Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni vs iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni costs $450 and the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock costs $450. Pick the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni for pet owners on a budget who want a full dock. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets.
- Suction
- 18,500 Pa
- Navigation
- dToF laser
- Mopping
- OZMO Turbo dual
- Runtime
- 206 min silent vacuum
On paper this is one of the best values in robot vacuums: strong measured suction, perfect pet hair pickup and a full self cleaning dock for about $450. Vacuum Wars ranked it highly, but TechRadar got two units with navigation bugs and called it a dudbot. Buy it from a store with easy returns, and skip it if your floors are often cluttered.
Full Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni review →- Suction
- 7,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- ClearView LiDAR
- Mopping
- No
- Runtime
- Up to 200 min
The cheapest way into a LiDAR Roomba with an auto empty dock, and RTINGS picked the Roomba 105 as its best cheap robot vacuum. Vacuum Wars found good carpet deep cleaning but very weak pet hair pickup and heavy hair wrap. Pet owners should look at the Dreame D20 Plus or Roborock Q7 M5+ instead.
Full iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock review →Side by side
| Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $450 |
| 3 year cost | $550 | $550 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #52 | #51 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year limited (Amazon listing) |
| Suction | 18,500 Pa (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 2.09 kPa and 28 CFM against 0.83 kPa and 16 CFM averages | 7,000 Pa claimed (iRobot via GearBrain); Vacuum Wars measured 2.16 kPa sealed suction against a 0.83 kPa average but 12 CFM airflow, below average |
| Navigation | dToF laser (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars rated navigation only slightly above average at 0.81 m2 per minute; TechRadar saw room and zone cleans fail on two units | ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum Wars) |
| Obstacle avoidance | RGBD camera (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars scored 14 against a 17 average and saw it miss pet waste | None for small objects; Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say to clear cables and clutter first |
| Mopping | OZMO Turbo dual spinning pads, extendable mop, TruEdge 2.0, 18 mm auto lift (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars scored 171 on dried stains against a 98 average | No, vacuum only; the separate Roomba 105 Combo adds a mop |
| Self empty | Yes, 3 L bag with bag detection (Ecovacs); BGR notes Ecovacs claims up to 90 days per bag | Yes, AutoEmpty dock with a bag that holds up to 75 days of debris (iRobot) |
| Dock features | Auto empty, 40 to 75 C mop wash, hot air drying, auto refill, auto detergent, 4 L clean and 4 L dirty tanks, scraper self cleaning (Ecovacs) | Auto empty and charging only |
| Runtime | 206 min silent vacuum, 159 min standard vacuum and mop (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 200 min at low power and 1,210 sq ft per charge | Up to 200 min (iRobot Amazon listing); Vacuum Wars estimated only about 630 sq ft per charge against a 1,015 sq ft average |
| Dustbin | 300 ml robot bin plus 3 L dock bag (Ecovacs) | Not published |
| Height | 98 mm, 3.86 in (Ecovacs) | 4.1 in (Vacuum Wars) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 100% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap; BGR found no pet hair left on rugs | Vacuum Wars measured 29% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, and 79% of long hair wrapped the brush |
| App | Ecovacs Home app with YIKO GPT voice; Matter with Google Home, Apple Home and SmartThings (Ecovacs) | iRobot Home app with maps, no go zones, room settings and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) |
| Threshold | 22 mm, 0.87 in (Ecovacs) | Not published |
| Noise | 64.9 dBA standard vacuum (Ecovacs); TechRadar measured 61 dB on one run and 77 dB at max suction | n/a |
| Best for | pet owners on a budget who want a full dock | Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets |
| Skip if | you leave pet waste or clutter on the floor | you have shedding pets or long hair in the house |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni
- Vacuum Wars (3.19 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 2.09 kPa and 28 CFM, 100% pet hair pickup, 77% embedded sand, 0% hair wrap, 171 on dried stains and 1,210 sq ft per charge. Obstacle avoidance scored 14 against a 17 average. Source
- TechRadar: Quiet first run at 61 dB and quick auto empty, but later runs cleaned half a room repeatedly, skipped mopping and failed custom room cleans on the original and a replacement unit. Reviewer called it a dudbot. Source
- BGR: After a month, no pet hair remained on rugs, the anti tangle brush stayed clear and the mop removed dried juice and jelly. The dock is large and the fan is loud at high suction. Source
iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
- Vacuum Wars (1.41 Vacuum Wars stars): Removed 82% of embedded sand, above the 75% average, but picked up only 29% of flattened pet hair and 79% of long hair wrapped the brush. Coverage was about 630 sq ft per charge and it has no obstacle avoidance. Source
- RTINGS: Named the Roomba 105 its best cheap robot vacuum for smart navigation, long battery life and an optional self empty dock, but called vacuuming only adequate and obstacle avoidance weak. Source
Pros and cons
Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni
Pros
- Strong measured suction and airflow
- 100% pet hair pickup in Vacuum Wars testing
- Full dock with hot water wash and auto detergent
- 18 mm mop lift for rugs
- Matter support
Cons
- Below average obstacle avoidance
- TechRadar hit navigation bugs on two units
- Side brush scatters debris on hard floors
- Large dock
iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
Pros
- Low price for LiDAR plus auto empty
- Bags hold up to 75 days
- Good embedded dirt pickup on carpet
- Familiar iRobot Home app
- Sold direct by iRobot and Amazon
Cons
- 29% pet hair pickup in Vacuum Wars test
- Long hair wraps the brush
- Low coverage per charge
- No obstacle avoidance or mop
- Owner went through Chapter 11 in 2025
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni or the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock?
Pick the Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni for pet owners on a budget who want a full dock. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets.
What is the difference between the Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni and the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock?
Suction: 18,500 Pa (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars measured 2.09 kPa and 28 CFM against 0.83 kPa and 16… on the Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni, 7,000 Pa claimed (iRobot via GearBrain); Vacuum Wars measured 2.16 kPa sealed suction… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock. Navigation: dToF laser (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars rated navigation only slightly above average at 0.81… on the Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni, ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock. Obstacle avoidance: RGBD camera (Ecovacs); Vacuum Wars scored 14 against a 17 average and saw it miss pet… on the Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni, None for small objects; Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say to clear cables and clutter first on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock.
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