iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs Roborock Q7 M5+
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock costs $280 and the Roborock Q7 M5+ costs $250, so the Roborock Q7 M5+ is $30 cheaper. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets. Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget. The Roborock Q7 M5+ wins 3 of 6 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Roborock Q7 M5+ wins 3 of 6 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | Q7 M5+ | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $280 | $250 | Q7 M5+ |
| 3 year cost | $380 | $378 | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Suction | 7,000 Pa | 10,000 Pa | Q7 M5+ |
| Runtime per charge | 200 min | 150 min | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 4.1 in | 3.9 in | Q7 M5+ |
- You care most about runtime per charge (200 min vs 150 min)
- Best for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets
- You want to spend less (saves $30)
- You care most about suction (10,000 Pa vs 7,000 Pa)
- You care most about robot height (fits under furniture) (3.9 in vs 4.1 in)
- Best for mixed floor homes that want auto empty 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
- 10,000 Pa
- Navigation
- Top mounted LiDAR
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Up to 150 min
Strong suction LiDAR robot with a bagged auto empty dock for about $250
Full Roborock Q7 M5+ review, pros and cons →Side by side
| iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | Roborock Q7 M5+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $280 | $250 |
| 3 year cost | $380 | $378 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #57 | #56 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Amazon listing) | 1 year (Roborock US store) |
| 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 | 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction against a 0.83 kPa average |
| Navigation | ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum Wars) | Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and reliable |
| Obstacle avoidance | None for small objects; Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say to clear cables and clutter first | No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as not included, and TechRadar saw it hit every test object |
| Mopping | No, vacuum only; the separate Roomba 105 Combo adds a mop | Yes, fixed pad with three water levels and no mop lift; Tom's Guide measured about 270 ml of usable tank |
| Self empty | Yes, AutoEmpty dock with a bag that holds up to 75 days of debris (iRobot) | Yes, RockDock Plus with a 2.7 L sealed bag, up to 7 weeks per bag (Roborock store) or 7 to 9 weeks (Amazon listing) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only | Auto empty and charging only; no mop washing, drying or water refill |
| 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 | Up to 150 min (Roborock Amazon listing); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,060 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | Not published | 400 ml robot bin (Tom's Guide) plus 2.7 L dock bag |
| Height | 4.1 in (Vacuum Wars) | 3.9 in (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) |
| 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 79% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, with 43% of long hair wrapping the brush |
| App | iRobot Home app with maps, no go zones, room settings and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) | Roborock app with schedules, room settings, no go and no mop zones and live map; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only; works with Alexa and Google Home |
| Threshold | Not published | Climbs 2 cm thresholds (Roborock store) |
| Noise | n/a | Tom's Guide measured about 53 to 72 dB depending on floor and power |
| Best for | Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets | mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget |
| Skip if | you have shedding pets or long hair in the house | your floors are often covered in cables, socks or toys |
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
Roborock Q7 M5+
- Vacuum Wars (2.01 Vacuum Wars stars): Above average suction and navigation speed, but average results on embedded sand (75%) and flattened pet hair (79%), 43% hair wrap, and heavy water use when mopping. Source
- RTINGS: Named the Q7 M5 the best budget robot vacuum it has tested, citing strong cleaning performance and useful app features. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock or the Roborock Q7 M5+?
Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets. Pick the Roborock Q7 M5+ for mixed floor homes that want auto empty on a budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Roborock Q7 M5+ at $250, versus $280 for the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, checked Nov 11, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $380 vs $378.
What is the difference between the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock and the Q7 M5+?
Suction: 7,000 Pa claimed (iRobot via GearBrain); Vacuum Wars measured 2.16 kPa sealed suction… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, 10,000 Pa with five levels (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 2.24 kPa sealed suction… on the Q7 M5+. Navigation: ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, Top mounted LiDAR with multi level maps (Roborock); TechRadar found mapping accurate and… on the Q7 M5+. 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, No front obstacle sensor; Roborock's Amazon comparison table marks obstacle avoidance as… on the Q7 M5+.
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