The Roborock Saros 10 and Roborock Saros 10R are two of the newest robot vacuums on the market. Featuring similar price tags but some strikingly different features, it could be difficult to figure out whether the Saros 10 or Saros 10R is a better fit for your home. Thankfully, you really can’t go wrong with either one, as they’re both premium robots designed to automate your floor cleaning needs.
However, there are a few key differences that could make one a slightly better match for your floors than the other. Here’s a closer look at both robot vacuums to help you decide.
Pricing and design
The Roborock Saros 10 costs $1,600, as does the Roborock Saros 10R. They look quite similar too, with a standard rectangular dock and circular robot body that’s sleek and slim. The Saros 10 uses a retractable LDS on the top of the unit (which looks a bit like a circular dial) while the Saros 10R doesn’t have this protrusion at all. There are also some big differences when it comes to the underside of the devices, as the 10R uses rotating mops, whereas the Saros 10 uses a vibrating mopping plate. But no matter how you cut it, both are great-looking devices.
Winner: Verdict
Vacuuming
The Saros 10 offers a bit more suction at 22,000 Pa, though the Saros 10R is no slouch with its 20,000 Pa. Both robots are equipped with a DuoDivide Brush that’s excellent at eliminating tangles, a total height of just 7.98 centimeters so they can slip under furniture for enhanced coverage, and a FlexiArm side brush that swings outward to grab debris near baseboards and furniture legs. The Saros 10R does have a bit of an advantage, as it can lift its mops to a total height of 0.87 inches compared to just 0.71 inches for the Saros 10. So if you’re concerned about wet mops on your floor, the Saros 10R might be a better choice.
Do note, however, that both robots can be programmed to leave their mops in the docking station when vacuuming. That means dragging dirty mops onto the carpet isn’t too big of a concern, and it’s a huge design win for both the Saros 10 and Saros 10R.
Winner: Tie
Mopping
Though they use different techniques for mopping, both should do an excellent job of removing stains and spills from your hard floors. The Saros 10 uses the VibraRise 4.0 Mopping System, which features a vibrating mopping plate and a small mopping pad on the side to get closer to edges. The Saros 10R, meanwhile, uses two spinning mopping pads — one of which can swing outward to better clean near baseboards. Most shoppers will likely find the spinning mopping pads on the Saros 10R to have a slight advantage over the Saros 10.
Both robots come with a dock that can clean their mops and remove dust from their dustbins. This includes washing the mops with hot water, drying the mops with warm air, and performing a self-cleaning of the docking station to remove all the gunk that falls off the mops. You also have the option to use an auto detergent dispenser for enhanced floor cleanings.
Winner: Saros 10R
Additional Features
Most features are shared across the Saros 10 and Saros 10R, but there’s a huge advantage for the Saros 10R — the Starlight Autonomous System 2.0. This is Roborock’s next-gen navigation system that does a remarkable job of sensing obstacles and mapping your home. This is the same navigation system used in the Saros Z70, the futuristic robot vacuum with an arm.
The Saros 10 should work fine with its RetractSense Navigation System, but there’s no denying that having the same navigation skills as the yet-to-be-released Saros Z70 is a huge win for the 10R.
Winner: Saros 10R
Verdict
While you can’t go wrong with either, we’re giving the Roborock Saros 10R the overall victory. With a fancier navigation system and a dual spinning mopping setup, it’s likely the better choice for most shoppers. Keep in mind that the Saros 10 does have a bit more suction, but that’s about all it’s bringing to the table.
For more great options, check out our list of the best robot vacuum and mop combos, which includes several models beyond the Roborock lineup.