iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock vs Roborock Q7 M5+
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock costs $270 and the Roborock Q7 M5+ costs $250, so the Roborock Q7 M5+ is $20 cheaper. The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock has a published review score and ranks #40 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Roborock Q7 M5+ is not scored yet. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock for simple daily upkeep in small homes. Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget. The Roborock Q7 M5+ wins 4 of 5 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Roborock Q7 M5+ wins 4 of 5 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock | Q7 M5+ | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $270 | $250 | Q7 M5+ |
| 3 year cost | $270 | $378 | iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock |
| Suction | 7,000 Pa | 10,000 Pa | Q7 M5+ |
| Runtime per charge | 2 h | 150 min | Q7 M5+ |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 4.09 in | 3.9 in | Q7 M5+ |
- You care most about 3 year cost ($270 vs $378)
- Best for simple daily upkeep in small homes
- You want to spend less (saves $20)
- You care most about suction (10,000 Pa vs 7,000 Pa)
- You care most about runtime per charge (150 min vs 2 h)
- Best for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget
- Suction
- iRobot claims 70X
- Navigation
- ClearView LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Tek.no lists 120 min
Entry LiDAR Roomba that vacuums, mops and self empties
Full iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock review, pros and cons →- Suction
- 10,000 Pa
- Navigation
- Top mounted LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Up to 150 min
Strong suction LiDAR robot with a bagged auto empty dock for about $250
Full Roborock Q7 M5+ review, pros and cons →Side by side
| iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock | Roborock Q7 M5+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $270 | $250 |
| 3 year cost | $270 | $378 |
| Our score | 6.1/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #40 | #49 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year (Roborock US store) |
| Suction | iRobot claims 70X the Roomba 600 series with 4 suction levels; Tek.no lists 7,000 Pa and found it lower than rivals | 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction against a 0.83 kPa average |
| 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 | Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and reliable |
| Obstacle avoidance | LiDAR only, no camera (iRobot) | No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as not included, and TechRadar saw it hit every test object |
| 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 | Yes, fixed pad with three water levels and no mop lift; Tom's Guide measured about 270 ml of usable tank |
| Self empty | Yes, bagged AutoEmpty dock rated for up to 75 days (iRobot) | Yes, RockDock Plus with a 2.7 L sealed bag, up to 7 weeks per bag (Roborock store) or 7 to 9 weeks (Amazon listing) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only; no pad washing (iRobot) | Auto empty and charging only; no mop washing, drying or water refill |
| Runtime | Tek.no lists 120 min; iRobot lists a 3,000 mAh LFP battery but no runtime | Up to 150 min (Roborock Amazon listing); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,060 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | Not published by iRobot | 400 ml robot bin (Tom's Guide) plus 2.7 L dock bag |
| Height | 4.09 in (iRobot) | 3.9 in (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) |
| 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 | Roborock app with schedules, room settings, no go and no mop zones and live map; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only; works with Alexa and Google Home |
| Weight | 6.45 lb robot (iRobot) | n/a |
| Pet hair | n/a | Vacuum Wars measured 79% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, with 43% of long hair wrapping the brush |
| Threshold | n/a | Climbs 2 cm thresholds (Roborock store) |
| Noise | n/a | Tom's Guide measured about 53 to 72 dB depending on floor and power |
| Best for | simple daily upkeep in small homes | mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget |
| Skip if | you want real scrubbing or obstacle recognition | your floors are often covered in cables, socks or toys |
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
Roborock Q7 M5+
- Tom's Guide: Tested the Q7 M5 robot without the dock: 93.3% overall pickup on tile and 85% on carpet, with 70% of pet and human hair on carpet. Human hair caught on the brush roll and the mop only handled light dirt. Source
- TechRadar: Called the Q7 M5 a brilliant budget bot with accurate mapping and strong pet hair pickup, but it hit every test object, long hair still wrapped the brush and the app had several glitches. Subscores: Value 4/5, Performance 4/5, App 3.5/5. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock or the Roborock Q7 M5+?
The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock has a published review score and ranks #40 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Roborock Q7 M5+ is not scored yet. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock for simple daily upkeep in small homes. Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Roborock Q7 M5+ at $250, versus $270 for the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $270 vs $378.
What is the difference between the Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock and the Q7 M5+?
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, 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction… on the Q7 M5+. 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, Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and… on the Q7 M5+. Obstacle avoidance: LiDAR only, no camera (iRobot) on the Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock, No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as… on the Q7 M5+.
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