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The Roborock S8+ wins with a score of 8.2/10. Best for: Hard-floor and pet homes that want strong suction and weeks of hands-off emptying without paying omni-dock prices.
A solid mid-tier Roomba that finally brings LiDAR navigation and a self-washing dock under $500. But weak deep-carpet performance and zero obstacle avoidance make it hard to recommend over the Roborock Q Revo or Dreame L40 Ultra at the same price.
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A pure vacuuming powerhouse with the auto-empty convenience most people actually want, as long as you do not need a self-washing mop.
Read full review| iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo | Spec | Roborock S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| $400 | Price | $290 |
| — | Suction (Pa) | 6000 |
| 5000 | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 65.0 | Noise (dB) | 67.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| LiDAR | Navigation | PreciSense LiDAR + Reactive 3D |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ❌ |
| ❌ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
The Roborock S8+ is the better choice with an overall score of 8.2/10 — best for hard-floor and pet homes that want strong suction and weeks of hands-off emptying without paying omni-dock prices. The Roborock S8+ is more affordable at $290 vs $400.