$400 – $600
Robot vacuum & mop with 4200Pa suction, LiDAR navigation, and auto-empty dock for 7 weeks.
You want LiDAR navigation
Precise room mapping and navigation
You want vacuum and mop
Electronic mopping system included
You have hard floors
Excellent on hard floors and low-pile carpet
You want mid-range self-emptying
Good value with auto-empty dock included
You have shag/plush carpet
Gets stuck on thick carpet
You need obstacle avoidance
No object recognition - will bump things
You have stubborn stains
Mopping may not remove tough spots
You are noise sensitive
Auto-emptying is loud
Auto-empty dock inconsistent - routine checks needed
RTINGSGets stuck on plush/shag carpeting
Vacuum WarsNo obstacle avoidance - bumps into objects
RTINGSNo obstacle avoidance
commonCause: Hardware limitation
Inconsistent auto-emptying
occasionalCause: Dock alignment or bags
Not checking auto-empty regularly
Dust buildup, poor performance
Tip: Periodic dock inspection recommended
Using on thick shag carpet
Gets stuck
Tip: Set no-go zones for shag areas
Expecting deep stain removal
Mapping, scheduling, app control
Basic start via button
Floor maps, usage data
4200Pa suction. LiDAR navigation. Auto-empty dock. Electronic mopping.
No obstacle avoidance. Struggles on thick carpet.
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
If: Want auto mop washing
iRobot Roomba j7+
If: Need obstacle avoidance
Roborock S7 MaxV
If: Want better features
You want value self-emptying
Good mid-range option with mopping
You have hard floors
Excellent performance on hard surfaces
You need obstacle avoidance
No object detection - will bump
S8 has obstacle avoidance and self-washing mop.
Source: Comparison reviewsCan get stuck on shag/plush carpet.
Source: Vacuum WarsGood for maintenance, but may miss stubborn spots.
Source: Multiple reviewsLoud auto-emptying process
User reviewsLoud emptying
commonCause: Dock vacuum motor
Struggles on thick carpet
occasionalCause: Low clearance
Spots remain
Tip: Good for maintenance, not deep cleaning
LiDAR maps stored in cloud
You have thick carpet
Gets stuck on plush carpet
Quite loud - both docking and emptying process.
Source: User reviewsNo, LiDAR navigation only - no object recognition.
Source: RTINGS