Which is better for pet hair?

The Q7 Max has a tangle-resistant all-rubber brush and 4,200Pa of suction, which suits long hair and pet fur. The Roomba 105 relies on its brush system and self-emptying dock, so you handle the bin less often.

Does the Roomba 105 mop?

No. It is a vacuum only. If you want mopping in one pass, the Q7 Max has a combined dustbin and water tank with 30-level water flow.

Is the Q7 Max worth it over the Roomba 105?

It costs less at $224.99 versus $239.99 and adds mopping, more suction and longer runtime. You give up the self-emptying dock, which is the Roomba's main advantage.

How often do I empty each one?

The Roomba 105 dock holds up to 75 days of debris, so emptying is rare. The Q7 Max has no dock, so you empty its 0.66 gal bin yourself after most cleans.

Which is easier to set up?

Both use LiDAR mapping. The Q7 Max needs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, so a 5GHz-only network will block setup. The Roomba 105 works with the iRobot Home app plus Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.

Which lasts longer per charge?

Roborock rates the Q7 Max at up to 180 minutes. iRobot does not publish a runtime for the Roomba 105, so the Q7 Max is the safer bet for large floors.

iRobot Roomba 105 Vac vs Roborock Q7 Max

Buy the Roomba 105 if you want a robot that empties itself into a dock and you mostly clean carpet and pet hair. Buy the Roborock Q7 Max if you want mopping and a bigger onboard bin for less money. The Roomba 105 is $239.99 at Kohl's as of October 28, 2026. The Q7 Max is $224.99 at PickYourPlum as of November 7, 2026, and it dipped to $199.99 on October 31.

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