iRobot Roomba 105X vs SwitchBot K11+

The SwitchBot K11+ wins overall. It is the more affordable option and also leads on connectivity (more supported protocols), integrations (more supported platforms), mopping and self-emptying. The iRobot Roomba 105X still leads on owner rating, and the two are tied on warranty, auto-recharge, navigation type, obstacle and cliff detection, multi-room mapping, no-go zones, carpet cleaning, and automated mop washing and drying.

The iRobot Roomba 105X is vacuum-only, with no mopping and no self-emptying dock, so its bin has to be emptied by hand after every run. The SwitchBot K11+ adds a self-emptying dock and basic mopping, though its mop is not paired with auto-washing or auto-drying, so mop maintenance still has to be handled manually on this model too.

The SwitchBot K11+. It runs for about 150 minutes per charge, compared with about 120 minutes for the iRobot Roomba 105X, before either one needs to auto-recharge and resume.

The SwitchBot K11+ supports a broader set of connectivity protocols and integrations. Beyond Wi-Fi, it also connects over Bluetooth, and it works with Matter in addition to Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant. The iRobot Roomba 105X connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only and integrates with Google Home, Alexa and IFTTT.

Buyers who want a straightforward, vacuum-only robot and put a premium on a strong owner rating, and who don't mind manually emptying the bin since there is no self-emptying dock or mopping on this model.

Buyers who want the more affordable robot vacuum of the two and also want a self-emptying dock, basic mopping on top of vacuuming, and the widest range of connectivity and smart-home integrations, with a longer runtime between charges too.