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Roborock Saros 10R vs Tikom L8000 Plus

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Roborock and Tikom sites.
2026 verdict
Obstacle avoidance and suction put the Roborock Saros 10R ahead of a simpler self-empty robot.
Roborock Saros 10R
Winner
Roborock Saros 10R
$899.99$1599.9944% OFF

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It is rated at 22,000 Pa against 6,000 Pa, detects obstacles, and the dock washes, dries and lifts the mop from a 4 L tank. The Tikom L8000 Plus is the more affordable and the better reviewed robot vacuum. It also self-empties, maps with LiDAR and mops, but it has no obstacle sensor and no mop washing, and its water tank is 0.3 L. It does join 5 GHz Wi-Fi and lists a larger 450 ml onboard bin. Pick the Roborock Saros 10R for avoidance and a maintained mop. Pick the Tikom L8000 Plus to spend less.
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FeatureRoborock Saros 10RTikom L8000 PlusWinner
Price$899.99$208.99Tikom L8000 Plus
Rating4.04.5Tikom L8000 Plus
Battery Life180 minutes150 minutesRoborock Saros 10R
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTikom L8000 Plus
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantRoborock Saros 10R
Obstacle DetectionYESNORoborock Saros 10R
Suction Power22000Pa6000PaRoborock Saros 10R
Water Tank Capacity4L0.3LRoborock Saros 10R
Auto Mop WashingYESNORoborock Saros 10R
Auto Mop DryingYESNORoborock Saros 10R
Onboard Dustbin Capacity270ml450mlTikom L8000 Plus
Dock Dustbin Capacity2.7L3LTikom L8000 Plus

What the differences mean

Obstacle avoidance

The Roborock Saros 10R lists obstacle detection. The Tikom L8000 Plus does not, so cables and tasseled rugs are something you pick up first or block with a no-go zone. Both still have cliff sensors, LiDAR mapping and no-go zones. Avoidance is the row that changes a cluttered room.

Suction and mop care

The Roborock Saros 10R is rated at 22,000 Pa, with a 4 L water tank, mop washing, drying, lifting and detergent dosing. The Tikom L8000 Plus is rated at 6,000 Pa, with a 0.3 L tank and a mop that does not wash, dry or lift. Both self-empty. The mop on the Tikom is a freshening pass.

Bins and Wi-Fi

The Tikom L8000 Plus carries a 450 ml onboard bin and a 3 L dock bag, and it joins 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The Roborock Saros 10R carries 270 ml and a 2.7 L bag, on 2.4 GHz only, with no Bluetooth. Runtime is 180 minutes against 150, and the Roborock charges in 2.5 hours. Tikom charge time is not published.

Height and protocols

The Roborock Saros 10R is 79.8 mm tall and lists Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. The Tikom L8000 Plus is 93.6 mm tall and lists Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant only. Noise is close, 65 dB against 60 dB, not a difference you would plan a room around.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Roborock

Roborock Saros 10R

44% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$899.99
$1599.99

Last recorded price

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  • + Battery Life: 180 minutes
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • + Obstacle Detection: YES
  • - Price: $899.99 vs $208.99
  • - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.5
Tikom

Tikom L8000 Plus

16% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$208.99
$249.99

Last recorded price

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  • + Price: $208.99
  • + Rating: 4.5
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • - Battery Life: 150 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 the Roborock Saros 10R and the Tikom L8000 Plus praise a map that appears quickly and pet hair leaving the floor, so LiDAR itself is not the surprise. Roborock Saros 10R owners single out mops that scrub paw prints and avoidance that gets close to furniture legs without scraping them, plus brushes that stay clear of long hair. They note that no floor cleaner is in the box. Tikom L8000 Plus owners single out an easy first pairing and a 3 L bag they forget about. They complain that the main brush wraps hair every week or two, that the empty cycle is loud, and that cords catch it because nothing sees them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Roborock Saros 10R or Tikom L8000 Plus?

The Roborock Saros 10R, on 22,000 Pa suction, obstacle detection, and a dock that washes and dries the mop. The Tikom L8000 Plus is the more affordable and better reviewed self-empty robot, without obstacle sensing or mop washing.

What is the biggest difference between the Roborock Saros 10R and the Tikom L8000 Plus?

Obstacle avoidance and mop care. The Roborock Saros 10R sees obstacles and washes the mop. The Tikom L8000 Plus maps with LiDAR and self-empties, but it has no obstacle sensor and you rinse the pad yourself.

Does the Tikom L8000 Plus avoid obstacles?

No. Obstacle detection is not supported on the Tikom L8000 Plus. The Roborock Saros 10R lists it. Both still have cliff detection, multi-room maps and no-go zones.

Which has the bigger dust bag, the Roborock Saros 10R or the Tikom L8000 Plus?

The Tikom L8000 Plus, with a 3 L dock bag and a 450 ml onboard bin, against 2.7 L and 270 ml on the Roborock Saros 10R. The Roborock still leads on suction and mop washing.

Who should buy the Roborock Saros 10R?

Homes that want obstacle avoidance, 22,000 Pa suction, a 79.8 mm body and Apple Home or Matter, with a mop the dock looks after.

Who should buy the Tikom L8000 Plus?

Buyers who want LiDAR and a self-empty dock for less, can tidy cables first, and will clear hair from the brush and rinse the mop pad.

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