iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock vs TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus
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 TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus costs $250, so the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus is $20 cheaper. The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus scores higher in our ranking (9.2 vs 6.1 out of 10). Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock for simple daily upkeep in small homes. Pick the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus for hard floor homes on a tight budget. The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus wins 3 of 5 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus wins 3 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 | RV30 Max Plus | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $270 | $250 | RV30 Max Plus |
| 3 year cost | $270 | $330 | iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock |
| Suction | 7,000 Pa | 5,300 Pa | iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock |
| Runtime per charge | 2 h | 4 h | RV30 Max Plus |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 4.09 in | 3.9 in | RV30 Max Plus |
- You care most about 3 year cost ($270 vs $330)
- You care most about suction (7,000 Pa vs 5,300 Pa)
- Best for simple daily upkeep in small homes
- You want to spend less (saves $20)
- You care most about runtime per charge (4 h vs 2 h)
- You care most about robot height (fits under furniture) (3.9 in vs 4.09 in)
- Best for hard floor homes on a tight 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
- 5,300 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Basic pad
Cheap LiDAR robot with a bagged auto empty dock
Full TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus review, pros and cons →Side by side
| iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock | TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $270 | $250 |
| 3 year cost | $270 | $330 |
| Our score | 6.1/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #40 | #2 |
| 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 | 5,300 Pa (Tapo) |
| 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 plus IMU, works in the dark, up to 4 floor maps (Tapo) |
| Obstacle avoidance | LiDAR only, no camera (iRobot) | No camera based avoidance; nextpit and Blacktubi found it bumps objects and can stick on cables; crosses 22 mm thresholds |
| 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, clip on pad with a 300 ml water tank and three water levels; no mop lift, avoids carpet in mop mode (Tapo) |
| Self empty | Yes, bagged AutoEmpty dock rated for up to 75 days (iRobot) | Yes, 3 L sealed disposable bag, up to 60 days per bag (Tapo) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only; no pad washing (iRobot) | Auto empty and charging only; dock 9 x 6.5 x 13 in (Tapo) |
| Runtime | Tek.no lists 120 min; iRobot lists a 3,000 mAh LFP battery but no runtime | Not published by Tapo; 2,600 mAh battery with 4 h charging; nextpit had about 65% left after a 30 min run |
| Dustbin | Not published by iRobot | 300 ml robot bin plus 3 L dock bag (Tapo) |
| Height | 4.09 in (iRobot) | 3.9 in (100 mm, Tapo) |
| 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 | Tapo app with room modes, schedules, no go zones and live position; works with Alexa and Google Assistant |
| Weight | 6.45 lb robot (iRobot) | n/a |
| Pet hair | n/a | Tom's Guide pet hair score 80.6, with only 67.8% pickup on carpet |
| Noise | n/a | 52 dB quiet mode, 55 dB standard (Tapo) |
| Filter | n/a | H11 HEPA (Tapo) |
| Best for | simple daily upkeep in small homes | hard floor homes on a tight budget |
| Skip if | you want real scrubbing or obstacle recognition | you have heavy pet hair on carpet |
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
TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus
- Tom's Guide: Picked up 98.6% of cereal on hardwood and 99.7% on carpet, but only 67.8% of pet hair on carpet; mopping is basic and the pad needs manual cleaning. Source
- nextpit (4.5/5): Called it an excellent budget robot with precise mapping and better than expected mopping; obstacle detection was the weakest area, with frequent bumps. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock or the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus?
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus scores higher in our ranking (9.2 vs 6.1 out of 10). Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock for simple daily upkeep in small homes. Pick the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus for hard floor homes on a tight budget.
Which is cheaper?
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus at $250, versus $270 for the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $270 vs $330.
What is the difference between the Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock and the RV30 Max Plus?
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, 5,300 Pa (Tapo) on the RV30 Max Plus. 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 plus IMU, works in the dark, up to 4 floor maps (Tapo) on the RV30 Max Plus. Obstacle avoidance: LiDAR only, no camera (iRobot) on the Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock, No camera based avoidance; nextpit and Blacktubi found it bumps objects and can stick on… on the RV30 Max Plus.
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