Roborock Saros 10 vs Roborock Saros 20
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Roborock Saros 10 costs $1,300 and the Roborock Saros 20 costs $1,600, so the Roborock Saros 10 is $300 cheaper. The Roborock Saros 20 has a published review score and ranks #44 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Roborock Saros 10 is not scored yet. Pick the Roborock Saros 10 for cleaning under low furniture. Pick the Roborock Saros 20 for low furniture and tall thresholds. The Roborock Saros 20 wins 3 of 7 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Roborock Saros 20 wins 3 of 7 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Saros 10 | Saros 20 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,300 | $1,600 | Saros 10 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Suction | 22,000 Pa | 36,000 Pa | Saros 20 |
| Runtime per charge | 150 min | 200 min | Saros 20 |
| Onboard bin | 270 mL | 260 mL | Saros 10 |
| Climbs thresholds up to | 1.2 in | 3.46 in | Saros 20 |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 3.14 in | 3.14 in | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $300)
- You care most about onboard bin (270 mL vs 260 mL)
- Best for cleaning under low furniture
- You care most about suction (36,000 Pa vs 22,000 Pa)
- You care most about runtime per charge (200 min vs 150 min)
- You care most about climbs thresholds up to (3.46 in vs 1.2 in)
- Best for low furniture and tall thresholds
- Suction
- 22,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- Retractable top LiDAR
- Mopping
- VibraRise 4.0 vibrating
- Runtime
- 150 min official low
Low 3.1 in robot with retracting LiDAR and a full service dock
Full Roborock Saros 10 review, pros and cons →- Suction
- 36,000 Pa
- Navigation
- 3D ToF and camera
- Mopping
- Spinning pads
- Runtime
- About 200 min
Ultra slim Roborock flagship with top suction and threshold climbing
Full Roborock Saros 20 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Roborock Saros 10 | Roborock Saros 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,300 | $1,600 |
| 3 year cost | $1,300 | $1,600 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 5.8/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #98 | #44 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Roborock US store) | 1 year limited (Roborock US store) |
| Suction | 22,000 Pa claimed (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 0.33 kPa against a 0.80 kPa average | 36,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 15 CFM airflow |
| Navigation | Retractable top LiDAR (Roborock); Vacuum Wars rated navigation efficiency 4.2 against a 3.29 average | StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 with 3D ToF sensors and an RGB camera, no LiDAR turret |
| Obstacle avoidance | ReactiveAI 3.0 with triple structured light, RGB camera and VertiBeam side light (Roborock); Vacuum Wars scored 21 of 24, while TechRadar saw it chew a cable and try to eat a sock | Recognizes over 300 obstacle types (brand claim); Vacuum Wars scored 17 of 24 objects avoided |
| Mopping | VibraRise 4.0 vibrating pad plus a spinning side mop, up to 8 N pressure, lifts 18 mm (Roborock, Vacuum Wars); Vacuum Wars dried stain score 57 against about 94 average | Yes, dual spinning pads with up to 13 N pressure, FlexiArm extending pad, 20 mm lift on carpet |
| Self empty | Yes, disposable bag in the dock (Roborock); TechRadar lists 2.5 L dock capacity | Yes, auto empties into a disposable bag; Roborock says a bag lasts up to 65 days |
| Dock features | RockDock Ultra 2.0: mop washing up to 176°F, drying, water refill, auto empty and charging (Roborock) | RockDock washes pads with water up to 212°F, dries at 131°F, auto refills water, doses detergent and dries the dust bag |
| Runtime | 150 min official low power runtime (Vacuum Wars); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,333 sq ft per charge; 2.5 h charge for the 6,400 mAh battery (Roborock) | 6,400 mAh battery; BGR cites about 200 min per charge and about 150 min to recharge |
| Dustbin | 270 ml robot bin (TechRadar) | 260 mL onboard bin (Vacuum Wars) |
| Height | 3.14 in, 79.8 mm, with LiDAR retracted; 3.68 in raised (Roborock) | 3.14 in (79.8 mm) robot height per Roborock |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars scored 19.17 pts on 2.5 in pet hair against a 13.9 average, and it fully resisted 7 in hair tangles | Vacuum Wars measured 88% flattened pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap |
| App | Roborock app; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only (Roborock) | Roborock app with Matter, Alexa and Google Home support plus built in voice control |
| Threshold | Roborock claims 3 cm single and 4 cm stepped thresholds; Vacuum Wars cleared 20 mm and 26 mm in testing | Up to 3.46 in double layer thresholds with AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 (brand claim); Vacuum Wars cleared a 57 mm single step |
| Noise | Roborock claims as low as 52 dB(A) quiet mopping and 72 dB(A) self emptying; TechRadar called vacuum mode a little noisy | n/a |
| Best for | cleaning under low furniture | low furniture and tall thresholds |
| Skip if | you want top stain mopping or the newest model | mopping is your top priority |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Roborock Saros 10
- Vacuum Wars: 0.33 kPa suction (0.80 average), 21 of 24 obstacles avoided, no hair tangles, about 1,333 sq ft per charge, dried stain score 57 against about 94 average. Vacuum Wars printed a 4.63 star score in its comparison and 3.36 on its product card. Source
- TechRadar: Good mopping on higher settings and an excellent dock, but patchy obstacle avoidance: it chewed a charging cable and tried to eat a sock. Turbo picked up almost everything on tile in one pass. Subscores: Value 4/5, Design 4.5/5, Performance 4/5, App 4.5/5. Source
Roborock Saros 20
- Vacuum Wars (3.81/5): Lab tests found 89% sand removal from carpet, 88% flattened pet hair pickup, 0% hair wrap, 17 of 24 obstacles avoided, a record 57 mm threshold climb and an above average combined mopping score; battery coverage was slightly below average at about 1,038 sq ft per charge. Source
- CGMagazine (8.5/10): Performed strongly on pet hair, sand and fine dust on carpet and hard floors and fit under low furniture; reviewer flagged middling battery life, a small bin and trouble with loose cables. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Roborock Saros 10 or the Roborock Saros 20?
The Roborock Saros 20 has a published review score and ranks #44 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Roborock Saros 10 is not scored yet. Pick the Roborock Saros 10 for cleaning under low furniture. Pick the Roborock Saros 20 for low furniture and tall thresholds.
Which is cheaper?
The Roborock Saros 10 at $1,300, versus $1,600 for the Roborock Saros 20, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,300 vs $1,600.
What is the difference between the Saros 10 and the Saros 20?
Suction: 22,000 Pa claimed (Roborock); Vacuum Wars measured 0.33 kPa against a 0.80 kPa average on the Saros 10, 36,000 Pa (brand claim); Vacuum Wars measured 15 CFM airflow on the Saros 20. Navigation: Retractable top LiDAR (Roborock); Vacuum Wars rated navigation efficiency 4.2 against a… on the Saros 10, StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 with 3D ToF sensors and an RGB camera, no LiDAR turret on the Saros 20. Obstacle avoidance: ReactiveAI 3.0 with triple structured light, RGB camera and VertiBeam side light… on the Saros 10, Recognizes over 300 obstacle types (brand claim); Vacuum Wars scored 17 of 24 objects… on the Saros 20.
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