For small homes that want one machine as robot, stick and handheld vacuum. It’s getting hard to buy new.
AmazonThe Eufy E20 3-in-1 is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.0 to 3.6. The Eufy E20 3-in-1 leads on cleaning and navigation.
A budget self-emptying LiDAR vacuum for hard floors and low carpet in homes without pets; its poor pet hair score rules it out for shedding animals.
Amazon $279Prices were last checked October 26, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Eufy E20 3-in-1 for cleaning (measured 80.5% of sand from carpet, 97% of pet hair, no hair tangled vs measured 82% of sand from carpet, 29% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.8)) and navigation (LiDAR + 3D light vs LiDAR).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every vacuum only robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Eufy E20 3-in-1 | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Cleaning 33% | 64 measured 80.5% of sand from carpet, 97% of pet hair, no hair tangled | 29 measured 82% of sand from carpet, 29% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.8) |
| Value 28% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 63 $279 |
| Dock 22% | 100 Self-empties the bin | 100 Self-empties the bin |
| Navigation 17% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 65 LiDAR |
Independent tests
Eufy E20 3-in-1
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 80.5% | 97% | 0 | 784 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 82% | 29% | 0.8 | 754 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Specifications
| Eufy E20 3-in-1 | iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 8,000 Pa | - |
| Main brush | Roller brush with Pro-Detangle Comb | multi-surface bristle brush |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | None | None |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Self-empty | Self-empty |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag | 3 L | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | Dual line lasers | Object sensing (sensor type not given) |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri | Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant |
| Build | ||
| Height | 4.6 in (118 mm) | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | No |
| Battery | 4,200 mAh | - |
| Run time | Up to 3 h | - |
| Weight | 5 lb (2.2 kg) | 6.2 lb (2.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Released | 2025-02 | 2025-03 |
