# iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs Mova P50 Pro Ultra

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.

Prices checked Oct 31, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/irobot-roomba-105-vac-autoempty-vs-mova-p50-pro-ultra/

## 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 |

## 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](https://vacuumwars.com/roomba-105-vac-review-irobots-cheapest-self-emptying-robot-vacuum-in-2025/)
- 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](https://www.rtings.com/robot-vacuum/reviews/best/budget)

### 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](https://vacuumwars.com/mova-p50-pro-ultra-robot-vacuum-review)
- 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](https://www.nextpit.de/tests/mova-p50-pro-ultra-test)

## 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.

Full reviews: [iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/irobot-roomba-105-vac-autoempty/index.md), [Mova P50 Pro Ultra](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/mova-p50-pro-ultra/index.md)