iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock review

The Roomba 105 Combo with AutoEmpty dock is the cheapest way on this list to get a robot that both vacuums and mops and also empties itself. At $299.99 when we checked, it maps the home with ClearView LiDAR and cleans in neat rows, even in the dark. You can choose vacuum only, mop only or both, and Carpet Detect stops it mopping rugs, though the microfiber pad is not washed or lifted, so it suits light wipes. The dock holds up to 75 days of debris in a bag that iRobot says traps 99% of allergens as small as 0.7 microns, useful for allergy sufferers. iRobot states suction as 70X more than an earlier model rather than in Pa. There is no camera obstacle avoidance listed, so pet owners should pick up cords and check for accidents before a run. It ranks last on features, but it is the budget pick for small homes.

Who it is for

First-time buyers, renters and small homes that want a self-emptying vacuum and mop for under $300.

Price

$299.99 on the iRobot US store when checked, reduced from $469.99.

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Vacuum only, mop only or vacuum and mop modes
• AutoEmpty dock for up to 75 days
• Dock bag that traps 99% of allergens as small as 0.7 microns
• ClearView LiDAR mapping that cleans in rows, even in the dark
• Carpet Detect that avoids mopping rugs

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest self-emptying pick here at $299.99
• Strength: Allergen-trapping bag for dust-sensitive homes
• Strength: Simple setup from a well-known brand
• Weakness: Microfiber pad with no mop washing or lifting
• Weakness: iRobot states suction only as 70X more than an older model
• Weakness: No camera obstacle avoidance listed for pet messes

Key facts

• Price: $299.99 when checked
• Self-empty: Up to 75 days
• Navigation: ClearView LiDAR
• Modes: Vac, mop or vac and mop

Where it ranks

iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty Dock is No. 9 in our Best Robot Vacuums verdict.