iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs Mova P50 Pro Ultra
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock costs $450 and the Mova P50 Pro Ultra costs $449, so the Mova P50 Pro Ultra is $1 cheaper. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets. Pick the Mova P50 Pro Ultra for hard floor homes with long hair.
- 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 →- Suction
- 19,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- RGB camera and sensors
- Mopping
- Dual rotary mops that
A good pick for hard floor homes that care about mopping and hair, since Vacuum Wars measured zero hair wrap and above average stain removal. Its measured suction, carpet sand pickup and coverage per charge trail the cheaper P10 Pro Ultra. Skip it if you have lots of carpet.
Full Mova P50 Pro Ultra review →Side by side
| iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | Mova P50 Pro Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $449 |
| 3 year cost | $550 | $449 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #51 | #50 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Amazon listing) | Up to 3 years (Mova) |
| Suction | 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 | 19,000 Pa claimed (Mova); Vacuum Wars measured 0.71 kPa and 17 CFM, below the 0.83 kPa average |
| Navigation | ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum Wars) | RGB camera and sensors (Mova); Vacuum Wars measured 0.7 m² per min; nextpit saw it bump table legs |
| Obstacle avoidance | None for small objects; Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say to clear cables and clutter first | Camera based avoidance (Mova); Vacuum Wars scored 17 of 24; nextpit called detection of cables excellent |
| Mopping | No, vacuum only; the separate Roomba 105 Combo adds a mop | Dual rotary mops that detach at the dock for carpet, 10.5 mm lift, 32 water levels (Mova); Vacuum Wars dried stain score 111 against a 93 average |
| Self empty | Yes, AutoEmpty dock with a bag that holds up to 75 days of debris (iRobot) | Yes, 3.2 L dust bag, up to 75 days (Mova) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only | 167°F mop wash, 113°F hot air drying, auto detergent and water refill, self cleaning washboard (Mova) |
| Runtime | Up to 200 min (iRobot Amazon listing); Vacuum Wars estimated only about 630 sq ft per charge against a 1,015 sq ft average | Not stated by Mova; Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,375 sq ft per charge; nextpit used 16% battery in 30 min at max; 5,200 mAh |
| Dustbin | Not published | 300 ml robot bin plus 3.2 L dock bag (Mova) |
| Height | 4.1 in (Vacuum Wars) | 103.8 mm (Mova); nextpit lists 10.4 cm and calls it tall |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 29% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, and 79% of long hair wrapped the brush | Vacuum Wars measured 63% to 65% pet hair pickup (81% average) and 0% hair wrap |
| App | iRobot Home app with maps, no go zones, room settings and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) | MOVAhome app with pet video calls, no go zones, room settings; Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant (Mova) |
| Threshold | Not published | 22 mm (Mova) |
| Best for | Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets | hard floor homes with long hair |
| Skip if | you have shedding pets or long hair in the house | most of your home is carpet |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
Mova P50 Pro Ultra
- Vacuum Wars (2.71 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 0.71 kPa suction, 17 CFM, 57% carpet sand, 63% to 65% pet hair, 0% hair wrap, dried stain score 111, obstacle score 17 of 24 and about 1,375 sq ft per charge. Source
- nextpit (4.5): Picked up 98% of oats and sand on tile and 95% of sand on carpet. No hair in the brush. Battery dropped 16% in 30 minutes at max. Excellent cable detection but bumped table legs several times. Source
Pros and cons
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
Mova P50 Pro Ultra
Pros
- 0% hair wrap (Vacuum Wars)
- Above average dried stain mopping
- Mops detach at the dock for carpet runs
- 167°F mop wash and hot air drying
- Up to 3 year warranty
Cons
- Below average measured suction
- Only 57% embedded sand pickup (Vacuum Wars)
- Below average pet hair pickup
- Tall at about 10.4 cm
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock or the Mova P50 Pro Ultra?
Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets. Pick the Mova P50 Pro Ultra for hard floor homes with long hair.
Which is cheaper?
The Mova P50 Pro Ultra at $449, versus $450 for the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $550 vs $449.
What is the difference between the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock and the P50 Pro Ultra?
Suction: 7,000 Pa claimed (iRobot via GearBrain); Vacuum Wars measured 2.16 kPa sealed suction… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, 19,000 Pa claimed (Mova); Vacuum Wars measured 0.71 kPa and 17 CFM, below the 0.83 kPa… on the P50 Pro Ultra. Navigation: ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, RGB camera and sensors (Mova); Vacuum Wars measured 0.7 m² per min; nextpit saw it bump… on the P50 Pro Ultra. Obstacle avoidance: None for small objects; Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say to clear cables and clutter first on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, Camera based avoidance (Mova); Vacuum Wars scored 17 of 24; nextpit called detection of… on the P50 Pro Ultra.
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