iRobot Roomba 205 vs Roborock Saros 20

The Roborock Saros 20 wins overall with a longer battery life, mopping, self-emptying and broader smart-home integrations. The iRobot Roomba 205 wins only on price.

Mopping and self-emptying. The Saros 20 vacuums and mops in one pass with a dock that washes and dries its own pads, while the Roomba 205 is vacuum-only and compacts dirt inside the robot instead of using a dock.

No. It uses a small charging base and an internal DustCompactor that presses debris down inside the robot, rather than a dock that empties it for you.

Yes. It vacuums and mops in the same run, and its dock automatically washes and dries the mop pads after each cleaning session.

Buyers who want vacuuming and mopping handled together with a self-cleaning dock should choose the Roborock Saros 20.

Choose the iRobot Roomba 205 if you only need vacuuming, want to skip a bulky dock, and prefer the more affordable option.