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iRobot Roomba 105 Combo vs MOVA E40 Ultra

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Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
MOVA E40 Ultra sweeps nearly every category against the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo in this robot vacuum matchup: it leads on owner ratings, a three-year warranty against one, roughly 260 minutes of runtime per charge against 100, smart-home integrations (Home Assistant through a community integration, plus Alexa and Google Home) and full mop automation, its dock empties itself, washes the mop pads and dries them with hot air, while the Roomba 105 Combo's mop runs on plain water with the bin emptied by hand. The Roomba 105 Combo keeps two things back: a lower price, and cliff detection, which MOVA's spec sheet does not list even though it does include obstacle avoidance. MOVA also publishes a 19,000Pa suction figure, where the Roomba 105 Combo's suction power is not listed at all, and both stick to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with no Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread or Matter certification. Buyers who want a mostly automated vacuum-and-mop station and can live without a dedicated cliff sensor should pick the MOVA E40 Ultra; those who specifically want cliff detection or the lower price should stick with the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba 105 ComboMOVA E40 UltraWinner
Rating4.24.3MOVA E40 Ultra
Warranty1 year3 yearsMOVA E40 Ultra
Battery Life100 minutes260 minutesMOVA E40 Ultra
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantMOVA E40 Ultra
Cliff DetectionYESNOiRobot Roomba 105 Combo
Auto Mop WashingNOYESMOVA E40 Ultra
Auto Mop DryingNOYESMOVA E40 Ultra
Self-Emptying DustbinNOYESMOVA E40 Ultra
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo or MOVA E40 Ultra?

The MOVA E40 Ultra wins overall, leading on owner ratings, warranty, battery life, smart-home integrations and mop automation. The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo wins on price and cliff detection, and both use similar LiDAR navigation and mapping.

What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo and the MOVA E40 Ultra?

Dock automation and runtime. The MOVA E40 Ultra empties its own bin and washes and hot-air dries its mop pads, and runs roughly 260 minutes per charge against the Roomba 105 Combo's 100. The Roomba 105 Combo mops with plain water only and needs the bin emptied by hand.

Which one has cliff detection?

The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo does. The MOVA E40 Ultra's published specs do not list a dedicated cliff sensor, though it does include single-laser obstacle avoidance.

Does the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo wash its own mop pads?

No. Auto mop washing, auto mop drying and detergent compatibility are all unsupported on the Roomba 105 Combo, so its mop pad is maintained by hand. The MOVA E40 Ultra's station washes the pads and dries them with hot air automatically.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo?

Buyers who want to spend less, need a dedicated cliff sensor, and don't mind a water-only mop and manually emptying the dustbin.

Who should buy the MOVA E40 Ultra?

Buyers who want a mostly automated vacuum-and-mop station, with self-emptying, mop washing and hot-air drying handled by the dock, plus a longer runtime and broader smart-home integrations.

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