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Roborock Saros 20 vs MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete

Roborock Saros 20 or MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete? Verdict Scores 87 and 85. The Z60 Ultra Roller Complete: warranty 36 vs 12 months.

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, 87 to 85.

The Roborock Saros 20 has the edge in cleaning, navigation and obstacle avoidance. The MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete has the edge in mopping, automation, value and reliability.

In the manufacturers' published figures the Roborock Saros 20 is ahead on 2 rows: suction (36,000 Pa against 28,000 Pa) and mop wash temperature (100 °C against 80 °C). In turn, the MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete is ahead on 2 rows: threshold climb (48 mm against 45 mm) and warranty (36 months against 12 months).

The Roborock Saros 20 suits homes with a mix of hard floors and carpet. The MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete suits flats with sills and hard floors on a mid budget.

This comparison is computed from our specification database and is not edited individually. Method: specification analysis of the makers' published figures, explained on our scoring and editorial policy pages.

Roborock
Roborock Saros 20$1,600
MOVA
MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete≈ $620

Where the Roborock Saros 20 is ahead

  • Cleaning93 · 77
  • Navigation94 · 92
  • Obstacle Avoidance100 · 95
  • Suction36,000 Pa · 28,000 Pa
  • Mop wash temperature100 °C · 80 °C

Where the MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete is ahead

  • Mopping95 · 92
  • Automation90 · 89
  • Reliability73 · 60
  • Value58 · 40
  • Threshold climb48 mm · 45 mm
  • Warranty36 months · 12 months

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

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Roborock
Roborock Saros 20
MOVA
MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete
Roborock Saros 20
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MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete
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$1,600Price in the manufacturer's shop
≈ $620Price in the manufacturer's shop
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At a glance
Leads on
  • Cleaning
  • Navigation
  • Obstacle Avoidance
  • Mopping
  • Automation
  • Reliability
  • 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
  • Roller at 4,100 Pa that extends to the wall, lifts 14 mm and hides under a guard
  • Legs for 4.8 cm sills and 8 cm double steps, sensor down to 96 mm
  • 80 °C wash, hot-air drying, refill, two detergents, 100 days of dust
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 runtime, weight or noise published
  • No carpet suction boost claimed
  • 80 °C wash, not the Z70's 100 °C
Best for
  • Homes with a mix of hard floors and carpet
  • Low furniture that a LiDAR turret cannot fit under
  • Flats with sills and hard floors on a mid budget
  • First-time buyers who want a roller mop and a full dock
Score breakdown
Verdict Score87/10085/100
Cleaning
93
77
Navigation
94
92
Mopping
92
95
Obstacle Avoidance
100
95
Automation
89
90
Ease of Use
94
94
Reliability
60
73
Value
40
58
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 Pa28,000 Pa
Brush systemTangle-resistantTangle-resistant
Side brushes11
Carpet boostYesNo
DustbinNot published210 ml
Navigation
MappingSolid-state 3D ToF + cameraRetracting LiDAR
Obstacle avoidanceCamera + depth sensorCamera + depth sensor
Saved floor plansNot publishedNot published
Threshold climb45 mm48 mm
Height with the sensor raisedNot published119.6 mm
Mopping
Mop typeTwin spinning padsWashed roller
Mop liftDetaches for carpet14 mm
Extending mopYesYes
Water tankNot publishedNot published
Mop rollerNot publishedHydroForce roller at 4,100 Pa with a refresh roller and 12 nozzles
Carpet guardNot publishedAutoShield barrier over the lifted roller; the whole body lifts to cross rugs
Dock
Self-emptyingYesYes
Mop washingYesYes
Mop wash temperature100 °C80 °C
Mop dryingYesYes
Water refillYesYes
Plumbed drainNoNo
Dust bag intervalNot published100 days
Warm-air drying131 °F / 55 °CNot published
Detergent dispensingAutomaticDuoSolution, two compartments
Water tanksNot published4 l clean, 3.5 l dirty
Dust bagNot published3.2 l
Dock sizeNot published433 × 420 × 470 mm
Software
No-go zonesYesYes
Pet recognitionYesNo
Power
Battery6,400 mAh6,400 mAh
RuntimeNot publishedNot published
Charging timeNot publishedNot published
Connectivity
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
4G / LTENoNo
Voice controlYesYes
Physical
WeightNot publishedNot published
L × W × HNot published350 × 350 × 96 mm
NoiseNot publishedNot published
Support
Warranty12 months36 months
Released2026Not published
Chassis
Carpet pile cleared1.18 in / 30 mmNot published
Double-step thresholdNot published8 cm
Obstacles
Recognised object types300+Not published
Recognised obstacles and stainsNot published200+

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