At CES 2025, Roborock revealed two models in its new Saros series: the Saros 10 and Saros 10R robot vacuums. These vacuums complement the Saros Z70, the first robot vacuum with a five-axis articulating robotic arm. While the Saros 10R includes several advanced features that we also see in the Z70, the Saros 10 has updated already successful features we first saw in the Roborock Qrevo series.
Update January 22, 2025: Both of these robot vacuums are available to view on Amazon:
Update February 28, 2025: See our full review of the Saros 10R on YouTube!
Saros 10
The Saros 10 achieves a low height of 7.98 cm (3.14 inches) with a retractable LiDAR, called RetractSense, which lowers to allow the Saros 10 to go under low-clearance objects.
We hope Roborock’s LiDAR retracting technology will bring back the benefits of a top-mounted LiDAR component while also solving the problem of increased height. At low clearances, the top-mounted LiDAR sensor will pull down into the body of the robot, bringing the height down to the new Saros standard of 7.98 cm.
The Saros 10 combines this RetractSense navigation system with the new VertiBeam vertical structured light, which will appear on all members of the Saros series and is meant to prevent the vacuum from colliding with irregular house features.
Once the LiDAR component is lowered into the body of the vacuum, the Saros 10 can still use its LiDAR through a wide angled window to continue mapping – although in a narrower field of vision. The RetractSense system includes an Upward Range Finder, which tells the robot when the clearance has increased again so that it will send the LiDAR component back up like a periscope for full-range mapping.
While the Saros 10 is bringing back the DuoDivide brush heads of the Qrevo line, it has reverted to a vibrating mop pad instead of the spinning pads we saw on the Qrevo series. It is a supposedly improved system called the VibraRise 4.0, and it will be interesting to see if the return to a vibrating pad affects the Saros 10’s mopping performance.
Roborock claims that the Saros 10 robot vacuum has a suction rate of 22,000 Pa. It will be interesting to see how these higher suction rates perform in real life conditions.
RockDock Ultra 2.0
The Roborock Saros 10 is compatible with the RockDock Ultra 2.0, a redesigned docking station with several notable upgrades. The RockDock Ultra 2.0 uses adaptive water temperatures for mop washing, effectively tackling oil stains and starch-based stickiness as well as sterilizing with high heat.
It also supports 2.5-hour fast charging, reducing downtime by quickly preparing the vacuum for its next cleaning cycle. Additionally, the dock calculates the power needed for unfinished tasks, charging only what is necessary while using off-peak charging options to save energy and improve efficiency.
View the Roborock Saros 10 at Amazon.
SAROS 10R
The Saros 10R has two versions: one with the standard self-cleaning and charging stations with water tanks for clean and dirty water, and another version that integrates its docking and cleaning station into your home’s plumbing, a feature we are seeing more often.
⭐We believe that we will see even more robot vacuums with plumbing integration. Learn more about our robot vacuum predictions here (YouTube link).
The Saros 10R also stands out with its inclusion of StarSight 2.0 navigation, the same advanced system used in the Saros Z70. This navigation technology includes the same dual-transmitter 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensing we saw in the Qrevo Slim and the Qrevo Curv combined with Roborock’s new VertiBeam technology, which uses a vertical structured light to enable better obstacle avoidance and more detailed 3D spatial mapping.
StarSight 2.0 does not use a top-mounted LiDAR component, so the Saros 10R always stands at 7.98 cm (3.14 inches).
When compared to the other two in the Saros series, the 10R does lag a bit in its official suction measurement, which Roborock defines at 19,000 Pa. We find that manufacturer claims on suction power do not necessarily translate to better performance, however, so until we can test these for ourselves, we can’t speak to actual results.
Multifunctional Dock 4.0
The Roborock Saros 10R can be purchased with the Multifunctional Dock 4.0, which brings several new features designed to enhance usability and efficiency. Among its upgrades is an 80°C hot water mop washing system, offering improved cleaning for the mop pads. Additionally, the dock supports a 2.5-hour fast charge, minimizing downtime by quickly recharging the robot. It also calculates the power needed to complete remaining tasks, charging only what’s necessary rather than fully recharging, and incorporates off-peak charging to save energy.
The Roborock Saros 10R features a 3.14-inch profile and StarSight Autonomous System 2.0, eliminating the need for a raised LDS unit and allowing it to clean under low-lying furniture. It excelled in our obstacle avoidance tests, demonstrating reliable 3D sensing and a VertiBeam Lateral Obstacle Avoidance system that navigates cables and various types of furniture. The HyperForce suction, combined with a zero-tangle brush configuration, addresses different floor surfaces, while the AdaptiLift Chassis helps it cross thresholds up to 4cm and automatically lift its mops on carpets. A 10-in-one Multifunctional Dock handles tasks such as dust collection, mop washing, and drying, and the built-in “Hello Rocky” voice assistant supports offline voice commands for added convenience.
Price as of March 13, 2025
Auto Empty Station: Self Empties Debris | Washes Mop Pad | Washes Mop Pad with Hot Water | Dries Mop Pad | Dries Mops Pad with Heated Air| Self Cleaning
Mopping: Lifts Mop Pads on Carpets | Extending Mop Pad for Hard to Reach Areas | Can Leave Pads at Base while Vacuuming
Hardware: Auto Extending Side Brush for Hard to Reach Areas | 40mm Threshold Crossing | Removes Hair from Brush Roll
Performance: Carpet Boost Settings
Mapping / Navigation: Multi Level Maps | Virtual Barriers and No Go Zones
Obstacle Avoidance: 108 Objects Recognized
Pet Features: Live Video Monitoring | Pet Checkup or Similar
Controls: Virtual Assistant Options
| Scores | Roborock Saros 10R | Average Robot Vacuum Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars Overall | 4.79 | 3.12 |
| Features | 4.51 | 3.37 |
| Mopping Performance | 4.39 | 2.93 |
| Obstacle Avoidance | 5.11 | 3.50 |
| Pet | 4.45 | 3.77 |
| Navigation | 3.84 | 3.30 |
| Battery | 3.19 | 2.64 |
| Performance | 3.69 | 3.41 |
| Official Battery Life: 180 Minutes | Navigation Type: 3D ToF Lidar |
| Official Suction Power: Unknown | Dust Bin Size: 270ml |
| Obstacle Avoidance Type: VertiBeam Lateral | Objects Recognized: 108 |
| Multi Level Maps: Yes | Virtual Barriers: Yes |
| Detergent Capacity: 590 ml | Disposable Bag: 2.7L |
Saros Series Tech
All Saros models also have a slim 7.98 cm profile (edging out even the Qrevo Slim with its 8.2 cm) although they accomplish this in different ways.
Both the Saros 10 and 10R bring back the successful DuoDivide main brush system that we remember from the Qrevo Curv as well as the extending side brush (now with a rising feature to prevent furniture collisions, called the FlexiArm Riser Side Brush).
AdaptiLift threshold climbing and carpet cleaning
All models in the new Saros series share several core features, notably Roborock’s signature AdaptiLift Chassis, which allows the vacuum to handle thresholds up to 4 cm and lift their chassis to 10mm for cleaning high-pile carpets, a feature we first saw in the Roborock’s Qrevo Curve, and which we are starting to see a lot more of in robot vacuums this year.
New App and Matter 1.4 Support
The new Saros series is using the new version of the Roborock app, now called SmartPlan 2.0. This will feature new settings: Do Not Disturb for quiet hour settings, deep cleaning on neglected, and rewashing mops after cleaning heavier soil areas like the bathroom and kitchen. The Saros series will all be equipped with Matter support for integration on smart home platforms like Apple Home and Google Home.
Tech Talk: Matter 1.4
Matter allows devices from different manufacturers to link directly to each other without requiring extra hubs. This makes setup easier, reduces potential problems, and lets users control their vacuum along with other smart devices through a single portal, such as Apple Home.
In practice, this is intended to look something like, “Hey [Siri, Alexa, Google]. Vacuum the kitchen.”
The Saros series will receive OTA (over-the-air) updates to keep its Matter compatibility up-to-date as the system improves. We will be watching these developments closely, as they signal significant advances in robot vacuum utility.
See Also: Roborock joins CSA and the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) Website
Saros Series Compared
| Feature | Saros Z70 | Saros 10R | Saros 10 |
| Height | 7.98 cm | 7.98 cm | 7.98 cm |
| Navigation System | StarSight 2.0 with Vertibeam | StarSight 2.0 with Vertibeam | RetractSense with Vertibeam |
| Main Brush | FreeFlow | DuoDivide | DuoDivide |
| Side Brush | FlexiArm Riser | FlexiArm Riser | FlexiArm Riser |
| Suction Power | 22,000 Pa | 19,000 Pa | 22,000 Pa |
| Unique Features | OmniGrip™ robotic arm | Plumbing integration option | Retracting LiDAR |
Roborock Saros 10
Roborock Saros 10R
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⭐ See our announcement on the Roborock Saros Z70
⭐ Learn about the Saros predecessor, the Qrevo Series
⭐ More news from CES 2025
⭐ See our Top 20 Best Robot Vacuums
⭐ Learn about Matter 1.4 on the CSA website
