S8 12/1/2024Q5+ 7/12/23S4 Max 8/18/21This is a consolidated review of the Roborock S4 Max purchased August 18, 2021 (3-1/2 years ago), the Q5+ with Self-empty dock purchased July 12, 2023 (1-1/2 years ago) and the S8 purchased December 1, 2024 (3 months ago). I purchased the S4 during Covid, partially because I was noticing the dust around the house more since I was home all the time, and partially because I wanted to see if a robo-vacuum was a waste of money or not. I became a convert in the first week, as the S4 worked its way around the house, hoovering up light dust which immediately reduced dust motes floating in the air. It worked perfectly on hardwood and tile floors, acceptably on the stiff carpet pile in the bedrooms, but struggled with the plush carpet in the living room and heavy throw rugs. I put it on a schedule and other than spending 5 minutes every other day to dump the dust bin, it was perfect. I then started taking it downstairs, where it would spend an hour scooting around picking up the dust. Every couple of weeks I'd wipe it down and clean the sensors, and whenever it told me I'd replace the filter and brushes. I pulled out the regular vaccum cleaner once a month rather weekly. After a couple of months, what was noticeable was that my wife's and my allergies had decreased significantly. Also, instead of seeing a spider once or twice a week, it became a once every 3 months situation. Big win. While there were clear benefits, I figured that it probably wasn't going to be cost-effective - I expected the S4 Max to die pretty quickly since it was in use 3-5 days a week. A year went by and I knew that as soon as the S4 Max died I'd get a replacement. Another year went by with no signs of it giving up and I convinced myself that getting a new one for downstairs would be worthwhile - save my time carrying one upstairs and downstairs. Yes, laziness was a factor. I chose the Q5+ with self-emptying dock so I wouldn't need to deal with the dust bin. It now operates autonomously downstairs, vacuuming the entire downstairs 3 times a week, and I only need to replace the dust bag in the dock every other month. Three years after buying the S4 Max it seemed like the suction power was decreasing, and I was expecting it to fail at any time, so I researched the latest models and bought the S8 in December 2024. While I like the convenience of the self-emptying dock, in our upstairs (main living space) I like to get an idea of what is being vacuumed up. I was going to recycle the S4 Max, but then decided to keep it running along with the S8 for comparative purposes.I will say that, hands down, the S4 Max has been outstanding from a reliability and ease of use perspective. While they all essentially have the same form factor, the S4 Max manages to slip under furniture that defeats the Q5+ and the S8. The dustbin on the S4 Max also excels (I never thought I'd write a sentence like that). You pop it open, dump the dust and lint out, and you're done. The S8 dustbin has cross bars and braces that trap hair and lint, side ledges that hold onto dust, and a really efficient dust filter that needs to be brushed after each use since the dust cakes onto it. I'd guess that the S8 was specifically designed for use with a self-cleaning dock, but they made the decision to make a manual version as well. Implementation wasn't perfect. That said, the S8 has fantastic vacuuming power. For fun, I've had it vacuum the same room after the S4 Max, and it picks up a lot more that was missed. It is also significantly faster, covering the same rooms about 25% faster than the S4 Max. However, it is more "cautious" than the S4 Max and will not go under some furniture which the S4 Max handles well. I appreciate the Q5+ with self emptying dock. It just operates autonomously, keeping my downstairs dust (and spider) free. The only hiccup is that the side brush has started coming off every couple of weeks. Not quite sure what is going on, since I haven't had that issue with the S4 Max or the S8, but it is an additional maintenance step. The only thing that would make the Q5+ better would be a notification that the dust bag in the dock needs to be changed. Overall, the Roborock vacuums have exceeded my expectations for robo-vacuums. They have definitely improved quality of life by reducing dust in the house, and reduced the amount of time that needs to be spent dusting and vacuuming.

Limpia muy bien, el mantenimiento es fácil y no toma mucho tiempo. Puede guardar varios mapas y se ubica sola al encenderse.

Pra quem não tem tempo de limpar a casa todos os dias vale muito a pena.A aspiração dele é boa, tira bastante as poeiras dos cantos, mas pra ter uma limpeza boa mesmo tem que colocar pra aspirar 2x. Realmente tem que tirar tapetes e panos do chão porque ele agarra com muita facilidade. Porém, fica batendo nas coisas, consegue desviar com facilidade dos objetos.O mop é interessante mas não susbstitui um bom pano de chão. Para tirar a sujidade mais pesada não serve. Recomendo deixar ele aspirar tudo primeiro e depois colocar o mop pra passar pano.O aplicativo é bem tranquilo de mexer, dá pra controlar como ele vai andar pela casa, selecionar uma área específica da casa e deixar salva. É possível controlar a intensidade do aspirador e a quantidade de água que é dispensada quando ele passa pano, e outras funções que vc consegue programar de acordo com a sua necessidadeCompatível com Alexa, mas sinceramente não vi muita vantagem nisto porque no app vc tem muito mais funções do que na Alexa

Es un excelente producto aspira y trapea de manera muy rápida y eficiente ,fácil de usar no te arrepientes

Very smart in mapping and planningCleans well too

Es mi segundo equipo de la marca, compre un S7 hace 1 año aproximadamente y este nuevo es mucho mejor tiene mas potencia de aspirado, la mejoras es visible. Muy feliz con el equipo

We used it 3 times. So far it did very good job in both, vacuuming and mobbing.Would be great if Roborock start to produce the vacuum/clean station for the S8 base model as an additional option in case customers want to add it later.

Tengo un S6 que ya me parecia mejor que otros robots, el S8 es una gran mejora, mas inteligente, mayor potencia, mejor fregado (aun no supera un trapeado manual bien hecho, pero definitivamente cumple), se atoran menos cosas en sus rodillos dobles, y el robot se atasca mucho menos (Solo se ha atascado una vez el primer dia durante el mapeado por descuido paso por una superficie definitivamemte no apta), la detección de objetos es buena, aunque la de desechos de mascotas no es muy fiable (ha fallado :( provocando un desastre). No le doy 5 estrellas por que en materiales y la base bajó un poco la calidad.

As an informed user, I consider this cleaning device an invaluable enhancement to my cleaning routine. I live in a 550 sqm penthouse distributed across three levels, and my household dynamic includes five cats and a toddler. I acquired this unit as a supplementary cleaning aid and have been using it since November 2024.The operational performance of the device—affectionately named Rocky—has been outstanding; I have no grievances. I perform maintenance cleaning on a weekly basis, and once one becomes acquainted with the interface, its operation is straightforward.I replace the mop daily and, given my extensive usage, I refill the clean water tank and empty the dirty tank twice daily. I've set it up to conduct cleaning cycles three times a day using various modes, and the analytics it provides are impressive.The mapping functionality is particularly advantageous for efficient navigation, enabling me to locate my pets throughout the space. Remarkably, it exhibits caution when in close proximity to them, alleviating potential stress or fright for the animals. Its ability to navigate around obstacles is commendable, and it can skillfully maneuver around cat waste. Nonetheless, it has some limitations in detecting liquid contaminants such as water or urine on the floor, which can pose a challenge, but this is a minor concern.A notable limitation is its inability to recognize and evade small cables, which can occasionally result in the device becoming entangled. Despite these minor setbacks, I consider it a sound investment. I plan to purchase a second unit for my second and third floors, as transporting it between levels is somewhat cumbersome due to its weight.