Appliances head-to-head
Roborock Q RevovsRoborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Roborock Q Revo vs Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra, scored side by side on all 5 Appliances axes. Overall 8.0 to 7.9.
Roborock Q Revo
Roborock
8.0
Keeps the part of the flagship dock that actually earns its keep, at roughly half the money.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens the current Amazon listing.
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Roborock
7.9
The dock that takes the most work off your hands. It is also the biggest and the most expensive.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens the current Amazon listing.
Where they diverge
Two products can average the same and still feel different, because the shape of the scores differs. Left of center is Roborock Q Revo, right is Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra.
Roborock Q Revo
Axis
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
- 7.8Performance9.2
- 8.8Value6.5
- 7.8Durability8.0
- 8.5Ease of use9.0
- 7.2Quietness6.8
Which one to pick
Take the Roborock Q Revo
Leads on Value and Quietness.
- You want a self-washing dock without stepping up to flagship money
- Hard floors and low-pile rugs, nothing thick
- It is your first robot vacuum
Take the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
Leads on Performance, Durability and Ease of use.
- You want the mop handled end to end, not just the vacuuming
- Pet hair and floor smudges that need dealing with daily
- A multi-room floor plan where mapping accuracy matters
What each one gets wrong
Roborock Q Revo
- Cables, socks, and toys are usually on the floor
- Thick carpet with pet hair worked deep into it
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
- You cannot give up an 18-inch-wide spot for the dock
- A napping child means it has to run during quiet hours
- The budget stops well short of flagship pricing
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Roborock Q Revo | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Suction | 5,500Pa | 10,000Pa |
| Mopping | Dual spinning pads, auto-lift | Dual spinning pads, auto-lift |
| Dock | Empties, washes, warm-air dries | Empties, hot-water washes, hot-air dries |
| Obstacle avoidance | LiDAR only | Camera plus structured light |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Roborock Q Revo or Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra — which should I buy?
- Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra leads on Performance, Durability and Ease of use. If Value and Quietness matter more to you, take the Roborock Q Revo instead.
- How far apart are they overall?
- Roborock Q Revo scores 8.0 and Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra scores 7.9, a gap of 0.1. The total is the plain average of the 5 axes used in Appliances.