Which is better for pet hair?

Both target pet hair. The bObsweep lists pet hair as its top use case and adds a charcoal filter. The Roomba uses tangle-resistant rubber brushes and a 3-prong side brush to stop hair wrapping.

Is the bObsweep worth the extra money?

Only if the self-emptying 6L base and 170-minute battery matter to you. At $979.99 versus $499.00 as of November 7, 2026, the Roomba covers most homes for about half the price.

Which cleans edges and corners better?

The Roomba. Its articulating arm extends spinning mop pads 30mm for up to 18% more edge coverage. The bObsweep does not list an edge-extending mop.

Which fits under low furniture?

The Roomba, at 46% smaller than the Roomba 505. The bObsweep is 3.5 in tall, which clears most sofas but not the lowest gaps.

Which has better smart home support?

The Roomba adds Siri on top of Alexa and Google Assistant. The bObsweep supports Alexa and Google Assistant only.

Which holds more dirt before you empty it?

The bObsweep. Its dock bag holds 6L and compresses debris. The Roomba's onboard bin is 0.07 gal and the AutoWash dock cleans mops rather than storing dirt.

bObsweep UltraVision Robot Vacuum & Mop vs iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo

The Roomba Plus 575 Combo is the better buy for most people. It costs $499.00 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, while the bObsweep UltraVision is $979.99 at Wayfair as of the same date. The bObsweep wins only if you want a big self-emptying base and long 170-minute battery life and will pay roughly double for it.

Today the iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo costs $480.99 less at its best price.

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