Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
VERDICT
If money is no object, this is the robot to buy. It is an engineering marvel that virtually eliminates the need for manual floor cleaning. With 10,000Pa suction, a self-maintaining dock, and an extendable arm for corners, it is the most autonomous device you can put in your home.
The Big Picture
We used to dream of robots that clean. The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is that dream realized. It doesn't just bump around; it "sees." Using cameras and LiDAR, it identifies pet waste, shoes, and cables, and avoids them intelligently. The dock handles all the dirty work—you only need to change the water tank once a week.
🦾 FlexiArm Design
The Innovation: Round robots can't clean square corners.
The Solution: Roborock added a mechanical side brush that physically extends outwards when it detects a corner or wall edge. It sweeps dust from the crevices that other robots miss, ensuring 100% coverage.
🧹 RockDock Ultra
The base station is massive because it does everything.
• Hot Water Washing: It washes the mop pads with 60°C hot water to dissolve grease.
• Auto-Drying: It dries them with hot air to prevent mold/smells.
• Auto-Refill: It fills the robot's internal water tank automatically.
✅ The Pros
- Insane 10,000Pa suction power (cleans deep carpets).
- Reactive AI 2.0 avoids phone cables and pet messes perfectly.
- Built-in "Hello Rocky" voice assistant (works without Wi-Fi).
- DuoRoller brushes prevent hair tangles effectively.
❌ The Cons
- Eye-wateringly expensive ($1,799+).
- The Dock is huge and takes up significant space.
- Camera features might raise privacy concerns for some.
🤔 Should you buy it?
YES if you have pets, carpets, and a large budget. It is the best cleaner money can buy, hands down.
NO if you have a small apartment or are on a budget. Get the Roborock Q Revo instead (does 90% of the job for half the price).
See the showdown: Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra vs. Dreame X40 Ultra