iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac
#5 in Vacuum onlyFull review
For carpet-heavy or pet homes that want a vacuum-only Roomba with camera obstacle avoidance and a 90-day bagged dock.
Amazon $399$399
The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 3.8 to 3.6. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac leads on navigation. The iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty wins on value. The iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty costs $119.01 less ($279.99 vs $399).
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iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty
#7 in Vacuum onlyFull review
A budget self-emptying LiDAR vacuum for hard floors and low carpet in homes without pets; its poor pet hair score rules it out for shedding animals.
Amazon $279.99$279.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac for navigation (LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR).
- Choose the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty for value ($280 vs $399).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every vacuum only robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Cleaning 33% | 48 not yet tested; estimated from 3 tested iRobot robots and the median of the 80 tested robots | 29 measured 82% of sand from carpet, 29% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.8) |
| Value 28% | 42 $399 | 63 $280 |
| Dock 22% | 100 Self-empties the bin | 100 Self-empties the bin |
| Navigation 17% | 100 LiDAR + camera | 65 LiDAR |
Independent tests
iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac
No independent test published yet.
iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 82% | 29% | 0.8 | 754 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Specifications
| iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 30,000 Pa | - |
| Main brush | dual rubber anti-tangle brushes | multi-surface bristle brush |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | None | None |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Self-empty | Self-empty |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + camera | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | PrecisionVision AI camera object recognition | Object sensing (sensor type not given) |
| Voice assistants | - | Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant |
| Build | ||
| Height | - | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | - | No |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | - |
| Weight | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 6.2 lb (2.8 kg) |
| Released | 2026-07 | 2025-03 |