iRobot Roomba 105 Combo vs iRobot Roomba 705X

The iRobot Roomba 705X wins overall, with a self-washing PowerSpin roller mop, a dock that empties for up to 75 days, and Apple HomeKit and Matter support. The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo mops with plain water and needs manual bin emptying.

Mop automation. The 705X washes and dries its own mop pad with heated water and empties itself for weeks at a time, while the 105 Combo's mop uses plain water and its bin is emptied by hand.

No, the bin is emptied by hand. The iRobot Roomba 705X self-empties automatically for up to 75 days at a time.

The iRobot Roomba 705X runs about 180 minutes per charge, notably longer than the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo's roughly 100 minutes.

Buyers who want basic combined vacuuming and light mopping at a lower price and don't mind manual bin and mop upkeep.

Buyers who want automated mop washing and drying, long stretches between emptying, and Apple HomeKit and Matter support.