Roborock Q8 Max+

The Sweet Spot for Large Homes

Here’s a robot vacuum that proves you don’t need to spend $1,000 to get genuinely impressive cleaning performance. The Roborock Q8 Max Plus launched at IFA 2023 with an $820 price tag, but you can now find it between $230 and $400. That’s a remarkable deal for what you’re getting.

What makes this one stand out? Battery life. At 240 minutes on quiet mode, it can tackle homes over 3,200 square feet on a single charge. That’s not marketing fluff; Modern Castle’s testing confirmed the Q8 Max Plus picks up 98.2% of debris by weight while finishing a 1,000 square foot space in about 46 minutes. Pet owners particularly love the DuoRoller brush design, which handles shedding animals without becoming a tangled mess.

Hardware Worth Mentioning

The specs that matter most:

What You Get	The Numbers
Suction Power	5,500 Pa
Battery	5,200 mAh Li-ion, 240 min runtime
Coverage	Around 3,200 sq ft per charge
Dimensions	13.9 x 13.8 x 3.8 inches
Robot Weight	6.6 lbs
Dustbin	470 mL onboard, 2.5 L dock bag
Navigation	PreciSense LiDAR with 4-floor mapping

The RockDock Plus base station handles auto-emptying into a 2.5-liter bag. You’ll typically go seven weeks before swapping in a new one. That’s nearly two months of hands-off cleaning.

Navigation uses Roborock’s LiDAR system, which maps your home in roughly five minutes. The obstacle avoidance combines 3D structured light with infrared sensors. It works well enough for general navigation, though VacuumWars gave it just 6 out of 10 for obstacle handling. Translation: pick up the kids’ toys before you run it.

Where It Shines

The Q8 Max Plus earns its keep as a vacuum. Period. If you need a robot that reliably handles pet hair across mixed flooring, keeps up with daily dust, and doesn’t require your attention for weeks at a time, this delivers.

The app experience is genuinely good. A 4.8/5 rating from over 586,000 iOS reviews and 4.6/5 from 309,000 Android users suggests Roborock got the software right. You get multi-floor mapping, virtual barriers, zone cleaning, scheduling, and 30-level water flow control for the mop. Works with Alexa, Google Home, and Siri Shortcuts, though Apple HomeKit requires a Homebridge workaround.

Annual maintenance runs $65 to $95 covering dust bags, filters, brushes, and mop pads. All the routine upkeep is tool-free, and third-party replacement parts typically cost 20-50% less than official options.

Where It Falls Short

Mopping is underwhelming. VacuumWars rated it 1.48 out of 5. The single fixed pad with 30-level water adjustment does light maintenance mopping, but don’t expect it to replace your hands-and-knees scrubbing. If mopping matters to you, look at the Qrevo S instead.

A few other caveats:

• Edge cleaning leaves gaps. The robot has a 1.2-inch blind spot near walls.
• WiFi can be finicky. Expect to reconnect about every three uses.
• Black rugs cause problems. The cliff sensors mistake dark carpets for stairs.
• No pet waste detection. Unlike pricier models, it can’t identify and avoid accidents.

There’s also a concerning pattern in warranty service. Multiple November 2025 reports describe Roborock denying coverage on mop vacuums that had been used exactly as intended, citing “liquid infiltration.” Some customers received offers to replace their units with refurbished non-Plus models without warranty. If you buy this, document everything and keep all communications with support.

How It Compares

Against the S8+, the Q8 Max Plus wins on battery life (240 vs 180 minutes) and price. But the S8+ handles obstacles better (9/10) and mops more effectively.

Against the Qrevo S, this one again wins on battery and price, while the Qrevo offers superior mopping with dual spinning pads and stronger 7,000 Pa suction.

Coming from a Q7 Max? The upgrade makes sense. The Q8 Max Plus adds obstacle avoidance, the DuoRoller brush, and higher suction. Upgrading from an S8 or newer Qrevo? Probably not worth it.

Who Should Buy This

This vacuum makes sense if you have a large home (2,000-4,000+ square feet), pets that shed, and you care more about vacuuming than mopping. The combination of battery life, suction, and hands-free auto-emptying at current prices represents genuine value.

Skip it if you need serious mopping capability, have extremely cluttered floors, want native HomeKit integration, or own mostly high-pile carpeting and dark rugs.

The Bottom Line

The Roborock Q8 Max Plus is a very good robot vacuum with a mediocre mop attached. At $230-$400, that trade-off works for many households. You get flagship-level battery life, strong cleaning performance, and an excellent app without paying flagship prices.

Just don’t expect miracles from the mop, and be aware of the warranty service issues others have reported.

Available in: Black and White Model Numbers: Q80ULL (robot), Q8MP52-00 (with dock) Warranty: 1 year standard, with extended options available