Roborock S8 + Robot Vacuum

Pros

• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.9
  Handles larger crumbs and granular debris well on hard floors in many tests, including cereal-style messes; may miss some pieces in deep grout or at room edges.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Day-to-day operation is straightforward with clear app controls and reliable scheduling; most owners describe it as largely hands-off once maps and routines are set.
• Clogging & debris prevention ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
  Dual rubber rollers and airflow design help resist clogs and reduce mid-run detangling; auto-empty works well for fine debris, though some large mixed debris can be harder to evacuate.
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 4.7
  Feature-rich app with scheduling, room/zone cleaning, no-go zones, per-room suction/mop settings, and 2D/3D mapping; supports obstacle labeling and some voice assistant integrations, though certain modes like spot cleaning or dock-empty behavior can feel limited to some users.
• Hair Pickup — Hard Floors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Consistently good hair pickup on hard floors, with hair clumps and fur collected cleanly without much scattering in typical use.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6
  Dual rubber rollers greatly reduce tangles and make hair removal easier, often wrapping only at the roller ends; helps maintain suction consistency and reduces mid-run maintenance.
• Assembly and Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Setup is typically quick: assemble the dock with a few screws, pair via QR code in the app, and let the robot map the home on its first run; most reviewers describe onboarding as easy.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Very strong hair pickup on carpets and rugs in lint-roller style testing and pet-hair scenarios; typically leaves little hair behind compared to many competitors.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.5
  Strong real-world pickup on hard floors and carpets, helped by dual rubber rollers; some testing suggests marketing suction claims overstate deep-gap and deep-carpet extraction, but overall performance is above average.
• Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 4.5
  Creates detailed, efficient maps and usually cleans in structured passes; supports multi-room/zone control and improves efficiency after the initial learning run.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
  Overall, the S8+ is positioned as a near-flagship, vacuuming-first hybrid with excellent mapping, strong pickup, and a hands-off self-empty dock; mopping is better than average but still not a full replacement for a traditional mop, and key drawbacks include loud auto-emptying, premium price, and weaker pet-waste handling or large-debris emptying than some camera-based flagships.
• Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  Sleek, modern robot and dock with two color options; matte surfaces can resist fingerprints, but some owners report cosmetic scratching on glossy panels over months of use.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Build quality is widely praised with solid materials and fit; after months of use it generally holds up well, though the dock can feel lightweight and cosmetic wear can appear.
• Area Rug Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4
  Reliable carpet/rug detection with automatic suction boost and the option to avoid rugs during mopping; mop lifting helps mixed-floor runs, though thick rugs may still benefit from avoidance settings.
• Low-profile design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.4
  Low-profile body (under about 4 inches in some reviews) can fit under many furniture pieces; the LiDAR turret design aims to reduce snagging under low clearance areas.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.4
  Small onboard bin typical for self-emptying robots, paired with a disposable bag dock; reviewers commonly report long bag intervals around 7 weeks or up to about 60 days depending on home and usage.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4
  Excellent on fine debris like dust and sand on hard floors, often near-total pickup in tests; minor edge dust can remain and may improve with extra passes.
• Docking & Auto-Empty Reliability (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.4
  Auto-empty dock is generally reliable for fine debris and hair, enabling weeks of hands-free use; some testing shows weaker performance with larger chunky debris mixes and some users note the dock can shift if very lightweight.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4
  Vacuum edge cleaning is frequently praised, often outperforming many competitors along walls; mopping and some fine dust pickup can still leave a narrow unclean strip near baseboards or in tight edges.
• Obstacle Avoidance (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.3
  Obstacle avoidance is strong for common items like shoes and cables and works in low light; however, it may still interact with small clutter and lacks camera-based pet waste detection/remote viewing found on some flagships.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  Strong for pet hair thanks to powerful suction and anti-tangle rollers, and many users find it navigates around pets well; it typically lacks dedicated camera-based pet waste detection found on some competing flagships.
• Child lock ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Includes a child lock to disable buttons and prevent accidental starts; commonly called a useful family-friendly safeguard.
• Comparative performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Often compares favorably against many rivals for vacuuming, edge cleaning, and mapping; some older or flagship camera-based models can still lead in pet waste avoidance or fully automated mopping docks.
• Stuck resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Generally rarely needs rescuing thanks to strong navigation and suggested no-go zones; still can snag on clutter like wires or socks, but it handles thresholds well for a robot.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Comes with the essentials for day-one use, typically including a mop cloth, manuals, and at least one spare dust bag; tools like a screwdriver/driver for dock assembly are commonly included.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Uses HEPA-style filtration in the onboard bin and sealed bag docking for good dust containment; some owners note washable filters and app-based component-life tracking.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Strong battery life, with reports up to around 3 hours in low/quiet settings and shorter runtimes on max power; can return to charge and resume, with charging around 4.5 hours and optional off-peak scheduling.
• Mop lifting system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.2
  Mop can lift over carpets to reduce wetting during vacuuming, enabling mixed-floor cleaning; lift height is modest, so very thick rugs may still require avoidance settings.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  Simple physical controls (start/home/spot) with most features handled in the app; clear indicators and voice prompts help with status and setup.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  Self-emptying dock greatly reduces hands-on mess from emptying after each run, keeping debris sealed in a bag; some users still prefer manual control of when the dock empties to avoid noise or frequent cycles.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.2
  Good surface cleaning on medium-pile carpets, especially with auto-boost; deep-in-fiber extraction is less consistent and may take extra passes compared to the very best carpet-focused robots.
• Cord management ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.1
  Dock includes basic cord management (e.g., wrap points/pins) to keep excess cable tidy and reduce tripping or snag risks.
• Filter-change indicator ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.1
  App-based component tracking provides reminders for filter/brush replacement; users can often wash filters and monitor remaining lifespan via counters.
• Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.0
  Above-average hybrid mopping using sonic/vibrating scrubbing for maintenance cleaning and light messes; still struggles with sticky gunk and may need extra passes or manual intervention for tougher stains.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.0
  Generally quieter than many high-end robots in normal/quiet modes; noise increases on max suction and during vibrating mopping, while the auto-empty dock is the loudest part.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Strong low-pile and area-rug cleaning for daily maintenance; certain tests suggest it can need extra passes for stubborn debris, but surface pickup is generally very good.
• Dried-On Stain Removal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
  Can remove minor set-in stains and some dried spills thanks to sonic/vibrating scrubbing, but stubborn sticky gunk may require multiple passes, pad rinsing, or a manual mop.
• Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.0
  Routine upkeep includes washing/replacing mop pads, cleaning brushes, and occasionally wiping sensors; many reviewers find maintenance manageable, helped by easy brush access and long bag intervals.
• Water tank ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.7
  Uses a small internal water tank (often cited around 300 ml) suited to maintenance mopping; requires manual filling and pad prep, and can be limiting for larger homes or long mopping runs.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 3.6
  Premium pricing, often seen discounted (e.g., around the high-$700s); strong value if you want top-tier vacuuming plus self-emptying and solid mapping, but overkill for tight budgets or small homes.
• Streaking / Residue ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5
  Usually leaves floors clean when the pad is properly damp and maintained; some users report sticky residue or water streaks at high water settings or when zones are only passed once.
• Scratch resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  Cosmetic durability is mixed: some users see scratches on glossy exterior panels over time, while overall structural wear appears low in typical use.