Pick the Roborock Saros 10R for most homes: it scored a perfect 24 of 24 on Vacuum Wars' obstacle test, did not tangle hair and is under an inch slimmer, for $899.99. Pick the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal if dried stains and pet accidents are your main problem and you prefer a bagless dock, ideally on sale below its $1,299.99 list price.
Which should you pick?
- Dried stains and pet accidentsShark PowerDetect UV Reveal
The Shark uses UV light with an RGB camera to find hidden messes TechRadar launch ↗, and it scored 183 on Vacuum Wars' dried stain test against 103 for the Saros 10R Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗.
- Obstacle avoidanceRoborock Saros 10R
Vacuum Wars recorded 24 of 24 objects avoided by the Saros 10R Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗ and 20 of 24 by the Shark, the best it has seen from Shark Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
- Carpet and pet hairShark PowerDetect UV Reveal
Vacuum Wars measured 88% carpet deep clean for the Shark against 80% for the Roborock, with pet hair pickup close at 91.5% and 92% Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗.
- Hair tanglingRoborock Saros 10R
The Saros 10R had 0% tangling in Vacuum Wars' 7 inch hair test, while the Shark had 29% wrap Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗ Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
- Getting under furnitureRoborock Saros 10R
The Saros 10R is 3.14 inches tall Saros 10R page ↗. Vacuum Wars measured the Shark at 4.1 inches Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
- Mopping without wet floorsRoborock Saros 10R
Vacuum Wars found the Shark left 5.3 g of water behind against 1.05 g for the Roborock, and flagged streaking on the Shark Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗.
- Dock upkeepShark PowerDetect UV Reveal
Shark's base is bagless with up to 60 days of hands free use Shark product page ↗. Roborock's dock uses disposable dust bags Saros 10R page ↗.
Side by side
| Feature | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal | Roborock Saros 10R |
|---|---|---|
| Price (checked Oct 2026) | List $1,299.99; $849.99 on Amazon in Sept 2026 TechRadar launch ↗ Technobezz deal ↗ | $899.99 sale, $1,599.99 regular Saros 10R page ↗ |
| Stated suction | Not stated Shark product page ↗ | Not stated on product page Saros 10R page ↗ |
| Mop type | Extending mop pad with HyperSonic scrubbing Technobezz deal ↗ TechRadar launch ↗ | Dual spinning mops that auto detach Saros 10R page ↗ |
| Mop wash and dry | 185°F water, 175°F air Shark product page ↗ | 176°F water, hot air for 2 to 4 hours Saros 10R page ↗ |
| Dust collection | Bagless, up to 60 days Shark product page ↗ | Disposable dust bag Saros 10R page ↗ |
| Navigation and obstacles | NeuroNav AI with RGB sensors, lasers and camera; UV stain detection Shark product page ↗ | 3D ToF, RGB camera, StarSight 2.0 Saros 10R page ↗ |
| Height | 4.1 in measured Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ | 3.14 in Saros 10R page ↗ |
| Thresholds | Rated 24.5 mm; cleared 19 mm in testing Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ | Up to 4 cm stated; cleared 26 mm in testing Saros 10R page ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗ |
| Runtime | Up to 180 min, about 4 hr charge Shark product page ↗ | 180 min official on low power Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗ |
| Obstacle test (Vacuum Wars) | 20 of 24 Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ | 24 of 24 Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗ |
| Warranty | 2 years limited on Shark Canada page; US terms not stated Shark product page ↗ | 1 year limited, extended options Saros 10R page ↗ |
From each vendor’s own pages, checked Oct 9, 2026. Prices change often.
Which models we compared
Shark's newest robot vacuum and mop is the PowerDetect UV Reveal, launched in March 2026 at a starting price of $1,299.99 and sold by Shark, Amazon, Costco and Best Buy TechRadar launch ↗. Deals have pulled it well below list: Technobezz reported it at $849.99 on Amazon in September 2026 Technobezz deal ↗, and Vacuum Wars saw it at $749.98 Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
We matched it with the Roborock Saros 10R, which sold for $899.99 on Roborock's US store on October 9, 2026, down from $1,599.99 Saros 10R page ↗ Roborock store ↗. Both mop, empty themselves, and wash and dry their mops in the dock Shark product page ↗ Saros 10R page ↗. Vacuum Wars has run both through the same lab tests, which makes a fair head to head possible Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗.
What independent tests found
Vacuum Wars ranks the Saros 10R first on its top 20 list and calls it its favorite overall robot vacuum Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗. It called the UV Reveal the best robot Shark has released and placed it on the same top 20 list Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
On carpet, the Shark did better: 88% deep clean pickup against 80% for the Roborock. On flattened pet hair they were close, at 91.5% for the Shark and 92% for the Roborock Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗. Tom's Guide's own lab tests also gave the Shark strong pet hair results, with 100% pickup on carpet, though it picked up only 55% of kitty litter on carpet Tom's Guide review ↗.
On obstacles and hair, the Roborock was better. It avoided all 24 objects in Vacuum Wars' test and had no hair tangling, while the Shark avoided 20 and had 29% wrap Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗ Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
On mopping, the picture is split. The Shark scored 183 on dried coffee stains, against 103 for the Roborock, helped by its UV stain detection Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗. But it left 5.3 g of water behind against 1.05 g for the Roborock, and Vacuum Wars warned its floors could stay wet for over 30 minutes with a risk of streaks Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗.
Battery life favoured the Shark. Vacuum Wars estimated it covers about 2,093 sq ft per charge, against 1,389 sq ft for the Saros 10R Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗. Both beat the site's average coverage figures in those reviews Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗.
Docks, size and daily living
Shark's ThermaCharged NeverTouch Pro base is bagless. It empties the robot, refills water, washes the mop pad with 185°F water and dries it with 175°F air, and Shark says it runs up to 60 days hands free Shark product page ↗ Technobezz deal ↗. Tom's Guide notes the dock needs about a foot of space on each side and two feet in front Tom's Guide review ↗.
Roborock's 10 in 1 dock washes the dual spinning mops with 176°F water and dries them with hot air for two to four hours, and collects dust in a disposable bag Saros 10R page ↗. The mop mounts detach automatically so the robot can vacuum carpet without them Saros 10R page ↗. Vacuum Wars notes the robot's own dust bin is small at 270 ml Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗.
Size matters if you have low furniture. The Saros 10R is 3.14 inches tall Saros 10R page ↗, while Vacuum Wars measured the Shark at 4.1 inches and called it taller than average Vacuum Wars Shark ↗. The Roborock also crossed a 26 mm board in testing, while the Shark failed at 25 mm Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗ Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
Software is a Roborock strength. Vacuum Wars praised its app for multi level maps, virtual barriers and pet features Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗, and criticized the Shark app for lacking mop zones, room specific controls and multi level mapping Vacuum Wars Shark ↗. Tom's Guide also found map editing in the Shark app frustrating Tom's Guide review ↗.
How to choose
If you have pets that have accidents, kids who spill, or light floors that show dried marks, the Shark's UV detection and strong stain score are a real reason to pick it TechRadar launch ↗ Vacuum Wars Shark ↗. Just set the mop to a lower water level and expect floors to stay damp for a while Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
If your home has low sofas, cables, socks and toys on the floor, or long hair, the Roborock's slim body, perfect obstacle score and zero tangling are the better fit Saros 10R page ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗.
Price can flip the decision. At its $1,299.99 list price the Shark is hard to justify against a $899.99 Saros 10R TechRadar launch ↗ Saros 10R page ↗. At $750 to $850 on sale, it is competitive Technobezz deal ↗ Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
- Stains, pet accidents, bagless dock: Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal
- Obstacles, long hair, low furniture, better app: Roborock Saros 10R
- Lots of carpet: Shark has the edge in Vacuum Wars' carpet test
How we compared them
We used Roborock's US product page and store, Shark's product page, launch coverage, deal reports, and published lab results from Vacuum Wars and Tom's Guide, all checked October 9, 2026 Saros 10R page ↗ Shark product page ↗ Technobezz deal ↗ TechRadar launch ↗ Vacuum Wars Shark ↗ Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗ Tom's Guide review ↗ Roborock store ↗. Shark's US product page did not load for us, so some Shark specs come from Shark's Canadian page for the same robot. We have not tested these robots hands on yet. Hands on testing is in progress; we'll update this page with results.
Try them
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal
Robot vacuum and mop with UV light to reveal hidden stains and a self cleaning base.
Roborock Saros 10R
Thin robot vacuum and mop with StarSight navigation and detachable mops.
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Questions people ask
Is Shark or Roborock better?
For most homes, the Roborock Saros 10R, which Vacuum Wars ranks as its top robot vacuum Vacuum Wars Saros 10R ↗. The Shark UV Reveal beats it on carpet pickup and dried stains in the same tests Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
What does the UV light on the Shark do?
It works with an RGB camera to reveal messes you cannot easily see, such as dried spills, sweat and pet accidents, then the robot scrubs them with a focused mopping pattern TechRadar launch ↗.
Does the Shark need dust bags?
No. Its base is bagless and Shark says it holds up to 60 days of debris Shark product page ↗. The Roborock Saros 10R dock uses disposable bags Saros 10R page ↗.
Which one fits under low furniture?
The Roborock, at 3.14 inches tall Saros 10R page ↗. Vacuum Wars measured the Shark at 4.1 inches Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
Does the Shark leave floors wet?
Vacuum Wars found it used a lot of water, with floors sometimes taking over 30 minutes to dry and a risk of streaks Vacuum Wars Shark ↗.
How much do they cost?
The Saros 10R was $899.99 on Roborock's store on October 9, 2026 Saros 10R page ↗. The Shark lists at $1,299.99 but has sold for $849.99 on Amazon TechRadar launch ↗ Technobezz deal ↗.
Where this comes from
Checked Oct 9, 2026. Vendor pages describe their own products; independent sources add outside views. We have not tested these tools hands on yet.
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