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iRobot Roomba 105 Combo vs Narwal Flow

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official iRobot and Narwal sites.
2026 verdict
The self-emptying dock is what separates these two: the Narwal Flow wins this robot vacuum comparison by washing and drying its own mop pads, running twice as long per charge, and reaching far more smart home platforms than the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo, which needs its dustbin emptied by hand and mops with plain water only. The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo answers with a dramatically lower price, making it the far more affordable way into LiDAR-mapped cleaning. Both use laser navigation with multi-room mapping and no-go zones, detect obstacles and cliffs, clean carpet, and mop in the same pass. Buyers who want a premium, self-maintaining machine and can afford it should pick the Narwal Flow; anyone who mainly wants an affordable, mapped robot for daily upkeep gets that from the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba 105 ComboNarwal FlowWinner
Price$169.99$999.99iRobot Roomba 105 Combo
Rating4.24.5Narwal Flow
Battery Life100 minutes200 minutesNarwal Flow
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothNarwal Flow
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterNarwal Flow
Auto Mop WashingNOYESNarwal Flow
Auto Mop DryingNOYESNarwal Flow
Self-Emptying DustbinNOYESNarwal Flow
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie
Winner
$999.99
  • + Rating: 4.5
  • + Battery Life: 200 minutes
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • - Price: $999.99 vs $169.99

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Narwal Flow wins on rating, battery life, connectivity, ecosystem integrations and automated mop washing and drying. The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo costs dramatically less.

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

Automation and price. The Narwal Flow empties, washes and dries itself and connects to six major smart home platforms; 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. It has no self-emptying dock, so the onboard dustbin needs to be emptied by hand. The Narwal Flow empties itself into a 2.5 liter dock bag rated for months between changes.

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

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

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo?

Choose the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo if you want an affordable, mapped vacuum-and-mop robot for daily upkeep on mostly hard floors and don't need self-emptying or wide smart home support.

Who should buy the Narwal Flow?

Choose the Narwal Flow if you want a premium machine that empties, washes and dries itself, runs longer per charge, and connects to nearly every major smart home platform.

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