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Roborock S8 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.
Roborock S8
8.1/10$300
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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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
9.0/10$1800
Premium robot vacuum with outstanding navigation and the best app experience
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Roborock S8Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Overall
8.19.0
Hard Floor
9.09.2
Carpet
8.08.8
Mopping
7.58.5
Navigation
8.89.3
Noise
8.07.5
Smart Features
8.59.0
Maintenance
7.08.0
Specifications
| Roborock S8 | Spec | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| $300 | Price | $1800 |
| 6000 | Suction (Pa) | 10000 |
| 5200 | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 67.0 | Noise (dB) | 67.0 |
| — | Dustbin (ml) | 400 |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | 300 |
| — | Mop Lift (mm) | 5.0 |
| — | Height (mm) | 96.5 |
| — | Weight (kg) | 3.7 |
| PreciSense LiDAR + Reactive 3D (Structured Light + IR) | Navigation | LiDAR + 3D ToF |
| ❌ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Wash Mop | ✅ |
| ❌ | Self-Dry Mop | ✅ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ✅ |
Pros & Cons
Roborock S8
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 S8 is more affordable at $300 vs $1800.