Robot Vacuums after IFA 2026: Dreame Aqua20 and Roborock Saros 20
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In short: The key robot vacuum trend after IFA 2026 is the roller mop. Instead of two spinning pads, flagship models use a roller that is constantly rinsed with fresh water. Dreame goes further with the Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X Complete, which generates steam inside the robot. Its list price is €1,499. Roborock answers with the Saros 20 Flow Complete (36,000 Pa) and the cheaper Qrevo Edge 2 FlowX. For most homes, a much cheaper model is enough.
Dreame Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X Complete
Dreame's first robot that makes steam onboard: up to 180 °C at the generator outlet, released through four nozzles ahead of the roller. It offers 40,000 Pa suction, a 300 rpm roller with 18 N pressure and a roller that extends about 8 cm for edges. It went on sale in Germany and Spain on 21 September 2026 at an introductory €1,199; the regular price is €1,499.
Roborock Saros 20 Flow Complete and siblings
The Saros 20 Flow Complete has 36,000 Pa, the SpiraFlow 2.0 roller (240 rpm, 15 N, 16 water outlets), a retractable LiDAR for a height of about 9 cm, 8.8 cm threshold climbing and up to 301 minutes of runtime. The Qrevo Edge 2 FlowX (35,000 Pa) launched in Switzerland at CHF 699, the 7.95 cm Saros 20 Neo at CHF 1,099. Check German prices with retailers.
| Model | Suction | Highlight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreame Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X | 40,000 Pa | onboard steam | €1,499 |
| Roborock Saros 20 Flow Complete | 36,000 Pa | 301 min runtime | TBA (DE) |
| Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 FlowX | 35,000 Pa | cheaper roller mop | CHF 699 |
What really matters
Roller mops give more even results than pads but cost more. For hard floors, 8,000 to 10,000 Pa is enough. Obstacle avoidance, a good dock, height, threshold climbing and spare part prices matter more. Keep camera images local and put smart home devices on a separate Wi-Fi network. Matter supports robot vacuums since version 1.2, see our smart home overview.
Who should buy what?
Homes with lots of hard floor and pets benefit from a roller mop and strong obstacle avoidance. Small flats on a budget can choose a simpler model for a few hundred euros. Old buildings with high thresholds need good climbing ability. More in the Robot Vacuums section.
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