A vacuum and mopping robot without rotating mops? In the flagship segment, this is now actually unimaginable. But Roborock wants to return to the old VibraRise technology in its new top model, which we last experienced in the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Review | € 699.99 *). Apart from that, you get an impressive 22,000 Pascal suction power, a retractable LiDAR tower and other modern features. Read our Roborock Saros 10 test to find out how the latest spearhead from Roborock performs in practice.
Technical data
| Model | Roborock Saros 10 |
| Dimensions | Robot vacuum cleaner: 35.3 x 35.0 x 7.98 cm AiO Station: 40.9 x 44.0 x 47.0 cm |
| Suction power | – 22,000 pa – DuoDivide main brush – Extendable side brush |
| Volumes | Dust container: 270 ml Fresh water tank: 4,000 ml Dirty water tank: 3,500 ml Dust bag: 2,500 ml |
| Mop function | – Liftable mop pad (22 mm) – VibraRise (mop surface vibrates) – Separate mop for edge cleaning |
| AiO station functions | – Suction function – Hot water cleaning (80°C) – Hot air drying – Water filling of the robot water tank |
| Navigation | LiDAR |
| RGB cameras + structured light + LED | |
| rechargeable battery | Capacity: 6400 mAh Running time: 220 min |
| price | € 1,554.40 * |
Scope of delivery
- Roborock Saros 10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
- All-in-one station
- 1x spare dust bag
- instruction manual
Roborock Saros 10 Test: Design and workmanship
Roborock has created a real visual highlight with the Saros 10. Both the matt black Robo itself and the cleaning station with its reflective front are very appealing. It cannot be denied that the design of the Saros 10 is clearly reminiscent of the Roborock Saros 10R (Review | € 1,299.00 *).
This applies not only to the appearance, but also to the build quality. Both the Robo itself and the cleaning station are of an extremely high standard. The fact that Roborock has given its two new additions to the Saros series a chic exterior is certainly appreciated. After all, the smart household helper is difficult to conceal given the large cleaning station.
Roborock Saros 10 test: Robo with a clean design
Less is more – Roborock proves this with the design of the Saros 10. After all, the robot vacuum cleaner has a wonderfully clean look. There is a LiDAR tower at the rear on the top, which can be retracted when areas underneath flat furniture need to be traversed. This is slowly becoming the new standard for flagship models with a LiDAR tower.
After all, a Dreame X50 Ultra Complete (Review | € 1,299.00 *) and a Dreame L50 Pro Ultra (Review | € 1,199.00 *) also offer this feature. The Saros 10 uses a sensor at the front of the robot to determine when the tower is retracted.
Behind the sensor is a small control unit with three touch-sensitive control buttons that enable rudimentary control of the smart household helper. On the top, you can also access the 270 ml dust container via a magnetically held maintenance cover. There is also a reset button and a QR code for pairing the robot with the Roborock app.
The technology for obstacle detection is located at the front of the robot. Roborock relies on a combination of camera and structured light. The images are then analyzed with the help of AI. In poor lighting conditions, the Saros 10 then switches on an LED to provide a better overview.
Wall sensors are located on the sides to ensure the perfect distance from walls and furniture. The tank nozzle, the suction shaft and the charging contacts of the smart household helper are located at the back. The view of the underside is exciting. As mentioned at the beginning, a classic mop surface is used here and not round mop pads. But you can’t do without a mop pad altogether.
The mop pad is supported by a compact mop for the edge area. As with the Saros 10R, the Saros 10 also uses the DuoDivide main brush. This is designed to effectively prevent tangled hair. The side brush also has a delicacy to offer. As is now standard in the luxury class, it can be extended for better corner cleaning.
Roborock Saros 10 test: Cleaning station
A small but significant difference to the Saros 10R station can be seen on the top. The two water tanks of the Saros 10 can only be seen at second glance. You first have to lift a lid to see the fresh water tank (4,000 ml) and dirty water tank (3,500 ml).
Another difference is the dust bag cover. You don’t have to remove it to reach the detergent container and the 2,500 ml dust bag. Instead, you only have to tap once and the flap opens automatically. This gives the user a little more of a premium feel than with the Saros 10R.
The debris vacuumed up by the Robo ends up in the dust bin. The detergent container, on the other hand, always adds a little detergent to the fresh water to further improve the quality of the cleaning trips. Another feature of the all-in-one station is the mop wash.
Here, both the mop surface and the mini mop on the side are first cleaned with hot water at 80°C and then dried with hot air. Bacteria and mold do not survive this procedure, which ensures hygienic cleaning and effectively prevents unpleasant odors. But even more happens at the bottom.
In addition to mop washing, battery charging and dust extraction, a kind of refueling also takes place here. The station fills the integrated water tank of the Saros 10 with a mixture of fresh water and detergent. The collection tray cannot be used as a parking space. Unfortunately, the Saros 10 is not able to temporarily store its mopping unit in the station.
Roborock Saros 10 test: Navigation
Like the Saros 10R, the Saros 10 also relies on LiDAR navigation. However, while the 10R distributes the corresponding laser technology around the housing, the Saros 10 relies on a LiDAR tower on the top. And this does a really good job in practice! As it can also be retracted if necessary, it also allows access to areas under flat furniture. The Robo uses the sensor on the front to determine where it needs to retract the tower.
From the very first mapping, the Saros 10 recognizes the areas in which the smart household helper retracts the LiDAR tower. These areas, such as the floors under couches, sideboards and other flat furniture, are highlighted in the first map created after the maiden voyage. But don’t worry: you can also adjust the results afterwards. I didn’t have to do this, as the Roborock only achieved suitable results in my test.
Mapping is not only quick, but also produces excellent results. After the first mapping session, I was able to view an extremely detailed floor plan of my own four walls via the Roborock app. But the navigation technology also leaves a positive overall impression during the journey itself. The Robo starts cleaning along the edges and then moves around the interior in parallel paths. The vacuum cleaner always had a perfect overview.
When maneuvering through the home, the Robo can of course sometimes come up against a slightly higher obstacle. This is where the AdaptiLift technology comes into play. The Saros 10 lifts its chassis, allowing it to overcome obstacles with a height of just under 3 cm. This worked really reliably in the test. However, a Dreame X50 still has the edge in this respect. After all, the flagship of the competition can even overcome thresholds up to 6 cm high.
Roborock Saros 10 test: obstacle detection
Roborock relies on state-of-the-art technology for obstacle avoidance so that obstacles are not approached but avoided instead. This is called Reactive AI 3.0 and, as the name suggests, the Saros 10 relies not only on camera technology but also on artificial intelligence. The manufacturer uses RGB cameras as hardware, which should be able to reliably detect obstacles with the help of structured light. When it gets dark, the LED switches on automatically to prevent collisions even in poorly lit areas.
The Saros 10 did a really good job in this discipline during the test. Whether slippers, towels or even charging cables. Obstacles were skillfully avoided. Only a small LEGO brick was apparently too much of a good thing. However, as artificial intelligence is used here, this problem could perhaps be solved over time. After all, the smart household helper would have to learn journey by journey. The Saros 10 doesn’t have to hide behind a Narwhal Freo Z Ultra (Review | € 949.00 *), which is one of the spearheads on the market when it comes to navigation.
Roborock Saros 10 test: App control
When it comes to robot hoover apps, Roborock is one of the best on the market alongside Dreame. It is therefore all the less surprising that the Roborock Saros 10 also scores highly in this discipline. The app is already impressive when setting up the smart household helper. Once you have downloaded the software from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, simply click on the corresponding icon to add a new device.
Now scan the QR code under the magnetic cover of the robot vacuum to link the robot and the app. After the smartphone has established a temporary connection to the household helper’s own network, it shares the network data with the Saros 10. The robot vacuum then establishes a connection to the network independently. Once the vacuum cleaner is in your network, the setup is complete.
The first step is to start mapping your home. Once you have done this, it is worth taking a look at the settings to make individual adjustments if necessary. And there are plenty of setting options here. However, even non-experts will never lose track of things, as Roborock has a pleasingly clear app layout. Here you can not only adjust details of the robot’s suction and mopping performance.
You can also customize the way the All-in-One station works to a certain extent. For example, you can specify how long the robot’s mopping unit should be dried after hot water cleaning. Apart from this, other settings such as defining a cleaning schedule and customizing the floor plan are also possible. The Saros 10 can also be used as a mobile surveillance camera via the app, with the RGB cameras sending the image to the smartphone.
Roborock Saros 10 test: suction power
A look at the technical data raises high hopes for the suction results of the Saros 10. After all, with 22,000 Pascal, it has a really impressive suction power to offer. This is not only more powerful than the Dreame X50 Ultra Complete, which has 20,000 pascals to offer. It also puts the Saros 10R, which “only” offers 19,000 Pascal, in the shade.
Ultimately, however, all three household helpers are roughly on the same level. Accordingly, the Saros 10 also offers outstanding suction performance. This applies to both hard floors and carpets. Corner cleaning is also impressive thanks to the extendable side brush. However, the Roborock uses this less frequently than the Dreame.
As the owner of two cats and a dog, the robotic vacuum cleaners I tested always face a major challenge. This was no problem for the Saros 10. The robot not only vacuumed up all the hair reliably. The main brush with DuoDivide ZeroTangle technology also lived up to its name and effectively prevented hair from becoming tangled.
Roborock Saros 10 test: mopping performance
I was particularly excited to see the results of the Saros 10’s mopping unit. After all, unlike the Saros 10R, the Robo doesn’t use two mopping pads, but one mopping surface, which is supplemented by a mini mop for cleaning the edges. To make cleaning the mopping surface as effective as possible, Roborock uses VibraRise technology. Here, the mopping plate vibrates, which in combination with the pressure exerted and the driving movement should ensure a strong mopping performance.
If the carpet sensor detects a carpet, the wiping surface is lifted without further ado. Unfortunately, it is not possible to put it down in the station. So if it mops long-pile carpets, they unfortunately get a little damp. However, the mopping surface still delivers good results, but the system is unable to cope with dried jam or ketchup stains. It is not only the Saros 10R with its mops that is ahead here. Models with a mopping roller such as the Eufy S1 (Review | € 1,099.00 *) or an Eufy Omni S1 Pro (Review | € 1,139.00 *) also offer better mopping performance here.
Cleaning around the edges cannot keep up with other flagships either. A comparison with other Roborock models such as a Qrevo Master (Review | € 1,299.00 *), which relies on a retractable mop, is also worthwhile here. Even mid-range models with a retractable mop such as a Dreame L10s Pro Ultra Heat (Review | € 693.79 *) offer better cleaning along skirting boards and furniture edges.
Conclusion
The Roborock Saros 10 impresses as a premium robot vacuum with an impressive suction power of 22,000 Pascal, sophisticated navigation and high-quality workmanship. The powerful cleaning performance when vacuuming, smart obstacle detection and versatile app control are particularly impressive. The all-in-one station also scores points with well thought-out functions such as hot water cleaning and automatic drying of the mopping surface. However, it is clear that the return to VibraRise mopping technology is not without compromise.
While the mopping performance on smooth floors is solid, the system reaches its limits with stubborn stains and edges. In this respect, some competitors with rotating mops or mop rollers offer better performance. Unfortunately, the mopping surface cannot be stored in the station. Overall, the Roborock Saros 10 is still a powerful household helper that impresses above all with its first-class suction power and intelligent navigation. Those who focus on strong suction power and smart features will find what they are looking for here. If, on the other hand, you have the highest demands on the mopping function, you should look at alternatives with more modern mopping technologies.
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CONTRA
The Roborock Saros 10 is outstanding in almost every respect. There are only minor weaknesses in the mopping function.
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Price-performance ratio
93/100
