iRobot Roomba 205 vs Tikom L8000 Plus

The Tikom L8000 Plus, thanks to its self-emptying base, mopping and broader smart-home integrations. The iRobot Roomba 205 is cheaper and has a front-facing obstacle sensor the Tikom lacks.

The iRobot Roomba 205 compacts dust inside itself and uses a small charging base with no dock bag. The Tikom L8000 Plus empties itself into a sealed dust bag in its dock and also mops.

The iRobot Roomba 205 has a built-in obstacle sensor. The Tikom L8000 Plus has no front-facing camera or obstacle sensor at all, so cords and small items should be cleared before it runs.

No, it is vacuum-only. The Tikom L8000 Plus mops with a pad over a water tank, though the pad is rinsed by hand and needs a no-mop zone drawn over rugs.

Pet owners who want mopping alongside vacuuming, a dock that empties itself for weeks, and wider voice-assistant and Home Assistant support.

Buyers who want the lowest price, a compact footprint with no bulky dock, and better built-in obstacle sensing, and who don't need mopping.