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iRobot Roomba 105 Combo Robot + AutoEmpty Dock review
An entry-level Roomba that vacuums, mops and empties itself into a dock for up to 75 days.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 10, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 7.2
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.8
- Value (35%)
- 8.6
The Roomba 105 Combo with AutoEmpty dock is the cheapest way on this list to stop emptying a robot full of fur by hand. At $299.99 when checked, reduced from $469.99, it empties itself into the dock for up to 75 days, longer than the Roborock Q10 X5+ dock. ClearView LiDAR maps rooms and cleans in neat rows, even in the dark, and you can run it as a vacuum, a mop or both. Carpet detection keeps the microfiber pad off rugs while mopping. iRobot describes the suction as 70X more intense than an earlier model rather than giving a Pa figure. For pet homes, the gaps are clear: its page names no anti-tangle brush and no pet-object recognition, so it will not steer around accidents and may need more brush cleaning with long-haired pets. It suits short-haired dogs and cats in smaller homes. We compared documented features and published prices.
Who it is for
Pet owners on the tightest budget who want a self-emptying robot for daily fur pickup.
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 10, 2026.
Key features
- AutoEmpty dock for up to 75 days of hands-free cleaning
- ClearView LiDAR navigation that works in the dark
- 70X more intense suction than an earlier Roomba, per iRobot
- Vacuum only, mop only or combined modes
- Carpet detection that avoids rugs while mopping
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Cheapest self-emptying robot on this list
- Strength: Long 75-day dock interval for the price
- Strength: Simple app and cleaning modes
- Weakness: No named anti-tangle brush or pet-object recognition
- Weakness: Suction given as a multiple, not in Pa
- Weakness: Mop is a plain pad and skips rugs rather than lifting
Key facts
- Price: $299.99 when checked
- Hands-free emptying: Up to 75 days
- Navigation: ClearView LiDAR
- Modes: Vacuum, mop or both
Where it ranks
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo Robot + AutoEmpty Dock is No. 9 in our Best Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair verdict.
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