Roborock Saros Z70 Robot Vacuum and Mop
Verdict
The Roborock Saros Z70 looks like one of 2025’s most experimental robot vacuums, combining a mechanical object-moving arm, advanced app control, and a threshold-lift chassis. It is best suited to early adopters who want cutting-edge automation and are comfortable being first in line to see how well these new arm features actually work.
Pros
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Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
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Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Reviews consistently praise the Z70’s mopping performance, noting its dual spinning pads, strong dried on stain removal, and overall mopping scores that are well above average and even better than earlier Roborock models.
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Obstacle Avoidance (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Reviews consistently highlight the Z70’s outstanding obstacle avoidance, with its 3D Time of Flight camera system scoring far above average in tests and reliably steering around everyday clutter.
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Self-cleaning cycle ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Reviewers like the Z70’s self cleaning dock, which uses hot water to wash the mop pads, rinses the bin, and then dries the pads so the system stays more sanitary with little manual effort.
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AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
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Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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Floor Drying Time ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Reviewers say the Z70 leaves very little water on the floor after mopping, with below average residual moisture, so floors dry faster than with many competing robot mops.
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Mop lifting system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Reviews describe the Z70’s mop lifting system as effective, with pads that can raise about 22 mm and even be left at the dock to keep carpets from getting wet during vacuum only runs.
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Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Reviews highlight several pet friendly features on the Z70, including app tools like video calling the robot and Cruise to Check on Pets modes that help owners monitor animals while it cleans.
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Solution / Liquid system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Reviewers note that the Z70’s dock has an integrated detergent reservoir and liquid handling system that works well in practice and simplifies using cleaning solution for mopping.
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Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Reviews say the Z70’s slim 3.14 inch height lets it clean under more furniture than typical four inch tall robots, improving under furniture pickup in many homes.
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Innovation compared to competitors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3Reviews agree the Z70 is highly innovative, using a five axis OmniGrip object moving arm and advanced obstacle avoidance with custom object training that set it apart from typical robot vacuums, and awards now single it out as 2025's most innovative model even if its experimental features still feel like an early adopter perk rather than a must have for most people.
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Stuck resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3Reviews explain that the Z70 uses a lift up threshold system and front lifting wheel to raise itself over doorway lips and other floor transitions up to around 30 to 40 mm, so it is less likely to get stuck than typical robot vacuums.
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Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
Cons
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Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
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Mechanical arm object-moving feature ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.8Reviews describe the OmniGrip arm as able to pick up certain trained items and relocate them, but success is hit or miss, support for different shoe types and objects is limited, and it ends up feeling more like a clever gimmick than a consistently reliable daily helper.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
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Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
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Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Reviewers report that the Z70 performs poorly in carpet deep clean tests, ranking well below average at removing embedded sand and debris from carpet pile.
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Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Reviewers note that the Z70’s hard floor crevice pickup is subpar, with debris often remaining in grooves and gaps where some rivals perform better.
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Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Reviews say the Z70 struggles with pet hair pickup on carpets, scoring well below average in flattened pet hair tests and leaving more hair behind than many competing robot vacuums.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
