Which is better for pet hair?

The Roomba Plus 505 has 7,000Pa suction versus 4000Pa on the Eureka, and iRobot lists pet hair as a top use case. The Eureka counters with a HEPA filter, which helps if allergies matter more than raw suction.

Does the Roomba actually wash its mop pads?

Yes. The AutoWash Dock auto-empties debris, washes the pads during mopping, then washes and heat-dries them, and runs a self-cleaning cycle through the dock. The Eureka has no pad washing.

Which is better for carpets?

The Eureka is the safer pick for carpet-heavy homes: it is a vacuum first, sits 3.9 in tall, and has a HEPA filter. The Roomba lifts its pads and avoids carpets in mop modes, but its strength is hard floors.

Is the Roomba worth the extra money?

Its lowest recent price was $215.99 on November 2, 2026. That buys stronger suction, real pad washing and drying, and LiDAR mapping. If you only need vacuuming, the Eureka covers that for less.

Which runs longer on one charge?

They are effectively even: the Eureka is rated at 180 minutes and the Roomba at 3 hours. Both charge in about 4 hours.

The Eureka is rated at a 65 dB maximum. Roomba buyers complain about noise during operation, and iRobot gives no dB figure.

Eureka Robot Vacuum with Self-Emptying Station vs iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo

Buy the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo if you have mostly hard floors and want real mopping with a dock that washes and heat-dries the pads. Buy the Eureka if you want a cheaper, lighter vacuum with a HEPA filter and a longer 180-minute runtime. The Roomba's lowest recent price was $215.99 on November 2, 2026, and the Eureka's price was not provided.

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