iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty vs Shark Navigator Self-Empty

The iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty and the Shark Navigator Self-Empty are evenly matched, rated 3.6 and 3.6. The iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty leads on value. The Shark Navigator Self-Empty wins on cleaning. The iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty costs $160.95 less ($279 vs $439.95).

Higher rated

iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty

#2 in Vacuum only3.6Full review

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 $279

$279

Shark Navigator Self-Empty

#3 in Vacuum only3.6Full review

A no-frills LiDAR vacuum with a bagless self-empty base for people who don’t need mopping and want to stay under $500.

Amazon $439.95

$439.95

Prices 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 iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty for value ($279 vs $440).
Choose the Shark Navigator Self-Empty for cleaning (measured 82% of sand from carpet, 85% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.5) vs measured 82% of sand from carpet, 29% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.8)).

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	iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty	Shark Navigator Self-Empty
Overall rating	3.6/5	3.6/5
Cleaning 33%	29 measured 82% of sand from carpet, 29% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.8)	49 measured 82% of sand from carpet, 85% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.5)
Value 28%	63 $279	36 $440
Dock 22%	100 Self-empties the bin	100 Self-empties the bin
Navigation 17%	65 LiDAR	65 LiDAR

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