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Roborock Saros 20 vs Dreame Matrix10 Ultra

Roborock Saros 20 vs Dreame Matrix10 Ultra: Verdict Scores 86 and 85, where each is ahead in the published figures, and which one to choose.

Manufacturers' published figures, scored by the same engine as the rankings. Nothing here is from a test we ran. · Updated

Verdict

The Roborock Saros 20 has the higher Verdict Score, 86 to 85.

The Roborock Saros 20 has the edge in cleaning. The Dreame Matrix10 Ultra has the edge in automation and value.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Roborock Saros 20 is ahead on 2 rows: suction (36,000 Pa against 30,000 Pa) and threshold climb (45 mm against 42 mm). No published figure puts the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra ahead.

At $1,600 against $1,400, the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra is the cheaper of the two. The Roborock Saros 20 suits homes with a mix of hard floors and carpet. The Dreame Matrix10 Ultra suits homes mixing wood, tile and rugs that each want a different pad.

Roborock
Saros 20$1,600
Dreame
Matrix10 Ultra$1,400

Where the Roborock Saros 20 is ahead

  • Cleaning93 · 83
  • Suction36,000 Pa · 30,000 Pa
  • Threshold climb45 mm · 42 mm

Where the Dreame Matrix10 Ultra is ahead

  • Automation90 · 89
  • Value50 · 37

Subscores are from our engine; the specification rows are the manufacturers' published figures, listed only where the better direction is beyond argument.

Full specification, side by side

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Roborock
Saros 20
Roborock Saros 20
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Dreame Matrix10 Ultra
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$1,600Price in the manufacturer's shop
$1,400Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Automation
  • Value
Pros
  • Solid-state 3D sensing with no turret: 80 mm tall and still maps in the dark
  • Leaves the mop on the dock for carpet and lifts the chassis over 30 mm of pile
  • 36,000 Pa with a fully anti-tangle brush and an extending side brush
  • Dock swaps pad types by floor and doses three detergents
  • Legs for 4.2 cm sills and 8 cm double steps, 89 mm with the turret down
  • 30,000 Pa and a DuoBrush certified for 50 cm hair
Cons
  • Roborock publishes neither the dustbin nor the water tank capacity
  • One year of warranty
  • No plumbed drain: the dirty-water tank is still emptied by hand
  • No battery, runtime, bin, tank or noise figure published
  • Station weighs 16.6 kg and stands 590 mm tall
  • Polish shop only; the American listing is a group-buy
Best for
  • Homes with a mix of hard floors and carpet
  • Low furniture that a LiDAR turret cannot fit under
  • Homes mixing wood, tile and rugs that each want a different pad
  • Buyers who want the most automated dock Dreame makes
Score breakdown
Verdict Score86/10085/100
Cleaning
93
83
Navigation
94
94
Mopping
92
92
Obstacle Avoidance
95
95
Automation
89
90
Ease of Use
95
95
Reliability
64
64
Value
37
50
Specifications

In green: the better figure where the direction is beyond argument, such as more lawn or less noise. Where it depends on your home, nothing is marked.

Cleaning
Suction36,000 Pa30,000 Pa
Brush systemTangle-resistantTangle-resistant
Side brushes11
Carpet boostYesNo
DustbinNot publishedNot published
Hair length handled without tanglingNot publishedUp to 50 cm, TÜV SÜD certified
Navigation
MappingSolid-state 3D ToF + cameraRetracting LiDAR
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + depth sensorCamera + depth sensor
Saved floor plansNot publishedNot published
Threshold climb45 mm42 mm
Height with the turret raisedNot published111 mm
Mopping
Mop typeTwin spinning padsTwin spinning pads
Mop liftDetaches for carpetDetaches for carpet
Extending mopYesYes
Water tankNot publishedNot published
Mop reachNot publishedPad extends up to 45 mm
Dock
Self-emptyingYesYes
Mop washingYesYes
Mop dryingYesYes
Water refillYesYes
Plumbed drainNoNo
Dust bag intervalNot published100 days
Mop washing temperature212 °F / 100 °C100 °C
Warm-air drying131 °F / 55 °CNot published
Detergent dispensingAutomaticNot published
Pad magazineNot publishedThe dock swaps between pad types by floor, with a three-solution detergent module
DryingNot publishedDashDry hot air: mops first, then the bag and the bin
Dock size and weightNot published416 × 457 × 590 mm, 16.6 kg
Software
No-go zonesYesYes
Pet waste recognitionNoNo
Power
BatteryNot publishedNot published
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTENoNo
Voice controlYesYes
Physical
WeightNot published4.7 kg
L × W × HNot published351 × 350 × 89 mm
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty12 monthsNot published
Released2025Not published
Chassis
Carpet pile cleared1.18 in / 30 mmNot published
Double-step thresholdNot published8 cm
Obstacles
Recognised object types300+240+

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