A long-running self-emptying vacuum with obstacle avoidance for carpet-heavy homes on a budget; get a washing dock if you mop a lot.
Amazon $319.96
A low-cost way into self-emptying LiDAR vacuums for homes that only need light mopping.
- Self-emptyDock
- LiDARNavigation
- Static padMop
- 4.1 inHeight
Price checked October 26, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Costs about $300 with a self-emptying dock and LiDAR mapping
- Dock holds up to 75 days of debris, so emptying is rare
- Steers around carpet when mopping, so rugs stay dry
- The pad must be rinsed by hand after mopping
- Mopping is a damp wipe, not a scrub, so dried spills stay
- Needs replacement dock bags
- iRobot doesn’t publish suction, runtime or threshold figures
The iRobot Roomba 105 family
Every iRobot Roomba 105 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Dock | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty | Self-empty | 3.6/5 | $279 |
| iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty (this one) | Self-empty | 3.5/5 | $299 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Vacuum | |
|---|---|
| Main brush | multi-surface bristle brush |
| Mopping | |
| Mop | Static pad |
| Leaves mop at dock | No |
| Extending mop | No |
| Dock | |
| Dock | Self-empty |
| Self-empties | Yes |
| Washes mop | No |
| Navigation & app | |
| Navigation | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | Object sensing (sensor type not given) |
| Build | |
| Height | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh |
| Weight | 6.5 lb (2.9 kg) |
| Released | 2025-03 |
Alternatives in this type
A budget pick for everyday vacuuming with light mopping, best for buyers who don’t mind rinsing the pad themselves.
Amazon $779.99 Shark $299.99A basic self-emptying LiDAR robot for vacuuming; since it is hard to find new, the T50 Max Pro Omni is the better buy.
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