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iRobot Roomba 105 Combo vs Narwal Flow

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official iRobot and Narwal sites.
2026 verdict
Want a mop that rinses itself as it cleans?
Narwal Flow
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Narwal Flow
$999.99

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The Narwal Flow is the stronger pick here, pairing 22000Pa suction with a track mop that is scraped and rinsed continuously, plus a dock that washes, dries and empties itself for months at a time. The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo mops with plain water and no automation at all, so its case rests almost entirely on a dramatically lower price. The Narwal Flow also reaches far more smart-home platforms, Matter included, while the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo covers only Google Home and Alexa. Buyers who want a premium, self-maintaining machine should choose the Narwal Flow; anyone who mainly wants an affordable, mapped robot for daily upkeep still gets that from the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba 105 ComboNarwal FlowWinner
Price$179.00$999.99iRobot Roomba 105 Combo
Rating4.24.4Narwal Flow
Battery Life120 minutes200 minutesNarwal Flow
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothNarwal Flow
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterNarwal Flow
Suction Power7000Pa22000PaNarwal Flow
Auto Mop WashingNOYESNarwal Flow
Auto Mop DryingNOYESNarwal Flow
Self-Emptying DustbinNOYESNarwal Flow
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie

What the differences mean

Mopping technology

The Narwal Flow's rolling track mop is rinsed with 113F water while it scrubs, so the surface touching the floor stays clean. The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo mops with plain water and no rinsing at all.

Dock automation

The Narwal Flow's dock washes at 173F, dries with warm air and empties into a bag rated for up to 120 days. The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo has no dock: the pad and the bin are both handled by hand.

Suction power

22000Pa against 7000Pa is a wide gap, built for pet hair and deeper carpet dirt on the Narwal Flow versus everyday hard-floor pickup on the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo.

Smart home reach

The Narwal Flow is Matter certified and adds dual-band Wi-Fi, reaching Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo stops at Google Home and Alexa on 2.4 GHz only. Both have Bluetooth.

Price

The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo costs a fraction of the Narwal Flow. For a home that just wants basic combined vacuuming and mopping, that gap is real money.

Which one to buy if

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Narwal

Narwal Flow

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$999.99

Last recorded price

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  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Battery Life: 200 minutes
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • - Price: $999.99 vs $179.00

What owners say

iRobot Roomba 105 Combo owners like that it needs little supervision for everyday hard-floor upkeep and describe pet hair pickup as a pleasant surprise for an entry-level robot, though several note the mop uses water only and the bin still needs emptying by hand after every run. Narwal Flow owners describe a different kind of relief: dried spills and greasy kitchen marks lifting in a pass or two thanks to the constantly rinsed track mop, and a tangle-free roller several credit with ending manual hair removal from long-haired pets. Their main complaint is carpet detection, with the app sometimes mislabeling bare floor as rug, a software quirk the iRobot's simpler mop never runs into.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo or Narwal Flow?

The Narwal Flow wins on suction, battery life, smart-home reach and how much of the mopping is automated. The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo costs dramatically less.

What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo and Narwal Flow?

Automation and price. The Narwal Flow washes and dries its own mop and empties itself for months; the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo needs manual emptying, mops with water only, and costs a fraction of the price.

Does the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo have a self-emptying dock?

No. Its bin is emptied by hand. The Narwal Flow empties itself into a 2.5 liter dock bag rated for up to 120 days.

Does the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo work with Apple Home or Matter?

No, it supports only Google Home and Alexa. The Narwal Flow is Matter certified and also reaches Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo?

Buyers who want an affordable, mapped vacuum-and-mop robot for daily upkeep on mostly hard floors, without self-emptying or wide smart-home support.

Who should buy the Narwal Flow?

Buyers who want a premium machine that washes and dries its own mop, empties itself for months, and connects to nearly every major smart-home platform.

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