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Roborock QV 35A vs Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra wins with a score of 9.0/10. Best for: Pet hair owners with large homes.
Winner
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
9.0/10$1800
Premium robot vacuum with outstanding navigation and the best app experience
Read full reviewScore Comparison
Roborock QV 35ARoborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Overall
8.09.0
Hard Floor
8.89.2
Carpet
7.58.8
Mopping
8.08.5
Navigation
8.29.3
Noise
9.07.5
Smart Features
8.59.0
Maintenance
8.08.0
Specifications
| Roborock QV 35A | Spec | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $400 | Price | $1800 |
| 8000 | Suction (Pa) | 10000 |
| 5200 | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 45.0 | Noise (dB) | 67.0 |
| 330 | Dustbin (ml) | 400 |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | 300 |
| 10.0 | Mop Lift (mm) | 5.0 |
| — | Height (mm) | 96.5 |
| 2.7 | Weight (kg) | 3.7 |
| PreciSense LiDAR | Navigation | LiDAR + 3D ToF |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
Pros & Cons
Roborock QV 35A
Pros
- + 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)
Cons
- − 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 MaxV Ultra
Pros
- + Best-in-class navigation
- + Excellent app experience
- + Strong suction
- + ReactiveAI obstacle avoidance
Cons
- − Expensive
- − Low mop lift height
- − Large dock footprint
The Verdict
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is the better choice with an overall score of 9.0/10 — best for pet hair owners with large homes. The Roborock QV 35A is more affordable at $400 vs $1800.