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Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni · iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

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. Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni
  2. iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

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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
Ecovacs Deebot T80S OmniiRobot Roomba 105 Combo
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
  • Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni84
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
  • Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni68
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
  • Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni70
18median 52 across 317 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
  • Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni66
28median 68 across 392 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Dependability

Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
  • Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni70
6median 70 across 355 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
  • Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni65
15median 65 across 339 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
  • Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni62
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
  • Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni84
22median 67 across 429 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
  • Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni72
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.

Suction (mode not stated)207 with a published figure
  • Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni24,800 Pa
  • iRobot Roomba 105 Combo7,000 Pa
1,000 Pamedian 10,000 Pa42,000 Pa

Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Price, 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.

Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni

Cleaning scores sit well above average, while navigation runs below it: Vacuum Wars measured 0.62 m² per minute.

At $649.99 it posts suction and hair results near far pricier models, and a 20 mm climb limit keeps it off higher thresholds.

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.

Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni
Large homes that need a fast single run
Vacuum Wars measured navigation efficiency at 0.62 m² per minute against a 0.71 average, with slightly below-average coverage per charge.
Homes with raised thresholds
Ecovacs rates obstacle crossing at 20 mm with the mop attached, and Vacuum Wars measured 19 mm against a 24.5 mm average.
Households that run it during TV or calls
Pedestrian found it a little too noisy to run while watching television, and Ecovacs lists 65 dBA for mop washing.
Owners who want a plumbed or hands-free water supply
The 4 L clean and 2.2 L dirty tanks are filled and emptied by hand, per Ecovacs' spec sheet.
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.

Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni
  • Weekly: Refill the 4 L clean-water tank and empty the 2.2 L dirty-water tank.
  • Every 3-6 months: Replace the dock dust bag, rated for up to 90 days of auto-emptying.
  • As needed: Refill the cleaning solution tank for automatic dosing.
  • Monthly: Wipe the ToF and structured-light sensors and the RGB camera window.
  • Annually: Remove and clean the mop washing tray, which Ecovacs says needs it once or twice a year.
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.
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
Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni Provisional 6 Sep 2026
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo Provisional 5 Sep 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.