Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Review

Introduction

• Presenter: Ben from Authentic
• Focus: Review of Roborock S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuum cleaner
• Key points: Features, differences with S8 & S8 Plus, pros & cons

Product Versions

• S8 Base Model
  • Includes RoboVac and standard charging base.
• S8 Plus
  • Similar to S8 but includes auto-emptying base station.
• S8 Pro Ultra
  • Upgraded robot with auto mop washing, drying, tank refilling, and dust emptying base station.

Key Differences Between Models

1. Dust Bin Volume

   • S8: 400 milliliters
   • S8 Plus & Pro Ultra: 350 milliliters
   • Note: Auto-empty dock not available for S8 base model.

2. Mopping System

   • S8 & Plus: VibroRise 1x vibration module
   • Pro Ultra: VibroRise 2.0 with 2x vibrating modules for better scrubbing

3. Brush Type

   • S8 & Plus: Duo Roller
   • Pro Ultra: Duo Roller riser (raises/lowers roller bars)
   • Benefits: Prevents marks, avoids cross-contamination, quiet mode

Favorite Features

• Duo Roller System
  • Enhances cleaning thoroughness
  • Good for hair wraps around rollers
• Base Station Features
  • Auto empties dust bin
  • Auto refills water tank & cleans mop pad
  • Auto dries mop and dock base
• Mapping and Navigation
  • High-quality lidar and maps
  • Roborock app features: map editing, progress bar, fast cleaning mode

Performance

• Suction Power: 6000 pascals
• Fast Cleaning Mode
  • Adjusts route for quicker cleaning
  • Test results: 21% faster cleaning rate

Wishlist and Concerns

• Auto Mop Lifting
  • Raises only 5mm, same as last year's S7
  • Insufficient for high pile carpets
• Missing RGB Camera and Headlight
  • Lacks features present in S7 Max V
  • Has infrared fill light for dark object detection

Conclusion

• Excellent hardware and software integration
• Considered top-of-the-line but expensive
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