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iRobotRoomba 205 DustCompactor Combo
Suction
iRobot claims 70x
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ClearView LiDAR
Mopping
Reusable microfiber pad
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iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo

LiDAR Roomba that compacts dirt onboard instead of using a big dock

Researched by Riley Hart · updated Oct 26, 2026

HOW WE SCORE
$470CHECKED OCT 26, 2026
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Quick verdict · checked Oct 26, 2026

A space saving Roomba with no tall dock, good LiDAR navigation and a large compacting bin. TechRadar needed to empty it after 8 days rather than 60 and measured 78 dB. Mopping and obstacle handling are weak, so it suits small tidy homes.

Best for: small spaces with no room for a dock. Skip if: you want real mopping or good obstacle avoidance.

Specs

Suction
iRobot claims 70x the suction of Roomba 600 series, 4 levels; no Pa figure published
Navigation
ClearView LiDAR, up to 3 maps (iRobot)
Obstacle avoidance
Basic; TechRadar saw it push toys and drag a cable, Tech Advisor saw it suck up a glove and get stuck
Mopping
Reusable microfiber pad with Carpet Detect to avoid rugs (iRobot); Tech Advisor found it mostly spread mess
Self empty
No dock emptying; compacts debris onboard, claimed up to 60 days (iRobot); TechRadar needed to empty it after 8 days
Dock features
Small charging base only (Tech Advisor)
Runtime
Not published; iRobot says it covers up to 1,000 sq ft
Dustbin
About 1.5 L compacting bin (TechRadar, Tech Advisor)

3 year cost of ownership

Robot
$470
Total
$470

No dock bags to buy. We found no filter or brush prices on the product page.

Status and safety

US availability
● On sale
Recalls
● No iRobot robot recall in the CPSC database as of Oct 26, 2026. Checked daily.
FCC authorized
Not checked
Company
Restructured
Warranty
Not listed

Parts and refills for the Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo

iRobot washable mop pads, 3 pack
$19.99 per 3 pack; each pad is reusable for up to 30 washes, so yearly need depends on how often you mop (source: iRobot US store)
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Price history

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Where to buy

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Pros

  • Compact charging base with no dock bin
  • About 1.5 L compacting bin
  • Reliable LiDAR navigation per Tech Advisor
  • Good carpet cleaning per Tech Advisor
  • Works with Alexa, Siri and Google

Cons

  • Emptied after 8 days in TechRadar testing, not 60
  • 78 dB average noise in TechRadar testing
  • Weak mopping
  • Gets stuck and pushes obstacles
  • Out of stock at iRobot on 2026-10-26

What independent reviewers found

Measured an average of 78 dB from five feet. The roughly 1.5 L bin needed emptying after eight days. It pushed aside toys and dragged a phone cable. Called a crushing disappointment.
TechRadar · Performance 2.5/5
Good carpet cleaning and LiDAR navigation, but mopping mostly spread mess and it got stuck on furniture bases and thin table legs.
Tech Advisor

Spec history

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Versions
Roomba 205 DustCompactorVacuum only version without the mop (model U112020), sold at Best Buy and Walmart
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Questions buyers ask

Does it need a dock bag?

No. It compacts dirt inside the robot. iRobot claims up to 60 days, but TechRadar emptied it after eight.

Does it mop carpets?

No. Carpet Detect keeps the mop off rugs, and Tech Advisor found the pad blocks it from crossing carpet.

Is it loud?

TechRadar measured an average of 78 dB from five feet.

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