Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

If you need serious suction power and want a vacuum that also mops, this dual-function machine justifies its mid-range price.

Pros:

• 6000Pa suction is 50% more powerful than the Q10 S5 — excels at extracting embedded pet hair from deep carpet pile, with owners reporting noticeably cleaner carpets compared to lower-powered models
• Dual rubber brush prevents tangling while maintaining aggressive pickup — users report zero hair wrapping over 3+ months of daily use, a major improvement over single-brush designs that require regular maintenance
• Self-washing dock cleans mop pads automatically — eliminates manual mop maintenance and reduces odors that accumulate in homes with pets, a feature that adds real convenience

Cons:

• At $429.99, costs 53% more than the Q10 S5 — the mopping capability is useful for hard floors, but pet owners rarely mop pet-soiled areas, making this feature somewhat redundant for the primary use case
• 3L water tank adds weight and complexity — not ideal for homes where mopping is secondary to vacuuming pet hair, and the larger dock requires more floor space
• Dock footprint of 27×15 inches demands dedicated floor space — larger than the Q10 S5's more compact station, which can be a constraint in smaller utility rooms or apartments

Rating Scores:

• Pet Hair Pickup: 9.2
• Ease of Use: 8.6
• Maintenance: 9.0
• Build Quality: 9.1
• Value: 8.3

Verdict: Best for pet owners who want premium suction and dual-function cleaning in a single device.