- Roborock Saros 20 Sonic has a large, flat mop pad that vibrates and applies downward strain
- Uniquely, it might probably kick out to the facet for full protection
- Stress and water could be adjusted independently
The Saros 20 Sonic is one among quite a lot of new Roborock robotic vacuums I have been ready to take a look at at CES 2026. It is an upgraded model of the favored Saros 10, and whereas it won’t have the fast wow-factor of the Rover, what has precise legs(!), it nonetheless made me do a double-take once I noticed it in motion.
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The reason being the mopping system. Reasonably than two spinning discs or a curler, it incorporates a flat, D-shaped pad that extends nearly fully from edge-to-edge, giving an impressively extensive mopping space.
Greater than that, it might probably kick out to at least one facet when it senses the sting of a room, getting proper as much as the sting. So far as I am conscious that is the one robovac with this type of mop pad that may do that trick – D-shaped pads are all the time fastened in place.
In contrast to different robotic vacuum mop strategies, there is not any hole or border the mop pad will not attain. It guarantees a clear that is each environment friendly and exact.
The pad has its personal impartial motor that delivers 4,000 sonic vibrations per minute) because it mops and applies as much as 14N of downward strain (1.75x that of earlier Roborock bots) to interrupt down and take away dried-on dust. An computerized dispenser ensures cleansing fluid is diluted evenly.
You are additionally granted loads of management over the mopping. You possibly can modify the water movement and vibration depth independently, which is nice information for – for instance – these with water-sensitive exhausting flooring in want of a clear.
Rock across the dock
An upgraded ‘RockDock’ base may even maintain just about all the upkeep for you. It will clear the pad with 212°F / 100°C scorching water to take away grease and take away micro organism, then use 131°F / 55°C scorching air to dry the mop. Really, it’s going to additionally dry the dock base and inside mud bag, to take away any danger of mould or odors.
Cleverly, the dock may clear the pad by itself when it has been dropped off within the dock when the remainder of the bot is off on a vacuum-only run. This helps save time.
The Saros 20 Sonic is being launched alongside a sister mannequin, the Saros 20 (an upgraded Roborock Saros 10R). The Saros 20 is analogous, however has a distinct navigation system than the Sonic, and makes use of the favored twin spinning mop pad type moderately than this D-shaped possibility. Each have a really modern method to cleansing thick carpet.
Rolling on
When you would like a curler mop, there’s now a kind of within the lineup too. It is put in on the Qrevo Curv 2 Circulate, and once more it is extra-wide for full mopping protection. Like most related robovacs in the marketplace, the curler is fed frequently with clear water because it rolls round, whereas the soiled water is siphoned off utilizing a scraper.
In idea, this makes it a extra hygienic kind of robo-mop, as a result of the dust is eliminated through the floor-cleaning course of and never simply when the bot returns to its dock.
The place this mannequin stands out is within the thoroughness of the self-clean cycle. The cleansing tray absolutely soaks the curler and scrubs it in clockwise and anti-clockwise path to get it as clear as attainable.
The dock makes use of scorching water to scrub the mop pads (at 167°F / 75°C it isn’t fairly as scorching because the Saros 20 Sonic’s system, though ought to nonetheless do job of reducing by grease). It dries it utilizing heat air.
The Saros 20, Saros 20 Sonic and Qrevo Curv Circulate 2 will start their worldwide rollout this 12 months, with pricing to be confirmed. Anticipate the Qrevo Curv Circulate 2 to be barely cheaper than the flagship Saros bots.
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