S5 Max vs Saros 10R
Side-by-side comparison of S5 Max (Roborock) and Saros 10R (Roborock) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Cleaning & Facilities buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- S5 MaxChina
- Saros 10RChina
Year First Available
- S5 Max2019
- Saros 10R2023
Verified Deployments
- S5 Max0 Deployments
- Saros 10R0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- S5 Max$2,250 USD
- Saros 10R$1,600 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- S5 Max2 hrs
- Saros 10R6,400 hrs
Availability Status
- S5 MaxACTIVE
- Saros 10RACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- S5 Max—
- Saros 10RIP54
Autonomy Level
- S5 Maxfully autonomous
- Saros 10Rfully autonomous
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $2,250 USD | $1,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 6,400 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Autonomy Level | fully autonomous | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | S5 Max | Saros 10R |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $2,250 | $1,600 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $247,750 | $248,400 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +11011% | +15525% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes S5 Max and Saros 10R?
S5 Max is made by Roborock, based in CN. Saros 10R is made by Roborock, based in CN.
When were S5 Max and Saros 10R launched?
S5 Max launched in 2019. Saros 10R launched in 2023.
How much does S5 Max cost compared to Saros 10R?
S5 Max is listed at $2,250. Saros 10R is listed at $1,600.
How do S5 Max and Saros 10R compare on the Robo Score?
S5 Max scores 66.0 on the Robo Score. Saros 10R scores 60.9. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are S5 Max and Saros 10R in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Home Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between S5 Max and Saros 10R?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
S5 Max vs Saros 10R compares two robots in the home-cleaning category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.