“The Roborock Saros 10R is a huge step forward, thanks to accurate navigation and tons of minor enhancements.”
- Impressive navigation skills
- Detachable spinning mops
- Highly customizable
- Slim new design
- Tons of suction
- Expensive
- Less suction than the Saros 10
Roborock product launches are always exciting. The company has cultivated a dedicated following of robot vacuum enthusiasts, thanks to a lineup that’s always ahead of the curve. And once again, Roborock has shown its expertise with the Saros 10R.
This powerful new device comes in the wake of CES 2025, where Roborock debuted the Saros Z70 — an upcoming robot vacuum with a robotic arm. The Saros 10R doesn’t have anything as remarkable as that, but it does use the same navigation system and makes tons of minor updates compared to its predecessors. It’s expensive, and it doesn’t have as much suction as the Saros 10 (which also launches on February 10), but those are minor complaints about an otherwise stellar home assistant.
Minor updates make all the difference
Compared to the old Qrevo Slim, the Saros 10R makes a bunch of small — but meaningful — updates. For reduced tangling, it now sports a side brush with two arms (instead of three) and its main brush uses a DuoDivide design to funnel hair into a central gap. This was previously used on the Qrevo Curv, where I found it to be an excellent upgrade, and it works just as well on the Saros 10R.
One of my favorite features is the robot’s newfound ability to automatically detach its mopping pads, leaving them in the docking station while vacuuming . This isn’t enabled by default, though it only takes a few taps in the app to get it activated. The Saros 10R also boasts more suction than the Qrevo Slim, allowing it to pull dust and debris from deep within your carpets.
Of course, you’re still getting all the basic features of a premium robot vacuum. This includes a comprehensive docking station that’ll take care of most of your maintenance, a smartphone app to customize your robot’s performance, and a slot for you to insert a cleaning solution cartridge for superior hard floor cleanings. The dock design has been improved too, with a reflective surface that looks incredibly luxurious yet remains easy to use.
A closer look at StarSight Autonomous System 2.0
One of the biggest changes on the Saros 10R compared to other Roborock vacuums is the presence of StarSight Autonomous System 2.0. This is the first robot available on the market with the new navigation system, and it’s the one shown off in the Saros Z70 at CES 2025. And when it comes to navigating around your home to clean every nook and cranny, StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 has proven to be a success.
Whether it’s avoiding obstacles like dog toys and charging cables or getting incredibly close to corners and baseboards, the Saros 10R has been mighty impressive. It’s still not foolproof (some cable colors give it trouble, especially when placed in my room’s plush carpets), but overall it’s a huge step in the right direction. More importantly, it didn’t attempt to climb objects like the Roborock Qrevo Curv — meaning I didn’t have to rescue it at all during my testing.
The robot responds quickly to unexpected obstacles, such as when my dog would walk in front of it or I’d step into the kitchen to do the dishes while it was mopping. Another perk of StarSight is that it’s technology frees up space on the robot so it can offer a slimmer profile. At just 7.98 centimeters tall, it could reach underneath my fishtank stand — a location that was long overdue for a cleaning.
In short, the upgraded eyesight of the Saros 10R improves nearly every aspect of its performance.
Set it and forget it
One of the most important things to consider when shopping for a robot vacuum is whether or not it can carry out its tasks autonomously. If you need to constantly clean its filters, change its dustbags, or rescue it after getting stuck, it’s not a good product.
When it comes to the Saros 10R, it’ll essentially run itself. Thanks to its new navigation system, you don’t have to worry about it getting trapped as often as some of the competition. And with a 4L clean water tank, 3L used water tank, and 2.5L dustbag, it can go for long periods of time without needing any manual intervention.
It’s hard to say how often you’ll need to refill its tank or empty the dustbag, as that’ll vary drastically based on how many days a week you run the robot and how big your home is. However, small homes and apartments will likely get over a week of usage before needing to do any manual labor. The dustbag in particualar should last several weeks (or months) before needing to be replaced.
Adding to the convenience is a docking station that cleans and dries the mopping pads, ensuring you don’t get funky smells coming from the robot. Once the mops are clean, the docking station will also give itself a rinse to wash away anything that fell off the mops.
You won’t feel the need to follow up its cleaning routine with your own cordless vacuum, as both its vacuuming and mopping performance are top of the class. Its swinging side arm and DuoDivide brush do an excellent job of reaching all corners of your home, and I found the robot to perform exceptionally well on the plush carpets throughout my living space.
The same goes for mopping — when the SmartPlan AI system was activated, it determined exactly how much water to send to the mopping pads to result in an optimal clean. You can manually adjust this setting, but I found leaving the AI to do its thing was often the easiest (and best) option.
Verdict
The Roborock Saros 10R is one of the best robot vacuums I’ve tested. It’s yet another improvement to the robot vacuum formula, pushing the industry forward in incremental ways that result in improved real-world performance. StarSight did an excellent job of mapping my home and avoiding obstacles, the robot’s slim profile allowed it to reach places other vacuums miss, and its heaps of suction make it great for all types of carpets. Best of all, having the ability to leave the mops in the docking station while vacuuming is a huge win, as it helped keep my plush carpets dry.
The mops still drag on the very tips of the carpet when this feature is disabled, so homes with a mixture of carpets and hard floors will want to change this setting as soon as possible. It’s also odd that the Saros 10R has slightly less suction than the Saros 10 (20,000 Pa vs 22,000 Pa). That’s a minor knock, however, as it still performed admirably during testing.
Pricing is at the top end of the spectrum, clocking in at $1,600. That’s a huge ask for a robot vacuum, but since it’s one of the most powerful, accurate, and autonomous choices on the market, shoppers seeking to truly automate their floor chores will find much to love about Roborock’s latest release.
