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Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) — 2023
Roborock

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)

2023

90
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) wins by 7
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Hub

83
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) lands at 90 and Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) at 83. That puts Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants

Pick Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations
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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 83).

Features

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) leads on features (88 vs 81).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Value for money

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($99 vs $1,599).

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) 90
vs
83 Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Score breakdown

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)
90
ecosystem 90
local 70
ease 84
features 88
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83
ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81

Specs side-by-side

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) versus Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Release year
2023
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Color
Black
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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

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

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

FAQ: Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) vs Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Which is better, Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

Is Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) worth the price? +

At $99, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.

Does Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 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, Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) — leads on ecosystem (90 vs 83). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) — leads on features (88 vs 81). Compared on the features sub-score.