Roborock Saros 10R vs iRobot Roomba Plus 678 Combo + AutoWash Dock
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Quick take: The iRobot Roomba Plus 678 Combo + AutoWash Dock has stronger suction (30,000 vs 20,000 Pa).
| Spec | Roborock Saros 10R | iRobot Roomba Plus 678 Combo + AutoWash Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$900 | ~$900 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum & Mop | Robot Vacuum & Mop |
| Suction | 20000 Pa | 30000 Pa |
| Battery | 180 min | — |
| Navigation | LiDAR + Camera | LiDAR + Camera |
| Filtration | — | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | 65 dB | — |
| Dustbin | 270 ml | — |
| Water tank | 300 ml | — |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | Yes | Yes |
| Hot water washing | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop lifting | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-floor mapping | Yes | No |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 13.8 x 13.9 x 3.1 in | 13.9 x 13.9 x 3.9 in |
| Weight | 9.0 lbs | 10.69 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
Pros & cons
Roborock Saros 10R
- ✓At 3.14 inches tall it cleans under beds, couches, and cabinets that block every turret robot
- ✓StarSight dual-ToF and RGB camera navigation avoids obstacles with impressive precision, even in the dark
- ✓Dual anti-tangle brush system genuinely achieves near-zero hair wrap with long-haired pets
- ✓Auto mop detaching leaves the pads at the dock for vacuum-only runs — carpets never see a damp pad
- ✓80°C hot water mop washing plus 55°C air drying keeps pads clean without smells
- ✗Premium pricing — street price hovers around $1300 even on sale
- ✗Onboard dustbin is a modest 270ml, leaning heavily on the auto-empty dock
- ✗owners report carpet deep-cleaning trails the marketing numbers
- ✗No spinning LiDAR means mapping relies on cameras — rare edge cases in mirror-heavy rooms
iRobot Roomba Plus 678 Combo + AutoWash Dock
- ✓Roller mop fed with 140°F water at 15 N downforce
- ✓SprayForce pre-treat for dried spills
- ✓Dual-line LiDAR and AI camera
- ✓Mop lifts automatically on carpet
- ✓Large 6,000 mAh lithium iron phosphate pack
- ✗The 40,000 Pa figure is spray pressure, easy to misread as suction
- ✗Full $899.99 list price
- ✗Runtime, bin size, noise and warranty are not published