Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra vs Shark Stratos 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop

SpecRoborock S8 MaxV UltraShark Stratos 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop
Price~$800~$800
TypeRobot Vacuum & MopRobot Vacuum & Mop
Suction10000 Pa—
Battery180 min—
NavigationLiDAR + CameraLiDAR
Filtration—HEPA
CordlessYesYes
Bagged——
Noise67 dB—
Dustbin400 ml—
Water tank300 ml—
Self-empty dockYesYes
Auto mop washingYesYes
Hot water washingYesNo
Obstacle avoidanceYesNo
Carpet detectionYesNo
Auto mop liftingYesYes
Multi-floor mappingYesNo
App controlYesYes
Dimensions13.8 x 13.9 x 4.06 in14.41 x 13.31 x 17.48 in
Weight9.3 lbs24.85 lbs
Warranty1 year1 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

Shark Stratos 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop

  • ✓Base empties debris, refills water, and washes and dries the mop
  • ✓Up to 30 days between base visits
  • ✓Autolift raises the mop pad
  • ✓HEPA filter in the robot
  • ✓EdgeDetect for cleaning along walls
  • ✓Mapping and control through the SharkClean app
  • ✗No published battery runtime, suction, dustbin size or noise level
  • ✗Absent from Shark's September 2026 lineup release, so it may be discontinued soon
  • ✗The robot and base together weigh 24.85 lb
  • ✗1-year warranty on an $800 robot