iRobot Roomba 105 vs Roborock Saros 20 (2026): Which to Buy?

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official iRobot and Roborock sites.

2026 verdict

For households that want vacuuming and mopping handled in one machine, the Roborock Saros 20 is the stronger robot vacuum, beating the iRobot Roomba 105 on mopping, self-emptying and smart-home integrations.

Winner

Roborock Saros 20

$1599.99

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The Saros 20 vacuums and mops together, empties and washes itself at the dock, and reaches far more smart-home platforms, while the Roomba 105 is a basic vacuum-only robot that has to be emptied by hand and connects to just a handful of integrations. The Roomba 105 remains the more affordable pick for anyone who only wants dependable daily vacuuming. Buyers who want mopping and hands-off dock maintenance should choose the Roborock Saros 20; anyone who just needs a budget vacuum-only robot should consider the iRobot Roomba 105.

iRobot

iRobot Roomba 105

6% OFF

$149.00

$159.00

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Roborock

Roborock Saros 20

$1599.99

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Feature	iRobot Roomba 105	Roborock Saros 20	Winner
Price	$149.00	$1599.99	iRobot Roomba 105
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi	Roborock Saros 20
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Roborock Saros 20
Mopping Functionality	NO	YES	Roborock Saros 20
Auto Mop Washing	NO	YES	Roborock Saros 20
Auto Mop Drying	NO	YES	Roborock Saros 20
Self-Emptying Dustbin	NO	YES	Roborock Saros 20
Rating	4.2	4.2	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Battery Life	200 minutes	200 minutes	Tie
Auto Recharge	YES	YES	Tie
Navigation Type	Laser (LiDAR)	Laser (LiDAR)	Tie

iRobot

iRobot Roomba 105

6% OFF

$149.00

$159.00

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+ Price: $149.00
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

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Roborock

Roborock Saros 20

$1599.99

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+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
+ Mopping Functionality: YES
- Price: $1599.99 vs $149.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: iRobot Roomba 105 or Roborock Saros 20?

The Roborock Saros 20 wins overall with mopping, self-emptying and far broader smart-home integrations. The iRobot Roomba 105 wins only on price.

What is the biggest difference between the iRobot Roomba 105 and the Roborock Saros 20?

Mopping. The Saros 20 vacuums and mops together with a self-cleaning dock, while the Roomba 105 is vacuum-only with a bin that must be emptied by hand.

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

No, self-emptying is not supported, so the onboard dustbin needs to be emptied manually.

Does the Roborock Saros 20 work with Matter and Apple Home?

Yes. It supports Matter, Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant, a far wider list than the Roomba 105 offers.

Who should buy the Roborock Saros 20?

Buyers who want vacuuming and mopping combined with a self-cleaning dock and broad smart-home support should choose the Roborock Saros 20.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 105?

Choose the iRobot Roomba 105 if you only need vacuuming and want the more affordable option.

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