All that, plus its unique tangle-free roller system is especially deft at dealing with pet hair.
That’s the short version; read on for my full Roborock Saros 10R review.
That’s certainly true of the new Roborock Saros 10R which retails at an eye-watering $1,599.99.
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The Saros 10R launched in February 2025 and is available in the US only.
If you live in the US, you could purchase the Saros 10R direct fromRoborock, or viaAmazon.
Best Buy also sells Roborock robovacs, so it may also become available there.
And of course, it also gives the unit a much more sleek and stylish appearance.
I’ll take that, whatever it means.
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As of writing, the Saros 10R’s obstacle avoidance system can recognise up to 108 household objects.
This model also includes a feature called DirTec that automatically increases vacuum power whenever heavy soiling is detected.
This side brush also lifts when not required, like when on carpet.
Sure enough, this one comes with a full bells-and-whistles mopping system.
Similarly, the mops lift by 10mm when traversing carpets.
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What’s more, the voice control continues to work even if your internet system is offline.
Alternatively, you’re free to program it to respond toGoogleHome and Amazon Alexa prompts.
All robot vacs I’ve tested have either used Chinese or American-accented voices, which is fine.
There’s no shortage of sci-fi tech in this dock when it comes to cleaning the mops.
It will then proceed to dry the mops using wafts of warm air at 131F (55C).
Some docks I’ve seen also come with a self-cleaning feature that injects water into the mop tray.
The two-part tray is easily cleaned with a brush and some hot tap water.
Mind, that’s been the case with most Roborock models I’ve reviewed.
In fact it took just five minutes for it to map my open-plan living space comprising five different areas.
This is because LiDAR treats a fabric valance as a solid boundary.
That’s the thing with robots; they sometimes behave in mysterious ways.
Either way, I’m very happy with this discovery.
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So I originally left the option off.
In fact, it consistently avoided said bone every time I dropped it in its path.
Swings and roundabouts spring to mind.
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Would I rely on this model to reliably avoid all pet waste all the time?
No way, Jose.
I’ve been down that road already and don’t wish to go there again.
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I also like the way the side brush pops out of the casing whenever the robot approaches a corner.
It does a fine job of flinging debris into the path of the roller brush.
This brush also lifts off the ground when the robot is vacuuming rugs.
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Finally, big props to Roborocks technical team for creating one of the quietest robot vacs in the business.
It then trundled off to its predetermined zone.
This really impressed me because I at least expected to see a smear of syrup.
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That’s a fine result in my book.
Once everyone had gone home, I unboxed the Saros 10R and set it to work in the lounge.
Hence, I’d like to see some bigger dust bags going forward.
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It’s just so reliable and efficient at the tasks it was designed to do.
This app is just so customizable, intuitive and informative to use.
Firstly, it produces a highly detailed map of the home with evidence of every nook and cranny.
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The app also offers something called SmartPlan as an option when cleaning.
This feature supposedly weighs up the tasks it’s previously performed and adjusts its cleaning method accordingly.
Hence, if, say, the robot mopped the kitchen yesterday it might avoid doing it today.
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Should you buy the Roborock Saros 10R?
Attribute
Notes
Rating
Value
Premium in price, but justified by the extensive features and state-of-the-art technology.
4 / 5
Design
Exquisite design flourishes throughout, and with the smartest looking dock in the business.
App
There’s no better robot vac app for UI and deep customization.
Buy it if…
You want unbridled efficiency
This bot performs all tasks with consummate skill.
For the following month I ran different daily schedules in both vacuum and mopping modes.
As you will have read, it sailed through everything without any major hiccups.
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