iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus
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 TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus costs $290, so the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock is $10 cheaper. The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus has a published review score and ranks #4 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 TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus for hard floor homes on a tight 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 | RV30 Max Plus | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $280 | $290 | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock |
| 3 year cost | $380 | $370 | Tie |
| Suction | 7,000 Pa | 5,300 Pa | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock |
| Runtime per charge | 200 min | 4 h | RV30 Max Plus |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 4.1 in | 3.9 in | RV30 Max Plus |
- You want to spend less (saves $10)
- You care most about suction (7,000 Pa vs 5,300 Pa)
- Best for Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets
- You care most about runtime per charge (4 h vs 200 min)
- You care most about robot height (fits under furniture) (3.9 in vs 4.1 in)
- Best for hard floor homes on a tight 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
- 5,300 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Basic pad
Cheap LiDAR robot with a bagged auto empty dock
Full TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus review, pros and cons →Side by side
| iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $280 | $290 |
| 3 year cost | $380 | $370 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 9.0/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #57 | #4 |
| 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 | 5,300 Pa (Tapo) |
| Navigation | ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum Wars) | LiDAR plus IMU, works in the dark, up to 4 floor maps (Tapo) |
| Obstacle avoidance | None for small objects; Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say to clear cables and clutter first | No camera based avoidance; nextpit and Blacktubi found it bumps objects and can stick on cables; crosses 22 mm thresholds |
| Mopping | No, vacuum only; the separate Roomba 105 Combo adds a mop | Yes, clip on pad with a 300 ml water tank and three water levels; no mop lift, avoids carpet in mop mode (Tapo) |
| Self empty | Yes, AutoEmpty dock with a bag that holds up to 75 days of debris (iRobot) | Yes, 3 L sealed disposable bag, up to 60 days per bag (Tapo) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only | Auto empty and charging only; dock 9 x 6.5 x 13 in (Tapo) |
| 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 by Tapo; 2,600 mAh battery with 4 h charging; nextpit had about 65% left after a 30 min run |
| Dustbin | Not published | 300 ml robot bin plus 3 L dock bag (Tapo) |
| Height | 4.1 in (Vacuum Wars) | 3.9 in (100 mm, Tapo) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 29% flattened pet hair pickup against an 81% average, and 79% of long hair wrapped the brush | Tom's Guide pet hair score 80.6, with only 67.8% pickup on carpet |
| App | iRobot Home app with maps, no go zones, room settings and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) | Tapo app with room modes, schedules, no go zones and live position; works with Alexa and Google Assistant |
| Threshold | Not published | n/a |
| Noise | n/a | 52 dB quiet mode, 55 dB standard (Tapo) |
| Filter | n/a | H11 HEPA (Tapo) |
| Best for | Roomba fans with hard floors and no pets | hard floor homes on a tight budget |
| Skip if | you have shedding pets or long hair in the house | you have heavy pet hair on carpet |
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
TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus
- Tom's Guide: Picked up 98.6% of cereal on hardwood and 99.7% on carpet, but only 67.8% of pet hair on carpet; mopping is basic and the pad needs manual cleaning. Source
- nextpit (4.5/5): Called it an excellent budget robot with precise mapping and better than expected mopping; obstacle detection was the weakest area, with frequent bumps. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock or the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus?
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus has a published review score and ranks #4 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 TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus for hard floor homes on a tight budget.
Which is cheaper?
The iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock at $280, versus $290 for the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus, checked Nov 11, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $380 vs $370.
What is the difference between the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock and the RV30 Max Plus?
Suction: 7,000 Pa claimed (iRobot via GearBrain); Vacuum Wars measured 2.16 kPa sealed suction… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, 5,300 Pa (Tapo) on the RV30 Max Plus. Navigation: ClearView LiDAR with multi level maps, no go zones and room sequences (iRobot, Vacuum… on the Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, LiDAR plus IMU, works in the dark, up to 4 floor maps (Tapo) on the RV30 Max Plus. 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 camera based avoidance; nextpit and Blacktubi found it bumps objects and can stick on… on the RV30 Max Plus.
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