iRobot Roomba 105 Combo vs iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock
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Quick take: The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo costs $320 less.
| Spec | iRobot Roomba 105 Combo | iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$180 | ~$500 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum & Mop | Robot Vacuum & Mop |
| Suction | Not disclosed | — |
| Battery | — | — |
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Filtration | — | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | — | — |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | No | Yes |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop lifting | No | Yes |
| Multi-floor mapping | Yes | No |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 13.23 x 13.19 x 4.09 in | 11.73 x 11.93 x 3.29 in |
| Weight | 6.27 lbs | 6.44 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
Pros & cons
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo
- ✓LiDAR navigation and multi-floor mapping at a bump-nav price
- ✓Strong dry pickup for the money — a huge leap over old 600-series Roombas
- ✓Automatically refuses to mop carpet when the pad is on
- ✓Simple, stable app without the gimmick overload of Chinese rivals
- ✓Light 6.27 lb body and low 4.09 in profile fits under most furniture
- ✓Reusable microfiber pads instead of consumable disposables
- ✗Mopping is a damp-pad wipe, not scrubbing — skip it if mopping matters
- ✗No obstacle avoidance — pre-clean pickup of cables and socks is on you
- ✗iRobot publishes no runtime, suction, or bin specs whatsoever
- ✗No self-empty dock at this price tier
- ✗iRobot's ongoing financial troubles cloud long-term support
iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo + AutoWash Dock
- ✓Washing, drying and auto-empty dock for $499.99
- ✓Pads lift 10 mm on carpet
- ✓Same compact body as the Plus 515
- ✓LiDAR navigation
- ✗No hot-water pad washing
- ✗No camera and no stated obstacle avoidance
- ✗Runtime, suction, bin size and warranty are not published, where the 515 gets a 295-minute rating