SwitchBot S10 vs SwitchBot K20+ Pro
vs
Quick take: The SwitchBot S10 costs $235 less; the SwitchBot S10 has stronger suction (6,500 vs 4,000 Pa).
| Spec | SwitchBot S10 | SwitchBot K20+ Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$360 | ~$595 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum & Mop | Robot Vacuum & Mop |
| Suction | 6500 Pa | 4000 Pa |
| Battery | — | — |
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Filtration | — | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | — | 80 dB |
| Dustbin | — | — |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | Yes | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | Yes |
| Carpet detection | Yes | No |
| Auto mop lifting | Yes | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | 9.8 x 9.8 x 3.6 in |
| Weight | — | 5.1 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
SwitchBot S10
- ✓Plumbs directly into household water supply and drain - no manual refill or dirty-water dumping ever
- ✓Fully automatic empty, refill, and drain cycle
- ✓Auto mop lifting on carpet
- ✓Works with Alexa and Google Home
- ✗Requires a real plumbing install near the dock - not a simple plug-in setup
- ✗6500 Pa suction is lower than SwitchBot's own S20 at a lower price
- ✗No dedicated obstacle-avoidance camera system mentioned
- ✗SwitchBot doesn't publish dustbin capacity, noise level, weight, or runtime
- ✗Most expensive SwitchBot robot by a wide margin
SwitchBot K20+ Pro
- ✓Mobile base accepts camera and air-purifier kits, so one robot does more than vacuum
- ✓3D obstacle detection on top of dToF LiDAR mapping
- ✓Same compact 9.8 x 9.8 in body as the K11+ line
- ✓Auto-empty station included
- ✗4,000 Pa suction is weak for a $594.99 robot; the cheaper K11+ Pro has 12,000 Pa
- ✗Rated up to 80 dB, loud for its class
- ✗No mop washing or mop lift
- ✗Runtime, bin and tank sizes are not published
- ✗The add-on kits cost extra on top of the base price
- ✗Covered by a single year of warranty despite the near-$600 price