The dock has a fairly large footprint, so you’ll want to plan ahead for placement. This is something to consider during your purchasing decision if you have limited space.Let’s be honest: the dream of a truly clean home without lifting a finger has been dangled in front of us for years, and most robot vacuums have only half-delivered. Enter the Roborock S8 MaxV, a flagship-level floor-cleaning beast that’s here to make a serious case for itself in a very crowded market.This thing isn’t just a robot vacuum — it’s a robot vacuum and mop combo loaded with obstacle avoidance cameras, a sonic mopping system, and enough smarts to navigate your home better than some houseguests. It sits at the premium end of the price spectrum, so the big question is: does it actually earn that price tag?

We spent several weeks living with the S8 MaxV across a mix of hardwood floors, area rugs, and the kind of everyday chaos that comes with kids and pets. Spoiler: it impressed us more often than it frustrated us, and that’s genuinely saying something.

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