Trifo
Trifo Lucy Ultra
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- 54/100Limited
- Readiness
- Ready Now
- Price
- $399list
ComparisonTrifo Lucy Ultra and iRobot Roomba 105 Combo
iRobot
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- Not scored
- Readiness
- Not assessed
- Price
- $369.99list
Up to three
Autonomy Ladder
- IManual
- IIAssisted
- IIIConditional
- IVEnvironmental
- VGeneralized
All robot vacuums. Every figure below is placed against the whole class, so a gap can be read against how much the class itself varies.
Where each one suits you.
The conditions each robot was assessed against, side by side. Rows marked in gold are where these machines genuinely differ.
| Condition | Trifo Lucy Ultra | Roomba 105 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Home size | ||
| Under 1,500 sqftthey differ | GoodCapable but exceeds typical compact-home needs; a lower-tier model handles the same coverage. | DependsNo runtime or coverage figure was verified, and no independent test of the Combo was found. |
| 1,500 – 3,000they differ | GoodMulti-room scheduling and per-room mapping suit this size class; TIRVS 3.0 optimizes path efficiency. | DependsWithout a verified runtime or coverage test, homes this size are unconfirmed on one charge. |
| Over 3,000 | DependsSingle-battery runtime limits full-home coverage on larger layouts; may require docking mid-clean. | DependsNo independent test of large homes was found, and runtime is unverified. |
| Primary floors | ||
| Hard floorsthey differ | GoodEfficient hard-floor suction and brush lift; TIRVS navigation handles cords and clutter well. | DependsiRobot claims improved suction, but no independent hard-floor pickup test of the Combo was found. |
| Low / medium pilethey differ | GoodStandard performance on low-pile carpet; brush design suitable for routine cleaning. | DependsNo independent carpet test of the Combo was found, and mopping runs avoid carpet. |
| High pile / shagthey differ | PoorOwner reports document suction loss and inadequate agitation on plush flooring. | DependsNo independent high-pile test was found for this entry-level model. |
| Mopping needs | ||
| Vacuum only | GoodVacuums first; the mop pad is optional. | GoodVacuums first; the mop pad is optional. |
| Light mopping | GoodFlat mop pad handles light, routine wiping of hard floors. | GoodFlat mop pad handles light, routine wiping of hard floors. |
| Frequent mopping | DependsA dragged pad freshens floors but lacks the pressure or scrubbing for heavy, frequent mopping. | DependsA dragged pad freshens floors but lacks the pressure or scrubbing for heavy, frequent mopping. |
| Upkeep you accept | ||
| Regular upkeep | GoodAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. | GoodAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. |
| Some upkeep | GoodAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. | GoodAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. |
| Minimal upkeep | DependsAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. Minimal is 30 or less. | DependsAbout 60 minutes of upkeep a month. Minimal is 30 or less. |
A robot being poor for a condition is a fact about fit, not a fault. “Depends” means the record names a limit worth reading, not that the answer is unknown.
How far apart is a long way?
A number only means something next to the spread it sits in. Each track is the real range across every classified robot in the class, with the median marked.
Price226 with a published figure
$399$369.99
- Trifo Lucy Ultra$399
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo$369.99
$160median $799.99$2,599.99
Suction (mode not stated)228 with a published figure
4,000 Pa7,000 Pa
- Trifo Lucy Ultra4,000 Pa
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo7,000 Pa
1,000 Pamedian 10,000 Pa42,000 Pa
Runtime218 with a published figure
120 min120 min
- Trifo Lucy Ultra120 min
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo120 min
60 minmedian 180 min360 min
Charge time195 with a published figure
180 min300 min
- Trifo Lucy Ultra180 min
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo300 min
90 minmedian 240 min420 min
Weight210 with a published figure
7.5 lbs6.5 lbs
- Trifo Lucy Ultra7.5 lbs
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo6.5 lbs
3.6 lbsmedian 8.6 lbs25 lbs
Height245 with a published figure
3.3 in4.1 in
- Trifo Lucy Ultra3.3 in
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo4.1 in
2.6 inmedian 3.8 in7.8 in
Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Noise.
What the numbers leave out.
Written on each record, and the only thing here every robot on the site carries.
The trade-off
What each design gives up to be good at what it is good at.
Trifo Lucy Ultra
Vision recognition solves false-positive detection but does not shrink the operational scope, mapping and return-to-dock remain bound by dock placement and single-floor assumption.
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo
LiDAR and auto-empty at an entry price, with no independent test of the Combo yet.
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.
Trifo Lucy Ultra
- Homes with high-pile or shag carpet
- Owner reports document suction loss and inadequate agitation on plush flooring. Navigation quality does not overcome brush-to-surface contact limits on thick pile, and no automatic mop lift is documented, so the water tray comes off before running on carpet.
- Households that will not put a networked camera on a moving robot
- The camera is the product's headline feature and is not removable. Review testing found no cloud storage of stills or video, but the robot still carries a 1080p sensor with night vision through every room it maps.
- Owners requiring true hands-off operation
- There is no auto-empty base. The 252 ml bin is emptied and rinsed by hand, the 366 ml tank is refilled for each mopping pass, and filter and brush upkeep sits with the owner.
- Commercial or industrial-scale deployments
- Consumer-class hardware and software; not rated for continuous multi-unit operation. Designed for residential 1-2x weekly schedules.
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; a hands-on review reserves mop washing for the Plus 405 and 505 Combo.
What stays your job
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
Trifo Lucy Ultra
- After most runs: Empty and rinse the 252 ml dustbin; rinse the mop pad and empty any water left in the 366 ml tank.
- Weekly: Tap the filter clean; wipe the camera lens with a dry cloth.
- Every 3-6 months: Replace or clean the primary filter (~$12-18); inspect the side brush.
- Quarterly: Rotate or replace the side brush (~$15-20); verify dock contact cleanliness.
- Seasonally: Check charging contacts and dock alignment after heavy use periods.
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.
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.
| Robot | Evidence status | Sources reviewed | Last assessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trifo Lucy Ultra | Provisional | 3 | Aug 2026 |
| iRobot Roomba 105 Combo | Provisional | 10 | Sep 2026 |
Evidence status counts the sources behind a classification, not their kind. A high count can be maker documentation and price coverage, so read it as how much was reviewed rather than as independent testing. How we weigh evidence.
Keep going.
The full recordTrifo Lucy UltraSpecifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.
The full recordiRobot Roomba 105 ComboSpecifications, evidence, the Fit Check in full, and every tracked change.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.
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