At this point, it’s easy to assume robot vacuums come a dime a dozen, but people are slowly realizing that not all are created equal. Though you can nab one from nearly any big box retailer, reviewers have begun trading their older robots in for one time-saving model in particular: The Roomba 105 Vac Robot + AutoEmpty Dock. Not only do they love how well it sucks up debris and the clingiest of pet fur, but they’re also smitten by the self-emptying feature that actually works consistently. People are dubbing it an “invaluable household helper,” grabbing multiples for different parts of their homes, and recommending it to family. Even better? And through August 22, the self-emptying Roomba is a whopping $200 off.
This cleaning buddy has a self-emptying Autodock that holds up to 75 days of debris, while its bag traps 99% of allergens as small as 0.7 microns. It also uses ClearView LiDAR navigation to map your home, a three-stage cleaning system with multi-surface and edge-sweeping brushes, plus what iRobot describes as “70 times” more power-lifting suction than its older models.
Of all iRobot’s beloved devices, the Roomba 105 seems to be winning over new and longtime Roomba owners with its feature upgrades.
“I traded in my old 880 robot and put the rebate toward the Roomba 105 Vacuum with Autoempty Dock,” reviewer, Crystal, noted.
“I am thrilled with how great it cleans and, best of all, it empties itself. I ended up buying one for my daughter, who as well loves it. It does a great job with dog fur. I had a great experience with every Roomba I have owned. This one is a great product for the price if you’re looking to just vacuum.”
Another shopper, Pat, mentioned swapping out their 700 series model for this 105. “The machine requires less maintenance than the 700 (cleaning out hair, etc from the rollers/wheels...).”
While the AutoEmpty Dock means you don’t have to empty the robot’s dustbin after every cleaning session, one of the biggest reasons folks are loving their switch is that there seem to be fewer glitches in general.
“The latest is quieter, navigates so well, rarely bumps into anything, and the interactive map is great,” says reviewer Kathy, who’s owned three in the past six years.
“I had one before from another brand, but it was practically unusable because it wouldn’t map properly,” user Meyra_90 noted.
“This one shocked me. It mapped our 1100 sqf house in minutes with very good accuracy!”
Minutes, though?! *slowly looks over in the corner at my old one that still bumps into everythings*
Nab this improved iRobot Roomba that people love enough to trade up for while it’s a whopping $200 off. This deal ends in literally four days, so nab yours soon!
“This is the 3rd Roomba we’ve owned in the past 6 years (2 story home, one for each floor & good trade-in on the original) and each one has been better than the last! The latest is quieter, navigates so well, rarely bumps into anything and the interactive map is great! Great job Roomba!” — Kathy
“I traded in my old 880 robot and put the rebate toward the Roomba 105 Vacuum with Autoempty Dock. I am thrilled with how great it cleans and best of all it empties itself. I ended up buying one for my daughter who as well loves it. It does a great job with dog fur. I had a great experience with every roomba I have owned. This one is a great product for the price if you’re looking to just vacuum.” — Crystal
“We had a Roomba 700 series that was about 6 years old and due to battery life decrease, we decided to replaced it with a 105. It was a really nice upgrade to have the vacuum dock. Also, the machine requires less maintenance than the 700 (cleaning out hair, etc from the rollers/wheels...) you still have to periodically tap the filter out, but no problem. About 5 months in, some electronic component failed and the main wheels won’t drive. The tech support team did a great job gathering information, and escalating so that we receive a prompt warranty replacement. I was concerned with all the financial news (Nov 2025) about irobot that we might not be supported, but, they really stepped up. My experience is that they have a great product at a great price that does exactly what we want (sweep the floor!), despite all the competition. one note: this newer machine was a little taller than the 700, and we had to boost our couch a 1/4” so it would fit under.” — Pat
“I was gifted an original Roomba and I loved it so much I upgraded it to the combo Roomba. I absolutely love it. It’s thorough and does its job better than any vacuum.” — Teachermom
“We have hardwood floors and this vacuum is perfect for our home. Goes under our bed as well as the living room couches. Gets all of the dust, dander and dirt that is tracked into the house. Even in the corners. The smartphone app was easy to set up and is very user friendly. Invaluable household helper.” — Raqstar
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