Roborock makes robot vacuums and mops from about $140 entry models to flagship docks with robotic arms. Its higher end models lead several independent lab tests, especially on hard floors, and our top robot vacuum pick is a Roborock. It is a strong brand to shortlist, as long as you buy during one of its frequent sales and accept a 1 year warranty.
What Roborock is
Roborock is a robot vacuum maker that sells budget, mid range and flagship models through its own US store and major retailers. Its US store listed 24 robot vacuums when we checked, from the Q7 L5 at $139.99 to the Saros 20 at $1,479.99, along with certified refurbished models Roborock store ↗.
The range splits into a few families. The Q series covers budget robots, such as the Q7 L5 with 8,000 Pa of suction and the Q7 M5+ with 10,000 Pa and LiDAR navigation Roborock store ↗. The Qrevo line adds all in one docks that wash mops, and the Saros line holds the slim flagships, including the Saros Z70 with a mechanical arm Roborock store ↗.
Top models share a few features: StarSight 2.0 navigation, dual anti tangle brushes, mops that lift or detach on carpet, and an AdaptiLift chassis that raises the robot over thresholds Roborock store ↗.
What it does well
Hard floors are its strength. Australia's CHOICE has rated nine Roborock models and says Roborock comes out on top against Ecovacs overall, mainly for hard floors and pet hair CHOICE ↗. Roborock models consistently picked up more sand on hard floors in its tests CHOICE ↗.
Its best models lead independent tests. Our top pick, the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro, picked up 93 percent of sand embedded in carpet against an average of about 78 percent in Vacuum Wars' lab, and crossed a 57 mm threshold, a record for that lab Vacuum Wars ↗. RTINGS calls the Saros 10R the best robot vacuum it has tested, citing obstacle avoidance and its low profile RTINGS ↗.
It climbs well. Roborock says the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro climbs double level thresholds up to 3.46 inches and recognizes more than 300 kinds of obstacles Qrevo Edge 3 Pro ↗.
Sales are frequent and deep. When we checked, the Saros 10R was $899.99, down from $1,599.99, and the Saros Z70 was $999.99, down from $2,599.99 Roborock store ↗. Roborock also offers free delivery, 30 day free returns and 30 day price protection Roborock store ↗.
CHOICE's expert also preferred Roborock's app, calling it clear and intuitive CHOICE ↗. Hands on testing on our side is in progress.
Where it falls short
Carpet is a weak spot in some tests. CHOICE found robot vacuums from both Roborock and Ecovacs struggled on carpet, with none scoring over 50 percent, and rated the Saros 10 poor on carpet and borderline on pet hair CHOICE ↗. Results vary by model, so check the model you plan to buy.
Mopping is inconsistent. CHOICE says some Roborock models mopped dismally while others did very well, and some cheaper models beat pricier ones CHOICE ↗.
The warranty is short. Roborock's store lists a 1 year warranty on new devices Roborock store ↗. Dreame lists 3 years on its D10 Plus Gen 2 Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2 ↗.
Suction ratings can mislead. Vacuum Wars measured the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro's bench suction at about one third below average despite its 36,000 Pa rating Vacuum Wars ↗. The lineup also changes quickly, and the store shows several near duplicate listings, which makes comparing models harder Roborock store ↗.
Pricing and plans
Budget: the Q7 L5 was $139.99 (regular $249.99), the Q7 M5+ $249.99 (regular $429.99) and the Q10 X5+ $319.99 (regular $499.99) on Roborock's US store Roborock store ↗.
Mid range: the Qrevo 2 Pro was $549.99 (regular $799.99), and the S8 Max Ultra with refill and drainage was $600 (regular $1,699.99) Roborock store ↗.
Flagship: the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro and Saros Z70 were each $999.99, and the Saros 20 was $1,479.99 Roborock store ↗. Certified refurbished units start around $260 Roborock store ↗.
Ongoing costs: docked models use dust bags, mop pads, filters and brushes, so budget for those Vacuum Wars ↗. There is no subscription. New devices carry a 1 year warranty, with free delivery and 30 day free returns from Roborock's store Roborock store ↗.
Who should (and shouldn't) use it
- Good fit: homes with mostly hard floors CHOICE ↗.
- Good fit: homes with high thresholds or low furniture, thanks to AdaptiLift and slim Saros models Roborock store ↗ Qrevo Edge 3 Pro ↗ RTINGS ↗.
- Good fit: shoppers willing to wait for a sale Roborock store ↗.
- Skip it if: your home is mostly thick carpet; check model specific carpet results first CHOICE ↗.
- Skip it if: a long warranty matters to you Roborock store ↗ Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2 ↗.
Alternatives worth a look
- Dreame: the D10 Plus Gen 2 is our budget pick at $399.99 with a 3 year warranty Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2 ↗.
- Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete: Tom's Guide's best overall robot vacuum Tom's Guide ↗.
- Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal: Tom's Guide's best pick for carpet Tom's Guide ↗.
- Ecovacs: CHOICE says a well priced Ecovacs on sale can still be a smart buy CHOICE ↗.
What’s good
- Led CHOICE lab tests overall
- Frequent sales
- Strong threshold climbing on Saros 10R
What to know
- Carpet results poor in CHOICE tests
- Models change quickly
Key features
- Self emptying docks
- Hot water mop washing on higher end docks
- Auto detaching mops on carpet
- 3D obstacle avoidance on Saros models
- App control
Questions people ask
Is Roborock a good brand?
Yes. CHOICE rates Roborock ahead of Ecovacs overall, mainly for hard floors and pet hair, and RTINGS rates the Saros 10R the best robot vacuum it has tested CHOICE ↗ RTINGS ↗.
How much does a Roborock cost?
On its US store, prices ran from $139.99 for the Q7 L5 to $1,479.99 for the Saros 20 when we checked Roborock store ↗.
What warranty does Roborock offer?
Roborock lists a 1 year warranty on new devices, plus 30 day free returns and price protection Roborock store ↗.
Which Roborock should I buy?
For most homes, the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro, our top robot vacuum pick, which scored above average in Vacuum Wars' carpet and pet hair tests Vacuum Wars ↗.
Where this comes from
Checked Oct 9, 2026. Vendor pages describe their own products; independent sources add outside views. Hands on testing is in progress.
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