Roborock Saros Z70 vs Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro

The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro leads on cleaning. The Roborock Saros Z70 wins on mopping and navigation. The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro costs $50.03 less ($949.95 vs $999.98).

Higher rated

Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro

#92 in Self-cleaning dock3.8Full review

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 $949.95

$949.95

Roborock Saros Z70

#101 in Self-cleaning dock3.5Full review

For early adopters who want a robot that tidies small clutter; buyers who just want clean floors get more for less elsewhere.

Amazon $999.98

$999.98

Prices were last checked October 30, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

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 67% of sand from carpet, 83% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.5)).
Choose the Roborock Saros Z70 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).

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	Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro	Roborock Saros Z70
Overall rating	3.8/5	3.5/5
Cleaning 30%	73 measured 90% of sand from carpet, 83.2% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.3)	20 measured 67% of sand from carpet, 83% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.5)
Value 25%	39 $950	36 $1,000
Dock 20%	76 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop	100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent, optional water hookup
Navigation 15%	85 LiDAR + 3D light	100 LiDAR + camera
Mopping 10%	62 Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges	86 Dual spinning pads, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges

Independent tests

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).