Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
Aqara M3 Hub — Hub
Aqara

Aqara M3 Hub

Hub

86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) wins by 4
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) — 2023
Roborock

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)

2023

90
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Aqara M3 Hub lands at 86 and Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) at 90. That puts Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Aqara M3 Hub if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations

Pick Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants
Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ecosystem

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) leads on ecosystem (90 vs 86).

Features

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) leads on features (88 vs 84).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Aqara M3 Hub

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Aqara M3 Hub more score per dollar ($129 vs $1,599).

Aqara M3 Hub 86
vs
90 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)

Score breakdown

Aqara M3 Hub
86
ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)
90
ecosystem 90
local 70
ease 84
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Aqara M3 Hub versus Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec Aqara M3 Hub Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)
Release year
—
2023
Color
—
Black

Aqara M3 Hub

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)

Pros
  • +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • +App-based setup
  • +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
  • −Subscription sometimes required
  • −Cloud dependency on many
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: Aqara M3 Hub vs Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)

Which is better, Aqara M3 Hub or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)? +

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Aqara M3 Hub worth the price? +

At $129, Aqara M3 Hub delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.

Is Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) worth the price? +

At $1,599, Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does Aqara M3 Hub or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for ecosystem, Aqara M3 Hub or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)? +

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) — leads on ecosystem (90 vs 86). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Aqara M3 Hub or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)? +

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) — leads on features (88 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.