roborock S8 Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner, DuoRoller Brush, 6000Pa Suction, ReactiveAI 2.0 Obstacle Avoidance, Sonic Mopping, Auto Lifting Mop, Works with Alexa, Perfect for Pet Hair, Black

S8 12/1/2024 Q5+ 7/12/23 S4 Max 8/18/21 This is a consolidated review of the Roborock S4 Max purchased August 18, 2021 (3-1/2 years ago), the Q5+ with Self-empty dock purchased July 12, 2023 (1-1/2 years ago) and the S8 purchased December 1, 2024 (3 months ago). I purchased the S4 during Covid, partially because I was noticing the dust around the house more since I was home all the time, and partially because I wanted to see if a robo-vacuum was a waste of money or not. I became a convert in the first week, as the S4 worked its way around the house, hoovering up light dust which immediately reduced dust motes floating in the air. It worked perfectly on hardwood and tile floors, acceptably on the stiff carpet pile in the bedrooms, but struggled with the plush carpet in the living room and heavy throw rugs. I put it on a schedule and other than spending 5 minutes every other day to dump the dust bin, it was perfect. I then started taking it downstairs, where it would spend an hour scooting around picking up the dust. Every couple of weeks I'd wipe it down and clean the sensors, and whenever it told me I'd replace the filter and brushes. I pulled out the regular vaccum cleaner once a month rather weekly. After a couple of months, what was noticeable was that my wife's and my allergies had decreased significantly. Also, instead of seeing a spider once or twice a week, it became a once every 3 months situation. Big win. While there were clear benefits, I figured that it probably wasn't going to be cost-effective - I expected the S4 Max to die pretty quickly since it was in use 3-5 days a week. A year went by and I knew that as soon as the S4 Max died I'd get a replacement. Another year went by with no signs of it giving up and I convinced myself that getting a new one for downstairs would be worthwhile - save my time carrying one upstairs and downstairs. Yes, laziness was a factor. I chose the Q5+ with self-emptying dock so I wouldn't need to deal with the dust bin. It now operates autonomously downstairs, vacuuming the entire downstairs 3 times a week, and I only need to replace the dust bag in the dock every other month. Three years after buying the S4 Max it seemed like the suction power was decreasing, and I was expecting it to fail at any time, so I researched the latest models and bought the S8 in December 2024. While I like the convenience of the self-emptying dock, in our upstairs (main living space) I like to get an idea of what is being vacuumed up. I was going to recycle the S4 Max, but then decided to keep it running along with the S8 for comparative purposes. I will say that, hands down, the S4 Max has been outstanding from a reliability and ease of use perspective. While they all essentially have the same form factor, the S4 Max manages to slip under furniture that defeats the Q5+ and the S8. The dustbin on the S4 Max also excels (I never thought I'd write a sentence like that). You pop it open, dump the dust and lint out, and you're done. The S8 dustbin has cross bars and braces that trap hair and lint, side ledges that hold onto dust, and a really efficient dust filter that needs to be brushed after each use since the dust cakes onto it. I'd guess that the S8 was specifically designed for use with a self-cleaning dock, but they made the decision to make a manual version as well. Implementation wasn't perfect. That said, the S8 has fantastic vacuuming power. For fun, I've had it vacuum the same room after the S4 Max, and it picks up a lot more that was missed. It is also significantly faster, covering the same rooms about 25% faster than the S4 Max. However, it is more "cautious" than the S4 Max and will not go under some furniture which the S4 Max handles well. I appreciate the Q5+ with self emptying dock. It just operates autonomously, keeping my downstairs dust (and spider) free. The only hiccup is that the side brush has started coming off every couple of weeks. Not quite sure what is going on, since I haven't had that issue with the S4 Max or the S8, but it is an additional maintenance step. The only thing that would make the Q5+ better would be a notification that the dust bag in the dock needs to be changed. Overall, the Roborock vacuums have exceeded my expectations for robo-vacuums. They have definitely improved quality of life by reducing dust in the house, and reduced the amount of time that needs to be spent dusting and vacuuming.

Works great, easy to use, better mopping than the S7 I had before. The dirt bin is a little fussy to empty and clean and it mis-labels obstacles, but the avoidance is spot on- it has not run over any vomit or feces yet and has not sucked up and toys like the older model did. Def worth the money if you can get it on sale. At full price there may be better options with more features. I tried a new Roomba but sent it back and got this instead, Roborock absolutely has more suction power and picks up more dirt. Corners and edges will still need to be swept as this does not clean them fully.

I had a Roborock S6 for 4-1/2 years and was absolutely happy with it. When it came time to get another vaccum I felt the Roborock was a good product and decided to go with another. I chose the S8. Setup was easy and the first several times it worked great. It then started crossing no go lines, usually the shower. I extended the "no go" line for the shower and that seemed to take care of it for a while. Nope! The next time it crossed that line the shower had just been sprayed. I immediately took the bottom off and the dust bin out and left it to dry for 5 days while we were gone. When i came home and restarted the machine it kept saying "wheels suspended, move robot". Even factory reset would not help. The machine is only 45 days from purchase and I am very upset at the loss of money and machine.

I've been using the Roborock S8 for a few weeks now, and I am thoroughly impressed! This robot vacuum is a game-changer for anyone looking to maintain a clean home without the hassle of manual vacuuming. The S8's powerful suction effortlessly picks up dirt, dust, and pet hair, leaving my floors spotless. I especially love the smart mapping feature that allows it to navigate my home with precision, avoiding obstacles and cleaning every nook and cranny. The app is user-friendly, making it easy to schedule cleanings, set no-go zones, and monitor the vacuum's progress. The mopping function is a fantastic bonus, and it does an excellent job of giving my floors that extra shine. Battery life is also impressive, allowing the S8 to clean large areas without needing a recharge. Overall, the Roborock S8 has exceeded my expectations in every way. It's a reliable, efficient, and quiet cleaning companion that has significantly lightened my household chores. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-tier robot vacuum!

This is my second Roborock—this one, the s8, is for my upstairs—and I really like it. It performs just as well as my first (an S7 model), with strong cleaning power and smart mapping. My only complaint is how hard it is to find original replacement parts. The plastic mop pad holder on my first Roborock broke, and a third-party replacement I bought also cracked after a short time. Now I’m using the S8 mop pad interchangeably between units, which works for now—but it’s not ideal. I’d love to see easier access to durable, original parts from Roborock.

I have this S8 model and I love the mopping feature. I does a great job cleaning my 500 square feet of hard surface flooring. Specially I appreciate the option to clean the areas twice in one programing. Often after cooking the kitchen is extra messy and the S8 cleans it twice, once it each direction. It also picks up the long strands of hair in the bathroom after daily preparations. If they do not get trapped in the dust bin they wind around both brush spindles on each end and they can be very easily removed by pulling out the end spindles off and sliding the hair off into -trash. The S8 does a through cleaning ever time. My wife and I love it.

Es mi segundo equipo de la marca, compre un S7 hace 1 año aproximadamente y este nuevo es mucho mejor tiene mas potencia de aspirado, la mejoras es visible. Muy feliz con el equipo

Very smart in mapping and planning Cleans well too

Limpia muy bien, el mantenimiento es fácil y no toma mucho tiempo. Puede guardar varios mapas y se ubica sola al encenderse.

Everything is great, except the dust bin capacity... It is too small, requiring to be emptied after each usage.

Eu tinha/tenho um S6 Pure que vou passar pra minha irmã (ainda está em ótimo estado apesar de já ser um senhor de 4 anos). Gosto muito da facilidade de mapeamento, do aplicativo (fácil de usar). Agora adquiri este modelo pra fazer um upgrade e até agora não tenho nada a reclamar. O poder de sucção é superior ao S6 e aos modelos Qx, o que pra mim já é o suficiente. Mas eu queria mesmo o QRevo (ou algum outro modelo com a Dock de esvaziamento), mas a RockDock só tem 110V (modelos americanos e japoneses aparentemente são 110V) e moro no interior onde é 220V (modelos europeus são 220V mas não vendem aqui). Bom se atentar a esse detalhe antes comprar. Uma pena não terem feito essa funcionalidade bivolt. Contudo, o modelo sem a RockDock é bivolt, então funcionou aqui em casa.