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Comparison · 2 robots

Eufy RoboVac 15C Max · 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. Eufy RoboVac 15C Max
  2. iRobot Roomba 105 Combo
Eufy

Eufy RoboVac 15C Max

Autonomy
IIAssisted Autonomy
Score
42/100 Limited
Readiness
Not assessed
Price
$259.99list

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 Combo
II
Assisted
Runs preset routines, needs rescue
Eufy RoboVac 15C Max
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
  • Eufy RoboVac 15C Max62
18median 72 across 433 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Coverage and navigation10% of score
Does it work the whole area, and hold that between runs
  • Eufy RoboVac 15C Max35
0median 70 across 421 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Edge-case recovery10% of score
Does it recover from the failures its category presents
  • Eufy RoboVac 15C Max50
18median 52 across 320 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
  • Eufy RoboVac 15C Max70
28median 68 across 397 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Dependability

Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
  • Eufy RoboVac 15C Max44
6median 70 across 359 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
  • Eufy RoboVac 15C Max65
15median 65 across 342 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
  • Eufy RoboVac 15C Max20
0median 62 across 429 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Ownership burden

Routine maintenance12% of score
Hands-on time it asks for in normal operation
  • Eufy RoboVac 15C Max32
22median 67 across 434 scored robots100

Not scored: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
  • Eufy RoboVac 15C Max32
8median 69 across 434 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.

Price217 with a published figure
  • Eufy RoboVac 15C Max$259.99
  • iRobot Roomba 105 Combo$369.99
$160median $799.99$2,599
Suction (mode not stated)210 with a published figure
  • Eufy RoboVac 15C Max2,000 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: 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.

Eufy RoboVac 15C Max

eufy publishes 55 dB, and the quiet comes with modest suction: higher-powered machines run louder and move more air. The 15C trades pickup on deep pile for a noise level that suits shared walls.

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.

Eufy RoboVac 15C Max
Multi-room or multi-floor homes over 1,200 sqft
Bump navigation builds no map, so coverage is a function of run time rather than a planned route. The robot re-crosses ground it has already done and cannot pick up an unfinished area on the next pass. Larger floorplans need repeat runs with no guarantee of complete coverage.
Homes with pets or high-maintenance carpets
BoostIQ raises suction when it detects heavier debris, but there is no dedicated carpet mode and the 0.6 liter bin fills quickly in a pet household. Sustained high suction also shortens the run.
Owners wanting room-level control or no-go zones
The 15C Max pairs to the eufy Clean app over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and works with Alexa and Google Assistant, but it builds no map. There are no room labels, no zone cleaning and no virtual boundaries; closing a door is the way to keep it out of a space.
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.

Eufy RoboVac 15C Max
  • Weekly: Empty dust bin; clean bump sensors on front bumper; remove hair from side brush.
  • Every 2-3 weeks: Wash filter with water and dry completely (~24 hours) before reinstalling.
  • Monthly: Check wheels for hair wrapping; clean main brush for matted fibers.
  • Every 3-4 months: Replace main brush (~$16); examine battery for swelling.
  • Every 6-9 months: Replace filter even if washable to maintain suction (~$12 per filter).
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
Eufy RoboVac 15C Max Discontinued 5 Apr 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.