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At the bottom of the new lineup is theRoomba 105 Combo, available with or without an auto-empty dock.
That’s followed by theRoomba 205 DustCompactor, designed for small homes.
All the new bots use LiDAR for navigation
A step above are the more advancedRoomba Plus 405 ComboandPlus 505 Combobots.
At the top of the range remains the previously launched Combo 10 Max.
The biggest update to the new Roomba lineup is the introduction of LiDAR.
All the new bots use LiDAR for navigation
iRobot is calling its LiDAR navigation ‘ClearView’, and it features across all the new models.
That includes interestingly one that doesn’t have the usual central, raised LiDAR puck.
New look; who dis?
The 205 Combo has no navigation puck, but iRobot promises it’ll still be able to find its way about
The most interesting introduction to the lineup, for me, is the Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo robot.
What’s in a name?
The only disappointing thing here is that the Max category currently comprises just theRoomba Combo 10 Max.
The Plus 405 and 505 models' spinning pads should deliver a better mopping experience
However, it didn’t receive the best response, and doesn’t make for a great range-topper.
I hope a better ‘best’ model is on the cards soon.
Another boon for consumers is iRobot’s decision to once again share suction specs.
The brand had stopped doing this, arguing that cleaning power wasn’t all about suction.
We were underwhelmed with the Combo 10 Max when we tested it
