# iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus

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.

Prices checked Nov 11, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/irobot-roomba-105-vac-autoempty-vs-tp-link-tapo-rv30-max-plus/

## 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 |

## 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)

### 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](https://www.tomsguide.com/home/tp-link-tapo-rv30-max-plus-review)
- 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](https://nextpit.com/tapo-rv30-max-plus-review)
- Blacktubi (8.6/10): Strong carpet suction and a sealed bag dock that lasted longer than claimed; mopping only handles light messes and it can get stuck on stray cables. [Source](https://www.blacktubi.com/review/tapo-rv30-max-plus/)

## 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.

Full reviews: [iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/irobot-roomba-105-vac-autoempty/index.md), [TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/tp-link-tapo-rv30-max-plus/index.md)