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iRobot Roomba 105  Robot Vacuum Review

By David Abraham, Savannah Sher, John Peroramas
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026 at 08:59am
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
iRobot Roomba 105
Obstacle Avoidance Technology
Light-Based
Lowest Height Cleared
10.5 cm (4.1'')
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
No
5.5
Multi-Surface Household 
5.0
Pets 
6.0
Debris Pickup: Hard Floor 
6.0
Debris Pickup: Carpet 
6.0
Debris Pickup: Pet Hair 
3.9
Obstacle Handling 
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We put the iRobot Roomba 105 through the same tests as our other robot vacuums and are sharing our findings for anyone who's interested. This expands our database and allows you to directly compare products to help with a buying decision. We've opted to focus on more recent products, so we don't plan on writing a full review at this time.

If you have any questions about this robot vacuum, please let us know in the comments.

Our Verdict

5.5
Multi-Surface Household 

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5.0
Pets 

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6.0
Debris Pickup: Hard Floor 

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6.0
Debris Pickup: Carpet 

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6.0
Debris Pickup: Pet Hair 

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3.9
Obstacle Handling 

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  • 5.5
    Multi-Surface Household
  • 5.0
    Pets

    • Performance Usages

  • 6.0
    Debris Pickup: Hard Floor
  • 6.0
    Debris Pickup: Carpet
  • 6.0
    Debris Pickup: Pet Hair
  • 3.9
    Obstacle Handling
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    Changelog

    1.  Updated Jan 27, 2026: Review published.
    2.  Updated Jan 26, 2026: Early access published.
    3.  Updated Jul 24, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Jun 18, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
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    Test Results

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    Design
    8.0
    Build Quality
    iRobot Roomba 105 Build Quality Picture
    Vacuum & Mop Combo
    No
    7.5
    User Maintenance
    iRobot Roomba 105 Maintenance Picture
    4.5
    Recurring Cost
    iRobot Roomba 105 Recurring Cost Picture
    Bag Part Number4849916
    Filter Part Number4837321
    HEPA Filter Part NumberNot available
    Dimensions
    iRobot Roomba 105 Robot Vacuum Dimensions
    Robot Vacuum Height10.4 cm (4.1")
    Robot Vacuum Width33.5 cm (13.2")
    Robot Vacuum Depth33.5 cm (13.2")
    iRobot Roomba 105 Docking Station Dimensions
    Docking Station Height29.4 cm (11.6")
    Docking Station Width21.0 cm (8.3")
    Docking Station Depth17.5 cm (6.9")
    4.8
    Internal Dirt Compartment
    iRobot Roomba 105 Dirt Compartment Photo
    Dirt Compartment Capacity
    0.20 L
    Full Indicator
    No
    6.5
    Station Maintenance Capabilities
    iRobot Roomba 105 Station Photo
    Auto Empty
    Yes
    Bagless Station
    No
    Dirt Compartment Capacity
    2.55 L
    Automatic Tank Refill
    No
    Mop Washing
    No
    Mop Drying
    No
    In The Box
    iRobot Roomba 105 In The Box Picture
    9.8
    Battery
    Minimum Battery Life
    150 min
    Maximum Battery Life
    222 min
    Recharge Time
    140 min
    Removable Batteries
    Yes
    Quality-Of-Life Features
    iRobot Roomba 105 Picture Of Controls
    Power Adjustment
    No
    Easy On/Off
    Yes
    Surface Type Adjustment
    Only Automatic
    Brushroll And Tools
    iRobot Roomba 105 Brushroll And Tools Photo
    Brushroll Setup
    Single
    Brushroll Type
    Rubber And Bristles
    Side Brush Setup
    Single
    Side Brush Type
    Fixed
    Performance
    6.0
    Hard Floor Pickup
    iRobot Roomba 105 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
    6.0
    High-Pile Carpet Pickup
    iRobot Roomba 105 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
    6.0
    Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
    iRobot Roomba 105 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
    6.0
    Pet Hair Pickup
    iRobot Roomba 105 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
    6.3
    Airflow
    Maximum Head Airflow
    7.2 CFM (0.2 m³/min)
    7.9
    Noise
    Bare Floor
    59.1 dBA
    Low-Pile Carpet
    62.7 dBA
    6.0
    Household Adaptability
    1.7
    Obstacle Avoidance
    Obstacle Avoidance Technology
    Light-Based
    Object Recognition
    No
    Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate
    0%
    Bare Floor: Intervention Rate
    46%
    Carpet: Avoidance Rate
    0%
    Carpet: Intervention Rate
    42%
    Always Avoided Pet Waste
    No
    5.0
    Height Clearance
    Lowest Height Cleared
    10.5 cm (4.1'')
    7.0
    Threshold Clearance
    Max Threshold Height
    1.9 cm (0.7")
    Air Quality
    Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
    No
    4.0
    Cracks
    Wood Cracks Post Test
    iRobot Roomba 105 Wood Cracks Post Test
    1.0
    Stains
    Stain Pickup Post Test
    iRobot Roomba 105 Stain Pickup Post Test
    0.0
    Water
    Wet Compatible
    No
    Water Pickup Post Test
    iRobot Roomba 105 Water Pickup Post Test
    Automation
    8.9
    Physical Automation
    Recharge And Resume
    Yes
    Pathing Algorithm
    Smart
    Physical Boundary Markers
    No
    Scheduled Start Buttons
    No
    Cycle Control Buttons
    On-Board Only
    Navigation Control Buttons
    Return To Base Only
    7.0
    Companion App Automation
    iRobot Roomba 105 Companion App Screen Grabs
    App Name
    Roomba Home
    Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones)
    Yes
    App Scheduled Start
    Yes
    App Cycle Control
    Yes
    Navigation Control Within App
    No
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