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Roborock Q5 Pro+ vs Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra wins with a score of 8.0/10. Best for: Hard-floor and mixed-flooring homes wanting top mopping without flagship pricing.
Roborock Q5 Pro+
7.6/10$400
A vacuum-first budget bot with a 7-week auto-empty dock and excellent anti-tangle DuoRoller brush; the drag-pad mopping is basic and obstacle avoidance is weak.
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Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
8.0/10$1099
Best-in-class mopping and navigation for the price, held back by average carpet deep-clean and no hot-water dock.
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Roborock Q5 Pro+Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
Overall
7.68.0
Hard Floor
8.58.8
Carpet
8.07.8
Mopping
5.58.5
Navigation
7.58.5
Noise
7.58.0
Smart Features
8.08.2
Maintenance
7.88.3
Specifications
| Roborock Q5 Pro+ | Spec | Roborock S8 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $400 | Price | $1099 |
| 5500 | Suction (Pa) | 6000 |
| 5200 | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 67.0 | Noise (dB) | 66.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| — | Weight (kg) | — |
| PreciSense LiDAR | Navigation | PreciSense LiDAR + Structured Light & IR |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ❌ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
The Verdict
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is the better choice with an overall score of 8.0/10 — best for hard-floor and mixed-flooring homes wanting top mopping without flagship pricing. The Roborock Q5 Pro+ is more affordable at $400 vs $1099.