Name: iRobot Roomba 205 Combo Black
Brand: iRobot
SKU: 961278
Price: 179 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.5 (20 reviews)

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Key specs

	Suction power	7000 Pa
	Mopping function
	Mopping class	Base
	Anti-tangle brush
	Navigation class	Advanced

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The robot compresses dirt in the built-in dust cup, so you only have to empty the dust cup once every 60 days.
The robot creates a precise map of your house thanks to laser navigation, so it won't skip a spot.
Thanks to object detection, the robot vacuum recognizes your stuff and won't drive into walls.
The mopping function removes fine dust, but scrubs less thoroughly than rotating mopping pads.

Description

With the iRobot Roomba 205 Combo Black, you have to empty the dust cup less often. The DustCompactor technology compresses dirt in the built-in dust cup. That way, the robot works longer without having to empty it. It fits about 60 days of dirt in the dust cup. The LiDAR laser maps your house precisely. That way, the robot plans smart cleaning routes. It also recognizes obstacles like furniture, so it smoothly moves around objects. The wet mopping pad removes fine dust and light stains from your floor. Thanks to carpet recognition, the robot doesn't go over your rug with the mopping pad. Via the iRobot Home app, you can easily set cleaning schedules and control the robot when you're not at home.

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Manual(2.35 MB)
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Review is 9,6 out of 10.

The almost perfect all in 1

The suction power is great
navigation works great
hardly bumps into anything
The robot is just a little too high

I tested the Roomba® 205 DustCompactor™ Combo for a while and would like to share my honest experience.

Pros

The suction power is great. It vacuums thoroughly and efficiently. The first scan of my home was fast and very accurate. The navigation also works excellently - it hardly bumps into anything and knows exactly where it is.

The app is clear and easy to use. I especially like that you can follow where it is cleaning live, and afterwards you can see exactly what it has done. It recognizes carpets and automatically adjusts the suction power, which is really handy. In addition, it is remarkably quiet, even while vacuuming.

The charging station is small and fits easily in a corner. The robot itself is also relatively compact, despite its functions. And the fact that it can vacuum and mop is of course a big plus.

Cons

However, there are also some disadvantages. The robot is just a little too high, which means it does not fit under certain furniture - such as my bed. That's a shame, because that's where dust often accumulates.

The mopping function is a bit disappointing. It takes a while for the mop to get wet, so the first few meters are just two wet stripes. By the time it really starts mopping, it's already halfway across the room.

The app usually works well, but sometimes the map gets stuck on "loading", which can be frustrating. I also found the initial installation a bit unclear: there is no clear manual and the explanation in the app leaves much to be desired.

Conclusion

The Roomba® 205 DustCompactor™ Combo is an excellent robot vacuum cleaner with smart navigation, quiet operation and a user-friendly app. The mopping function and the installation instructions could be better, but as a vacuum cleaner this is a very strong player

Review by:
Andre Lopo
Date:
9 June 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Efficient and surprisingly powerful, with some areas for imp

Gets over higher thresholds more easily
Cleans well
Easy installation
App doesn't always work properly

I am generally very satisfied with this Roomba. The installation was super fast: clear instructions on the box and a QR code that you can use to get started right away via the app. It does an impressive job of cleaning, my floors really shine after every round. What I find particularly useful is that you can choose whether it should only vacuum, mop, or both.

One of the biggest plus points is that it effortlessly gets over high thresholds. I didn't expect it to be able to drive from room to room without help, but it does so without any effort. The navigation works fine, although it doesn't always go smoothly. For example, it got stuck twice when it hit a piece of furniture and couldn't get loose by itself. If you're at home, that's easily solved, but if you schedule a cleaning program while you're away, it just stays put and its battery runs out.

The app is useful, but not yet perfect. When I got an error message about dirty sensors, I received instructions, but the button to get to these instructions didn't work. Not dramatic, but it does take away some of the ease of use. Despite all that, it remains a nice helper in the house and I am happy with how clean my home is without having to worry about it.

Review by:
Laura Severens
Date:
18 May 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 4,4 out of 10.

Very bad Roomba, should not be sold.

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App

The Roomba 205 Combo black with the new app works bizarrely bad. Already on day 1 I contacted the Roomba service desk, they could indeed see that there was a malfunction, advice; unscrew the bottom and remove the battery for 30 minutes. Unfortunately it was to no avail. The errors;

Time and again no connection between the app and the Roomba
Set cleaning routine does not work
In the middle of the night the Roomba suddenly turns on, on the app I see that a room that does not exist in my app is being cleaned
During cleaning, Roomba returns to the charging station with a message that the battery is empty while the battery is still charged for 75%.
Roomba switches off and has to be restarted every time.

After communicating about the various problems with the Roomba service desk, the only response I get is that they can imagine that I want to return the Roomba. No proposal for a solution is made. Are these known problems?!

We are extremely disappointed. We have had a lot of fun with the Roomba 555 for years, one of the first models. Indestructible and a go-getter, if there was ever an issue you could easily replace the parts yourself. I miss Stoffel!!

We are also satisfied with a newer Roomba model (with the previous app) that we have abroad, although we are a bit less satisfied because we find it more of a 'beeper' (the app sends you many notifications 'when my container is full', 'my brush needs to be cleaned', we did not have that problem with Stoffel. But in any case, this generation of Roomba works as intended.

Due to all the problems now, we have completely lost confidence in the Roomba, we suspect that a large part of the problems are caused by the new app that does not work. It is so disappointing that we are switching to another brand. Our advice; stop selling the new generation Roomba until the app problems are solved.

Review by:
Mandy
Date:
20 May 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

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	Product number	961278
	Manufacturer code	L121040
	Brand	iRobot
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
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Cleaning performance

Cleaning performance
	Suction power	7000 Pa
	Anti-tangle brush
	Mopping function
	Mopping class	Base
	Mops in corners
	Mop lift

Cleaning station

Cleaning station
	Cleaning station

Navigation

Navigation
	Navigation class	Advanced
	Maximum threshold height	2 cm

General properties

General properties
	Compatible with smartphone / apps
	Maximum noise level	62 dB

Accessories

Accessories
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Physical properties

Physical properties
	Width	35,8 cm
	Height	10,1 cm
	Depth	35,9 cm
	Weight	3,9 kg
	Color	Black
	Material	Plastic
	Shape	Round

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