obstacle avoidance
- Low running noise matters to you
- Self-emptying is noisy, though quick (Forbes Vetted)
- Vacuum only: no mopping in this version
- Forbes Vetted says to skip it if you are on a budget or have a small space; MSRP is $899.99
- You want mopping (look at the Max 705 Combo or a mop-combo robot)
- You are on a tight budget or have a small space (Forbes Vetted's advice)
Cleaning Performance Scores
Each criterion is scored on a standardized 10-point scale from manufacturer specs and cited independent tests, following our published methodology.
- Hardwood & hard floors 9.4/10 Exceptional
Fine-dust and debris pickup on sealed hard floors, from cited tests and spec
- Carpet pickup 9.2/10 Exceptional
Embedded debris pickup on low and medium pile carpet
- Pet hair 9.2/10 Exceptional
Embedded fur pickup and roller tangle resistance
- Navigation & edges 8.6/10 Excellent
Corner reach, baseboard clearance and obstacle avoidance
- App & smart home 8.6/10 Excellent
Map stability, scheduling depth, ecosystem integration
- Value 7.8/10 Good
Criteria performance relative to current street price
In-Depth Notes & Analysis
What Forbes Vetted found
Forbes Vetted names the Roomba Max 705 its Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner with a 4.8 rating, saying "this model punches well above its weight" on debris suction and navigation and that it "scored a perfect 10 in almost all categories." It also calls it the quietest robot vacuum it tested.
Forbes Vetted praises the automatic room recognition and the double-pass setting, and notes the dock stores a spare bag and a brushroll cleaning tool. Its main complaint is that self-emptying is noisy, though quick.
Which Max 705 this is
This is the vacuum-only Max 705 Vac with AutoEmpty dock (iRobot item W155020), the version Forbes Vetted links to. It is not the Roomba Max 705 Combo with AutoWash dock, which adds mopping.
iRobot lists a 7.5 lb robot, ClearView Pro LiDAR with PrecisionVision AI, up to 5 saved maps and a dock that holds up to 75 days of debris in a bag that traps particles as small as 0.7 microns. It is not covered on RTINGS' best robot vacuums page.
Technical Specifications & Evidence
Every metric listed below is tagged with its origin to ensure complete transparency in our review process.
| Metric | Value | Source / Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Forbes Vetted award | Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner | Verified Lab Citation |
| Forbes Vetted rating | 4.8 / 5 | Verified Lab Citation |
| Robot weight | 7.5 lb | Manufacturer Spec |
| Robot dimensions | 13.8 x 14.0 x 4.1 in | Manufacturer Spec |
| AutoEmpty capacity | Up to 75 days; bag traps debris down to 0.7 µm | Manufacturer Spec |
| Navigation | ClearView Pro LiDAR + PrecisionVision AI; up to 5 maps | Manufacturer Spec |
| Bin | 0.1 gal | Verified Lab Citation |
| Warranty | 1 year | Verified Lab Citation |
| Price | $899.99 (MSRP) | Manufacturer Spec |
| Navigation Architecture | LiDAR | Manufacturer Spec |
| Obstacle Detection | PrecisionVision AI (cords, shoes, toys, pet waste) | Manufacturer Spec |
| Dock Automation | Auto-Empty | Manufacturer Spec |
| Dust Bag Life | 75-day capacity | Manufacturer Spec |
How the Roomba Max 705 Compares
Side-by-side comparison against leading competitors in the robot vacuums category.
| Model | Price | Score | Suction | Dock Automation | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This review iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock (W155020) | $899.99 | 9.0/10 | Not published | Auto-Empty | — |
| Dreame X40 Ultra Robot Vacuum & Mop | $1,499.99 | 9.6/10 | 12,000 Pa | Auto-Empty | — |
| Roborock Q Revo Master | $1,199 | 9.6/10 | 10,000 Pa | auto-empty | — |
| Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra | $1,299 | 9.4/10 | 10,000 Pa | Auto-Empty | — |
How We Evaluated the Roomba Max 705
We have not measured the Roomba Max 705 ourselves. Its score is built from:
- Manufacturer specifications, labelled as specs throughout this review.
- Independent third-party test results, each linked to its source.
- Six weighted criteria: pet hair, hardwood, carpet, edges, app and value.
Learn more about our strict editorial guidelines and scoring methodology.
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Final Verdict
At $899.99, the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock (W155020) delivers exceptional overall performance (9.0/10).
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