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Roborock QV 35A vs Roborock S8+
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.
Winner
Roborock S8+
8.2/10$290
A pure vacuuming powerhouse with the auto-empty convenience most people actually want, as long as you do not need a self-washing mop.
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Roborock QV 35ARoborock S8+
Overall
8.08.2
Hard Floor
8.89.0
Carpet
7.58.0
Mopping
8.07.5
Navigation
8.28.7
Noise
9.07.6
Smart Features
8.59.0
Maintenance
8.07.8
Specifications
| Roborock QV 35A | Spec | Roborock S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| $400 | Price | $290 |
| 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 |
| ✅ | 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+
The Verdict
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.