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iRobot Roomba 105 Robot Vacuum – LiDAR Mapping, Strong Suction, App Control

iRobot
★★★★★ 2.3
Best budget iRobot with smart mapping
$159.99 → As of Jul 8, 2026
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01 / Spec

Top features

Suction70X more than Roomba 600 series (estimated ~2000Pa equivalent)
NavigationClearView LiDAR with room mapping, no-go zones
MoppingNo

The iRobot Roomba 105 is an entry-level robot vacuum from the market-leading iRobot brand, positioned as an affordable gateway to autonomous cleaning. It features 70X more suction power than the Roomba 600 series, a 3-stage cleaning system (power-lifting brush + multi-surface brush + edge-sweeping brush), and ClearView LiDAR navigation for room mapping and precise coverage. The vacuum schedules cleaning by room, supports spot-clean mode (5-minute focused scrub), and integrates with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant via a mobile app. It self-charges and resumes cleaning, making it practical for multi-room homes. No mopping capability. Ideal for households seeking Roomba reliability and smart mapping at a sub-$200 price point, without premium features like self-emptying or advanced obstacle avoidance.

02 / Signals

Why it's hot

Affordable iRobot Roomba with LiDAR mapping and 70X stronger suction.

  • Value for money 85
  • Review rating & velocity 53
  • Community sentiment 77
  • Brand reputation 100
  • Search heat 69
  • Est. return & defect rate 85
03 / Verdict

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Strong suction for entry-level ($70X vs. Roomba 600)
  • Precise ClearView LiDAR navigation and mapping
  • Room-based scheduling and spot cleaning
  • Voice control (Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant)
  • Self-charging and resume functionality
  • Sleek modern design
  • Low entry price (~$160)

Cons

  • No mopping capability
  • No self-empty dock (manual bin emptying required)
  • Limited obstacle avoidance vs. flagship models
  • Newer model with limited community reviews
  • No multi-floor map persistence reported
  • Basic app compared to j7+ / s9+ tier
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Suction (Pa)
1500Pa—decent carpet pickup, adequate hard floors 2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile Strongest suction
Obstacle Avoidance
Some bumper avoidance, cliff sensors, struggles with dark rugs Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
App & Voice Control
Wi-Fi app + Alexa scheduling and voice commands Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
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