iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop
- Battery Life: 120 minutes
- Surface Recommendation: Carpet & Hard Floor
- Capacity: 0.1 gallons
- Control Type: App, Push Button, Voice
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
The Roomba Plus 505 Combo pairs DualClean mop pads and PerfectEdge coverage with an AutoWash Dock that washes and heat-dries the pads, built for homes with mixed hard flooring and carpet.
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ASIN: B0DWG1YNJRCategory: Robotic Vacuums
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Overview
The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo (model N185020) adds DualClean mop pads with PerfectEdge coverage and an AutoWash Dock that washes and heat-dries the pads, built for homes with a mix of hard flooring and carpet.
PrecisionVision AI is the step up from the base 105 line: it is meant to recognize cords, socks, and pet waste and steer around them, plus repeat passes over wet or dry messes it detects. Owners in large, mixed-flooring homes report fast, accurate mapping, though at least one found keep-out zones got ignored and had to remap a whole room to fix it.
- AutoWash Dock with heated mop pad drying
- PrecisionVision AI obstacle and mess recognition
- DualClean mop pads with PerfectEdge edge coverage
- ClearView Pro LiDAR maps day or night
Who it's for
Fits households with pets and both hard floors and carpet that want one robot to vacuum and mop with minimal dock upkeep. Less suited to homes that depend on keep-out zones staying reliable, since that was inconsistent for at least one owner.
Pros and cons
- Mop pads extend along edges for wall-to-wall coverage and self-wash and heat-dry in the dock
- Maps large, mixed-flooring homes quickly and accurately, per multiple owners
- PrecisionVision AI is designed to steer around cords, socks, and pet waste and repeat passes on messes
Performance notes
PrecisionVision AI is meant to spot obstacles like cords and pet waste in real time and steer around them while repeating cleaning passes over messes it flags as wet or dry. ClearView Pro LiDAR maps day or night, and the DualClean mop pads extend along edges for wider coverage while auto-lifting when they sense carpet, so mopping and vacuuming can run in the same pass.
Specifications
| Brand | iRobot |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 11.02 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 14.1 × 13.8 × 4.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0.1 gallons |
| Number of Speeds | 4 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Battery Life | 120 minutes |
| Number of Power Levels | 4 |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Surface Recommendation | Carpet & Hard Floor |
| Control Type | App, Push Button, Voice |
| Filter Type | Cartridge |
| Form Factor | Robotic |
| Number of Wheels | 2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Type Name | Robotic Vacuum |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Roomba Plus 505 handle a mix of tile, hardwood, and carpet?
Owners with 60/40 tile-and-carpet homes report it mapped quickly and mopped the hard floors while the pads auto-lifted on carpet.
How reliable are keep-out zones on the 505?
Mixed. One owner found a zone got ignored entirely and had to remap the whole room to remove it, so treat zones as imperfect rather than a hard boundary.