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iRobot Roomba 105 vs Tikom G8000 Max

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Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official iRobot and Tikom sites.
2026 verdict
Between a LiDAR-only vacuum and a cheaper vacuum-and-mop combo, the iRobot Roomba 105 is the stronger buy of this pair on navigation alone, mapping rooms the Tikom G8000 Max only wanders through.
iRobot Roomba 105
Winner
iRobot Roomba 105
$149.00$299.9950% OFF
Buy on Amazon USA
It adds genuine multi-room memory, obstacle detection and no-go zones you draw in the app instead of blocking with a magnetic strip. The Tikom G8000 Max makes up ground with a lower price, a longer 150 minute battery against 120, Home Assistant support through its Tuya account, and the one thing the vacuum-only Roomba 105 cannot do: mop. Neither reaches Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter, and neither empties its own bin. Buyers who want dependable room-by-room vacuuming and don't need a mop should choose the iRobot Roomba 105; buyers who want a cheaper two-in-one that vacuums and mops, even without a saved map, will find the Tikom G8000 Max does more for less.
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FeatureiRobot Roomba 105Tikom G8000 MaxWinner
Price$149.00$109.99Tikom G8000 Max
Rating4.24.4Tikom G8000 Max
Battery Life120 minutes150 minutesTikom G8000 Max
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantTikom G8000 Max
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Gyroscope NavigationiRobot Roomba 105
Obstacle DetectionYESNOiRobot Roomba 105
Multi-Room MappingYESNOiRobot Roomba 105
No-Go ZonesYESNOiRobot Roomba 105
Suction Power7000Pa5000PaiRobot Roomba 105
Mopping FunctionalityNOYESTikom G8000 Max
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Navigation

The iRobot Roomba 105 maps by LiDAR and cleans in organized rows with multi-room memory and no-go zones; the Tikom G8000 Max navigates by gyroscope with no saved floor plan, fencing off rooms with a supplied magnetic strip instead.

Mopping

The Tikom G8000 Max vacuums and mops in one pass with a 0.3 L tank; the iRobot Roomba 105 is vacuum-only, with mopping, detergent and every auto mop feature unsupported.

Home Assistant

The Tikom G8000 Max reaches Home Assistant through its Tuya account; the iRobot Roomba 105 does not, since its Home Assistant integration explicitly excludes this newer Wi-Fi generation. Both include Bluetooth.

Battery life

The Tikom G8000 Max runs up to 150 minutes against 120 for the iRobot Roomba 105, though several Roomba 105 owners say even that falls short on a bigger home.

Which one to buy if

Winner
iRobot

iRobot Roomba 105

50% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$149.00
$299.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Navigation Type: Laser (LiDAR)
  • + Obstacle Detection: YES
  • + Multi-Room Mapping: YES
  • - Price: $149.00 vs $109.99
  • - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
Tikom

Tikom G8000 Max

15% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$109.99
$129.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $109.99
  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Battery Life: 150 minutes
  • - Navigation Type: Gyroscope Navigation vs Laser (LiDAR)
  • - Obstacle Detection: NO vs YES

What owners say

Owners of both robots like what each pulls off hard floors, but describe getting there differently. iRobot Roomba 105 owners credit the LiDAR mapping for cleaning in organized rows instead of wandering, and call the suction strong for the price, though several say a larger home needs a recharge partway through and a few report battery or navigation issues surfacing after a few months. Tikom G8000 Max owners instead describe emptying the bin after a first pass and being surprised at how much it picked up off a floor that looked clean, and like how quiet it runs, but are candid that the gyroscope has no saved map and that the 1 m magnetic strip in the box is not enough for a whole home. Only Tikom G8000 Max owners discuss mopping, since the Roomba 105 has none.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the iRobot Roomba 105 or the Tikom G8000 Max?

The iRobot Roomba 105, on the fundamentals of a mapped clean: genuine LiDAR navigation, obstacle detection, multi-room mapping and no-go zones.

What is the biggest structural difference between them?

The Roomba 105 is vacuum-only with real LiDAR mapping; the Tikom G8000 Max vacuums and mops but navigates by gyroscope with no saved floor plan, using a magnetic strip instead of app-drawn zones.

Does the iRobot Roomba 105 work with Home Assistant?

No, its Home Assistant integration explicitly excludes this model. The Tikom G8000 Max reaches Home Assistant through its Tuya account, giving it an edge there.

Can the iRobot Roomba 105 mop?

No, it is vacuum-only. The Tikom G8000 Max mops as well as vacuums, though only as a light pass with plain water.

Who should buy the iRobot Roomba 105?

Buyers who want dependable, mapped, room-by-room vacuuming and don't need mopping.

Who should buy the Tikom G8000 Max?

Buyers who want a cheaper two-in-one that vacuums and mops and specifically want Home Assistant compatibility.

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