Roborock Q8 Max+
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| This model Roborock Q8 Max+ | Cheapest of the top 10 eufy C10 Best on 4 facts | Highest score here Roborock Q10 S5+ Best on 1 fact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | € 189 *Amazon.es best | € 199Roborock (brand store) |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 6 of 8 with an auto-empty station | rank 1 of 8 with an auto-empty station |
| Customer rating | – | ★ 4.1 · 2,004 reviews best | ★ 4.0 · 1,561 reviews |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | flat or vibrating pad | no mop | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | – | 8 mm |
| Automatic mop detach | – | – | no |
| Washes the mop same on all | no | no | no |
| Hot-air drying | – | – | no |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | auto-empty station | auto-empty station | auto-empty station |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | up to 49 days | up to 60 days best | up to 49 days |
| Plumbing hookup | – | – | no |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | yes | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | – | 3D sensor (structured light) |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better same on all | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | – | no | no |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 9.7 cm | 7.2 cm best | 9.9 cm |
| Noise not judged | – | – | 65 dB |
| On the market since | October 2023 | December 2024 | February 2025 |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews. * Foreign shop: delivery cost and VAT to the Netherlands estimated.
Roborock Q8 Max+ specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Roborock · on the market since October 2023
Consumables: a 2.5 l dust bag in the station, which lasts up to 49 days.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 10 cm of clearance or more. The dock needs a spot 31 cm wide and 44 cm deep.
Suction and brushes 2 facts
- Suction power
Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor.
- 5,500 Pa
- Carpet detection
The robot notices when it drives onto a carpet. Most then raise their suction, and a mopping robot lifts its mop or leaves it at the dock.
- detects carpet and boosts suction
Mopping 1 fact
- Mop type
How the mop is built: flat pads, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
- flat or vibrating pad
Dock 8 facts
- Empties the dust bin
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- yes
- Bagless
The dock collects dust in a bin instead of a disposable bag. No bags to buy, but you empty it yourself.
- no
- Dust bag capacity
How much the dust bag in the dock holds.
- 2.5 l
- Dust bag lasts
How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter.
- up to 49 days
- Washes the mop
The dock washes the mop for you, so you do not rinse it by hand.
- no
- Dries the mop
The dock dries the mop afterwards, so it does not sit there wet and start to smell.
- no
- Dispenses detergent
The dock mixes detergent into the water itself, from its own bottle.
- no
- Dock size (w × d × h)
The width, depth and height of the dock. Measure the spot you have in mind, and leave room for the lid and for the robot driving in.
- 30.5 × 44 × 44.8 cm
Navigation and obstacles 3 facts
- Navigation
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognises more.
- LiDAR turret
- Climbs thresholds up to
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 20 mm
- Stair-edge sensors
Sensors under the robot that see a drop, so it stops at the top of a staircase instead of falling down it.
- yes
Robot 3 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 9.7 cm
- Robot diameter
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 35.3 cm
- Dust bin in the robot
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with an auto-empty dock, which empties the bin after every run.
- 470 ml
Battery 3 facts
- Battery capacity
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 5,200 mAh
- Runtime per charge
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 240 min
- Charging time
How long an empty battery takes to charge fully in the dock.
- 6 h
Smart features and warranty 3 facts
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Home, Siri
- Scheduled runs
You set days and times, and the robot starts by itself, also when you are not at home.
- yes
- Home Assistant
Whether the robot works with Home Assistant, the home automation software you run yourself. Official means the integration comes with Home Assistant itself, community that volunteers maintain it.
- official integration
Sources: us.roborock.com · product.roborock.com · jp.roborock.com · global.roborock.com · Manual · home-assistant.io
Frequently asked questions about the Roborock Q8 Max+
Does the Roborock Q8 Max+ empty its own dust bin?
Yes. The station empties the robot’s dust bin after every run. The 2.5 l dust bag in the station lasts up to 49 days, the maker says.
Does the Roborock Q8 Max+ wash and dry its own mop?
No. This model mops, but you rinse the mop yourself.
Does the Roborock Q8 Max+ work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa, Google Home and Siri. Home Assistant has an official integration for this model.
How high a threshold can the Roborock Q8 Max+ climb?
Thresholds up to 20 mm, the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the Roborock Q8 Max+ fit under low furniture?
The robot is 9.7 cm tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 10 cm of clearance.
How long does the Roborock Q8 Max+ run on one charge?
240 minutes on its quietest setting. A full charge takes 6 hours.