The Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum cleaner arrives on the market with the promise of unparalleled suction power and a range of innovations designed to simplify cleaning your home. After examining its features and analyzing the available feedback, we offer an in-depth review of this ambitious newcomer.
At first glance, the Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum , just under 10 cm, suggests it's capable of slipping under furniture. But the real surprise lies in its navigation system. Once the Lidar is retracted, contrary to what one might expect, it remains active over a 100° angle at the rear. An innovation we've never seen before and which, in all likelihood, should optimize its mapping and spatial orientation, like a traditional Lidar. Rest assured, this technology is complemented by other sensors for reliable obstacle detection.
Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum 's main LiDAR is subtly tilted upwards, a clever design for better understanding of slope angles. In the event of contact, a small front bumper takes over to encourage the device to change its trajectory. For detecting finer obstacles, Roborock relies on the third generation of its Reactive AI system, combining structured light and an RGB camera.
In terms of power, the Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum cleaner boasts an impressive vacuum force of 22,000 Pascals. If the manufacturer's data is true, it would be nothing less than the most powerful robot vacuum cleaner currently available on the market. A claim we will be keen to verify during our practical tests.
The innovations don't stop there. The DuoDivide main brush, with its two-tone design, is specially designed to efficiently capture various debris, but especially hair and pet hair. Its role is to direct them toward the center to be sucked up at the integrated separation. We had the opportunity to observe its effectiveness at IFA 2024 in Berlin, and the result was indeed astonishing, with a rapid and visible centralization of debris.
Another notable point: the structure of the FlexiArm side brush. Instead of a single star, it now sports two small brushes. This is an original configuration whose impact on cleaning edges and corners we will evaluate. More conventionally, there are five vacuum sensors to prevent falls on stairs. The robust wheels of the Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum cleaner allow it to cross door thresholds up to 3 cm high, or even 4 cm in the case of stair-shaped thresholds. With the current top of the basket being 6 cm, this performance is already very respectable.
For floor cleaning, Roborock has opted for a vibrating mop that's larger than previous generations, both in size and vibration frequency. It can be lowered or raised by 18 mm and is complemented by a small side wheel designed to "lick" grouts and edges. This wheel also moves vertically, applying targeted pressure to the floor. The overall goal is clear: not to neglect any area, whether vacuuming or mopping. Fans of rotary mopping systems should consider the 10R version.
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The Roborock Saros 10 cleaning base
Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum 's cleaning base also boasts its share of innovations. The mop's rotating pad has its own cleaning system integrated into the base. The latter ensures self-cleaning of the mops with hot water at 80°C, a temperature also used to clean the rotating mop. The hot water is propelled with a detergent, the use of which is recommended only with Roborock products. Operation is simple: you fill the tank with clean water, and the used water is collected once the vacuum cleaner returns to its base. The clean water is heated and injected directly into the robot for cleaning the floor. This is a particularly innovative feature, as to our knowledge, this is the only robot that washes the floor with hot water (most only wash their mops with hot water).
Once its cleaning cycle is complete or when needed, the Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum cleaner automatically empties its dust bin into a bag integrated into the base. It also washes and dries its mops at 60°C. Technologically, this robot goes a long way. It remains to be seen how it performs in real-life conditions.
Roborock Saros 10 Real-Life Test
We put the Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum to the test on different floor types and against various obstacles. True to our approach, all of the robot's obstacle avoidance technologies and capabilities were activated to assess its full potential.
The robot started by moistening its mops and filling its hot water tank. We set it up with a classic obstacle course: a shoe, a sock, a cable, sugar, and a Lego.
Right from the start, the vibrating mop was in action, accompanied by the small side rotating mop. The Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum cleaner demonstrated excellent ability to skirt obstacles without coming into direct contact with them. The cable, often a trap for robot vacuums, was successfully avoided. The side rotating brush demonstrated good ability to reach dirt near the complaints, although a slight improvement in corners would be appreciated.
Real-time tracking on the map via the app is intuitive, allowing you to visualize the robot's path and give it remote commands. Taking photos of obstacles encountered, such as socks and shoes, is a useful feature.
Cleaning the corners and edges was effective, with a pass very close to the walls (advertised at 0.05 mm). The moisture trace left by the mop was minimal, even at maximum water flow. The back-and-forth movements for cleaning the central areas are classic, but the app offers the option to customize the number of passes and the cleaning intensity.
Using a thermal imaging camera, we were able to visualize the hot water being dispensed from the base, even leaving slight traces of heat on the floor. The FlexiArm, although activated, did not show itself in a conspicuous manner during our initial test.
The robot navigated easily around furniture, sticking as closely as possible to different areas. The rotating side brush got close to corners, but didn't quite reach them. Chair legs, even thin ones, were well detected, allowing the side brush to move along them effectively. On carpets, the Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum automatically raised its mop and increased its suction power, in line with our settings.
When faced with a grille and thin table legs, the bumper took over from the sensors to avoid collisions. Curtains were easily navigated. Thicker cables were easily navigated, and circular objects like a pouf were precisely contoured. Passing under a 15 cm high sofa was possible without retracting the laser rangefinder.
A break for mop cleaning allowed us to observe the robot's autonomous return to its base and the washing process with hot water. On a carpet, the robot did not adopt any specific behavior, considering it an integral part of the room. However, the application offers the possibility of defining specific behaviors for carpets (priority cleaning, deep cleaning, etc.).
We then put the Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum through a more substantial dirt test, including salt, sugar, pine needles, and more. In Smart Plan mode, the robot picked up about 75% of the debris on the first pass without changing its behavior. A second pass improved this score.
The door threshold crossing test (2.7 cm) showed some hesitation on return, but the robot eventually managed to overcome the obstacle.
Legendary 100g Test of All Kinds of Dirt
Our iconic test of 100g of various debris (salt, sugar, pine needles, rice, broken glass, etc.) on a mixed surface (carpet and hard floor) was carried out at maximum suction power and timed. The Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum cleaner completed the cleaning in 7 minutes. The result on the hard floor was almost perfect, with the exception of a small forgotten area. On the carpet, the majority of coarse debris was removed, leaving only a few fine particles. In total, 86.1g of dirt was picked up from the 100g placed. A respectable result, but one that could be improved.
A second pass over the forgotten area improved the overall score to 91.3g. While this is an excellent result in absolute terms, it remains slightly below the best scores we have recorded (currently held by other Roborock models). The Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum cleaner showed some difficulty in methodically finding its way during this specific test, with sometimes erratic trajectories.
The Roborock Saros 10 App: A Powerful Control Center
The Roborock app for the Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum cleaner is a real asset. It offers a precise map of your home, which you can modify at will (dividing and merging rooms, forbidden zones, door thresholds, etc.). It is also possible to create personalized cleaning sequences, allowing you to prioritize certain areas or clean them last.
Cleaning by room or area is intuitive, with the ability to adjust suction power and water flow. Different cleaning modes are available (Smart Plan, Vacuum Only, Wash Only, Custom). The app also allows you to schedule cleanings for specific days and times.
Carpet management is advanced, with options to avoid carpets, ignore them, traverse them with or without raising the mop, or activate a vacuum boost mode. The FlexiArm can be activated or deactivated. Options to re-clean detected dirty areas and various cleaning efficiency settings are also present.
The cleaning station section offers a variety of options, including mop cleaning frequency, wash mode (deep clean with hot or cold water), dust bin emptying frequency, and drying mode. Obstacle avoidance can be configured with varying sensitivity levels, including obstacle photography and AI pet recognition. A fill light activates based on room brightness.
Map management, voice control (in French), additional functions (do not disturb mode, manual piloting), and software update management complete the features of this rich and user-friendly application.
The strengths and weaknesses of the Roborock Saros 10
Saros 10 Highlights
- Exceptional suction power (22000 Pa).
- Innovation of active Lidar even when retracted.
- DuoDivide brush effective against hair and animal fur.
- Vibrating mop with side wheel for edges.
- Wash the floor with hot water.
- Self-contained and efficient cleaning base.
- Feature-rich and intuitive Roborock app.
- Good obstacle management.
Weaknesses of the Saros 10
- Cleaning method can be improved in complex environments (100g test).
- FlexiArm might be more effective in corners.
- Maximum audible vibration mode sound level.
- Lack of “intelligent” dirt detection to adapt cleaning.
- No option to cross under the curtains not touching the floor.
Conclusion: The Roborock Saros 10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, A Step Towards the Future of Cleaning?
The Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum cleaner impresses with its suction power, its range of innovations (retractable active lidar, DuoDivide brush, vibrating mop with side wheel, warm water floor cleaning) and its extremely comprehensive application. Its navigation in most situations is efficient, and its ability to avoid obstacles is remarkable.
However, our 100g test revealed some room for improvement in terms of cleaning method and recognition of particularly dirty areas. The FlexiArm, while present, could be more insistent in corners. A higher water flow rate in reduced vibration mode would also be a plus.
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