iRobot Roomba 105 Vac
- Good carpet pickup for the price
- Self-emptying dock
- Cleans in neat rows with LiDAR mapping
- Poor with pet hair, no obstacle avoidance
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Updated 10 Oct 2026
Is the iRobot Roomba 105 Vac worth it?
Only for tidy homes without pets.
Vacuum Wars found good carpet pickup and tidy, row-by-row navigation for the price. It picks up little pet hair, tangles badly and has no obstacle avoidance.
Get it if…
- You don't have pets.
- You keep floors clear of cables and socks.
- You want a Roomba for as little as possible.
Skip it if…
- You have a pet that sheds.
- You want it to mop.
- Your sofa or bed sits low.
Things to know before you buy
- 01
No obstacle avoidance — it won't steer around cables or socks.
- 02
Covers less floor per charge than most rivals.
- 03
It's taller than many robots, so it may not fit under low furniture.
Vacuum Wars measured 82% of embedded sand removed from carpet, above average, but only 29% of flattened pet hair against an 81% average, with most long hair wrapping the brush. There's no obstacle avoidance, so it only suits tidy, pet-free homes.
Not quite right? Get this instead
Dreame D30 Ultra
Stronger cleaning and a dock that does the chores, for a bit more.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Vacuum Wars, RTINGS, RTINGS, TechRadar, Vacuum Wars, Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 10 Oct 2026How we decide