iRobot Roomba 205 Combo
iRobot says the Roomba 205 Combo climbs thresholds up to 16 mm (maker's number, step type not given) and stands 3.98 in tall.
| Limit | Maker figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold, up to | 16 mm (maker's number, step type not given) | homesupport.irobot.com |
| Height | 3.98 in | irobot.com |
Not published by iRobot: a mop-lift height and how many days the dock holds.
On our guides
- Pet hair, hardwood floors: passes 0 of 5 pet checks
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Maker figures, not our tests. Method.
Amazon listing
No Amazon listing for the iRobot Roomba 205 Combo itself. Not linked:
- A different model: iRobot Roomba 105 Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop - Easy to use, Intense Power-Lifting Suction, LiDAR Navig
- Part or refill: Replacement Parts Accessories for iRobot Roomba 205/209 DustCompactor Combo Robot Vacuum Cleaner - 1
- Renewed or used: iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop - Certified Refurbished
What the maker says the iRobot Roomba 205 Combo does
Mopping
It mops with a flat pad. iRobot gives no mop-lift height. (maker page)
Mop upkeep
The maker does not say the dock washes the mop.
Obstacle avoidance
The maker does not say how it avoids cords, socks or pet messes. Pick up the floor before it runs.
Dock
The dock charges it but does not empty it (maker page). You empty the robot’s bin by hand.
App and Wi-Fi
- Without the app: You can start a clean with the button on the robot, no app needed. (maker’s words)
- Without internet: iRobot says cleaning needs no app or Wi-Fi; it does not say schedules or maps run offline. (maker’s words)
Parts, warranty and repair
Where iRobot sells parts and how it handles repairs: iRobot parts, warranty and repair.
More limits iRobot publishes
| Limit | Maker figure | Read from |
|---|---|---|
| Mop | pad | irobot.com |
| Self-emptying dock | no | irobot.com |
| Mapping | lidar | irobot.com |
Recall check (US and Canada): none found, November 2, 2026. iRobot has 1 other robot recall on file, for different models: iRobot Clean Base dock for the Roomba i7+.
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