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Eufy E28 vs iRobot Roomba 205

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Eufy and iRobot sites.
2026 verdict
The Eufy E28 is the stronger robot vacuum of this pair, mopping with a self-rinsing roller and dosing its own detergent where the iRobot Roomba 205 only vacuums.
Eufy E28
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Eufy E28
$629.99$999.9937% OFF
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It also runs longer per charge, pulls far more suction and adds a portable deep cleaner for sofas, stairs and stains that the Roomba has no answer for. The iRobot Roomba 205 makes its case a different way: it skips the usual bulky auto-empty tower entirely, compacting debris inside the robot itself so it needs a small charging base instead of a full station, and it costs less while adding a 5 GHz Wi-Fi option the Eufy lacks. Both build LiDAR maps and honor no-go zones. Buy the iRobot Roomba 205 for compact, low-maintenance vacuuming where floor space for a dock is scarce; buy the Eufy E28 when mopping and a fully automated dock matter more than a small footprint.
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The biggest differences

Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.

  • Suction Power2.9×Eufy E2820000Pa vs 7000Pa
  • Battery Life+80%Eufy E28216 minutes vs 120 minutes
FeatureEufy E28iRobot Roomba 205Winner
Rating4.33.3Eufy E28
Battery Life216 minutes120 minutesEufy E28
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothiRobot Roomba 205
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, AlexaEufy E28
Suction Power20000Pa7000PaEufy E28
Mopping FunctionalityYESNOEufy E28
Auto Mop WashingYESNOEufy E28
Auto Mop DryingYESNOEufy E28
Self-Emptying DustbinYESNOEufy E28
Local ControlYESNOEufy E28
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Mopping

The iRobot Roomba 205 is vacuum-only, with no water tank or mop pad. The Eufy E28 mops with a self-rinsing roller that the dock washes, dries and doses with detergent automatically.

How each one handles its own dust

The iRobot Roomba 205 compacts debris inside the robot itself, so it needs only a small charging base and the bin is emptied by hand, but less often than a normal bin. The Eufy E28 empties into a full dock station, which does more work automatically but needs a bigger footprint.

Suction and runtime

The Eufy E28 is rated at 20,000Pa and 216 minutes per charge, well ahead of the iRobot Roomba 205's 7,000Pa and roughly 120 minutes, which is part of why Roomba 205 owners report needing extra recharge cycles on larger floors.

Wi-Fi bands

The iRobot Roomba 205 connects on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The Eufy E28 is 2.4 GHz only, which can complicate setup on routers that broadcast a combined network name.

Smart home reach

The iRobot Roomba 205 works with Google Home, Alexa and IFTTT. The Eufy E28 reaches further through Matter, adding Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant on top of Alexa and Google Home.

Which one to buy if

  • you have nowhere to put a bulky auto-empty dock
    iRobot Roomba 205

    The iRobot Roomba 205's internal DustCompactor needs only a small charging base, no tower and no bags.

  • mopping matters as much as vacuuming
    Eufy E28

    Only the Eufy E28 mops, with a roller its dock washes, dries and doses with detergent on its own.

  • your home already runs on Apple Home or SmartThings
    Eufy E28

    The Eufy E28's Matter support reaches both; the iRobot Roomba 205 does not support either.

  • you want the lower priced of the two and mopping is not a priority
    iRobot Roomba 205

    The iRobot Roomba 205 costs less and still maps with LiDAR and sets no-go zones.

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Eufy

Eufy E28

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  • + Rating: 4.3
  • + Battery Life: 216 minutes
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth

What owners say

iRobot Roomba 205 owners consistently praise the internal DustCompactor for how rarely they need to empty the bin, and several specifically like that the charging base takes up far less room than a bagged auto-empty tower; they also say the LiDAR mapping holds up well even in the dark. Their most common complaint is battery life, with more than one recharge cycle sometimes needed to finish a single level, and a handful mention getting stuck on cords or door mats. Eufy E28 owners talk most about the portable deep cleaner lifting stains off sofas and stairs and the dock mapping their whole home on the first run, but they warn that emptying and mop-washing at the dock is loud enough to schedule around, and a few report the tall body missing some kitchen cabinets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Eufy E28 or the iRobot Roomba 205?

The Eufy E28, which mops as well as vacuums, pulls far more suction, runs longer and reaches more smart home platforms through Matter. The iRobot Roomba 205 answers with a lower price, a smaller charging footprint and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

What is the biggest difference between the Eufy E28 and the iRobot Roomba 205?

Mopping and the dock design. The Eufy E28 mops with a self-washing roller and a full auto-empty station, while the iRobot Roomba 205 is vacuum-only and compacts dust inside the robot itself instead of using a dock.

Does the iRobot Roomba 205 need a large docking station?

No. Its internal DustCompactor presses debris down inside the robot, so it charges on a small base rather than a bulky auto-empty tower. The Eufy E28 uses a full station that empties, washes and dries its mop.

Which one connects to 5 GHz Wi-Fi?

Only the iRobot Roomba 205, which supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The Eufy E28 is 2.4 GHz only.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 205?

Buyers who want vacuuming only, in a space where a full-height dock is unwelcome, and who value how rarely the internal compaction needs emptying.

Who should buy the Eufy E28?

Buyers who want vacuuming and mopping handled by one machine, with a dock that empties, washes and doses detergent automatically, and who want the wider Matter-based smart home reach.

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