Roomba recently overhauled its robot vacuums, simplifying the range with five new series, ranging from premium models to affordable options that focus on the basics. The Roomba combo 105 is the cheapest, a no-nonsense robovac that dispenses with frills while still delivering powerful suction and reliable vacuuming performance.
But in an increasingly crowded market, nonsense and frills are what set the best robot vacuums apart from the competition. Features like advanced object avoidance, spinning mop pads and on-board cameras are more than just techy novelties and can be worth paying more for, so dropping these capabilities in service of lowering prices isn’t without risk.
