# iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs SwitchBot K11+

As of Oct 26, 2026, the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock costs $450 and the SwitchBot K11+ costs $400, so the SwitchBot K11+ is $50 cheaper. Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets. Pick the SwitchBot K11+ for small apartments with tight gaps under furniture.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/irobot-roomba-105-vac-autoempty-vs-switchbot-k11-plus/

## Side by side

| | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | SwitchBot K11+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $400 |
| 3 year cost | $550 | $595 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #28 | #27 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Amazon listing) | 1 year |
| 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 | 6,000 Pa with Quiet, Standard, Strong and Max modes (SwitchBot) |
| Navigation | ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum Wars) | LDS LiDAR with SLAM mapping (SwitchBot); TechRadar found it fast and accurate, Tom's Guide needed about four mapping attempts |
| Obstacle avoidance | None for small objects; Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say to clear cables and clutter first | Infrared and PSD sensors, no camera; TechRadar and Expert Reviews saw it run over cables and socks |
| Mopping | No, vacuum only; the separate Roomba 105 Combo adds a mop | No, no water tank; a disposable wet wipe attachment only, which reviewers found weak (TechRadar) |
| Self empty | Yes, AutoEmpty dock with a bag that holds up to 75 days of debris (iRobot) | Yes, 4 L antibacterial bag, up to 90 days (SwitchBot) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only | Auto empty and charging only; dock 24 x 18 x 25 cm (TechRadar) |
| 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 published; 3,200 mAh battery with under 5 h charging (SwitchBot); Tom's Guide cites over two hours in quiet mode |
| Dustbin | Not published | Robot bin size not published; 4 L dock bag (SwitchBot) |
| Height | 4.1 in (Vacuum Wars) | 98.5 mm, 248 mm wide (SwitchBot) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 29% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, and 79% of long hair wrapped the brush | Expert Reviews collected 3.1 g of pet hair per surface, at the low end of its tests; Tom's Guide pet hair 70% hardwood, 65% carpet |
| App | iRobot Home app with maps, no go zones, room settings and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) | SwitchBot app plus Matter for Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home; TechRadar noted quirks such as an 8 character room name limit |
| Threshold | Not published | Climbs up to 1.7 cm (SwitchBot) |
| Best for | Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets | small apartments with tight gaps under furniture |
| Skip if | you have shedding pets or long hair in the house | you need real mopping or have a large home |

## 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)

### SwitchBot K11+

- TechRadar: Charming, capable vacuum for cramped homes with fast, accurate navigation and a large dock bag; the wipe mop is not worth using, auto empty is noisy and it hit a shoe and sucked up a cable. TechRadar gave a Performance 3.5/5 subscore but no overall rating. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/switchbot-k11-robot-vacuum-review)
- Tom's Guide: Picked up all kitty litter but struggled with Cheerios; mapping needed about four attempts and the reviewer preferred the cheaper K10+ Pro unless battery life or noise matter most. [Source](https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/switchbot-k11-robot-vacuum-review)
- Expert Reviews: Near perfect rice pickup on carpet and laminate, but weaker on flour and pet hair; it ran over socks and cables and did not detect a fake dog mess. [Source](https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-garden/vacuums-cleaning/switchbot-k11-robot-vacuum-review)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock or the SwitchBot K11+?

Pick the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets. Pick the SwitchBot K11+ for small apartments with tight gaps under furniture.

### Which is cheaper?

The SwitchBot K11+ at $400, versus $450 for the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $550 vs $595.

### What is the difference between the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock and the K11+?

Suction: 7,000 Pa claimed (iRobot via GearBrain); Vacuum Wars measured 2.16 kPa sealed suction… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, 6,000 Pa with Quiet, Standard, Strong and Max modes (SwitchBot) on the K11+. Navigation: ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, LDS LiDAR with SLAM mapping (SwitchBot); TechRadar found it fast and accurate, Tom's… on the K11+. 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, Infrared and PSD sensors, no camera; TechRadar and Expert Reviews saw it run over cables… on the K11+.

Full reviews: [iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/irobot-roomba-105-vac-autoempty/index.md), [SwitchBot K11+](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/switchbot-k11-plus/index.md)