iRobot 105
Robot Vacuums

105

iRobot

Released Mar 2025

Robot vacuum and mop with powerful suction, simple app control, and up to 200 minutes of runtime. The iRobot 105 scores 78/100 based on 10 expert reviews.

Critic Score

7810 reviews

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Pros

  • Powerful suction(8)
  • Simple app(4)
  • Solid vacuuming performance(3)
  • Affordable(2)

Cons

  • Basic mopping function(2)
  • No proper object avoidance(2)
  • Requires pre-tidying floors(2)
  • Misses inside corners due to round shape(2)
  • Rough initial mapping(2)

10 Critic Reviews

91
VacuumroversFeb 2026

The iRobot Roomba 105 offers powerful cleaning with advanced LiDAR navigation and long battery life, making it an excellent choice for busy households seeking effortless cleaning.

85
CnetMar 2025

iRobot's 2025 Roomba lineup brings premium features like lidar navigation and increased suction power to more affordable models, offering consumers better value across different price points.

82
PurelivinggearNov 2025

The iRobot Roomba 105 vac robot vacuum feels like a small helper that just gets the job done without much fuss, offering steady cleaning power and simple operation.

82
EasysmarthomeguideOct 2025

The Roomba 105 with AutoEmpty dock offers predictable cleaning and convenience for hard floors and low-pile rugs, making it a solid hands-off option for everyday maintenance.

72
VacuumwarsNov 2025

The Roomba 105 Vac is iRobot's cheapest auto-emptying robot vacuum in 2025, offering solid carpet cleaning but struggling with pet hair and battery efficiency.

72
The-independentNov 2025

The Roomba combo 105 is iRobot's attempt to make as cheap a robot vacuum as possible by stripping away fancy features you might not need – but the most affordable Roomba in the range cuts a little too...

72
IndependentNov 2025

The iRobot Roomba combo 105 is a budget robot vacuum that delivers powerful suction and reliable navigation but compromises on object avoidance and mopping capabilities.

65
ReviewsMay 2025

The Roomba 105 is a basic robot vacuum that you can build out with extra functionality for a price, but you'd be better off saving your money and going for the baseline.

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Nytimes
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LifehackerMay 2025