Roomba Combo Vacuum-Mops Ranked from Entry to Flagship

Best for
Entry-level combo with self-emptying base

The iRobot Roomba 105 Combo Robot Vacuum is the entry point for a Roomba combo with a self-emptying base. Its AutoEmpty dock holds up to 75 days of debris in a bag that the listing says traps 99% of allergens as small as 0.7 microns. The robot uses a 4-stage system: 70X more power-lifting suction (compared with older models, per iRobot’s footnote), an edge-sweeping brush that cleans corners 20% better, a multi-surface brush and a washable microfiber mop pad.

ClearView LiDAR maps your home and cliff sensors stop it falling down stairs. A micro-pump keeps the pad evenly damp, SmartScrub adds 2x deeper scrubbing, and it detects and avoids carpets while mopping so rugs stay dry. You can choose vac only, mop only or combo, set passes, suction and water flow, and control it by app, voice or buttons. The listing gives 7 power levels and a 100-minute battery. The main trade-off at this level is that you wash the mop pad yourself, and the dock does not refill water. It suits apartments and smaller homes with mostly hard floors.

• AutoEmpty dock, up to 75 days
• ClearView LiDAR navigation
• Carpet avoidance while mopping
• App, voice and button control

Best for
Pet homes with heavy shedding

Best for
Large homes wanting maximum automation

The iRobot Roomba Max 775X Combo Robot is the flagship. Its PowerSpin Roller Mop cleans itself during a run with 167 degree Fahrenheit heated water and built-in scraping, so it does not spread dirty water around. A roller mop cover lifts and shields the mop to keep carpets dry, which iRobot calls an industry first. Heated spot mopping with 200 RPM scrubbing tackles dried-on spills, and an extending mop plus dual edge brushes reach along walls and baseboards.

The AutoWash Dock empties debris for up to 3 months, washes the mop at 167 degrees, dries it at 122 degrees and dispenses solution. ClearView Pro LiDAR builds 3D maps and PrecisionVision AI avoids cords, shoes and pet waste. Dual anti-tangle rubber brushes and carbon odor-control AllergenLock bags round it out, with a 180-minute battery. One inconsistency: the features cite 3.8X more suction while the description says 4X, both relative to an earlier model. Choose this for large multi-room homes where you want the least possible upkeep.

• Self-cleaning heated PowerSpin roller mop
• AutoWash Dock: empty, wash, dry, dispense
• PrecisionVision AI obstacle avoidance
• 180-minute listed battery

The iRobot Roomba Max 775 Pet Robot shares most of its hardware with the 775X: the self-cleaning PowerSpin roller mop with 167 degree washing and scraping, the retracting mop cover, heated spot mopping, extended edge mopping, ClearView Pro LiDAR and PrecisionVision AI. What it puts front and center is pet care. The title lists 30,000Pa suction, and the features add enhanced pet-object AI and pet zone cleaning, plus dual rubber brushes that resist tangles from pet and long hair.

The dock is called a multifunction dock in the title and an AutoWash Dock in the features, with the same up to 3 months of emptying, 167 degree wash and 122 degree drying. Battery life is listed at 180 minutes. The listed weight of 39.3 pounds almost certainly includes the dock, and the robot itself measures about 14.7 x 14.4 x 4.1 inches. If you share your gaming room with a husky or two cats, this is the Roomba to get.

Best for
Edge-focused mopping with pad washing dock

Best for
Low furniture and busy mid-large homes

The iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Robot Vacuum balances power and size. It lists 25,000Pa suction with a rubber and bristle brush, and a body that iRobot says is 46% smaller than the Roomba 505, so it fits under beds, sofas and cabinets where dust bunnies hide. It climbs thresholds up to 35mm and is rated for 202 minutes of battery, the longest figure in this roundup.

It mops with lifting spinning pads using SmartScrub and DualClean, with an articulating arm that extends 35mm for 18% more edge coverage. The dock empties for up to 3 months, refills the onboard tank for up to 40 days of mopping, washes pads at 167 degrees and hot-air dries them at 113 degrees. PrecisionVision AI avoids clutter. It suits medium to large busy homes with low furniture. The flagship Max models still lead on mopping thanks to the roller mop and heated spot mopping.

The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo Robot introduces the AutoWash Dock and spinning DualClean mop pads with PerfectEdge, which extend along edges for 18% more coverage. SmartScrub adds 2x deeper scrubbing, and the mop pads lift automatically when the robot senses carpet. It pairs 70x more suction than Roomba 600 series robots with a multi-surface rubber brush and an edge-sweeping brush.

The dock handles 75 days of emptying, 4 weeks of mopping and pad washing based on one mopping run per week, and heated pad drying. ClearView Pro LiDAR and PrecisionVision AI recognize cords, socks and pet waste, and the new Roomba Home app lets you pick rooms, 4 suction levels and extra passes. Battery life is listed at 120 minutes. It is the step up for readers who hate washing mop pads but do not need the flagship roller mop. If your home is larger or you want longer runtimes, the Plus 575 is worth the jump.

Best for
Budget-minded first robot with mopping

The iRobot Roomba 104 2in1 Vacuum & Mop Robot is essentially a sibling of the Roomba 105 Combo. It has the same AutoEmpty dock with up to 75 days of debris storage, the same 70X suction claim, edge-sweeping and multi-surface brushes, ClearView LiDAR, micro-pump mopping with SmartScrub, and carpet detection that keeps rugs dry while mopping.

The spec sheet lists a 120-minute battery and a 5.8-inch cleaning path, and the title highlights pet hair pickup and vacuuming on all floors while mopping hard floors. The listing does not give a power level count. For most buyers, the 104 and 105 do the same job, so pick whichever fits your budget and color preference. This is the best first robot for a dorm, apartment or gaming room with hard floors. If you want an in-depth look at iRobot’s entry combos, read our iRobot combo vacuum mop guide.