In this real-home side-by-side test, I put the Roomba 105 Combo up against the Roborock Q7 L5 Combo to see which one actually makes more sense day to day. I break it down the way I’d want someone to explain it to me before I spend the money: vacuum performance (including edge cleaning), mopping strength and how the “scrub” feels in practice, and how well each one navigates and maps a normal lived-in space. The results aren’t a clean sweep. In my testing, the Roomba 105 Combo has a slight edge in raw cleaning performance, but the Roborock Q7 L5 Combo pulls ahead in navigation, battery life, and threshold handling. I also go through app usability and customization, plus the self-empty dock option on the Roomba—what’s nice about it and what to watch out for. By the end, I’m not crowning a single “winner” for everyone—because the better pick really depends on whether you care more about pure cleaning results or smoother day-to-day operation (and how your home is set up).