iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Vac
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| This model iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Vac | Cheapest of the top 10 Roborock Q7 L5 Best on 3 facts | Highest score here Roborock S8 Best on 3 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | € 119 *Amazon.de best | € 620Amazon.nl |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 4 of 5 without a station | rank 1 of 5 without a station |
| Customer rating | – | ★ 4.1 · 2,342 reviews best | ★ 3.6 · 93 reviews |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | no mop | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | – | 5 mm |
| Washes the mop | no | no | – |
| Hot-air drying | no | no | – |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | charging dock only | charging dock only | charging dock only |
| Plumbing hookup | no | no | – |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | yes | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | – | 3D sensor (structured light) |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 16 mm | 20 mm best | 20 mm best |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 9.9 cm | 9.9 cm | 9.7 cm best |
| On the market since | March 2025 | January 2025 | March 2023 |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews. * Foreign shop: delivery cost and VAT to the Netherlands estimated.
iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Vac specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
iRobot · on the market since March 2025
Suction and brushes 1 fact
- Suction power
Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor.
- 7,000 Pa
Mopping 1 fact
- Mop type
How the mop is built: flat pads, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
- no mop
Dock 6 facts
- Empties the dust bin
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- no
- Washes the mop
The dock washes the mop for you, so you do not rinse it by hand.
- no
- Dries the mop
The dock dries the mop afterwards, so it does not sit there wet and start to smell.
- no
- Hot-air drying
Drying is done with warm air instead of cold. It is faster and it helps against smell.
- no
- Dispenses detergent
The dock mixes detergent into the water itself, from its own bottle.
- no
- Plumbing hookup
The dock can be connected to the tap and the drain, so you never fill or empty a tank. It does need a connection nearby.
- no
Navigation and obstacles 2 facts
- Navigation
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognises more.
- built-in LiDAR, no turret
- Climbs thresholds up to
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 16 mm
Robot 1 fact
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 9.9 cm
Battery 2 facts
- Battery capacity
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 3,000 mAh
- Runtime per charge
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 120 min
Smart features and warranty 2 facts
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
- Home Assistant
Whether the robot works with Home Assistant, the home automation software you run yourself. Official means the integration comes with Home Assistant itself, community that volunteers maintain it.
- official integration
Sources: homesupport.irobot.com · amazon.com · Manual · vacuumwars.com · home-assistant.io
Frequently asked questions about the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Vac
Does the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Vac empty its own dust bin?
No, you empty the robot’s dust bin yourself.
Can the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Vac mop?
No, this model only vacuums.
Does the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Vac work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. Home Assistant has an official integration for this model.
How high a threshold can the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Vac climb?
Thresholds up to 16 mm, the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Vac fit under low furniture?
The robot is 9.9 cm tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 10 cm of clearance. It has no turret on top.
How long does the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Vac run on one charge?
120 minutes on its quietest setting.