It doesn't tangle hair and empties itself. The latest Roomba dropped from 15,999 CZK to 9,999 CZK

The latest generation of Roomba, for the first time under ten thousand. You can now buy the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Vac on Alza for 9,999 CZK instead of 15,999 CZK, including the self-emptying station. You can verify the current price and stock availability directly in the product detail on Alza.

Quick summary:
✅ It makes sense if you want reliable, worry-free vacuuming – with a furry dog, carpet, and hard floor.
⚠️ Consider that it doesn’t mop and the station empties into disposable bags that you will need to repurchase.
💡 For 9,999 CZK, this is the most modern generation of Roomba with LiDAR at a price where mid-range models are usually sold.

Why this robot is interesting

For many years, iRobot was losing ground to Asian competitors, but the Max 705 generation is a return to the game. The Roomba Max 705 Vac received ClearView Pro LiDAR navigation, so it finally maps and moves systematically – and works even in the dark. The Vac version is purely for vacuuming, which has both a drawback and an advantage: in international discussions, owners of the combined version complain about the malfunction rate of the mopping system, which this simpler variant simply bypasses. And the drop from 15,999 CZK to 9,999 CZK is the deepest discount this model has received so far.

Key parameters explained in plain language

The pair of anti-tangle rubber brushes is the main weapon against pet hair – you don’t have to cut them with scissors like with classic bristles. On carpets, the robot automatically increases suction thanks to Carpet Boost. In an international test, it mapped an apartment of about 130 m² in less than 9 minutes, and one long-time owner calculated that the Max 705 can clean the same rooms that an older Roomba i8 cleaned in 73 minutes in 51 minutes. With a height of 10.4 cm, it can go under most beds and sofas, and it handles obstacles up to 2 cm.

Practical aspects: station, bags, noise

The AutoEmpty station is smaller than older generations (the robot doesn’t drive onto a ramp), and the bag inside holds dirt for approximately two months of operation. However, keep in mind that the bags are disposable and represent an ongoing additional cost. The emptying process itself is short but noisy – it’s better not to schedule it at night. The operating noise level of 74 dB is a common standard: you wouldn’t want to run the robot during a home office meeting, but it doesn’t matter when you leave the apartment.

What users say

On Alza, the robot has a rating of 4.9 out of 5, but so far only from 7 customers, so take the sample with a grain of salt. One owner summarizes the experience with the words “worry-free and well-done cleaning with minimal effort,” while another reviewer writes “works excellently” but adds “app is a disaster” – the new Roomba Home app has indeed not yet won over some users. From international experiences: obstacle recognition works reliably for cables and toys, but it sometimes misses shoelaces or small unknown objects, and corners need to be cleaned with a handheld vacuum cleaner from time to time.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you want the robot to also mop, this version will not be enough for you – look for the Roomba Max 705 Combo variant, or competitors with a mop from Roborock, Xiaomi, or Dreame. Owners of high-pile carpets with long fibers, on which robotic vacuum cleaners generally struggle, will also be disappointed. And anyone bothered by disposable bags in the station should look for a model with an emptyable dustbin.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

The Roomba Max 705 Vac for 9,999 CZK is ideal for households with pets and a combination of floor types that simply want reliable vacuuming – no mop, no complications. The 6,000 CZK discount moves it into a price range where you typically buy unnamed mid-range models, but here you get flagship-generation brushes and navigation. And because Alza reports only the last 5 pieces in stock, there’s not much time left to think.

If the robot sells out in the meantime, you can continuously find other discounted robotic vacuum cleaners in Alza’s current Mega Sales.

Is vacuuming enough for your robot, or is a mop a must-have for you?