iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock vs iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo + AutoWash Dock

Quick take: The iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock costs $100 less.

SpeciRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash DockiRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo + AutoWash Dock
Price~$500~$600
TypeRobot Vacuum & MopRobot Vacuum & Mop
Suction——
Battery—295 min
NavigationLiDARLiDAR
Filtration——
CordlessYesYes
Bagged——
Noise——
Dustbin——
Water tank——
Self-empty dockYesYes
Auto mop washingYesYes
Hot water washingNoYes
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionYesYes
Auto mop liftingYesYes
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlYesYes
Dimensions11.73 x 11.93 x 3.29 in11.73 x 11.93 x 3.29 in
Weight6.44 lbs6.44 lbs
Warranty——

Pros & cons

iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock

  • ✓Washing, drying and auto-empty dock for $499.99
  • ✓Pads lift 10 mm on carpet
  • ✓Same compact body as the Plus 515
  • ✓LiDAR navigation
  • ✗No hot-water pad washing
  • ✗No camera and no stated obstacle avoidance
  • ✗Runtime, suction, bin size and warranty are not published, where the 515 gets a 295-minute rating

iRobot Roomba Plus 515 Combo + AutoWash Dock

  • ✓Compact 11.73 x 11.93 in body
  • ✓Up to 295 minutes per charge
  • ✓Pads washed at 113°F and heat-dried
  • ✓Pads lift on carpet
  • ✓Light 6.44 lb robot
  • ✓3.29 in tall
  • ✗No camera, unlike the Plus 575 and the Max models
  • ✗113°F wash is cooler than rivals' 140 to 212°F docks
  • ✗Suction, warranty and obstacle avoidance are not published