Roborock
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)
2023
90
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black) wins by 2
Roborock
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black)
2024
92
/ 100
From $1,799
Specdex verdict
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) lands at 90 and Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black) at 92. That puts Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow 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 Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) 90
vs 92 Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black)
Score breakdown
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black)
90 ecosystem 90
local 70
ease 84
features 88
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black)
92 ecosystem 92
local 70
ease 84
features 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Color | Black | Black |
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
Roborock S8 MaxV 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: Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) vs Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black)
Which is better, Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) or Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black)? +
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,799, Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (Black) or Roborock S8 MaxV 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.