iRobot Roomba 105 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock review

The Roomba 105 Vac with AutoEmpty dock is for buyers who only want vacuuming and care most about emptying it cleanly. At $279.99 when we checked, 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, so there is no dust cloud when you throw it out, which helps allergy sufferers. ClearView LiDAR maps the home and cleans in neat rows, even in the dark, and the app lets you target rooms, set keep-out zones and run spot cleaning for up to 5 minutes. The 3-Stage Cleaning System uses a Multi-Surface bristle brush and an Edge-Sweeping brush. It ranks last on value because it does not mop and costs more than the Dreame D20 Air Plus, which self-empties for longer and adds a mop. iRobot states suction only as 70X more than an older model. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Allergy sufferers and carpet-heavy homes that want a self-emptying vacuum and no mop.

Price

$279.99 on the iRobot US store when checked, reduced from $449.99.

q352020 $279.99 Price reduced from $449.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• 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 neat rows
• 3-Stage Cleaning System with Multi-Surface and Edge-Sweeping brushes
• Spot cleaning that works one area for up to 5 minutes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Allergen-trapping bag empties without a dust cloud
• Strength: Easiest robot here to set up and run
• Strength: Keep-out zones and room targeting in the app
• Weakness: No mopping at all
• Weakness: Costs $52 more than the Dreame D20 Air Plus, which also mops
• Weakness: Bristle brush rather than a rubber anti-tangle roller

Key facts

• Price: $279.99 when checked
• Self-empty: Up to 75 days
• Bag filtration: 99% of allergens to 0.7 microns
• Navigation: ClearView LiDAR

Where it ranks

iRobot Roomba 105 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock is No. 8 in our Best Budget Robot Vacuums verdict.