Which is better for homes with both hard floors and carpet?

The 105 Combo. It vacuums and mops, and Carpet Detect stops it from mopping rugs. The 105 Vac only vacuums.

Is the Combo worth the extra money?

At $169.00 at Home Depot as of November 7, 2026, it adds mopping, LiDAR mapping and a larger dock claim. If you never mop, the 105 Vac covers vacuuming for less.

Do both empty themselves?

Yes. Both come with an AutoEmpty dock. iRobot says the Combo's dock holds up to 75 days of debris; the 105 Vac listing gives 0.1 gal.

Which has better ratings?

The Combo: 3.9 out of 5 from 595 ratings versus 3.5 out of 5 from 428 for the 105 Vac. Neither is a standout score.

Can I control them by voice?

Both support Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri, and both have app control.

iRobot Roomba 105 Combo vs iRobot Roomba 105 Vac

Buy the Roomba 105 Combo if you want one robot that vacuums and mops, especially if you have hard floors and some rugs. Buy the Roomba 105 Vac if you only need vacuuming and want to spend less. The Combo is $169.00 at Home Depot as of November 7, 2026; the 105 Vac has ranged from $99.99 to $179.99 since November 2, 2026, so check its current price before deciding.

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