As of 2026, Roborock has consolidated into three main product lines: the S-series, the Qrevo series, and the Q-series.
The Saros and Qrevo series seems to represent Roborock's premium offerings and the Q-series is their entry and mid-level robot line
Roborock Buyers Guide 2026 | Affordable vs. Mid Class vs. Premium models
| Features |  Q10 S5+ |
 Qrevo S5V |
 Qrevo Edge |
 Qrevo CurvX |
 Saros 10R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $540.99 Amazon | $499.99 Amazon | $699.99 Amazon | $949.99Amazon | $1,599.99 Amazon |
| Cleaning specs | |||||
| Suction power (Pa) | 10,000 | 12,000 | 18,500 | 22,000 | 22,000 |
| Battery life (min) | 180 | 180 | DuoDivide | 180 | 180 |
| Roller type | JawScrapers main brush | DuoDivide | washable HEPA E11 | DuoDivide | DuoDivide |
| Map saving (4 maps) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Height of the robot (in / cm) | 3.78 / 9.6 | 3.78 / 9.6 | 3.8 / 9.65 | 3.8 / 9.6 | 3.14 / 7.98 |
| Climbing ability (in / mm) | 0.79 / 20 | 0.79 / 20 | 1.5 / 40 | 1.4 / 40 | 1.4 / 40 |
| Filter type | washable HEPA E11 | washable HEPA E11 | washable HEPA E11 | washable HEPA E11 | washable HEPA E11 |
| Navigation | |||||
| Navigation System | LDS | LDS | LDS | RetractSense | StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 |
| Object recognition technology | ReactiveTech | ReactiveTech | Reactive AI Obstacle Recognition | Reactive AI 3.0 Obstacle Recognition | VertiBeam Lateral Obstacle Avoidance |
| Self-cleaning base station | |||||
| Auto dust emptying | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Auto water tank refilling | - | yes | yes | hot water | hot water |
| Auto mop washing | - | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Auto mop drying | - | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Auto detergent dispenser | no | no | no | no | yes |
| Disposable bag capacity (ml) | 2,700 | 2,500 | 2,700 | N/A | N/A |
| Water container capacity (ml) | - | 5,000 | 5,000 | N/A | N/A |
| Intelligent Dirt Detection | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Mopping | |||||
| FlexiArm side brush | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Edge cleaning | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Water output control | app | app | app | app | app |
| Mopping system | VibraRise 2.0 | FlexiArm Design Mop | FlexiArm Design Mop | FlexiArm Design Mop | FlexiArm Design Mop |
| Rising mopping pad | 10mm | 10mm | 10mm | 10mm | 12mm |
| Rising roller brush | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Roborock app | |||||
| No-mop zones / No-Go zones | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Zone cleaning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Room recognizing / Scheduling by room | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Mopping scheduling | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Carpet identification | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Scheduling | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Amazon Alexa / Google Home support | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Voice packs (English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese) |
yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Let's break it into three categories: affordable, middle-class, and premium models:
Affordable: Roborock Q7 M5+, Q10 S5+.
Mid-class: Qrevo S5V, Qrevo Edge.
Premium models: Qrevo CurvX, Saros 10R.
2026 Best Affordable Roborock
The best affordable Roborock is the Q series. These robots have a basic station with a self-emptying feature that does not wash the pads or fill the tank.
Upgrades over the Q7 M5+:
- vibrating mopping pad
- pad lift on carpets
- obstacle avoidance
Compared to the previous Q8 Max+, the Roborock Q10 S5+ has a smaller base with a bigger disposable bag.
The mopping system:
- A vibrating pad imitates hand cleaning.
- Lifts the pad on carpets.
The self-cleaning station has one feature: emptying the dustbin. It does not wash or dry the pad.
Better mopping performance & advanced navigation
To sum up:
The Roborock Q7 M5+ is for vacuuming performance.
The Roborock Q10 S5+ is for better mopping and precise navigation.
The middle class best value
The S5V is as powerful as the latest Qrevo Edge, with all the bells and whistles of the premium lineup. Features:
- Stronger suction
- Hot water washing
- DuoDivide rollers
- Hot water self-clean
- Dirt detection
Compared to the latest models, the S5V's obstacle avoidance is not as advanced, and the robot lacks a Voice assistant and remote viewing; however, it has everything you wish for at the price.
A rich-featured robot with premium functionallity for a reduced price
Performance upgrades:
- Stronger suction
- The newest tangle-free roller system
- Extends a mopping pad along the walls
The robot lacks hot water washing, which is a bummer if you want to use mopping every other time.
A good buy for carpets, but not the best for mopping.
Good, but not the best
The Qrevo Edge is a premium robot in the Roborock lineup, but it lacks some bells and whistles of the Saros series.
Upgrades over the S5V:
- AdaptiLift chassis
- Stronger suction
- AI obstacle recognition
- Dock self-clean with hot water
- Hot water self-clean
Performance:
- Great climbing ability thanks to the AdaptiLift chassis
- Zero-tangle roller system (ideal for pet owners)
- Strong suction for deep carpet cleaning
- Detects to avoid 68+ types of objects
- Suggests no-go zones
The Edge is a perfect mid-class robot vacuum with innovative features and strong suction.
Made for homes with carpets and hard floors
Mopping upgrades:
- Hot pads washing
- Extendable mop & side brush
- Senses the pads' cleanliness and returns for re-washing
- Re-mops dirty areas
- Washes the washboard with hot water
Compared to the S5V, the Edge washes the pads with hot water and has dirt detection. It is a better mop and is suited for carpeted surfaces because of its stronger suction.
It is one of the best in the lineup, but the Curv station has some extras that the Edge lacks.
The Edge is a perfect balance between the Saros and cheaper Qrevo models
The good one
Upgrades over the Edge:
- Stronger suction
- Fills the tank with hot water
- Hides the LDS under furniture
- Ait drying duration & water washing temperature modes to choose from
The mopping system remains the same, only it doesn't tell the difference between dry and liquid stains.
Compared to the Saros, the CurvX doesn't leave the mops at the station and has no dispenser.
A cheaper alternative to the Saros 10R
Performance:
- A retractable LDS hides under furniture.
- Upgraded climbing ability (up to 4cm).
- The new zero-tangling system is perfect for pet owners.
- Sees & recognizes 108+ types of objects.
- 3x liftable design: adaptive chassis, roller, or mops lifting.
- 30% faster charging (compared to the Roborock S7).
Has a differently-shaped station
RetractSense: the CurvX hides the LDS tower under furniture
Compared to the Saros series, the CurvX lacks:
- mop removal
- detergent dispenser
- built-in voice-assistant
- flexiarm riser (rises and retracts a side brush near obstacles)
Instead, the CurvX features a different navigation system that retracts the LDS tower under furniture and older obstacle avoidance technology.
The Saros
Unlike CurvX, the Saros has advanced obstacle avoidance and the newest navigation system. Its station is rich-featured, and the robot adapts its lifting design to the cleaning environment.
Smart Plan 2.0 adapts cleaning settings, relying on how often the household has been cleaned.
Performance:
- Innovative navigation system keeps the robot flat.
- Extends&lifts&retrtacts a side brush around collisions.
- The new zero-tangling system is perfect for pet owners.
- Sees & recognizes 108+ types of objects.
- 4x liftable design: adaptive chassis, roller, mops, or a side brush lifting.
- Boosts up battery in 2,5 hours (40% faster).
- Upgraded climbing ability (up to 4cm).
Carpet cleaning strategy either involves avoiding it, lifting the mopping pads (on a short-pile carpet), or leaving the pads at the station.
Mopping:
- Warm water mopping (fills the tank with warm water)
- Leaves the mops on the station in a Vacuum mode
- Adaptive Dirt Detection knows dry and liquid stains & adjusts cleaning settings to clean
- Knows when the pads need an extra rewash
- Dispense detergent into the tank
Auto mop removal in a Vacuum-only mode
StarSight Autonomous System
A revolutionary new navigation system that knows many objects to avoid; a solid Lidar that scans the surroundings in 3D. Thanks to that, the robot has a shorter body.
Roborock Saros 10R is smart, efficient, and features the latest navigation technology
Summary
Editor's choice: Saros 10R
Best as a mop and as a vacuum.
The Qrevo Edge if you need strong suction. Lacks some new extras, yet it is a great flagship device.
The Qrevo CurvX is great when on sale.