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Roborock

Saros 20

Roborock's flagship: 36,000 Pa, twin spinning mops the dock washes at 100 °C, and a solid-state 3D sensor instead of a LiDAR turret.

Verdict Score
$1,600
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3D ToF + Vision36,000 PaSpinning mopSelf-emptying

Review method: Specification analysis

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Our verdict

The most complete robot vacuum Roborock currently sells, and the one that finally drops the turret. StarSight maps with a solid-state time-of-flight array and a camera rather than a spinning laser, which is what lets the body come down to 80 mm — low enough for most sofas — while still seeing in an unlit room. The mopping answer is the right one too: rather than lifting the mop a few millimetres over carpet, it leaves the module on the dock and goes back for it. What you are paying for is the dock, which washes at 100 °C, dries with warm air and refills the tank; what you are not told is the bin or tank capacity, because Roborock does not publish either.

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 rather than lifting it a few millimetres
  • 36,000 Pa with a fully anti-tangle brush and an extending side brush
  • Dock washes at 100 °C, dries with warm air, refills the tank and empties the bin
  • Crosses a 45 mm threshold, so one dock can serve a whole floor

Cons

  • Roborock publishes neither the dustbin nor the water tank capacity
  • One year of warranty, against two from most of the mower brands here
  • No plumbed drain — the dirty-water tank is still emptied by hand
  • Among the most expensive machines in the category

Best for

  • Homes with a mix of hard floors and carpet
  • Low furniture that a LiDAR turret cannot fit under
  • Owners who want the dock to handle the maintenance

Not recommended for

  • Anyone shopping on price — the Qrevo line does most of this for less
  • Buyers who need a published bin capacity before deciding

Score breakdown

Cleaning
93
Navigation
92
Mopping
90
Obstacle Avoidance
95
Automation
89
Ease of Use
89
Reliability
64
Value
25
How we score

Specifications

Cleaning

Suction
36,000 Pa
Brush system
Tangle-resistant
Side brushes
1
Carpet boost
Yes
Dustbin
Not published

Navigation

Mapping
Solid-state 3D ToF + camera
Obstacle avoidance
Camera + depth sensor
Saved floor plans
Not published
Threshold climb
45 mm

Mopping

Mop type
Twin spinning pads
Mop lift
Detaches for carpet
Extending mop
Yes
Water tank
Not published

Dock

Self-emptying
Yes
Mop washing
Yes
Mop drying
Yes
Water refill
Yes
Plumbed drain
No
Dust bag interval
Not published

Software

No-go zones
Yes
Pet waste recognition
No

Power

Battery
Not published
Runtime
Not published
Charging time
Not published

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
4G / LTE
No
Voice control
Yes

Physical

Weight
Not published
L × W × H
Not published
Noise
Not published

Support

Warranty
12 months
Released
2025

Dock

Mop washing temperature
212 °F / 100 °C
Warm-air drying
131 °F / 55 °C
Detergent dispensing
Automatic

Chassis

Carpet pile cleared
1.18 in / 30 mm

Obstacles

Recognised object types
300+

Roborock product page, retrieved 2026-09-08 · Specifications pending verification

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