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iRobot opens Roomba 105 Combo pre-orders in North America and Europe
The Roomba 105 Combo went on pre-order at iRobot.com in North America and select European countries on March 18, 2025, as the entry-level vacuum and mop combo in iRobot's 2025 lineup.
Full assessment
AutonomyL3 unchangedReadinessReadiness unchangedScoreScores unchangedLaunch pricing was $319, or $469 with the AutoEmpty Dock.
WatchingHow its lidar navigation and mopping hold up in owner reports against the launch claims.
Impact on autonomy
- ClearView lidar navigation comes to iRobot's entry-level tier with this lineup
- Automatic carpet detection and object avoidance listed on every 2025 model
- Navigation now maps rooms by lidar rather than bump-and-turn patterns
Impact on readiness
- Pre-orders opened on iRobot.com March 18, 2025
- Retail introductions scheduled to begin March 23, 2025
- Launch pricing $319 for the robot, $469 with AutoEmpty Dock
Claim check3 claims reviewed
iRobot calls the lineup the largest product launch in its historyA company-history claim: the release introduced eight configurations across the 105, 205, Plus 405 and Plus 505 series, per Tom's Guide's price list105 series offers "70x more power-lifting suctionThe release footnotes the figure as compared with Roomba 600 series robots, a much older line, not current competitorsAvailable" beginning March 18The same release specifies March 18 as the start of pre-orders on iRobot.com, with retail introductions from March 23Bottom lineA dated availability start and launch price for the 105 Combo, with the suction multiple measured against a decade-old baseline.
Technical notes3 sections
- Availability
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iRobot’s March 11, 2025 release states the new Roomba robots would be available for pre-order in North America and select European countries on iRobot.com beginning March 18, 2025, with retail introductions from March 23, 2025.
- Configurations and Launch Pricing
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CNET and Tom’s Guide list the 105 series at launch as Roomba 105 Vac at $299, Roomba 105 Combo at $319, Roomba 105 Vac with AutoEmpty Dock at $449 and Roomba 105 Combo with AutoEmpty Dock at $469. CNET reports the AutoEmpty Dock holds an estimated 75 days of debris. The 105 Combo adds mopping to the vacuum-only 105 Vac.
- Navigation and Sensing
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The release states every 2025 Roomba uses ClearView lidar navigation with fast mapping, automatic carpet detection and avoidance, and object sensing and avoidance. PrecisionVision AI camera technology is limited to select models. CNET notes the 105 is low enough to fit under couches and other low furniture.