Yeedi
Yeedi Vac Station
- Autonomy
- IIIConditional
- Score
- 57/100Capable
- Readiness
- Not assessed
- Price
- $499list
ComparisonYeedi Vac Station 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 | Yeedi Vac Station | Roomba 105 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Home size | ||
| Under 1,500 sqftthey differ | Good120-minute runtime covers apartments and small homes under 1,500 sqft in one session. | DependsNo runtime or coverage figure was verified, and no independent test of the Combo was found. |
| 1,500 – 3,000they differ | GoodCoverage is approximately 2,000-2,500 sqft per session; larger homes within range may need dock returns. | DependsWithout a verified runtime or coverage test, homes this size are unconfirmed on one charge. |
| Over 3,000 | DependsRuntime sufficient if zone-scheduled; sprawling homes beyond 3,000 sqft require multiple sessions or zone splitting. | DependsNo independent test of large homes was found, and runtime is unverified. |
| Primary floors | ||
| Hard floorsthey differ | Good2,100 Pa suction and visual mapping perform well on hard floors without obstacles; excellent navigation on tile and laminate. | DependsiRobot claims improved suction, but no independent hard-floor pickup test of the Combo was found. |
| Low / medium pilethey differ | GoodOwner reports confirm acceptable cleaning on low-pile carpet; suction adequate for moderate shedding. | DependsNo independent carpet test of the Combo was found, and mopping runs avoid carpet. |
| High pile / shag | DependsSuction drops on shag and high-pile surfaces; owner reports document reduced deep-pile cleaning. Dust-bag fills rapidly in thick carpet. | 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. |
| You want to… | ||
| Empty bin myself | GoodWeekly camera cleaning and monthly dust-bag replacement are straightforward; routine maintenance is minimal. | GoodOwners willing to rinse pads and refill water will manage its upkeep, with or without the dock. |
| Empty occasionally | GoodSelf-emptying reduces daily bin-emptying labor; dust-bag changes are monthly or bi-monthly. | GoodWith the AutoEmpty dock, debris is handled for weeks, leaving mop care to you. |
| Set-and-forget | DependsDespite self-emptying marketing, bags fill rapidly in high-shedding homes; frequent replacements are necessary. | DependsMopping runs still need the pad rinsed and water refilled by hand. |
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.
Price217 with a published figure
$499$369.99
- Yeedi Vac Station$499
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo$369.99
$160median $799.99$2,599
Suction (mode not stated)210 with a published figure
3,000 Pa7,000 Pa
- Yeedi Vac Station3,000 Pa
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo7,000 Pa
1,000 Pamedian 10,000 Pa42,000 Pa
Weight191 with a published figure
6.8 lbs6.5 lbs
- Yeedi Vac Station6.8 lbs
- iRobot Roomba 105 Combo6.5 lbs
3.6 lbsmedian 8.4 lbs25 lbs
Height232 with a published figure
3 in4.1 in
- Yeedi Vac Station3 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: Runtime, Charge time, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What stays your job
The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeedi Vac Station | Discontinued | 5 | Aug 2026 |
| iRobot Roomba 105 Combo | Provisional | 6 | 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.
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The full recordYeedi Vac StationSpecifications, 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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