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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra vs Shark Matrix Plus
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
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Shark Matrix Plus
7.4/10$450
A solid mid-range 2-in-1 for hardwood-heavy homes. Strong suction and great self-empty HEPA dock — but skip if you have plush carpets or expect modern AI obstacle avoidance.
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Roborock S8 MaxV UltraShark Matrix Plus
Overall
9.07.4
Hard Floor
9.28.5
Carpet
8.86.0
Mopping
8.57.0
Navigation
9.37.5
Noise
7.58.0
Smart Features
9.07.0
Maintenance
8.07.0
Specifications
| Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra | Spec | Shark Matrix Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $1800 | Price | $450 |
| 10000 | Suction (Pa) | — |
| 5200 | Battery (mAh) | 2600 |
| 67.0 | Noise (dB) | 64.0 |
| 400 | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| 300 | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| 5.0 | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| 96.5 | Height (mm) | — |
| 3.7 | Weight (kg) | — |
| LiDAR + 3D ToF | Navigation | 360° LiDAR |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ❌ |
Pros & Cons
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
Shark Matrix Plus
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 Shark Matrix Plus is more affordable at $450 vs $1800.