Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Review. The Good & Bad. 

Thank you for your honest review! We appreciate your feedback and we are committed to addressing the issues raised in the video in our future system upgrades.❤

Great video, covering in detail all the important factors good and bad! Happily keeping S7 MaxV with water refill system for the time being.

oh man... your first line really sets the tone for the video... i guess it mostly works can't wait for the Revo MaxV review

The best and unbiased reviews on RU-vid.

I love the little details that you point out when using the robot. Awesome review.

Finally!! When I get home I'll watch asap🥳🥳

Fantastic and comprehensive review... Very appreciated. You notice many more detailed things than other reviewers. Please keep up the outstanding work...

Nothing like a Honest opinion, thank you

The channel I been waiting for to review the new roborock! 🙌🏾

EXCELLENT review! Good thing is most of these are software updates and HOPEFULLY Robo is listening! This was 2k for a 2n1 and I agree with ALL you’ve expressed in concerns or CONS

Can’t wait for your Q Revo MaxV review!!

Finally the honest review I was expecting. Everyone too much excited for this product, but my impressions is RR is going to add new features without fixing the little downsides of the past models. What a pity! The last concrete robot from them was the S7 MaxV ultra, then they were lost… :( Thank you for the detailed and hard work, please continue to be this impartial as always.

This is such an amazingly detailed review. Thank you so much! ❤

Thanks Jamie for another great review. I also have a lot of respect for RoboRock. Knowing that its navigation is rock solid (no pun intended!) is very reassuring and my respect for RoboRock put the s8 MaxV Ultra at the top of my shortlist to replace my ageing Ecovacs T8 AIVI but having seen this review, although as you say it’s by no means a bad robot, I’m now thinking that I’m very definitely going to wait until the Dreame X40 has been out long enough to have a few thorough reviews published (including yours) but right now my hunch is that it will be the X40 that I end up buying, specifically the X40 Master if I can get it in the UK because that plumbed-in docking station that integrates flush with kitchen cabinets is the neatest implementation of a dock that I’ve seen and the kitchen is where my robot’s docking station lives so it would be perfect for me.

I was honestly really excited to get the S8 MaxV Ultra, seeing all the cool features it has. I was always a huge fan of Roborock, and really want to support them. But I also feel like they were getting much too expensive, with their top end robots reaching nearly $2K and mid-ends now over $1K. Sure, you need to pay for all the features they've added, but I honestly feel that most of the features aren't necessary, such as the voice control etc. That might be a huge think in China, but here, we have Alexa and Google, and if they just integrate it properly with those platforms, they don't need to work on a dedicated voice control feature. As such, the users end up paying for unnecessary or potentially useless features. I also feel like the numbers all these robot vacuum companies provide are just arbritary numbers, something they all pull out of thin air, just to one-up the competition, and they will charge you more for those higher numbers, while in reality, they probably aren't as high as they claim to be. I've never seen a single robot vacuum company show how they get those Pascal numbers, and we went from around 2000 Pa to over 10K Pa in about two years? What magical motor are these companies developing that produces these kinds of power without an increase in noise level or the physical size of the motors? It's almost nonsense. This is not a hit on Roborock, all robot vacuum companies boast this without giving substantial proof, and honestly we all fall for it.

The best video of an robot vacuum ever seen. I think you are an engineer. Bravo mate.

I love your videos, they're just so informative and clear, thank you

I have been waiting for this review! Super detailed and backed up by facts. Was looking at your channel on the eufy s1 pro, but saw it in the video at some point :) when can we expect that video?

Thanks for the review. Will 100% be holding off on upgrading my S7 and S8.

I've had my S8 maxv for a week and can tell you it is much improved over my s7 maxv it seems quieter more responsive and does a better job of obstacle avoidance. My old s7 had a few scratchs from hitting things from what I've observed the S8 seemed more careful and I like the redesigned dock it definitely seems like a nice upgrade and yes its more attractive. Thanks for your review.

Great review. I've been looking forward to your review to see if it's worth upgrading, expecially with the trade-in program. However some of the new features sound better on paper than in reality. I think I'll hang on to my S7 Max Ultra and see what the S9 Max Ultra or S9 MaxV Ultra have to offer maybe next year. Thanks for the review and keep up the excellent work.

Love your videos especially the detailed temperature checks of the water cleaning and air drying. So disappointing that roborocks temperature figures are so wildly off. Can't wait to see a similar review of the Revo maxv

great detailed review! thanks!

Excellent review. A well deserved like.

Thanks for the great review. Was looking at purchasing this as I sold my S8 or the Eufy S1 pro. Think you might be getting the S1 for a review anytime soon? Love the reviews keep them coming!

Jamie, do you have any recommended settings? Should we be turning on the deep carpet cleaning setting to hit floor mats better?

Wow, thank you Jamie, this is why you are my favorite reviewer. I am most worried about the hair tangling as I have two dogs with long hair. I am seriously considering the X40 now. So it would be great to have a short video about comparing the X30 and the S8 MaxV Ultra. The added features of the X40 over the X30 that I found are: - Extendable and liftable Side Brush - 1200 Pa suction power - Lifts brushes when detecting a wet stain

I’m glad I went with the Dreame X30 instead. Best robot vacuum I have used. Great review!

downsides are better than channels that dont really review and keep companies from improving !! you are awesome !!

Great review ❤

Thank you for your review, i have s7 maxv ultra and about to trade it in for this newer model, but after watching your review i think ill save my money and keep my s7 as its still working great

Thanks for the review

IDK man at this price point I wouldn't expect gimmicks. Seems RoboRock thinks their fans will buy whatever they push out. I'm not convinced and it might be time to look elsewhere But your review was excellent! 👏👍 Thanx for putting in the effort to inform us!

Thank you for another excellent review! I will hold off on upgrading my S8 Pro Ultra. The auto-emptying is too long, and I don't want a decrease in the water tank's amount, so I will pass. It is not worth the upgrade to me. I'm thrilled with my S8 Pro Ultra; however, I was waiting on your review to see if I'd make the purchase.

Great review, I’ve been waiting on exactly this! Can you comment on how quickly the bag fills up? On average (non testing) runs, can you estimate how many can be done before the bag is full and needs to be thrown out? Curious how much the bags can really hold. Thanks!!

Fantastic review!

Hi Jamie, is there a way for the Roborock to only vacuum the carpet, then return to dock and empty the dust bin? Do you think you will have the Dreame 40 reviewed before the early bird offer ends on 19th May. I saw you chose the previous Dreame models as really good choices, thanks in advance!

Does the flexi arm work while the vacuum is on a runner ? I have runners in the kitchen so it would be great if it the arm comes out while the vacuum is on the runner. This would be nice to have. I saw the video and it’s not working. But something to work on for Roborock.

What's the max power consumption? Also does it support 220v too?

Great review and as always very thorough! I think the price is a good bit more than I’d be willing to pay without enough enhancements over my less than 2 years old S7 Max V . But I did note that the Eufy S1 Pro was visible in one of the pics of the dock! Very excited about that unit with a completely new mopping system and relatively aggressive price. When can we expect that review??? There are many out today from unheard of and non-trusted sources, so looking for a review from a pro, preferably while still available on the kickstarter pricing!

Hi Jamie Thank you for the honest review. I have been waiting for this one to see if I finally upgrade my (non dock) S7. Based on what’s out there right now, what is your recommendation for the very best vacuum and dock. Tiles and carpet. Assume no budget limit. Is it one of the new Dreame’s? Like the l30 or x40. Should I wait for the revo maxv and your review? Seems to me from your reviews that Dreame might be the better option right now (even though I like the Roborock software). Interested in your views! Thanks again. David

Thanks for great review, the hair problem and stuck on coords problem is the dealbreaker for me.

Jamie: do you know a way to change the default cleaning mode from mop and vac to vac only for Instance? I never use mop and vac as I do then separately. I notice after selecting vac, it stays it that mode for a bit then reverts back to mop and vac. Routines seems the only easy work around

The review I've been waiting for!! I came to your channel looking for it yesterday! I enjoy your honest, thorough reviews! Thank you. Cant wait to see a comparison and testing video between this RR model, the new S8 Max Ultra vs the X30 vs the x40. That would be the battle of the latest robot competition.

Great review, I'm looking forward to seeing more about the new Q revo models, I like that design a bit better. As far as the hot water mop washing, sounds like the dock is turning off the heating element too soon, I would think the best way to handle this is to leave it on throughout the mop wash cycle. Hopefully the issue of only emptying every 30 minutes in the vacuum and mop mode can be fixed with a software update. The Eufy X10 pro and several Ecovacs models allow you to have the robot self empty after a certain length of time in the vacuum only mode.

How easily is the dock cleaning on this compared to the S7 MaxV? I thought I read something about this new dock have self-cleaning ability but that sounds a bit off. Maybe it just means it can dry which helps avoid water sitting around getting gross.

Of all the reviews on here i always prefer yours. The realistic day to day, like the flexi arm....needing to be a full house clean. No wonder it would have a longer life when its barely used ha. I have the S7 Max V and i csn sell and get one of these for about 200 extra on top of what i can sell it for. Its an upgrade in the right direction, just not a massive massive leap.

Hello! I thank you for your review, I was looking forward to it! Do you plan on comparing this flagship to Dreame's latest X40 at some point? I'm still hesitating between those two (even though Dreame seems to be really slow to introduce new flagships in Canada for some reason). Thank you :)

Thanks for the review. I went with the X40.

What’s your opinion on the mop feature in regards to light spills and stains? I currently have a Roborock S4 and mop once a month. I take care of hard spills right away, but stuff like water drops and foot prints, I leave till the end of the month to mop. Would the mop feature of the S8 MaxV Ultra eliminate these small water or footprint stains on the floor? Would like to upgrade if it can eliminate the manual mop all together since my entire house is vinyl flooring!

Excellent Review. I agree with you that $1799.00 is a price point that calls for more testing which means l will patiently wait. Those of us who use robot vacuums want reliability first and advertised elements to work out of the box. Have you seen the new Ascender that climbes stairs and cleans them too. Vacuum Wars on RU-vid says they should ship in July of 2024. Could be a game changer for two and three story homes.

Hey, im very happy i came across your review, answers every question one could have. I currently have the roomba s9+ since 2019, its not very good at avoiding objects and im due for an upgrade. Curious what product youd consider as the best on the market. The roborock promo for a 5 year warranty and additional wet mop is enticing and the QRevo looks to only have 7000 Pa suction, do you think that would be superior or have any recommendation of the top robot available, the self changing water is a must for me, thanks!!

Thanks for honest and professional review, hope the eufy s1 pro review will go out before the campaign over

Jamie - any updates or improvements since this last review? Trying to gauge on a purchase or not.

Thanks Jamie for your unbiased review. The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is our 1st robot purchase, based on your experience do you think Roborock will make the improvements you suggested in the firmware? We have just received ours and have a month to decide if this is the best vacuum/mop for our use. Also we are complete newbies, is there an in-depth video of the Roborock app to explain the options available?

The feedback at 14:47 is bang on. Im actually really liking the S8 maxv, it's obstacle avoidance has been great... But removing the hair caught on the Axel is a nightmare.

hi can you do a washing test around the legs of a table? maybe adding some icing sugar?

@jamie.andrews please do a review on the dreame x40 ultra and by that i mean a comparision review. Did they solve the hot water with the heated water?

Do you find that the dual brush on the s8 does better or worse than the single brush of the s7 maxv ultra?

Thanks for the detailed review Jamie! I was on the fence between this and the X40 Ultra. Seems as if the X40 Ultra is the way to go. But looking forward to your review of that model! Do you know about when you'll be able to review that one?

Bought this and waiting to set it up. Do you feel these issues you’ve found will potentially all be fixed with a software update? I may return during the return period if I’m not happy. Thank you for the review! It’s my first robot vacuum so I am excited!

Thanks for the review. I wonder on most of the "issues" highlighted can be resolved by a software update ...... For example, side brush, water temp,

Yes i agree it is a very good robot but i hope they fix some of the issues. Like incresing the strengh on the side brush

Thank you for your response, Jamie. I would like to have a mop function for my hard floors, and my budget is not an issue. Object avoidance is a must-have feature, and I also need a self-empty dock. While checking the available models, I saw that you haven't reviewed the L10S Pro Ultra Heat yet. Can you please compare it with the L20 and Q REVO models, and also with the S8 Pro Ultra? I'm not sure how important the hot water mopping pad system is. For your information, I'm from Australia, so the Dreame X30 model is not available here. I'm feeling confused about which robot vacuum model to purchase. Initially, I was interested in the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, but I found out that it doesn't come with rotating pads. I'm not sure if it can mop well without them. Therefore, I am also considering the L10s Pro Ultra Heat, which has rotating pads and an extendable mopping edge. However, since there aren't many reviews available for this model, I am concerned about its navigation system and detection capabilities. It would be really helpful if you could review the L10s Pro Ultra Heat for me.

Any chance you will be uploading the Eufy S1 Pro video before it's kickstarter ends on April 30th? Even if you can't upload it in time I would would love to know your current opinion on it, thanks!

Jamie, do you happen to have the S1 Pro? desperately looking for reviews on it.

I see the S1 Pro there, please release it so I know which one to get Jamie! thanks for all the help you provide!

What's the best robot hoover money can buy at the moment?

Great review. I've used several brands of robot vacs, including iRobot and Roborock beats them all. And no, I wasn't paid to write this. It's just a consistently good product. I'm currently using the S7 Max and won't be replacing it with this one. The S7 Max is still perfectly fine and . . . 1700 bucks? No.

Wow Jamie, what an excellent review! (and editing) Think I'll pass on this almost $2,000 robot (after taxes). Biggest deal breaker for me is that difficult hair removal on the main brushes. It's so much easier on the older models. An easy fix for the full dust bin is simply to put a timer in the app. You could pick how often to empty if you think there is a lot of material to pick up. Set for five, ten, or whatever minutes. Hear this Roborock!??

One thing I didn’t hear you mention was about Matter support. Did you test it or what’s the deal with that?

Good review, thank you! I'm glad they are adding the a silver ion block in the clean water tank. It's very disappointing the flexiarm does not clean corners well and does not extend under counter tops. I'm not sure I want to participate in the buy back program now. 😢

Wow, I saw your review and was a bit shocked from all the cons you've mentioned. I have the S7 with the dust container. since 2021. I have 2 pets (a dog and a cat). I turn it on everyday and it comes back with a lot of dirt. All in all, it does a good job. Do you think it's worth keeping or should you recommaned to upgrade it to S8 maxv, considering the price and the cons? I was hoping the S8 maxV will avoid cabels, but in your review it didn't. What is your honest opinion? To stick with the S7 or replace it? Anf if so, to what? Thx a lot!!

7:21 - Looks like the LIDAR beam is actually hitting the cabinet doors so it probably thinks it's too close which is perhaps why it retracts the brush?

I got the version of those that hooks up to water and drainage !! Can you tell us more about that

Good video, I know how long these take! I am making one now.

Reviews like this give us hope that watching reviews is worthwhile. There's too many biased and fake reviews.

I hope you soon review Eufy S1 Pro very soon? Thank you for your reviewing so we would not have to :)

In watching the robot in a corner or near an edge, it is surprising that the only solution to gather debris is to reach it's flingly arm out a bit. While this could work, it would seem just as likely to fling the debris the wrong direction. Ideally, another vacuum arm/tube would work better, assuming it would be feasible.

Great review, doesn’t seem like it’s better enough to justify returning my S8 Pro Ultra I got for $900 on Amazon.

Nice review dude, very thourough. So, in conclusion, it's not PERFECT. But is it still not the best out there? I'm seriously considering picking this up shortly, and frankly just want the very best.

Pls post you review on the new QRevo MaxV. Thanks in advance

Hope you can review the x40 soon!

What a shocker! I hope they will fix these issues!!!

Did Roborok answer you to all the problems you identified? And if so, when to wait for their correction? Can all problems be fixed only by updating the robot or base through the robot? And how are things with the brush module, they say the s8 pro ultra had problems with the airflow, which caused the power to be lost, have you noticed this in the new robot?

Me gustó mucho el test realizado al S8 MaxV Ultra de Roborock. Me gustaría que hiciera una review y diera sus consideraciones acerca de la Samsung Bespoke JetBot Combo presentada en este año. Saludos.

I was hoping to see auto-empty detection on this and other new Roborock models as I understood that Roomba's patent on this had expired in the same way their dual roller one had?

would you consider this better than the dreame x30?

Thanks for the detailed review! I'm in Australia where this retails for 1,950 USD. I can get the Dreame L20 Ultra or the Q Revo MaxV for 33% less cost at 1,300 USD (yes everthing is more expensive here!). Considering the relative prices, do you think the L20 would be the obvious purchase vs the S8 MaxV?

I don’t want mopping. Can you totally disable mopping and not load water?

Hot water cleaning: Is all water for mop washing supplied from the Robot’s internal water tank? I don’t see anywhere else water can come form except the port for filling the robot? If that is the case, how could the water temp ever reach what is advertised as any heated water would mix with the current tank water. The Dreame has 2 water tubes that supply water to the dock basin so I assume the Dreame uses that hot water for mop washing?

Thanks for the great review once again. Sadly the entire Roborock S8 series has been flawed from the get-go.. especially the S8 Pro Ultra was a major let down. The Q Revo is still by far their best robot vacuum in terms of price performance.

when will you be releasing video on eufy s1 pro? Any comparison video?

can you disable the rocky assistant?

Still froggin' I see, thank you for the review my man! Your loyal froggoler. Wen Q Revo MAXv?

Khi nào bạn đánh giá Dreame X40 Ultra vậy ?

Are you also testing the Q Revo MaxV? A comparison would be interesting.

Why did you never test the dirt detaction?

Waaaaait… so the flex arm won’t come out when you do room or zone cleaning? Are they serious with that crap?

❤❤ I just discovered you from Spain. Can you recommend which robot you would buy, no problem due to the price?