# iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs Narwal Freo X Ultra

As of Oct 26, 2026, the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock costs $450 and the Narwal Freo X Ultra costs $450. The Narwal Freo X Ultra has a published review score and ranks #5 in our robot vacuums ranking; the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock is not scored yet. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/irobot-roomba-105-vac-autoempty-vs-narwal-freo-x-ultra/

## Side by side

| | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | Narwal Freo X Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $450 |
| 3 year cost | $550 | $450 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.6/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #28 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Amazon listing) | 1 year (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| 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 | 8,200 Pa (Narwal); Vacuum Wars measured 1.86 kPa bench suction and 16 CFM airflow |
| Navigation | ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum Wars) | LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) |
| Obstacle avoidance | None for small objects; Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say to clear cables and clutter first | Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored obstacle avoidance 1.22 stars |
| Mopping | No, vacuum only; the separate Roomba 105 Combo adds a mop | Dual triangular spinning pads at 180 rpm, 12 N pressure on tile, 12 mm lift on carpet (Narwal, nextpit) |
| Self empty | Yes, AutoEmpty dock with a bag that holds up to 75 days of debris (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 | Mop washing, auto detergent, 40 C hot air drying (Narwal) |
| 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 | 210 min claimed (Narwal); nextpit saw about 2 hours before it returned at 20% |
| Dustbin | Not published | 1 L onboard bag (Narwal, TechRadar); Vacuum Wars lists 480 ml |
| Height | 4.1 in (Vacuum Wars) | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| 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 76% pet hair pickup; TUV and SGS certified for zero tangling (Narwal) |
| App | iRobot Home app with maps, no go zones, room settings and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) | Narwal app with no go zones; works with Siri (Narwal) |
| Threshold | Not published | 20 mm (Vacuum Wars spec table) |
| Noise | n/a | TechRadar measured 53 dB; nextpit found it loud at max suction |
| Best for | Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets | hard floor mopping at a reduced price |
| Skip if | you have shedding pets or long hair in the house | you want a dock that empties dust for you |

## 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)

### 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](https://vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/narwal_freo_x_ultra/)
- 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](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/narwal-freo-x-ultra)
- 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](https://nextpit.com/narwal-freo-x-ultra-review)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock or the Narwal Freo X Ultra?

The Narwal Freo X Ultra has a published review score and ranks #5 in our robot vacuums ranking; the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock is not scored yet. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets. Pick the Narwal Freo X Ultra for hard floor mopping at a reduced price.

### What is the difference between the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock and the Freo X Ultra?

Suction: 7,000 Pa claimed (iRobot via GearBrain); Vacuum Wars measured 2.16 kPa sealed suction… on the Roomba 105 Vac + 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 with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, LiDAR with 3D multi level maps for up to 4 floors (Narwal) on the Freo X 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, Tri laser structured light, infrared and ultrasonic sensors (Narwal); Vacuum Wars scored… on the Freo X Ultra.

Full reviews: [iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/irobot-roomba-105-vac-autoempty/index.md), [Narwal Freo X Ultra](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/narwal-freo-x-ultra/index.md)