Roborock S8 Max Ultra vs iRobot Roomba i5+

A detailed side-by-side comparison scored on 14 objective criteria with weighted scoring (max 12 points).

WINNER

Roborock S8 Max Ultra

Roborock — #5 overall

8.4/10

$1,599

iRobot — #34 overall

5.2/10

$349

Roborock S8 Max Ultra is the clear winner, outscoring iRobot Roomba i5+ by 3.2 points. However, iRobot Roomba i5+ has 78% cheaper.

Criteria	Weight	Roborock S8 Max Ultra	iRobot Roomba i5+
Total Score	—	8.4/10	5.2/10
🗺️Navigation & Obstacle Tech	2x	94%*	60%
💨Suction Power	1x	92%*	75%
📐Edge Cleaning	1x	92%*	70%
💇Tangle-Free Rollers	1x	88%*	78%
🧹Mop System	1x	88%*	0%
🔥Mop Drying	0.5x	90%*	0%
🧴Integrated Soap	0.5x	85%*	0%
🔄Mop Versatility	0.5x	60%*	0%
🗑️Auto-Empty Reliability	1x	92%*	80%
📦Bin Capacity	0.5x	88%*	72%
⏱️Refill Frequency	0.5x	88%*	75%
🧗Obstacle Mobility	1x	45%*	30%
📏Low Clearance	0.5x	45%	55%*
📱App Quality	1x	94%*	70%
Price	—	$1,599	$349
Pros		+10,000 Pa HyperForce suction +FlexiArm side brush reaches edges +Hot water mop washing (60°C) +Excellent AI obstacle avoidance	+Affordable Roomba +Self-emptying base +iRobot reliability +Good for simple layouts
Cons		-Premium price -Large dock footprint -Incremental update over S8 MaxV	-No smart mapping -Basic navigation -No mopping
Suction		10,000 Pa	2,000 Pa
Navigation		LiDAR + Camera + AI Avoidance	Basic
Mop Type		Sonic + Auto-Wash	None
Self-Empty		Yes (60 days)	Yes (60 days)
Runtime		180 min	75 min
Mobility
Obstacle Climbing		Standard	Standard
Retractable LiDAR		No	No
Adaptive Chassis		No	No
Multi-Mop Switch		No	No
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