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Eufy Omni C28 vs iRobot Roomba 205

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Eufy and iRobot sites.
2026 verdict
Eufy Omni C28 is the more capable robot vacuum of this pair, beating the iRobot Roomba 205 on rating, battery life, suction power and by actually mopping, something the Roomba 205 does not do at all.
Eufy Omni C28
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Eufy Omni C28
$459.99$799.9943% OFF
Its 5-in-1 Omni Station empties the bin, washes and hot-air dries the roller mop and refills water on its own, and 15,000 Pa of suction outpulls the Roomba's 7,000 Pa by a wide margin. iRobot Roomba 205 answers with a lower price, dual-band Wi-Fi the Eufy lacks, and an internal DustCompactor that presses debris down inside the robot itself instead of using a bulky auto-empty dock, a genuinely smaller footprint for anyone who does not want mopping. Choose the Eufy Omni C28 for vacuuming and mopping handled together with minimal manual emptying, and the iRobot Roomba 205 for a compact, budget vacuum-only robot with no dock to find room for.
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The biggest differences

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

  • Suction Power2.1×Eufy Omni C2815000Pa vs 7000Pa
  • Battery Life2.1×Eufy Omni C28251 minutes vs 120 minutes
FeatureEufy Omni C28iRobot Roomba 205Winner
Rating4.43.3Eufy Omni C28
Battery Life251 minutes120 minutesEufy Omni C28
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothiRobot Roomba 205
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantGoogle Home, AlexaEufy Omni C28
Suction Power15000Pa7000PaEufy Omni C28
Mopping FunctionalityYESNOEufy Omni C28
Auto Mop WashingYESNOEufy Omni C28
Auto Mop DryingYESNOEufy Omni C28
Self-Emptying DustbinYESNOEufy Omni C28
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie

What the differences mean

Mopping

Eufy Omni C28 mops with a HydroJet roller that rinses itself while it scrubs. iRobot Roomba 205 has no mopping function at all, so hard floors still need a separate pass.

How each one handles debris

Eufy Omni C28 empties into a full Omni Station that also washes and dries its mop. iRobot Roomba 205 skips the auto-empty dock entirely and instead compresses debris inside the robot with its internal DustCompactor, trading self-washing for a much smaller charging footprint.

Suction power

Eufy Omni C28 is rated at 15,000 Pa, more than double the iRobot Roomba 205's 7,000 Pa.

Battery life

Eufy Omni C28 runs up to 251 minutes on a charge, well beyond the iRobot Roomba 205's 120 minutes, so it covers more floor before docking.

Wi-Fi band

iRobot Roomba 205 connects on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Eufy Omni C28 is 2.4 GHz only.

Which one to buy if

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$459.99
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  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Battery Life: 251 minutes
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant
  • - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth

What owners say

Eufy Omni C28 owners describe the HydroJet roller mop as the reason to buy it, since it rinses itself continuously and comes back with visibly dirty water even on floors that already looked clean, and they praise the 15,000 Pa suction for pulling pet hair, dust and debris along edges. Their main complaint is that the mop takes several hours to dry after a cycle, and a few report the robot still snagging on cables despite its LiDAR obstacle avoidance. iRobot Roomba 205 owners like how rarely the DustCompactor needs emptying and how much smaller its charging base is than a bagged auto-empty dock, with several specifically choosing it because they wanted fewer moving parts to break, but the most common complaint is battery life, with more than one recharge cycle often needed to finish a single floor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eufy Omni C28 or iRobot Roomba 205?

The Eufy Omni C28 wins overall, mainly because it mops as well as vacuums and empties and washes itself at a full Omni Station. The iRobot Roomba 205 is the better pick for buyers who only want a vacuum-only robot at a lower price with no dock at all.

What is the biggest difference between the Eufy Omni C28 and the iRobot Roomba 205?

Mopping and dock design. The Omni C28 vacuums and mops with a self-washing roller at a self-emptying station, while the Roomba 205 only vacuums and uses an internal DustCompactor to shrink debris inside the robot instead of using any dock at all.

Does the iRobot Roomba 205 mop floors?

No. It is a vacuum-only robot with no mopping, detergent compatibility or auto mop features at all. If mopping matters, the Eufy Omni C28 is the one to choose.

Which one needs less hands-on maintenance?

The Eufy Omni C28's Omni Station handles emptying, mop washing and drying automatically, so it needs the least routine attention. The Roomba 205's DustCompactor still cuts down on emptying, but it has no dock at all to handle mopping or washing.

Who should buy the Eufy Omni C28?

Buyers who want a full vacuum-and-mop combo that empties and cleans itself with minimal manual involvement, especially in homes mixing hard floors and carpet.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 205?

Buyers on a tighter budget who only need vacuuming, do not want a bulky dock of any kind, and are fine handling floor mopping themselves.

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