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Roborock Saros 10R vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Roborock and Shark sites.
2026 verdict
A self-washing mop dock against a vacuum-only base: the Roborock Saros 10R is the more complete robot vacuum of these two by a wide margin.
Roborock Saros 10R
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Roborock Saros 10R
$884.99$1599.9945% OFFPrime exclusive deal

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It vacuums and mops, and its dock empties dust, washes and dries the mops, refills water and doses detergent, with a 180-minute runtime against 110 and a 270ml bin against 189ml. It also adds Apple HomeKit, SmartThings and Matter. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty costs far less and does one job well, with owners crediting its NeverStuck lifting for crossing thresholds and its base for saving the daily bin emptying. Both use LiDAR mapping and work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Buy the Roborock Saros 10R for a hands-off vacuum and mop, and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty if you only need vacuuming on a budget.
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FeatureRoborock Saros 10RShark PowerDetect Self-EmptyWinner
Price$884.99$399.99Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
Rating4.04.2Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
Battery Life180 minutes110 minutesRoborock Saros 10R
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantRoborock Saros 10R
Mopping FunctionalityYESNORoborock Saros 10R
Auto Mop WashingYESNORoborock Saros 10R
Auto Mop DryingYESNORoborock Saros 10R
Onboard Dustbin Capacity270ml189mlRoborock Saros 10R
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie

What the differences mean

Mopping

The Roborock Saros 10R mops from a 4L tank and its dock washes, dries and refills the mops and doses detergent, lifting them over carpet as it goes. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty does not mop at all.

Runtime and charging

Up to 180 minutes on the Roborock Saros 10R against 110 on the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty, and a 2.5-hour recharge against 6 hours. In a big home the Shark stops for a long recharge where the Roborock carries on.

Smart home

Both work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Only the Roborock Saros 10R adds Apple HomeKit, SmartThings and Matter.

Height

The Roborock Saros 10R is 79.8 mm tall, low enough to reach under most sofas. Shark does not list the height of the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty, though its owners say it no longer wedges itself under furniture.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Roborock

Roborock Saros 10R

45% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$884.99
$1599.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Battery Life: 180 minutes
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • + Mopping Functionality: YES
  • - Price: $884.99 vs $399.99
  • - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.2
Shark

Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

27% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$399.99
$549.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $399.99
  • + Rating: 4.2
  • - Battery Life: 110 minutes vs 180 minutes
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

What owners say

Owners of both robots agree that navigation is where they shine: neither gets lost or wedged, and both handle pet hair. Roborock Saros 10R owners, many coming from a Roomba, single out mopping that scrubs up paw prints, a slim body with a riser chassis that climbs high thresholds and brushes that stay free of long hair, while they point out that no floor cleaner ships in the box, that mopping uses more water than older models, that the mop pads can leave a small gap and that thick rugs slow the silicone brushes. Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty owners talk about a taller robot that no longer gets stuck under furniture and a base that saves the daily emptying, but they call the SharkClean app plain, describe Wi-Fi pairing trouble at setup and mention missed patches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Roborock Saros 10R or Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

The Roborock Saros 10R. It mops as well as vacuums, has a dock that washes and dries its mops, runs longer and supports Apple HomeKit, SmartThings and Matter. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is the budget choice for vacuum-only cleaning.

Does the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty mop like the Roborock Saros 10R?

No. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is vacuum only. The Roborock Saros 10R mops with a 4L water tank and its dock washes and dries the mop pads.

Which lasts longer on a charge, the Roborock Saros 10R or the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

The Roborock Saros 10R, with up to 180 minutes against 110 minutes for the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty. The Roborock also recharges in 2.5 hours instead of 6.

Do both robots empty themselves?

Yes. Both the Roborock Saros 10R and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty return to a base that empties their dustbin. Only the Roborock's dock also takes care of the mops.

Who should buy the Roborock Saros 10R?

Hard-floor and mixed-floor homes that want a premium, hands-off vacuum and mop, pet and long-hair households, and anyone with high thresholds or low furniture.

Who should buy the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

Pet owners on a budget who only need vacuuming and want a LiDAR robot that empties itself and rarely gets stuck.

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