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Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A vs Roborock Saros 20 Sonic

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Roborock site.
2026 verdict
Sonic mop, 36000Pa: the Roborock Saros 20 Sonic is the robot vacuum that wins, on 190-minute battery life, dual-band plus Bluetooth connectivity, and suction.
The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A is the more affordable Qrevo at 18500Pa and 180 minutes, sharing a 2.7L self-empty bag. Both mop, wash, dry, lift, and empty, with Home Assistant and a 4L tank on the Saros. Get the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A if you want the quieter 52dB dock combo; get the Roborock Saros 20 Sonic if you want 5 GHz, Bluetooth, Matter YES, and flagship suction.
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FeatureRoborock Qrevo Edge S5ARoborock Saros 20 SonicWinner
Rating4.04.2Roborock Saros 20 Sonic
Battery Life180 minutes190 minutesRoborock Saros 20 Sonic
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothRoborock Saros 20 Sonic
Suction Power18500Pa36000PaRoborock Saros 20 Sonic
Local ControlNOYESRoborock Saros 20 Sonic
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie
Cliff DetectionYESYESTie
Multi-Room MappingYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A or Roborock Saros 20 Sonic?

The Roborock Saros 20 Sonic wins overall on battery life (190 minutes vs 180), connectivity (5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), and 36000Pa suction versus 18500Pa. The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A wins on price.

What is the biggest difference between the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A and the Roborock Saros 20 Sonic?

Suction and radios. The Roborock Saros 20 Sonic lists 36000Pa, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Matter YES, and a sonic mop with a 4L tank. The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A lists 18500Pa, 2.4 GHz only, and Matter as an upcoming OTA update.

Do both robot vacuums self-empty into the same bag size?

Yes. The Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A and the Roborock Saros 20 Sonic both use a 2.7L dock dustbin and both wash, dry, and lift mop pads.

Who should buy the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A?

Buy the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A if you want a 180-minute, 18500Pa Qrevo at 52dB with a 2.7L dock, at the lower outlay of this pair.

Who should buy the Roborock Saros 20 Sonic?

Buy the Roborock Saros 20 Sonic if you want 36000Pa suction, a sonic mop, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Matter, and a 4L water tank.

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