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Roborock Saros 20 vs Dreame X50 Ultra
Roborock Saros 20 vs Dreame X50 Ultra: Verdict Scores 86 and 84, 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 84.
The Roborock Saros 20 has the edge in cleaning and value. The Dreame X50 Ultra has the edge in automation and reliability.
In the manufacturers' published figures the Roborock Saros 20 is ahead on 2 rows: suction (36,000 Pa against 20,000 Pa) and threshold climb (45 mm against 42 mm). No published figure puts the Dreame X50 Ultra ahead.
At $1,600 against $1,000, the Dreame X50 Ultra is the cheaper of the two. The Roborock Saros 20 suits homes with a mix of hard floors and carpet. The Dreame X50 Ultra suits homes with sills and low furniture on a mid-range budget.
Where the Roborock Saros 20 is ahead
- Cleaning93 · 82
- Value37 · 36
- Suction36,000 Pa · 20,000 Pa
- Threshold climb45 mm · 42 mm
Where the Dreame X50 Ultra is ahead
- Automation90 · 89
- Reliability67 · 64
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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86/100 $1,600Price in the manufacturer's shop | 84/100 $1,000Price in the manufacturer's shop | |
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| Verdict Score | 86/100 | 84/100 |
| Cleaning | 93 | 82 |
| Navigation | 94 | 94 |
| Mopping | 92 | 92 |
| Obstacle Avoidance | 95 | 95 |
| Automation | 89 | 90 |
| Ease of Use | 95 | 95 |
| Reliability | 64 | 67 |
| Value | 37 | 36 |
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 | ||
| Suction | 36,000 Pa | 20,000 Pa |
| Brush system | Tangle-resistant | Tangle-resistant |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Carpet boost | Yes | No |
| Dustbin | Not published | 395 ml |
| Navigation | ||
| Mapping | Solid-state 3D ToF + camera | Retracting LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera + depth sensor | Camera + depth sensor |
| Saved floor plans | Not published | Not published |
| Threshold climb | 45 mm | 42 mm |
| Height with the turret raised | Not published | 111 mm |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Twin spinning pads | Twin spinning pads |
| Mop lift | Detaches for carpet | Detaches for carpet |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | Not published | Not published |
| Mop reach | Not published | Pad extends 4 cm; side brush extends |
| Dock | ||
| Self-emptying | Yes | Yes |
| Mop washing | Yes | Yes |
| Mop drying | Yes | Yes |
| Water refill | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbed drain | No | No |
| Dust bag interval | Not published | 100 days |
| Mop washing temperature | 212 °F / 100 °C | Up to 80 °C, four settings |
| Warm-air drying | 131 °F / 55 °C | Not published |
| Detergent dispensing | Automatic | Not published |
| UV treatment | Not published | Two UV lamps, on the mops and the dust bag opening |
| Dock size and weight | Not published | 457 × 340 × 590 mm, 9.09 kg |
| Software | ||
| No-go zones | Yes | Yes |
| Pet waste recognition | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not published | 6,400 mAh |
| Runtime | Not published | 3 h 40 min |
| Charging time | Not published | Not published |
| Area per charge | Not published | 205 m², quiet vacuuming |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| 4G / LTE | No | No |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | Not published | 4.53 kg |
| L × W × H | Not published | 350 × 350 × 89 mm |
| Noise | Not published | Not published |
| Support | ||
| Warranty | 12 months | Not published |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Chassis | ||
| Carpet pile cleared | 1.18 in / 30 mm | Not published |
| Double-step threshold | Not published | 6 cm |
| Brush lift | Not published | Main brush 5 mm, side brush 10 mm |
| Obstacles | ||
| Recognised object types | 300+ | Not published |
| Recognised obstacle types | Not published | 200 |
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