iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock vs iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock costs $470 and the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo costs $470. The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo scores higher in our ranking (5.8 vs 5.6 out of 10). Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock for simple daily upkeep in small homes. Pick the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo for small spaces with no room for a dock.
- Suction
- iRobot claims 70X
- Navigation
- ClearView LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Tek.no lists 120 min
The cheapest Roomba that maps with LiDAR, mops with a pad and empties itself. It is basic: the mop is a damp cloth, there is no camera, and Tek.no rated it mediocre with weak suction and some stuck runs. Buy it only on sale; at $469.99 on iRobot's store, stronger rivals cost the same.
Full iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock review →- Suction
- iRobot claims 70x
- Navigation
- ClearView LiDAR
- Mopping
- Reusable microfiber pad
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.
Full iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo review →Side by side
| iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock | iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $470 | $470 |
| 3 year cost | $470 | $470 |
| Our score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #40 | #37 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Suction | iRobot claims 70X the Roomba 600 series with 4 suction levels; Tek.no lists 7,000 Pa and found it lower than rivals | iRobot claims 70x the suction of Roomba 600 series, 4 levels; no Pa figure published |
| Navigation | ClearView LiDAR, cleans in rows, up to 3 maps, about 10 min per 1,000 sq ft (iRobot); Tek.no saw it get stuck and take a long time | ClearView LiDAR, up to 3 maps (iRobot) |
| Obstacle avoidance | LiDAR only, no camera (iRobot) | Basic; TechRadar saw it push toys and drag a cable, Tech Advisor saw it suck up a glove and get stuck |
| Mopping | Yes, microfiber pad with a micro pump, 3 water levels and SmartScrub; avoids carpet in mop modes (iRobot); Tek.no called it essentially a wet cloth | Reusable microfiber pad with Carpet Detect to avoid rugs (iRobot); Tech Advisor found it mostly spread mess |
| Self empty | Yes, bagged AutoEmpty dock rated for up to 75 days (iRobot) | No dock emptying; compacts debris onboard, claimed up to 60 days (iRobot); TechRadar needed to empty it after 8 days |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only; no pad washing (iRobot) | Small charging base only (Tech Advisor) |
| Runtime | Tek.no lists 120 min; iRobot lists a 3,000 mAh LFP battery but no runtime | Not published; iRobot says it covers up to 1,000 sq ft |
| Dustbin | Not published by iRobot | About 1.5 L compacting bin (TechRadar, Tech Advisor) |
| Height | 4.09 in (iRobot) | 3.98 in (robot 14.1 x 14.09 x 3.98 in, iRobot) |
| App | Roomba Home app with schedules, keep out zones, suction and water settings; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only (iRobot); Tek.no found the map view weaker than rivals | Roomba Home app; works with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant (iRobot) |
| Weight | 6.45 lb robot (iRobot) | n/a |
| Pet hair | n/a | No measured pet hair result published in the reviews we read |
| Threshold | n/a | Not published |
| Noise | n/a | TechRadar measured an average of 78 dB from five feet |
| Best for | simple daily upkeep in small homes | small spaces with no room for a dock |
| Skip if | you want real scrubbing or obstacle recognition | you want real mopping or good obstacle avoidance |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock
- Tek.no (Norway): Rated it mediocre. Vacuums well and LiDAR improved navigation over older Roombas, but it got stuck, took a long time, has lower suction than rivals and a basic wet cloth mop. Source
- Just A Dad Approved (4.6/10): After about three months of home use it scored 5.5 of 10 for mopping, 6 for carpet, 5 for hair tangle and 1.5 for obstacle avoidance, running over items under about 3 inches. Only 2 of 6 marketing claims passed. The reviewer advised skipping it at full price. The page prints 4.6/10 in one place and 4.8 out of 10 in another. Source
- Vacuum Chef: Hands on test with the AutoEmpty dock. Measured 395 FPM airflow on carpet against a 420 FPM category average, the best it has recorded for an entry level iRobot. Mapping was much faster than older non LiDAR Roombas. The mop only drags and does not lift, hair tangles on the roller and the firmware update took nearly an hour. Source
iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo
- TechRadar (Performance 2.5/5): 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. Source
- Tech Advisor: Good carpet cleaning and LiDAR navigation, but mopping mostly spread mess and it got stuck on furniture bases and thin table legs. Source
Pros and cons
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock
Pros
- LiDAR mapping with up to 3 maps
- Bagged dock holds up to 75 days
- Avoids carpet when mopping
- Compact dock
- Low running cost pads reusable 30 times
Cons
- Basic wet cloth mop
- No camera obstacle avoidance
- Lower suction than rivals
- Got stuck in Tek.no testing
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo
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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock or the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo?
The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo scores higher in our ranking (5.8 vs 5.6 out of 10). Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock for simple daily upkeep in small homes. Pick the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo for small spaces with no room for a dock.
What is the difference between the Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock and the Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo?
Suction: iRobot claims 70X the Roomba 600 series with 4 suction levels; Tek.no lists 7,000 Pa and… on the Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock, iRobot claims 70x the suction of Roomba 600 series, 4 levels; no Pa figure published on the Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo. Navigation: ClearView LiDAR, cleans in rows, up to 3 maps, about 10 min per 1,000 sq ft (iRobot)… on the Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock, ClearView LiDAR, up to 3 maps (iRobot) on the Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo. Obstacle avoidance: LiDAR only, no camera (iRobot) on the Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock, Basic; TechRadar saw it push toys and drag a cable, Tech Advisor saw it suck up a glove… on the Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo.
Also consider
See all ranked →More comparisons
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock vs Shark Matrix Plus 2 in 1 (RV2610WA)
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock vs SwitchBot S20
- Dreame L40s Ultra CE vs iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock vs Narwal Freo X Ultra
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock vs iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo + AutoWash Dock
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock vs iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock
- iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo vs iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo + AutoWash Dock
- iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo vs iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock
All robot vacuums, ranked
See the ranking →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission. It never changes our score. Disclosure
We check prices every morning and compare them with each model's 2026 low. One email when real deals land, plus our 5 minute Friday roundup. Unsubscribe anytime.