Roborock S8 Pro Ultra and S7 MaxV Ultra: Similarities and Differences Compared
S8 Pro Ultra
S7 MaxV Ultra
S8 Pro Ultra
- Available colors Black or White
- Dimensions 13.78×13.9×3.8-inches Robot / 13.4×19.1×22.1-inches Dock
- Weight 10 lbs Robot / 32.7 lbs Dock
- Carpet Boost Yes, Carpet Boost+ System
- Onboard Bin 350Ml
- Automatic Self-Emptying 2.5L dust bag
- Water Tank 200Ml Onboard, 3.5L Reservoir
- Smart Features Automation, 2.4GHz WiFi, App Operation, Voice Assistant
S7 MaxV Ultra
- Available colors Black
- Dimensions 13.78×13.9×3.8-inches Robot / 16.6×19.8×16.5-inches Dock
- Weight 10lbs Robot / 27.5lbs Dock
- Carpet Boost No
- Onboard Bin 400Ml
- Automatic Self-Emptying 2.5L dust bag
- Water Tank 200Ml Onboard, 3.0L Reservoir
- Smart Features Automation, 2.4GHz WiFi, App Operation, Voice Assistant
What’s the best robot vacuum and mop combo to buy? If you are torn between the two, keep reading. We have explained the similarities and differences that are key in purchasing. Without further ado, let’s get into it.
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is among the Chinese brand’s newest kids on the block. The S7 MaxV Ultra may be from an older series, the S7 Series, but it features several upgrades that make it a worthy competition to the new S8 Series. While they are very similar, there are profound differences that should inform your purchase decision.
The main difference between the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra and S7 MaxV Ultra is the vacuuming performance, mopping performance, and navigation. The S8 Pro offers better vacuuming courtesy of the higher suction and upgraded brush system, is more effective in mopping those tough stains and grime, and doesn’t come with a camera. On the other hand, the S7 MaxV has lower suction, an older mopping system, and a camera-based navigation system.
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Face-to-Face Comparison
The S8 Pro Ultra is a round-shaped robot vacuum like its predecessors. It boasts a compact and low-profile design that allows it to pass between tight spaces and under unrestricted low-profile furniture.
The robot’s dimensions are 13.78×13.9×3.8-inches while the weight is approximately 10 lbs.
On the other hand, the dock has an upright design and measures 16.8×20.2×17.7 inches while the weight is 32.7 lbs. One thing about the S8 Pro Ultra’s dock is that the tanks are neatly enclosed, making it hard to know what’s packed inside.
Regarding aesthetics, the S8 Pro Ultra is sleek and stylish and comes in two color options; black and white.
The S7 MaxV Ulra is also a round-shaped robot vacuum with the same compact and low-profile design as the S8 Pro Ultra. It can also pass between tight spaces and creep under low-profile furniture where dirt hides.
The dimensions of the robot are 13.78×13.9×3.8-inches while the weight is 10 lbs.
However, the dock is a little bit different. While it still comes in an upright design, the dimensions are 16.6×19.8×16.5-inches while the weight is 27.5 lbs. Besides, the tanks and bins are not enclosed like the S8’s, so you can easily tell they are tanks and a bin, but that’s a non-issue.
Regarding aesthetics, the S7 is available in just one color option; black.
There is no winner in this first round of this Roborock S8 Pro Ultra vs. S7 MaxV Ultra comparison review. The robots have a low-profile design, and their docks are compact and space-saving. But if you want that brilliant white robot vacuum, the S8 Pro Ultra should be on your wishlist.
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is a versatile cleaner that offers 2-in-1 cleaning. While it is primarily a robot vacuum, it can still mop.
It is suitable for hard floors and carpets, so it fits the bill if you have a hardwood floor and a carpeted area.
We also like that it is designed to handle pet messes, from pet hair and kitty litter to urine stains and wet paw marks. It ranks among the best robot vacuums for pet hair we have tested so far.
The S7 MaxV Ultra offers the same versatility as the S8 Pro Ultra. It is also a 2-in-1 cleaner that vacuums and mops.
You can rely on it to vacuum all hard floors and carpets. Besides, it offers dry and wet mopping, so you can tackle messes such as spills and stains without spending more on a separate robot mop.
Like the S8, the S7 is also a reliable robot vacuum for pets, so if you find it challenging to live with your furry friends, it will come in handy.
In this round, too, it is hard to say which model is the best as they are both 2-in-1 robotic cleaners that can handle hard floors, carpets, and pet messes. That said, the round ends in a draw.
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra deploys a 3-stage cleaning system. Under the hood, it packs a powerful HyperForce motor that delivers a whopping 6,000Pa when firing on all cylinders.
This is a multispeed motor meaning you can adjust suction levels depending on the cleaning task at hand. There are 5 suction levels: Quiet Mode, Balanced, Turbo, Max, and Max+.
Besides, the S8 Pro Ultra comes with Carpet Boost+ System, a specialized mode that is activated when carpets are detected. It works exactly like Roomba’s Carpet Boost by automatically increasing suction when carpets are detected.
Also worth mentioning is the fact that you can customize cleaning. You can choose to vacuum only, vacuum and mop simultaneously, or vacuum and then mop.
The S7 MaxV Ultra is not very different from the S8 Pro Ultra as it also uses a 3-stage cleaning system where the robot sweeps, agitating dirt before the dirt is sucked into the bin.
It also features a powerful motor that delivers up to 5,100Pa at its highest suction level.
Like the S8 Pro Ultra, this is a multispeed motor with 5 suction levels: Quiet Mode, Balanced, Turbo, Max, and Max+. Unfortunately, there is no Carpet Boost+ System, but you still get excellent carpet vacuuming in Max+.
When it comes to customization, you have two options only; vacuuming only or vacuuming and mopping simultaneously. You can’t just vacuum and then mop like with the S8 Pro Ultra.
The new Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is the ultimate winner in this round. While both models use a 3-stage cleaning system and have 5 suction levels, the S8 Pro Ultra delivers higher suction, has a mode that detects carpets and increases suction automatically. You can customize vacuuming in 3 ways, while with the S7 MaxV Ultra, there are only 2 ways to customize vacuuming.
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra has a 200ml electric water tank that dispenses water with great precision for efficiency and fast drying. It is also an automatic cleaner with a 3.5L clean water tank on the dock and a 2.9L dirty water tank. It will refill and empty itself as needed.
When it comes to mopping performance, the S8 Pro Ultra leverages two technologies; Dual Sonic Mopping Technology and VibraRise 2.0. A mopping head with a mopping pad vibrates two-folds up to 3,000 times per minute, eliminating embedded dirt and other wet messes.
We are glad that after cleaning, the robot will clean and dry the mopping pads. There are 3 cleaning intensities: Light, Balanced, and Deep.
Other features include Ultrasonic Carpet Detection, Mop Lifting System (VibraRise 2.0), No-Go Zones, and No-Mop Zones. For the record, the S8 Pro Ultra can mop only, vacuum and mop simultaneously, or vacuum then mop.
The S7 MaxV Ultra also tags along with a 200ml onboard water tank. It is also a smart robot mop with auto-refilling and auto-emptying abilities. The dock has a 3.0L clean water tank and a 2.5L dirty water tank.
Regarding mopping performance, two technologies are involved; Sonic Mopping Technology and VibraRise 2.0. For the record, Sonic Mopping Technology has a cleaning head that vibrates up to 3,000 times per minute, but the vibration is not two-fold, as is the case with the S8 Pro Ultra.
The S7 MaxV is effective but not as effective as the S8 Pro Ultra when it comes to those tough messes and stains. It is also a self-washing robot mop that washes and dries mopping pads. The MaxV Ultra has 3 scrubbing intensities: Light, Balanced, and Deep.
Other features include Ultrasonic Carpet Detection, Mop Lifting System (VibraRise 2.0), No-Go Zones, and No-Mop Zones. For the record, the S7 MaxV Ultra can mop only or vacuum and mop simultaneously.
Here, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is the winner courtesy of Dual Sonic Mopping Technology, which has two vibrating parts, making mopping more effective than Single Sonic Mopping Technology with just one. Besides, the S8 Pro has more custom mopping modes, 3 compared to the S7 MaxV Ultra's 2.
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, one of the most innovative robot vacuums, has a state-of-the-art navigation and obstacle avoidance system.
Its navigation system, dubbed PreciSence LiDAR Navigation, has been optimized to ensure the robot navigates your home without accidents, even in high-traffic rooms.
It relies on a Sensient Sensor Array with obstacle and cliff detection sensors to keep off the walls, other obstacles, and dangerous spots like the stairs.
To further avoid hitting obstacles, the S8 Pro Ultra boasts Reactive 3D Obstacle Detection that leverages infrared imaging technology and 3D structured light to detect even small obstacles from afar. Just to mention, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra doesn’t come with cameras.
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, on the other hand, takes a different approach in terms of navigation. It maintains the PreciSence LiDAR Navigation technology with Sensient Sensor Array alongside an RGB camera.
The combination of a LiDAR system and a real-time camera is such a nice thing now that you can even check what is happening at home right from the office.
The navigation is also more precise, with lesser accidents. But the idea of a camera on a robot vacuum raises privacy concerns.
Regarding obstacle avoidance, the S7 MaxV Ultra uses Reactive 3D Obstacle Detection, which leverages infrared imaging technology and 3D structured light to detect small obstacles.
As far as navigation is concerned, it is hard to call a winner. If you are concerned about your privacy, we recommend going for the S8 Pro Ultra, but if you are more into navigation accuracy and have a high-traffic home, get the S7 MaxV.
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is a smart robot vacuum that leverages a 32-bit Quadcore processor to create and save up to 4 hyper-accurate maps of your home. It creates maps up to 6 times faster than ordinary robot vacuums.
There’s also 3D Mapping that gives the robot humanlike intelligence of everything in your house for better coverage. We also like the floor planner on the app that can recognize the different rooms in your home courtesy of Automatic Room Recognition.
You can customize cleaning preferences with Selective Room Cleaning, Zone Cleanup, Cleaning Routines, and Custom Cleaning. Setting boundaries with No-Go Zones and No-Mop Zones is also possible.
Interestingly, the robot knows where it gets stuck often and suggests you set up No-Go Zones on such spots.
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is also a smart robot vacuum that scans and creates hyper-accurate maps of your home. It also maps your home 6 times faster and can save up to 4 maps.
Like the S8 Pro Ultra, the S7 MaxV Ultra also features 3D Mapping giving the robot a better understanding of the layout of your home.
Other features include Automatic Rom Recognition, Selective Room Cleaning, Zone Cleanup, Cleaning Routines, and Custom Cleaning.
Like other top-of-the-range robots, you can set boundaries with No-Go Zones and No-Mop Zones.
There is no winner here, as both robots are well-endowed. They can create hyper-accurate maps, have 3D Mapping, and save up to 4 maps. All other features are the same, so the round ends in a draw.
One of the areas that Roborock has remained behind is filtration.
The S8 Pro, despite being a top-of-the-range model, comes with washable E11-rated filters, which have a 95% efficiency and filter down to 0.6 microns, unlike true-HEPA Filters that have a 99.97% efficiency and filter down to 0.3 microns.
It does a great job of capturing allergens and other unwanted elements from the atmosphere.
The Roborock S7 MaxV is the same as the S8 Pro in terms of filtration.
It is also equipped with a washable E11-rated filter with a 95% efficiency and filters down to 0.6 microns.
As fast as filtration is concerned, there is no winner, as both robot vacuums have the same filtration system.
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is a self-emptying robot. It has an onboard bin and another large bin system on the dock.
The onboard bin has a 350ml capacity, while the bag in the dock’s bin can hold 2.5L.
You can go for up to 7 weeks without worrying about the hassles of bin emptying. You can customize emptying modes from 4 options; Smart, Light, Balanced, and Max.
Roborock S7 MaxV is also a self-emptying robot vacuum with an onboard bin and a disposable dust bag in the dock station.
The onboard bin has a 400ml capacity, while the dock’s bin system can hold 2.5L, which is enough to hold up to 7 weeks of dirt.
You can set your preferred emptying mode from: Smart, Light, Balanced, and Max.
Here, it's hard to say which model wins the round as both are self-emptying robot vacuums, and the dock's bin has the same disposable dust bag capacity. However, the S7 MaxV sounds like the best deal as it has a slightly larger onboard bin, 400ml to be exact, compared to the S8 Pro Ultra's 350ml.
One of the main differences between the S8 Pro Ultra and the S7 MaxV Ultra is the brush system. The new S8 comes with a new brush dubbed DuoRoller Riser.
As the name suggests, the DuoRoller brush consists of two brushes working hand in hand. It is perfect for agitating embedded dirt and preventing tangling when dealing with long hair strands.
The DuoRoller brush is also gentle on fragile hard floors and carpet fabric courtesy of the Riser mechanism that adjusts the brush allowing for the right contact with the surface. The DuoRoller main brush is complemented by a spinning brush on the side that reaches the deep corners and wall edges.
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, on the other hand, comes with a multidirectional floating main brush. This is a single-planed brush, unlike the DuoRoller, which consists of two brushes.
It is also effective in agitating embedded dirt but not as effective as the S8 Pro Ultra’s brush.
When it comes to pet hair pickup, the S7 MaxV is also effective but struggles with long hair strands. Like the S8 Pro, the S7 MaxV also has a spinning side brush for sweeping the deep corners and wall edges.
Here, it is hard to call a winner as both brushes are effective, but at the end of the day, the new S8 Pro takes the crown. It is more effective in agitating embedded dirt and preventing hair tangling.
Like the rest of Roborock vacuums, the S8 Pro Ultra is powered by a lithium-ion battery with a 5,200mAh capacity. It can power the robot for a cool 180 minutes in Quiet Mode.
However, at higher suction levels, the runtime dips, but it still outperforms many robot vacuums from other brands.
When it comes to power management, it can recharge and resume cleaning automatically. The recharge time is 3 hours, with the battery at around 20% and 4 hours at 0%.
One feature we like is Top-Up Charging which charges the robot quickly to 80%, allowing it to complete the task at hand. There’s also Off-Peak Charging, a new feature that charges the robot 30% faster and is more energy efficient.
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is also powered by a 5,200mAh lithium-ion battery that offers up to 180 minutes of runtime in Quiet Mode. Again, expect the runtime to dip when you switch to high suction.
Regarding power management, the S7 MaxV Ultra is an intelligent robot vacuum that knows when the battery is low. It docks, recharges, and resumes cleaning from where it left.
The robot also boasts Top-Up Charging, so you won’t find your house halfway cleaned as it charges the robot to 80% so it can finish the job on time. The S7 MaxV Ultra also comes with Off-Peak Charging.
There is no winner in this round as the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra and S7 MaxV Ultra come with the same battery, a 5,200mAh battery, and has the same power management features (auto-recharge+resume, Top-Up Charging, and Off-Peak Charging).
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra has several automation features, so you can put cleaning on autopilot.
It is also a smart robot vacuum powered by 2.4GHz WiFi for mobile app operation and voice assistant compatibility.
The robot can be operated from the Roborock HOME app and via Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri. There’s also an inbuilt voice assistant, and updates are over-the-air (OTA).
The S7 MaxV Ultra also allows for automation, so you can save time for other chores.
It is also compatible with 2.4GHz WiFi for mobile app operation via the Roborock HOME app and syncs with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri.
Like the S8 Pro, it features a voice assistant, and interestingly, the camera allows you to surveil your home remotely. Over-the-air updates are also available.
Both robot vacuums have excellent automation features and can be operated with the mobile app or voice assistant. However, the S7 MaxV is the best deal courtesy of the RGB camera that facilitates remote viewing.
A 1-year warranty covers the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, so you are eligible for repairs or replacement if you encounter any manufacturer’s defects.
However, make sure to read the terms and conditions of the warranty to avoid inconveniences. Support is available on the company website.
As for replacement parts and supplies, you can also get them at affordable prices on Amazon, both genuine Roborock parts and from 3rd parties.
A 1-year warranty also backs up the S7 MaxV Ultra, so worry not if it breaks down because of a manufacturer’s defect.
Just make sure to abide by the terms and conditions.
Support is also available on the company website, as are replacement parts and suppliers from major retailers, including Amazon.
In this round, there is no winner as a 1-year warranty covers both robot vacuums, support is available, and so are supplies and parts.
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra comes with the following:
- Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum Cleaner (1)
- RockDock™ Ultra Dock (1)
- Power Cable (1)
- User Manual (1)
On the other hand, the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra comes with:
- Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum Cleaner (1)
- RockDock™ Ultra Dock (1)
- Power Cable (1)
- User Manual (1)
There is no winner here, as both models come with all the equipment and accessories you will need, including the multifunction RockDock™ Ultra Dock.
Cleaning tests:
Vacuuming Performance On Hardwood
Vacuuming Performance On Hardwood
- Sugar
- 99%
- 98%
- Flour
- 98%
- 97%
- Rice
- 99%
- 98%
- Coffee
- 99%
- 98%
- Raw popcorns
- 99%
- 98%
- Kitty litter
- 99%
- 98%
- Pet hair
- 98%
- 97%
- Sand pebbles
- 99%
- 98%
Vacuuming Performance On Carpets
Vacuuming Performance On Carpets
- Sugar
- 96%
- 95%
- Flour
- 95%
- 94%
- Rice
- 96%
- 95%
- Coffee
- 96%
- 95%
- Raw popcorns
- 98%
- 97%
- Kitty litter
- 97%
- 96%
- Pet hair
- 96%
- 95%
- Sand pebbles
- 98%
- 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra and S7 MaxV?
2. Does the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra have a camera?
3. When did the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra come out?
4. How much is the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra?
Wrapping Up
That’s the end of this Roborock S8 Pro Ultra vs. S7 MaxV Ultra comparison review. So, what’s the best choice? Well, if you already have the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, there is no need to feel pressured to upgrade to the new S8 Pro Ultra, as the two share quite a lot.
However, if you have an older model, or are a first-time buyer, consider getting the new Roborock S8 Pro Ultra. It offers better vacuuming and mopping and is better at obstacle avoidance. But still, you might want the S7 MaxV Ultra if you are on a budget, as it is cheaper by a few hundred bucks.
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