Roborock Saros 10R
For pet homes with low furniture that can find it discounted; the Saros 20 replaces it with better carpet cleaning.
Amazon $829.99$829.99
The Roborock Saros 10R is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.1 to 3.9. The Roborock Saros 10R leads on mopping and navigation. The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro wins on cleaning. The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro costs $30 less ($799.99 vs $829.99).
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Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
Fine for smaller homes with mostly hard floors and carpet that needs a deep clean, but the newer ThermaCharged adds heated washing and better pet hair pickup for less money at Shark.
Amazon $799.99$799.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Roborock Saros 10R for mopping (Dual spinning pads, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges) and navigation (LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR + 3D light).
- Choose the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro for cleaning (measured 90% of sand from carpet, 83.2% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.3) vs measured 80% of sand from carpet, 91.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Roborock Saros 10R | Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 60 measured 80% of sand from carpet, 91.5% of pet hair, no hair tangled | 73 measured 90% of sand from carpet, 83.2% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.3) |
| Value 25% | 47 $830 | 50 $800 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent, optional water hookup | 76 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop |
| Navigation 15% | 100 LiDAR + camera | 85 LiDAR + 3D light |
| Mopping 10% | 86 Dual spinning pads, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges | 62 Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges |
Independent tests
Roborock Saros 10R
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 80% | 91.5% | 0 | 1,334 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 90% | 83.2% | 0.3 | 698 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Specifications
| Roborock Saros 10R | Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 22,000 Pa | - |
| Main brush | DuoDivide anti-tangle brush | - |
| Dustbin | 270 mL | 284 mL |
| Extending side brush | Yes | - |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Dual spinning pads, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges | Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | 15 mm | - |
| Leaves mop at dock | Yes | Yes |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 69 mL | - |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | Yes | No |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | No |
| Detergent dosing | Yes | - |
| Water hookup option | Yes | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + camera | LiDAR + 3D light |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D sensing, VertiBeam and RGB camera | 3D sensor obstacle detection |
| Climbs thresholds | 40 mm | - |
| Matter | Yes | No |
| Voice assistants | - | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Build | ||
| Height | 3.1 in (79.8 mm) | - |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | - |
| Battery | 6,400 mAh | - |
| Run time | Up to 3 h | Up to 2 h |
| Weight | 9 lb (4.1 kg) | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Released | 2025-02 | 2024-09 |