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iRobot
iRobot Roomba 105 Vac Robot Vacuum
Editor's Score
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Full Specifications
| Suction Power | — |
|---|---|
| Type | Vacuum Only |
| Navigation Technology | ClearView LiDAR mapping |
| Obstacle Avoidance | ClearView LiDAR avoids obstacles and cleans in neat rows, including in the dark |
| Multi-Floor Mapping | 3 maps |
| Battery Runtime | — |
| Self-Emptying | No |
| Self-Empty Capacity | — |
| Mop Auto Wash & Dry | No |
| Dock Features | Self-charging dock only — no auto-empty base on this base configuration |
| Carpet Compatible | Yes |
| Carpet Notes | 3-Stage Cleaning System with a Multi-Surface Bristle Brush |
| Hardwood Compatible | Yes |
| Pet Hair Features | Edge-Sweeping Brush plus Multi-Surface Bristle Brush; iRobot markets "70X more suction" versus its older Roomba 600 series |
| App / Smart Home | iRobot Home App; works with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant |
| Weight | 6.24 lbs |
| Dimensions | 13.23 x 13.19 x 4.09 |
Other documented details
| Cleaning system | 3-Stage Cleaning System (power-lifting suction + edge brush + multi-surface brush) |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz only |
Editorial Review
The Roomba 105 Vac is the plainest entry point into iRobot's current lineup: real ClearView LiDAR mapping (a step up from the bump-and-run navigation of very old Roombas) but no auto-empty dock, no mopping, and no camera-based obstacle recognition. It's a vacuum in the most literal sense.
iRobot's "70X more suction" claim is stated relative to its own older 600-series Roombas, not an absolute Pa figure, so it isn't directly comparable to the Pa numbers Roborock, Dreame or Ecovacs publish — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping by suction spec.
For a single-level home or apartment where daily manual emptying isn't a hassle, this is the cheapest reliable way into the Roomba ecosystem and its app.
Pros
- Real LiDAR mapping at an entry price point
- Stores up to 3 floor maps
- Works with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant
- Lightest robot in this lineup at 6.24 lbs
Cons
- No auto-empty dock at this configuration
- No mopping
- No published Pa suction figure or per-charge runtime
Best for: Buyers who want a dependable, no-frills LiDAR-mapped Roomba and don't mind emptying the bin by hand.
Who should skip it: Anyone who wants a self-emptying base — see the 105 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock instead.
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