Roborock - S9 MaxV Ultra vs iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max
Between the S9 MaxV Ultra and Roomba Combo 10 Max, the S9 MaxV Ultra comes out ahead in water tank and noise, while the Roomba Combo 10 Max wins on several specs. Overall, the S9 MaxV Ultra scores 85.1 and the Roomba Combo 10 Max scores 48 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The S9 MaxV Ultra is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 37.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the S9 MaxV Ultra if you care most about water tank and noise. The biggest gaps in its favor are water tank, noise, lidar, among others.
The Roomba Combo 10 Max similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable mopping, battery life, self-empty base, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the S9 MaxV Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Roborock - S9 MaxV Ultra wins
- ▲Water tank — 42.86% more. 300 ml vs 210 ml.
- ▲Noise — 5.00 dB less. 65 vs 70.
- ▲Has Lidar.
- ▲Suction: 22000 Pa vs 0 Pa.
Why iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Cleaning
| Spec | Roborock - S9 MaxV Ultra | iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Suction | 22000 Palead | 0 Pa |
| Mopping | true | true |
| Water tank | 300 mllead | 210 ml |
| Dustbin | 350 ml | 500 mllead |
| Carpet detection | true | true |
Navigation
| Spec | Roborock - S9 MaxV Ultra | iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Lidar | truelead | false |
| Camera navigation | true | true |
| AI obstacle avoidance | true | true |
| Max climb | 40 mmlead | 20 mm |
Autonomy
| Spec | Roborock - S9 MaxV Ultra | iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 180 min | 180 min |
| Self-empty base | true | true |
| Self-wash mop | true | true |
| Self-dry mop | true | true |
| Noise | 65 dBlead | 70 dB |
Frequently asked
Which has stronger suction, S9 MaxV Ultra or Roomba Combo 10 Max?+
S9 MaxV Ultra delivers 22000 Pa vs 0 Pa.
Do S9 MaxV Ultra or Roomba Combo 10 Max mop?+
Both can mop.
Which has a self-emptying base, S9 MaxV Ultra or Roomba Combo 10 Max?+
Both ship with a self-emptying base.
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