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iRobot Roomba 105 vs iRobot Roomba 505X

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated August 2026
Data from Amazon and official iRobot site.
2026 verdict
The iRobot Roomba 505X wins this in-house iRobot matchup by doing what the iRobot Roomba 105 cannot: mopping, self-emptying, and pairing with four more smart-home platforms. The iRobot Roomba 105 is vacuum-only and connects to Google Home and Alexa alone, while the iRobot Roomba 505X adds Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter on top of those two. Both share the same LiDAR navigation, obstacle detection, cliff detection, multi-room mapping and no-go zones, so the gap is entirely about what happens after the mapping is done. The iRobot Roomba 105 keeps the price advantage and even runs longer per charge, rated for about 200 minutes against 120 on the iRobot Roomba 505X. Buyers who want a hands-off vacuum-and-mop routine with the widest smart-home support should choose the iRobot Roomba 505X; those who only need dependable everyday vacuuming and want to spend less should stick with the iRobot Roomba 105.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba 105iRobot Roomba 505XWinner
Price$149.00$499.99iRobot Roomba 105
Battery Life200 minutes120 minutesiRobot Roomba 105
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiiRobot Roomba 505X
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatteriRobot Roomba 505X
Mopping FunctionalityNOYESiRobot Roomba 505X
Auto Mop WashingNOYESiRobot Roomba 505X
Auto Mop DryingNOYESiRobot Roomba 505X
Self-Emptying DustbinNOYESiRobot Roomba 505X
Rating4.24.2Tie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: the iRobot Roomba 105 or the iRobot Roomba 505X?

The iRobot Roomba 505X wins overall, adding mopping, a self-emptying AutoWash dock and four extra smart-home integrations that the vacuum-only iRobot Roomba 105 does not have.

What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba 105 and the iRobot Roomba 505X?

The iRobot Roomba 105 only vacuums and has no self-emptying dock, so its bin is emptied by hand. The iRobot Roomba 505X vacuums and mops, and its AutoWash dock empties itself, washes and dries the mop pads automatically.

Does the iRobot Roomba 105 work with Apple HomeKit or Home Assistant?

No, it supports only Google Home and Alexa. The iRobot Roomba 505X adds Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter on top of those two.

Which one has the longer battery life?

The iRobot Roomba 105, rated for about 200 minutes per charge against roughly 120 minutes for the iRobot Roomba 505X, though the 505X's AutoWash dock reduces how often you have to think about it.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 105?

Budget-focused buyers who only want dependable LiDAR-mapped vacuuming, without mopping or self-emptying, and who are fine with Google Home and Alexa as their only smart-home options.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 505X?

Buyers who want vacuuming and mopping handled in one automated routine, with the broadest smart-home support in the iRobot lineup, and don't mind paying more for it.

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