Roborock's top-of-the-line two-in-one robot floor cleaner, the S8 Pro Ultra, manages to push the envelope in new directions while taking a couple of steps back at the same time. At $1,599.99, the S8 Pro Ultra costs more than its predecessor, the $1,399.99 S7 MaxV Ultra, and upgrades include a built-in hot air mop dryer to prevent mold and odors, a dual roller-brush system that resists hair tangles, and increased suction power. On the other hand, the S8 Pro Ultra's mop cloth mount isn't removable, a design quirk that makes it a poor choice for homes with plush carpeting. Moreover, this model drops remote home monitoring, a feature offered by its predecessor and competitors. For $50 less, the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni ($1,549.99) offers all of the self-cleaning perks of the S8 Pro Ultra, functions as a roving security camera, and features a built-in virtual assistant, thus retaining our Editors' Choice award for premium two-in-one robot cleaners. You Can Trust Our Reviews ...
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is one of the most powerful, feature-rich, and hands-off robot floor cleaners on the market, but its finicky mop mount might be problematic in some homes.
Self-washing, refilling, and hot-air drying mop; Self-emptying dustbin; New dual-roller brush system; Strong suction power; Excellent navigation and obstacle avoidance; Plenty of cleaning customization options; Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands
Mop cloth mount is not detachable; No remote home monitoring features; Scratched floors in testing