iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Cordless Vacuum U112020 5.8" Cleaning Path Black
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The iRobot Roomba 205 offers a blend of convenience and efficiency, making it a great addition to any household. Guests appreciate its ability to map rooms, navigate around furniture, and maintain cleanliness with minimal effort. The app enhances usability, allowing for customized cleaning schedules. However, some guests have experienced issues with battery life and navigation accuracy. Overall, it is a reliable choice for those seeking a smart cleaning solution.
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3.9 out of 5 stars with 112 reviews
54% would recommend
46 recommendations
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
9 July, 2026Verified purchase
Disappointing
The first few days were great: an assistant doing the once over automatically! Then it got stuck on a carpet (easy fix). Then the brush fell off (another easy fix but already?). Then it needed assistance (it was lonely??). The brush kept falling off, it kept stopping, it required assistance, it started going off in the middle of the night... And at the end of it all, there are still crumbs on the hardwood floor. Such a bummer. Return!
1 reply from iRobot Team team - 8 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so sorry to hear that you weren't happy with your Roomba 205 and returned it. We will absolutely share your feedback with the relevant teams for consideration on future products. We hope you’ll give our products another try in the future.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
8 July, 2026
(no review title)
It works flawlessly & vacuums the areas very well!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
8 July, 2026Verified purchase
Stopped Working After One Clean
Very disappointing. It worked once after creating the map, then constantly got lost and tried to return to the dock after just a few minutes of cleaning. Even when the dock was only a foot away, it couldn't find it. Remapping and troubleshooting didn't fix the issue. Not reliable.
1 reply from iRobot Team team - 15 days ago
We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on the Roomba 205. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. Please reach out to https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/contact-support-info, so we may properly diagnose your issue.
1 out of 5 stars
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7 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
The docking station was broken right out of the box
1 reply from iRobot Team team - 15 days ago
We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on the Roomba 205. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. Please reach out to https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/contact-support-info, so we may properly diagnose your issue.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
27 June, 2026Verified purchase
robot makes life easier
love it! easy and affordable!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
18 June, 2026
Quality At A Great Price
My daughter recently bought this model & I watched it map the house & then clean perfectly. I threw away my old off brand model that was used up & in 2 days I’ll be getting one that cleans quickly & quietly so my small dog won’t be hiding. This is a good price & will last for years.
1 reply from iRobot Team team - 29 days ago
Hello Carol, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba 205 Vacuum. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors!
1 out of 5 stars
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8 June, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Roomba does not MOP like it says in the photos. I was expecting a feature to mop, but the device only vacuums.
1 reply from iRobot Team team - 1 month ago
We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on the Roomba 205. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. Please reach out to https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/contact-support-info, so we may properly diagnose your issue.
2 out of 5 stars
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7 June, 2026Verified purchase
Terrible battery
Battery is terrible. Had to return the first unit, it wld not charge above 50%. Replacement unit will charge to 100% but it takes half the day to get there. When it does clean the battery is immediately run down, so it can't even clean a whole room sometimes. This is my third roomba in maybe 8 yrs or so. The others were great, no troubles but this model is awful. it does seem to clean nicely when I can actually run it. Will probably return this one also and try another model. Do not recommend.
1 reply from iRobot Team team - 1 month ago
We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on the Roomba 205. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. Please reach out to https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/contact-support-info, so we may properly diagnose your issue.
1 out of 5 stars
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31 May, 2026Verified purchase
Disappointed with the quality and longevity
I am very disappointed with the quality and longevity of this robot vacuum. I purchased it in August 2025, and by October 2025 it was already struggling to pick up my dog’s hair, leaving patches of fur behind throughout the house. I run it every day, sometimes twice a day and I empty the bin daily. I have also replaced the filters with replacement filters from the same brand, but the performance has continued to decline. Recently, I’ve noticed that when I remove the dust container, most of the debris is trapped around the roller area instead of making its way into the dust bin. For a vacuum at this price point, I expected much better durability and consistent performance. Unfortunately, it has not held up well with regular use in a home with pets.
1 reply from iRobot Team team - 2 months ago
We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on the Roomba 205. We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. Please reach out to https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/contact-support-info, so we may properly diagnose your issue.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
26 May, 2026
Outstanding Job!
I love this robot and ever since i was a kid i always wanted one after seeing your commercials on TV. Its worked great but ive noticed a few pros and cons about the Robot. not the programming but their is some design flaws near the brush i have shaggy capret and the capret gets caught in the gaps around the brush guard and it gets stuck sometimes. and ive had to constantly maintain it to actually be able to filter out the dust. and after a while of using it i noticed a strange noise near the wheel it sounds like a spring stretching and clicking evertime i push the wheels in or set the roomba down it clicks and when i take the dust bin out it slightly leans to one side, so i think there may be something wrong. i baught it for 200 just a few months ago and they dropped the price $50 i wish i would've waited for the price drop. But thank you guys i Still love using it it still works great i just wish i knew how to fix it without damaging it or without havent to spend any more money to have it repaired.
1 reply from iRobot Team team - 15 days ago
Hello Jedidiah, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We're happy to hear your excitement for our products!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
16 May, 2026
originally posted on Sozie

Excellent machine for hardwood and rugs
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my lifesaver. It saves so much cleaning time everyday. I have it set to run once everyone leaves the house in the morning. It has no trouble picking up the daily dirt or morning cereal. I love that it goes back to the docking station if battery gets low. It has a pretty big trash bin too. It was easy to understand from the very start. I use the app a lot to start, stop or change floor map. I am impressed that I don't have to do much to keep my floors clean. It's quality and performance is top notch.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
5 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
So far so good but only have used a couple of times
1 reply from iRobot Team team - 2 months ago
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Roomba 205. We’re thrilled you are loving your new robot. Three cheers for clean floors!
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 April, 2026
originally posted on Sozie

iRobot Roomba 205 with DustCompactor
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As much as I loved it in the beginning it now requires a lot of maintenance. I’m finding myself having to clean up different nooks and crannies of the machine for it to run like it once did right out the box. That’s not a deal breaker but ideally it turned out to be a lot more work than I thought it was going to be. Great concept but I feel this particular model seems to be a lot more sensitive than others. I will say the app is great and easy to navigate, mapping out the areas and configuring maps was great.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
28 April, 2026
originally posted on Sozie

IRobot Roomba 205 Dust Compactor Cordless Vacuum
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love love love! This is perfect for our household which has 2 little kids and a furry shedding dog. It's tall enough that it cannot get under/get stuck under the couch yet fits perfectly under the kitchen cabinets where crumbs often collect and are hard to clean up. It is also sleek looking and quiet. I love how you can map out your house and areas you want it to stick to
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
27 April, 2026
originally posted on Sozie

Easy to use, helps clean floors
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This vacuum is easy to set up. There’s an app, and the first time you use it it’ll map your floors. As you could expect it will not get into narrow spaces or be able to move your chairs to get completely under the table, for example, but it is an easy, low effort way to keep dust and crumbs from accumulating on the floor.
5 out of 5 stars
25 April, 2026
originally posted on irobotus
This will literally solve your life! BUY IT!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This iRobot Roomba 205 DustComoactor Vac Robot Vacuum is the epitomy of what technology should be being used for! iRobot Roomba is an absolute amazing invention! I love how automated this product is. It was so easy to set up, just following a simple steps and connection was a breeze! The app is very intuitive and self explanatory, no need for a lot of work to understand it! Furthermore, the cleaning power is absolutely out of this world! The carpet, as you can see in the video, gets thoroughly cleaned and literally vacuumed, while I'm sitting on my couch! All hairs, little dusts and pieces of debris get absolutely picked up and cleaned from it! It works wonders on hard floors like tile or wood too! It really does an amazing job at cleaning and the best part is it's all automated, and I can just click a button on the app and sit down and watch TV while it cleans! The product itself doesn't weight a lot but it doesn't really matter anyways because it stays on the floor connected all the time! The size is surprisingly small for how powerful the machine is, and I love how the app gives you multiple cleaning types like deep clean or regular cleaning, as well as the option to chose which rooms to clean. The map (which it does automatically) also gives you options of where to clean, what areas to avoid, etc Overall, if you are considering buying a vacuum this one is 100000% percent worth the splurge. I know the price is steep, but honestly, the benefits are worth it by far!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 April, 2026
originally posted on Sozie

I love the small footprint and easy setup!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using the Roomba for about a week and so far, really happy about with it. The set up was pretty straightforward, and once I got it connected and the room's mapped, it's been easy to choose what rooms I want cleaned and when. The app is user-friendly I like being able to control what room is being cleaned. One of my favorite things about this is the small footprint of the dock. I really like that the doctor does not take up a lot of space, it was the primary reason that I never invested in a Roomba before. Also, the mapping feature worked really well for me, and I appreciate how customizable the cleaning is. Overall, it's convenient for me to use in between cleanings especially when I have two dogs.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 April, 2026
originally posted on Sozie

Life changing iRobot Roomba 205
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was a little worried at first about if this vacuum was going to be used or just sit and collect dust. But it is not, and I love how clean my floors are looking. The roomba has an app where you can label and block off rooms so the roomba can just clean one room at a time. The vacuuming only lasts about 30-40 minutes at a time, and has to go back and recharge for a few hours. But if you schedule the roomba to clean a room at a time then you can get the next room ready.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 April, 2026
originally posted on Sozie

Does a great job cleaning
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This robot does what it says it will. Takes a little time to set up, but nothing too bad. Does amazing on the hardwood floors and rugs. Love that it maps out the house, has an app, and small docking station. We run this every night when everyone goes to bed. It has a large collection bin so it can do a lot of area. This has made a huge difference in our cleaning routine.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
21 April, 2026
originally posted on Sozie

Setup was miserable, but cleaning seems great!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I quickly was egar to get my new robo vacuum up and running, setup was very complicated to figure out what unit this was, finally found a barcode to scan. The unit seems to lack engaging with the charging port. Makes it easy to fall off and not charge properly. Love the rubber cleaning brush and side brush. Seems to get tight spots but strugglea to get under low furniture. I have 2 children and a dog. As soon in the images, I sprinkled crackers to show after 5 passes it finally got most of the crackers up. Seems to pickup dog hair well too, especially long hairs.