Roborock sent us the Saros 20 to put to the test. After several weeks of cleaning runs every few days, we are rethinking everything we knew about robot vacuums. We spent weeks watching this robot navigate real-world home chaos to see if it actually lives up to the hype.
This robot vac first debuted at CES 2026 and only recently made its way to Canada in late March.
The Saros 20 is the first robot vacuum we have tested that made us feel like the technology has genuinely matured. It never got stuck and never needed rescuing. I’ll be honest, the last robovac I had was an iRobot Roomba, which was pretty dumb. It would just slam into the baseboards and always needed some sort of rescue.
But the Saros 20 is in a league of its own. It vacuums and mops intelligently, cleans up after itself, and is quiet enough that you can share the room with it. While it is an eye-popping investment at $2,299 CAD, it earns its keep.
With the previous Roomba we have tested, there was an understanding that at some point, it would strand itself under a chair or wrap itself around rug fringe. The Saros 20 broke that deal. Over several weeks of cleaning across hardwood, tile in the bathroom, and area rugs, it did not get stuck once.
That reliability is largely down to the StarSight Autonomous System 2.0. Using a 3D time-of-flight sensor and an RGB camera, the robot identifies and navigates around over 300 object types. Cables, toys, and shoes are detected and avoided with a smoothness that feels far more refined than older tech.
The AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 deserves equal credit. Unlike the fixed-wheel designs on most robots, this three-part lifting system actively adjusts height and wheel configuration in real time. It cleared every threshold in the house, including a double-layer transition. It didn’t get stuck; it just lifted itself over the bump, which is impressive to watch. We saw it climb over the flat legs of a round coffee table and seemingly looked like it was stuck. Then it just raised it self and made an exit. Okay, this lift feature is pretty bad ass.
Most robot vacs treat mopping as an afterthought. The Saros 20 uses a dual spinning mop that actively scrubs with meaningful downforce. On carpets, the mops lift automatically so they are not spreading water or dripping everywhere. The suction and brush pressure adjust at the same time for deeper cleaning.
We ended up making our own cleaning solution using distilled water, a splash of clear dish soap, rubbing alcohol, and a bit of vinegar. It works well and keeps long-term costs down. If you are sensitive to smells and strong cleaning products, this is the way to go.
The Roborock app also shows you a map of your home and details where your robot vac went, plus gives you a complete summary after each cleaning job. It will tell you when a water tank needs to be refilled or emptied.
There are a tonne of cleaning options in the Roborock app for vacuuming and mopping. You can play around with what works best, but of course, deeper cleans will drain the battery faster. You can have it vacuum completely, then wet mop, or have it vacuum then mop dirty areas as it goes along.
Dealing with the water tanks is surprisingly painless. Both the clean and dirty water containers lift right out of the dock with no fuss. When the dirty tank needs emptying, you simply dump it in the toilet. It is a refreshingly low-maintenance ask for such a complex system.
The multifunctional dock is the real hero of the hands-free promise. It washes the mop pads with water heated to 100°C to cut through grease and sanitize. It then dries everything with 55°C warm air to prevent mould and odours. The internal dust bag can go up to 65 days before needing a change. You can’t see it work its magic, but you can hear it cleaning at the base station (and it’s not super loud at all).
The quiet operation was what really surprised us. You can have a conversation or watch TV while it runs in the background. You don’t need to wear earplugs or leave the home like in the past. There’s also a built-in camera and app, which allow you to check in on pets while it cleans when you’re at work. The camera is passcode protected and the robot announces out loud when someone is watching.
The Saros 20 passed the utility test with flying colours because it actually does what the marketing claims. The floors are visibly cleaner and the system takes care of itself. My wife was pretty happy with it, so that’s always a great sign. Getting rid of dust in rooms and especially under the bed is so easy with a robovac.
Never got stuck or required a rescue mission. Mops properly with active scrubbing instead of dragging a cloth. Water tanks are simple to remove and empty. Self-cleaning dock is genuinely hands-free. Impressive obstacle awareness and threshold handling. Quiet enough to coexist with while working from home or watching TV.
The $2,299 CAD price is a serious investment (wait for a sale). The dock footprint is substantial and needs its own space. DIY cleaning solution is recommended for the best value.
After years of robot vacuums that required active management, the Saros 20 is the first one that felt like it was looking after us instead of the other way around. The navigation is intelligent, the mopping is meaningful, and the maintenance is minimal. It’s easy to set up, it maps your home well, and just gets straight to work.
The price is high, but it is the cost of buying one machine that works instead of three cheaper ones that frustrate you. If you want a vacuum and mop combo that actually delivers on the autonomous promise, the Saros 20 has set a new bar and is one to definitely consider.
Retail Price: CAD $2,299
Availability: Available now on Amazon.ca
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