Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Discontinued
A former flagship now superseded by the Saros 10; only worth buying at a deep clearance price.
AmazonThe Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 3.8 to 3.7.
Roborock Saros 10
For homes with low furniture and pets that want a slim, hands-off robot; buy it on discount, as its deep carpet cleaning trails cheaper Roborocks.
Amazon $799.99$799.99
Prices were last checked October 26, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra | Roborock Saros 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 42 measured 82% of sand from carpet, 76% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.6) | 35 measured 71% of sand from carpet, 86% of pet hair, no hair tangled |
| Value 25% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 50 $800 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent, optional water hookup | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent, optional water hookup |
| Navigation 15% | 100 LiDAR + camera | 100 LiDAR + camera |
| Mopping 10% | 46 Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm | 46 Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet |
Independent tests
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 82% | 76% | 0.6 | 889 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Roborock Saros 10
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 71% | 86% | 0 | 1,128 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Specifications
| Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra | Roborock Saros 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Claimed suction | 10,000 Pa | 22,000 Pa |
| Main brush | dual rubber rollers | DuoDivide anti-tangle brush |
| Dustbin | - | 270 mL |
| Extending side brush | Yes | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Vibrating pad, lifts 20 mm | Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet |
| Mop lift | 20 mm | 8 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | No | Yes |
| Extending mop | No | No |
| Water tank | - | 70 mL |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | Yes |
| Detergent dosing | Yes | Yes |
| Water hookup option | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + camera | LiDAR + camera |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D structured light and RGB camera | Structured light and RGB camera, with side-facing VertiBeam structured light |
| Climbs thresholds | - | 40 mm |
| Matter | - | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri Shortcuts |
| Build | ||
| Height | 4.1 in (103 mm) | 3.1 in (79.8 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | No | Yes |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 6,400 mAh |
| Run time | - | Up to 3 h 40 min |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2024-04 | 2025-02 |