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Comparison · 2 robots

iRobot Roomba 105 Combo · Yeedi Vac Station

All robot vacuums. Every measure below is plotted against the full class, so a difference can be read against how much the class itself varies.

  1. iRobot Roomba 105 Combo
  2. Yeedi Vac Station

Yeedi

Yeedi Vac Station

Autonomy
IIIConditional Autonomy
Score
57/100 Capable
Readiness
Not assessed
Price
$499list

Up to three

01 Classification

What each one does on its own.

The Autonomy Ladder is the same five rungs for every robot on the site. A rung describes the conditions a robot handles without you, not how good it is.

V
Generalized
Any task, any setting
IV
Environmental
Handles new obstacles without help
III
Conditional
Finishes familiar jobs on its own
iRobot Roomba 105 ComboYeedi Vac Station
II
Assisted
Runs preset routines, needs rescue
I
Manual
One action, on command
02 Assessment

Where they actually differ.

The Robovations Score is nine inputs across three pillars, each weighted as shown and each scored so that more is better. A robot can lead on one and trail on another, which is the point of showing them apart. Cost of ownership and data handling are reported on each robot's own page and are never averaged into the score.

Capability

Task completion16% of score
Does it finish the job it is sold to do, unattended
  • Yeedi Vac Station62
18median 72 across 428 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Coverage and navigation10% of score
Does it work the whole area, and hold that between runs
  • Yeedi Vac Station52
0median 70 across 416 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Edge-case recovery10% of score
Does it recover from the failures its category presents
  • Yeedi Vac Station45
18median 52 across 317 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
  • Yeedi Vac Station60
28median 68 across 392 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Dependability

Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
  • Yeedi Vac Station80
6median 70 across 355 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
  • Yeedi Vac Station65
15median 65 across 339 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
  • Yeedi Vac Station40
0median 62 across 424 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Ownership burden

Routine maintenance12% of score
Hands-on time it asks for in normal operation
  • Yeedi Vac Station49
22median 67 across 429 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
  • Yeedi Vac Station43
8median 69 across 429 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

03 Measured against the class

How far apart is a long way?

A number only means something next to the spread it sits in. Each track below is the real range across every classified robot in the class, with the median marked.

Price214 with a published figure
  • iRobot Roomba 105 Combo$369.99
  • Yeedi Vac Station$499
$160median $799.99$2,599
Suction (mode not stated)207 with a published figure
  • iRobot Roomba 105 Combo7,000 Pa
  • Yeedi Vac Station3,000 Pa
1,000 Pamedian 10,000 Pa42,000 Pa

Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Runtime, Charge time, Noise, Weight, Height.

04 Ownership

What the numbers leave out.

The trade-off

What each design gives up to be good at what it is good at.

iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

LiDAR and auto-empty at an entry price, with no independent test of the Combo yet.

Yeedi Vac Station

Self-emptying moves the owner’s dust task from every run to roughly once a month, when the 2.5 liter bag is swapped. It does not remove the task, and the bag is a recurring purchase the sticker price does not show.

Visual mapping works well in bright, stable spaces but loses accuracy in low light or cluttered layouts compared to LIDAR navigation.

Who each one is wrong for

Stated by the record itself. A robot being wrong for a household is a fact about fit, not a fault.

iRobot Roomba 105 Combo
Buyers who want independent test results first
No hands-on review of the 105 Combo was found; the tested Roomba 105 models are the vacuum-only 105 Vac.
Rooms where carpets need mopping nearby
iRobot describes carpet avoidance while mopping, so rugs are skipped rather than vacuumed with the pad lifted.
Buyers wary of the maker's long-term future
iRobot filed for Chapter 11 in Dec 2025 with a planned acquisition by Picea Robotics, per HotHardware.
Owners wanting a dock that washes the mop
The optional AutoEmpty dock empties debris only; TechRadar reserves mop washing for the Plus 405 and 505 Combo.
Yeedi Vac Station
Homes with extensive high-pile or shag carpet
Carpet detection raises suction on pile, but 3,000 Pa is mid-range and deep pile is where that ceiling shows. Low-pile carpet is within the machine's range; shag is not.
Homes with poor lighting or many mirrors
Camera-based navigation can become confused in low-light conditions or reflective spaces; LIDAR systems handle this better.
Owners seeking operation with no hands-on tasks at all
The dock empties the robot and nothing else is automated. The 2.5 liter bag is swapped about monthly, and the mop cloth and 0.24 liter tank are rinsed and filled by hand before every wet run.
Multi-floor homes or homes requiring persistent multi-level mapping
One map per floor; manual switching required. Does not auto-select optimal route across floors.
Owners wanting real mopping rather than a damp wipe
The mop is a microfiber cloth dragged behind the robot from a 0.24 liter tank, with no downward pressure and no pad washing at the dock. It wipes light surface dust rather than lifting dried spills.

What stays your job

The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.

iRobot Roomba 105 Combo
  • As needed: Replace the AutoEmpty dock bag, which the retail listing says holds up to 75 days of debris.
  • After every use: Refill the water tank and rinse the mop pad after mopping runs.
  • As needed: Empty the onboard bin by hand on the version sold without the AutoEmpty dock.
  • As needed: Clean the brushes and filter, and replace them when worn.
  • As needed: Keep the iRobot app updated, since iRobot said app functionality would continue through its restructuring.
Yeedi Vac Station
  • After each wet run: Rinse and dry the microfiber mop cloth; empty any water left in the 0.24 liter tank.
  • Weekly: Wipe robot camera lens with soft cloth; check dock bag fill level.
  • Monthly: Replace the 2.5 liter dock bag; yeedi rates it near 30 days and heavy shedding shortens that.
  • Monthly: Clean vacuum motor exhaust vent and filter with dry brush; check wheel undercarriage for fiber wraps.
  • As needed: Clear any hair or fiber blockages in the suction path between motor and dock.
  • Seasonally: Check moisture accumulation in dock housing, especially in humid climates; ensure ventilation is unobstructed.
05 Evidence

How much each of these is standing on.

Classifications rest on different depths of evidence. A pre-release assessment and a verified one are not the same kind of claim.

Evidence behind each classification
Robot Evidence status Sources reviewed Last assessed
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo Provisional 5 Sep 2026
Yeedi Vac Station Discontinued 5 Aug 2026

Robovations classifies robots; it does not rank them. Nothing on this page is a recommendation, and no manufacturer influences a classification or its placement here.