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Roborock QV 35A vs Roborock S8
The Roborock S8 wins with a score of 8.1/10. Best for: Hard-floor homes and pet owners who want flagship-grade vacuuming on a budget and don't mind a 2-minute weekly roller clean..
Roborock S8
The best-value door into Roborock's S8 platform — a genuine vacuuming beast with class-leading navigation and tangle-free DuoRoller brushes. Just know the base model ships with a plain charging dock, so you empty the bin and rinse the mop yourself.
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Specifications
| Roborock QV 35A | Spec | Roborock S8 |
|---|---|---|
| $400 | Price | $300 |
| 8000 | Suction (Pa) | 6000 |
| 5200 | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 45.0 | Noise (dB) | 67.0 |
| 330 | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| 10.0 | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| 2.7 | Weight (kg) | — |
| PreciSense LiDAR | Navigation | PreciSense LiDAR + Reactive 3D (Structured Light + IR) |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
Pros & Cons
Roborock QV 35A
- + 8,000Pa HyperForce suction
- + Auto mop wash and dry dock
- + Anti-tangle spiral rubber brush
- + Very quiet — 45dB in standard mode
- + 180-min runtime covers large homes
- + Multi-floor mapping (up to 4 floors)
- − Struggles on high-pile and shag carpet
- − No hot water mop wash
- − Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance stumbles on dark floors
- − Reports of occasional dock water leaks
- − Fixed mop arms (no extending edge-mop)
Roborock S8
The Verdict
The Roborock S8 is the better choice with an overall score of 8.1/10 — best for hard-floor homes and pet owners who want flagship-grade vacuuming on a budget and don't mind a 2-minute weekly roller clean.. The Roborock S8 is more affordable at $300 vs $400.