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iRobot Roomba Combo review (Australia): Max 705 and Plus 575
iRobot is still selling and supporting Roombas in Australia after its January 2026 sale to Picea Robotics, and its 2025 flagship is now 65% off. Here's whether a Roomba Combo still makes sense, which model to look at, and what's changed for warranty and support. Prices checked 1 October 2026.
By Domestic Robot · Editor: Christian Ganaban · Updated 1 October 2026 · We may earn a commission from links on this page. Disclosure
Quick answer
The Roomba Max 705 Combo at $849 (Amazon AU and iRobot's Australian store, down from $2,399) is a roller-mop robot with a heated self-washing dock at a mid-range price. Reviews are split, though, and as a 2025 model it carries only a one-year warranty. The newer Roomba Plus 575 Combo ($999) has a two-year warranty and a 75 °C mop wash, but we couldn't find an independent review yet. For most people, the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni is the safer buy at a similar price.
iRobot in Australia in 2026
iRobot completed its court-supervised sale to Chinese manufacturer Picea Robotics on 23 January 2026, after a Chapter 11 restructuring in December 2025. iRobot's CEO told TechRadar the app would keep working, warranties would be honoured and firmware updates would continue. In Australia, Melbourne-based IXL Home distributes iRobot, runs the local online store (irobot.com.au now redirects to shopirobot.com.au) and handles warranty and support on 1300 727 421.
New-generation Roombas, including the Plus 575, 515 and 415 Combos, are now listed in Australia. ChannelNews (September 2026) reports the distributor does little marketing, and Roborock, Ecovacs and Dreame lead the Australian market.
Price and availability in Australia
| Model | Retailer | Price (AUD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max 705 Combo | Amazon AU | $849.30 | Listing shows $2,399 RRP |
| Max 705 Combo | iRobot AU store (IXL Home) | $849 | RRP $2,399 |
| Max 705 Combo | Myer | $1,450 | Reduced to clear; no change-of-mind returns |
| Plus 575 Combo | iRobot AU store | $999 | RRP $1,699 |
| Plus 415 Combo | iRobot AU store | $679 | RRP $949 |
| Plus 675 Combo | iRobot AU store | $2,199 |
Checked 1 October 2026. The Max 705 Combo is also listed at JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and The Good Guys, but we couldn't load their prices. iRobot's store category page showed some different prices from its product pages; we've used the product pages.
Who should buy one, and who should skip it
- Buy the Max 705 Combo if you want a roller mop with a heated washing and drying dock at a sale price, and you're comfortable with a one-year warranty.
- Buy the Plus 575 Combo if you want iRobot with a two-year warranty and don't mind being an early adopter.
- Skip if long-term app and cloud support is a dealbreaker: there's a public commitment, but no long-term guarantee.
- Skip if you have long-haired pets: one reviewer found hair wrapped the rollers.
Key specifications
| Spec | Roomba Max 705 Combo | Roomba Plus 575 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Suction | 13,000 Pa | 25,000 Pa |
| Mop | PowerSpin roller, 200 rpm, extends to edges | Two spinning pads, 180 rpm, 10 mm lift |
| Dock | AutoWash: auto-empty (about 75 days), heated wash and dry, auto-mixes cleaning concentrate | Auto-empty, 75 °C mop wash, 45 °C drying |
| Navigation | ClearView Pro LiDAR, up to 5 maps | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | PrecisionVision AI (cords, socks, pet waste) | PrecisionVision |
| Robot height | 105 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Thresholds | Not published | 35 mm |
| Warranty (AU) | 1 year (2025 model) | 2 years (2026 model) |
From iRobot's Australian product pages and IXL Home's warranty policy. iRobot doesn't publish a runtime for either model.
Cleaning performance: what independent testers found
We haven't tested either Roomba. Published reviews of the Max 705 Combo disagree sharply; we found none of the Plus 575 Combo.
- Praise for mopping and set-up. The AU Review (December 2025, 5/5) and TechDrivePlay (October 2025, 5/5) liked the mapping, mopping and ease of use. Homes & Gardens (January 2026) called the mopping excellent.
- A damning Australian review. Reviews.org Australia (February 2026) didn't recommend it: it reported about 80% pickup, tangling despite the rubber rollers, a slow app, unexplained errors and docking that needed the sensor cleaned daily.
- Pet hair and carpet. Homes & Gardens found hair wrapped the rollers and carpet cleaning was weak, and measured 71 dB.
- Teething problems. TechDrivePlay needed 30–60 minutes of firmware updates before first use and saw early dock leaks fixed by software. The AU Review noted a small onboard bin and occasional dock issues.
Maintenance and running costs
Max 705 Combo parts from iRobot's Australian store on 1 October 2026:
| Part | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Replenishment kit | $115 |
| PowerSpin roller mop | $60 |
| Dock bags, 3-pack | $33 |
| Filters, 3-pack | $25 |
| Edge brushes, 6-pack | $35 |
| Rubber brushes | $80 |
| Battery | $149 |
| StayClean concentrate | $29 |
The dock is designed around iRobot's own cleaning concentrate, and TechDrivePlay notes only the official solution should be used.
Warranty and support
Under IXL Home's warranty policy, 2026 Roomba models get two years and 2025 models, including the Max 705 Combo, get one year, batteries included. Refurbished units get six months. Support is on 1300 727 421, weekdays 9am–5pm AEST, and iRobot's Australian store offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Your Australian Consumer Law rights apply on top, including after the warranty ends if a fault appears that a robot at this price shouldn't have.
Privacy and security
Both robots use PrecisionVision, a camera-based obstacle system. As part of the Picea deal, iRobot set up a separate US subsidiary, iRobot Safe, for customer data. We couldn't find a statement specific to Australian customers' data.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Max 705: roller mop and heated self-washing dock for $849
- Camera-based avoidance of cords, socks and pet waste
- Local distributor with phone support
- Plus 575: two-year warranty and 75 °C wash
Weaknesses
- Max 705: one-year warranty
- Very mixed reviews, including app and docking problems
- 105 mm-tall Max 705
- Long-term app support is a promise, not a guarantee
- No independent Plus 575 reviews yet
Alternatives
- Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni ($999 at JB Hi-Fi on 30 September): roller mop, 2.5-year warranty and strong test results. Read our X8 Pro Omni review.
- Roborock Qrevo range ($699–$1,999): see our Roborock Qrevo review.
- Tight space? The Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo appears in our robot vacuums for apartments.
- Under $1,000: see our best robot vacuums under $1,000.
Our verdict
A Roomba is no longer the default choice in Australia. The Max 705 Combo at $849 is good value on paper, but a one-year warranty and split reviews make it a gamble next to rivals with longer warranties and more consistent results. If you're set on iRobot, the Plus 575 Combo's two-year warranty makes it the safer Roomba, though wait for independent reviews if you can.
Common questions
Is iRobot still operating in Australia?
Yes. iRobot was bought by Picea Robotics in January 2026, and IXL Home in Melbourne still distributes Roombas, runs the Australian store and handles warranty and support.
How much is the Roomba Max 705 Combo in Australia?
$849.30 on Amazon AU and $849 at iRobot's Australian store on 1 October 2026, down from a $2,399 RRP.
What warranty do Roombas have in Australia now?
Two years for 2026 models and one year for 2025 models such as the Max 705 Combo, under IXL Home's policy.
Will the Roomba app keep working?
iRobot's CEO said in December 2025 that the app would keep working, warranties would be honoured and firmware updates would continue. There's no guarantee beyond that.
Roomba Max 705 Combo or Plus 575 Combo?
The Plus 575 Combo ($999) has a two-year warranty and more suction; the Max 705 Combo ($849) has a roller mop and heated washing dock. We found reviews only for the 705.
Sources
- iRobot: Picea transaction completed (23 Jan 2026)
- TechRadar: iRobot CEO on app and warranties (Dec 2025)
- iRobot AU store: Max 705 Combo
- iRobot AU store: Plus 575 Combo
- iRobot AU store: warranty policy
- iRobot AU store: support contacts
- iRobot AU store: Max 705 Combo parts
- Amazon AU listing
- Myer listing
- ChannelNews: iRobot reboot in Australia (Apr 2026)
- ChannelNews: iRobot's Australian range and marketing (Sep 2026)
- Reviews.org Australia review (Feb 2026)
- The AU Review (Dec 2025)
- TechDrivePlay review (Oct 2025)
- Homes & Gardens review (Jan 2026)
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