iRobot Roomba 105 Combo vs Ecovacs Deebot N30 Pro Omni: which should you buy?
At the affordable end, the iRobot Roomba 105 Combo and Ecovacs Deebot N30 Pro Omni take noticeably different approaches: iRobot keeps it simple and trusted, while Ecovacs packs in the dock features for the money. For a first robot vac or a no-drama second one, the live table below shows which gives you more per dollar.
Quick verdict
At today's prices, the ECOVACS DEEBOT N30 Pro Omni Robotic Vac (White) is the better value on price: it is 1% below its usual price, while the iRobot Roomba® 105 Combo is 33% above its usual price. If the iRobot Roomba® 105 Combo drops back to its usual ~$376, it becomes the better value on price.
iRobot Roomba® 105 Combo leads on a bigger bin and fewer empties. ECOVACS DEEBOT N30 Pro Omni Robotic Vac (White) leads on stronger suction for carpet and pet hair, longer runtime for larger homes, clearing higher thresholds and thick rugs, a longer warranty, a higher hands-off Autonomy Score.
Specifications, side by side
| Specification | iRobot Roomba® 105 Combo | ECOVACS DEEBOT N30 Pro Omni Robotic Vac (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $499 | $494 |
| Value vs its usual price | 33% above its usual price | 1% below its usual price |
| Suction | 7,000 Pa | 10,000 Pa |
| Battery runtime | 120 min | 320 min |
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | None | Laser |
| Mop system | Static pad | Vibrating |
| Self-emptying base | - | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | No | Yes |
| Anti-tangle brush (pet hair) | No | - |
| HEPA filter (allergens) | No | - |
| Max threshold (climb) | 16 mm | 20 mm |
| Dustbin capacity | 0.40 L | 0.35 L |
| Smart home | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri | Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Noise level | - | 65 dB |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Dust Rocket Autonomy Score | 1 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| How the Dust Rocket Autonomy Score is calculated → | ||
The two use different mop designs rather than one being clearly better or worse - check the mop row above for each machine's type.
Value on price compares each machine's current price with its own 90-day typical price, so it reflects how good a deal it is right now rather than which is the better product for you. These figures come from the specifications and prices we track on our own product pages, not independent lab tests, and update live.