Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra vs iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo + AutoWash Dock

SpecRoborock S8 MaxV UltraiRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo + AutoWash Dock
Price~$800~$800
TypeRobot Vacuum & MopRobot Vacuum & Mop
Suction10000 Pa—
Battery180 min—
NavigationLiDAR + CameraLiDAR + Camera
Filtration——
CordlessYesYes
Bagged——
Noise67 dB—
Dustbin400 ml—
Water tank300 ml—
Self-empty dockYesYes
Auto mop washingYesYes
Hot water washingYesNo
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Carpet detectionYesNo
Auto mop liftingYesNo
Multi-floor mappingYesNo
App controlYesYes
Dimensions13.8 x 13.9 x 4.06 in14.7 x 14.4 x 4.1 in
Weight9.3 lbs12.79 lbs
Warranty1 year—

Pros & cons

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra

  • ✓Industry-leading 10000Pa suction picks up pet hair, cereal, and fine dust with ease
  • ✓Hot water mop washing keeps pads genuinely clean and odor-free
  • ✓AI obstacle avoidance reliably dodges cables, shoes, and pet toys
  • ✓Dual rubber brush rolls resist hair tangles better than bristle brushes
  • ✓Excellent carpet detection lifts the mop pad high enough to avoid wetting carpet
  • ✗Launched at $1,800 — newer flagships now undercut it on specs, so only buy it discounted
  • ✗Dock is very large and requires significant floor space
  • ✗Mop pressure is lighter than dedicated mopping robots
  • ✗App has a steep learning curve with many nested menus

iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo + AutoWash Dock

  • ✓LiDAR mapping with AI camera avoidance
  • ✓Heated spot mopping
  • ✓6,000 mAh LFP battery
  • ✓Auto-empty and mop-washing dock
  • ✓$200 off the list price every day
  • ✗4.1 in height and 12.79 lb weight
  • ✗Suction, runtime, noise, warranty, hot-water dock washing, carpet detection and mop lifting are not published
  • ✗$100 more than the Roomba Plus 575 Combo, which lists heated pad washing