The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo (the 105 Combo below) is a Budget-tier robot vacuum and mop with a 3.97 average from 176 Google Shopping reviews. It is worth buying mainly if you want a low-cost iRobot that mops hard floors and works with Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri.
The "and mop" part of the name holds up: the listing confirms wet and dry cleaning with a microfiber mop pad. However, it lists no self-emptying or mop-washing dock, and several Budget-tier rivals list a dock and earn higher ratings.
This review of the 105 Combo is based on its Google Shopping listing and those 176 owner ratings, as of October 2026. RobotPicks did not test the robot hands-on.
Who Should Buy It — and Who Should Skip It
Verdict: Consider an alternative first. The 105 Combo does mop, as promised. But two other Budget-tier robots, the Roborock Q10 S5+ and the Shark Matrix Plus, list self-emptying and carry higher ratings on larger review counts.
Buy it if:
- You want broad voice control. The listing names Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri, while the Shark Matrix Plus lists Alexa only.
- You want to stay with iRobot on a tight budget. It's the only iRobot vacuum-and-mop robot in the Budget tier of our data.
- Your floors are mostly hard and you don't mind rinsing or swapping a microfiber pad by hand.
Skip it if:
- You want to stop emptying the bin yourself. No dock or auto-empty function appears in the listing.
- You want strong owner evidence. Its 3.97 (176) sits well below the roughly 4.5 midpoint of the 18 vacuum-and-mop robots we track.
- Allergies drive your purchase. The listing doesn't mention a HEPA filter.
- Rugs cover much of your home. The listing doesn't mention mop lifting or carpet detection.
The Roborock Q10 S5+ fixes the biggest gap without leaving the Budget tier: it lists an Auto-Empty Dock and rates 4.52 across 711 reviews.
The 105 Combo is a LiDAR-guided vacuum-and-mop robot with an edge-sweeping brush and a microfiber pad, according to its listing. The main caveat is that its specs mention no dock. It appears below next to the Q10 S5+, which lists a dock and LiDAR in the same tier.
Specs and Features: What's Confirmed and What Isn't
According to its listing, the 105 Combo is a vacuum + mop robot. Here "Combo" means mopping, not a bundled handheld vacuum. Neither the title nor the specs mention a self-emptying dock.
| Spec | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Wet / Dry | Yes |
| Assistant Support | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri |
Advertised in the listing (seller claims): ClearView LiDAR, obstacle avoidance ("avoids obstacles"), an edge-sweeping brush, a multi-surface bristle brush and a microfiber mop pad.
What these mean in practice:
- Wet / Dry = Yes, with a microfiber pad. The robot drags a damp pad behind it. This style of mopping generally suits light, regular upkeep of sealed floors more than dried-on spills.
- ClearView LiDAR. LiDAR measures distance with a laser to plan rows and navigate. It doesn't depend on room lighting the way camera-only navigation does.
- Three assistants. You can start runs by voice from whichever ecosystem you already use, including Siri.
Not confirmed in our data:
- Dock or self-emptying. This decides whether you empty the bin after every run or every few weeks.
- Water tank size and flow control. These set how much floor one fill covers and how wet the pad gets.
- Mop lifting or carpet detection. Without one of these, you may need to remove the pad before cleaning rugs.
- Suction rating and bin capacity. No Pa figure or bin size is listed. Don't borrow the 105 Vac's figures, because that is a different listing.
- Runtime. Battery life determines whether larger homes get finished on one charge.
Owner Ratings and Value for Money
As of October 2026, the 105 Combo holds a 3.97 average from 176 Google Shopping reviews. That is moderate evidence: enough to show a pattern, though not as settled as counts in the high hundreds or thousands.
Among the 18 vacuum-and-mop robots in our data, it ranks third from the bottom. Within its own Budget tier, every other combo rates higher on a larger count:
- Shark Matrix Plus: 4.04 (1,794)
- Roborock Q10 X5+: 4.26 (507)
- Roborock Q10 S5+: 4.52 (711)
All three of those rivals also list self-emptying.
The value conclusion is that the 105 Combo is priced at the low end, but same-tier rivals offer more confirmed features and stronger ratings. Before buying, scan recent 1–3 star reviews for these issues:
- getting stuck or tangled
- mop pads leaving streaks or wet patches
- the bin filling mid-run
- app or Wi-Fi setup trouble
Will the 105 Combo Work in Your Home?
Mostly hard floors with light daily grime — Good fit. Wet and dry cleaning with a microfiber pad, plus LiDAR navigation and an edge-sweeping brush, matches routine sweeping and damp-wiping of tile, vinyl or sealed wood.
Mostly carpet — Poor fit. The mop half adds nothing on carpet, and you'd pay for it anyway. The Roborock Q10 X5+, by contrast, lists Carpet as a surface type and an Auto Lifting Mopping System.
Pet hair — Workable. The listing carries no "For Pets" flag and no anti-tangle claim. It describes a multi-surface bristle brush, and bristles are generally more prone to hair wrap than rubber rollers. The Shark Matrix Plus and Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 2 both list pet suitability.
Allergies — Can't confirm. No HEPA filter appears in the listing, while the Shark Matrix Plus lists HEPA filtration.
Voice-first households — Good fit. It lists Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri, the broadest assistant support among the Budget-tier combos on this page.
Cost of Ownership: Consumables, Parts and Support
Based on its confirmed form factor, plan for these running costs:
- Microfiber mop pads: washing after runs and periodic replacement
- Brushes: the edge-sweeping brush and the multi-surface bristle brush
- Filter: type not stated in the listing
No dock bags are implied, because no dock is listed. Our data has no replacement-part listings that name the 105 Combo as compatible.
Before checkout, confirm these points on the listing:
- Who sells and ships the robot (iRobot directly or a third party)
- Warranty length and who honors it
- Return window, especially if you're unsure about carpet handling
- Whether mop pads, brushes and filters are sold for the exact 105 Combo, not only the 105 Vac
- What's in the box, in case a seller bundles a dock
105 Combo vs. Alternatives Worth Comparing
| Model | Type & dock (per listing) | Key listed spec | Owner rating (count) | Price tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roomba 105 Combo | Vacuum + mop, dock not stated | Microfiber mop pad, ClearView LiDAR | 3.97 (176) | Budget | Hard floors, Siri users |
| Shark Matrix Plus | Vacuum + mop, self-emptying | HEPA filter | 4.04 (1,794) | Budget | Allergy-minded buyers on tight budgets |
| Roborock Q10 S5+ | Vacuum + mop, Auto-Empty Dock | 10,000 Pa suction | 4.52 (711) | Budget | Self-emptying without leaving Budget tier |
| Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 2 | Vacuum + mop, base empties, refills, cleans mop | Up to 75 days auto maintenance | 4.59 (2,699) | Mid-range | Hands-off mopping, most owner ratings here |
| Roomba Plus 415 Combo | Vacuum + mop, AutoWash Dock | Four cleaning modes | 4.72 (48) | Mid-range | Staying with iRobot, adding mop washing |
The trade-off is plain: every alternative lists a dock the 105 Combo lacks, and the two Mid-range picks cost a tier more.
Pick the Shark Matrix Plus if you want HEPA and self-emptying on the smallest budget
It stays in the Budget tier and lists HEPA filtration, a self-emptying base, sonic mopping and pet suitability. It also rates 4.04 across 1,794 reviews, roughly ten times the 105 Combo's count. You give up Google Assistant and Siri, since only Alexa is listed. Our Shark Matrix review covers the wider line.
Pick the Roborock Q10 S5+ if you want auto-empty without paying more
It lists an Auto-Empty Dock, PreciSense LiDAR, VibraRise 2.0 mopping and a Dual Anti-Tangle System. It rates 4.52 across 711 reviews. Its listing names no voice assistants, so confirm compatibility if voice matters to you. It's also a strong pick among the best self-emptying robot vacuums.
Pick the Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 2 if you're ready to stop handling mop pads
Its base handles dust disposal, water refilling and mop cleaning. It also lists 32 water levels and a Smart Carpet Strategy. At 4.59 across 2,699 reviews, it has the most owner ratings on this page. You step up to the Mid-range tier, and no assistant support is listed.
Pick the Roomba Plus 415 Combo if you want to stay with iRobot and add a wash dock
It keeps the same three voice assistants and adds an AutoWash Dock, DualClean Mop Pads and a vacuum-first-then-mop routine. Its 4.72 rating rests on only 48 reviews, so treat it as an early signal. See our guide to iRobot Roomba Combo robot vacuum and mops for the full lineup.
For more options by budget, see our picks for the best robot vacuum and mop combos.
Bottom Line: Should You Buy the 105 Combo?
Buy the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo if you want an iRobot that vacuums and lightly mops mostly hard floors, works with Siri as well as Alexa and Google Assistant, and stays in the Budget tier.
- Want auto-empty at the same tier? The Roborock Q10 S5+ fits better.
- Want hands-off mop care? The Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 2 is worth the step up.
The most important thing to verify before checkout is whether the listing includes any dock; ours shows none. The card shows the current price and seller.
How We Researched This Review
This review draws on the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo's Google Shopping listing and its 176 owner ratings, compared against four vacuum-and-mop alternatives and 18 same-type robots in our retailer data, as of October 2026. RobotPicks did not test this robot hands-on. All specs come from the listings.
