iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock vs Narwal Freo X Ultra
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 Narwal Freo X Ultra costs $450, so the Narwal Freo X Ultra is $20 cheaper. The Narwal Freo X Ultra scores higher in our ranking (8.8 vs 5.6 out of 10). Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock for simple daily upkeep in small homes. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.
- 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
- 8,200 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Dual triangular
- Runtime
- 210 min claimed
A mop first robot with firm pressure and hot air drying, now far below its launch price. nextpit measured 96% sand pickup on carpet, but Vacuum Wars scored its obstacle avoidance poorly. There is no dock emptying, so you change a small bag in the robot.
Full Narwal Freo X Ultra review →Side by side
| iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock | Narwal Freo X Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $470 | $450 |
| 3 year cost | $470 | $450 |
| Our score | 5.6/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #40 | #6 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Suction | iRobot claims 70X the Roomba 600 series with 4 suction levels; Tek.no lists 7,000 Pa and found it lower than rivals | 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow |
| 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 | LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) |
| Obstacle avoidance | LiDAR only, no camera (iRobot) | Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored obstacle avoidance 1.22 stars |
| 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 | Dual triangular spinning pads at 180 rpm, 12 N pressure on tile, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal, nextpit) |
| Self empty | Yes, bagged AutoEmpty dock rated for up to 75 days (iRobot) | No dock emptying; the robot compresses dust into a 1 L bag, claimed up to 7 weeks (Narwal, TechRadar) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only; no pad washing (iRobot) | Mop washing, auto detergent, 40 C hot air drying (Narwal) |
| Runtime | Tek.no lists 120 min; iRobot lists a 3,000 mAh LFP battery but no runtime | 210 min claimed (Narwal); nextpit saw about 2 hours before it returned at 20% |
| Dustbin | Not published by iRobot | 1 L onboard bag (Narwal, TechRadar); Vacuum Wars lists 480 ml |
| Height | 4.09 in (iRobot) | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| 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 | Narwal app with no go zones; works with Siri (Narwal) |
| Weight | 6.45 lb robot (iRobot) | n/a |
| Pet hair | n/a | Vacuum Wars measured 76% pet hair pickup; TUV and SGS certified for zero tangling (Narwal) |
| Threshold | n/a | 20 mm (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Noise | n/a | TechRadar measured 53 dB; nextpit found it loud at max suction |
| Best for | simple daily upkeep in small homes | hard floor mopping at a reduced price |
| Skip if | you want real scrubbing or obstacle recognition | you want a dock that empties dust for you |
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
Narwal Freo X Ultra
- Vacuum Wars (2.26 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 1.86 kPa suction, 16 CFM airflow and 76% pet hair pickup. Estimated 1,103 sq ft per charge. Obstacle avoidance scored 1.22 stars. Source
- TechRadar (Performance 4.5/5): Measured 53 dB. Picked up Cheerios in one pass and handled a soy sauce spill in about two. The app could not split an open plan floor into rooms. Source
- nextpit: Picked up 99% of oat flakes and 98% of sand on tile and 96% of sand on carpet. Ran about 2 hours before returning at 20%. A dust bag burst after six hours of use. 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
Narwal Freo X Ultra
Pros
- 96% sand pickup on carpet in nextpit testing
- Firm 12 N mop pressure on tile
- Hot air drying and auto detergent
- Mop lifts 12 mm on carpet
- Quiet at 53 dB per TechRadar
Cons
- No dock dust emptying
- Weak obstacle avoidance in Vacuum Wars testing
- Room splitting tool struggles with open plans
- Bag burst during nextpit testing
- Struggles with thin cables and table legs
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock or the Narwal Freo X Ultra?
The Narwal Freo X Ultra scores higher in our ranking (8.8 vs 5.6 out of 10). Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock for simple daily upkeep in small homes. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.
Which is cheaper?
The Narwal Freo X Ultra at $450, versus $470 for the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $470 vs $450.
What is the difference between the Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock and the Freo X Ultra?
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, 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow on the Freo X Ultra. 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, LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) on the Freo X Ultra. Obstacle avoidance: LiDAR only, no camera (iRobot) on the Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock, Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored… on the Freo X Ultra.
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