iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs Narwal Freo X10 Pro
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock costs $450 and the Narwal Freo X10 Pro costs $450. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets. Pick the Narwal Freo X10 Pro for tidy homes that want mop washing on a budget. They split the points we can measure, 2 each.
Who wins, point by point
They split the points we can measure, 2 each. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | Freo X10 Pro | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $450 | $450 | Tie |
| 3 year cost | $550 | $450 | Freo X10 Pro |
| Suction | 7,000 Pa | 11,000 Pa | Freo X10 Pro |
| Runtime per charge | 200 min | 70 min | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 4.1 in | 4.2 in | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock |
- You care most about runtime per charge (200 min vs 70 min)
- You care most about robot height (fits under furniture) (4.1 in vs 4.2 in)
- Best for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets
- You care most about 3 year cost ($450 vs $550)
- You care most about suction (11,000 Pa vs 7,000 Pa)
- Best for tidy homes that want mop washing on a budget
- Suction
- 7,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- ClearView LiDAR
- Mopping
- No
- Runtime
- Up to 200 min
iRobot's cheapest LiDAR Roomba with a 75 day auto empty dock
Full iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock review, pros and cons →- Suction
- 11,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Dual rotating Reuleaux
- Runtime
- Not listed by Narwal
Budget LiDAR mop robot with auto empty and mop washing
Full Narwal Freo X10 Pro review, pros and cons →Side by side
| iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | Narwal Freo X10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $450 |
| 3 year cost | $550 | $450 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #61 | #63 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Amazon listing) | n/a |
| 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 | 11,000 Pa claimed (Narwal) |
| Navigation | ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum Wars) | LiDAR (Narwal); MacStories found it handled furniture and rugs well and stores up to four maps |
| Obstacle avoidance | None for small objects; Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say to clear cables and clutter first | Forward structured light, no camera (Narwal, SmartWorld); MacStories and SmartWorld both found it struggles with cables and small objects |
| Mopping | No, vacuum only; the separate Roomba 105 Combo adds a mop | Dual rotating Reuleaux triangle pads, 6 to 8 N pressure, 12 mm lift, EdgeReach extension (Narwal); SmartWorld notes wash water is not heated |
| Self empty | Yes, AutoEmpty dock with a bag that holds up to 75 days of debris (iRobot) | Yes, 1 L disposable bag or 800 ml bin per Narwal, up to 7 weeks; SmartWorld describes a 2.5 L compacting bag in the base |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only | Mop washing, 104°F warm air drying, dust compression (Narwal); no detergent dispenser (SmartWorld) |
| 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 listed by Narwal; MacStories used about 30% battery for 500 sq ft in 70 min; SmartWorld says nearly 200 m² per charge; 5,000 mAh battery (Narwal) |
| Dustbin | Not published | 800 ml robot bin or 1 L bag (Narwal) |
| Height | 4.1 in (Vacuum Wars) | 107.7 mm (Narwal spec table) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 29% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, and 79% of long hair wrapped the brush | DualFlow tangle free floating roller and detangling side brushes (Narwal); SmartWorld found it well suited to long hair and pet shedding |
| App | iRobot Home app with maps, no go zones, room settings and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) | Narwal app with multi floor maps, no go zones, schedules; Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only (Narwal) |
| Threshold | Not published | 2 cm (Narwal) |
| Best for | Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets | tidy homes that want mop washing on a budget |
| Skip if | you have shedding pets or long hair in the house | your floors often have cables or socks |
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
Narwal Freo X10 Pro
- MacStories: Over two months it vacuumed about 500 sq ft in roughly 70 minutes using about 30% battery. Mopping the same floor took close to 90 minutes. Had more trouble with cords and light bath mats than a camera based Roomba j7. Narwal provided the unit. Source
- SmartWorld: Good mopping for a non premium system and nearly 200 m² per charge. No front camera, so it struggles with cables and small objects. Wash water is not heated and there is no detergent dispenser. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock or the Narwal Freo X10 Pro?
Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets. Pick the Narwal Freo X10 Pro for tidy homes that want mop washing on a budget.
What is the difference between the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock and the Freo X10 Pro?
Suction: 7,000 Pa claimed (iRobot via GearBrain); Vacuum Wars measured 2.16 kPa sealed suction… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, 11,000 Pa claimed (Narwal) on the Freo X10 Pro. Navigation: ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, LiDAR (Narwal); MacStories found it handled furniture and rugs well and stores up to… on the Freo X10 Pro. 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, Forward structured light, no camera (Narwal, SmartWorld); MacStories and SmartWorld both… on the Freo X10 Pro.
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