Roborock - S8 Pro Ultra vs iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max
Between the S8 Pro Ultra and Roomba Combo 10 Max, the S8 Pro Ultra comes out ahead in noise and lidar, while the Roomba Combo 10 Max wins on water tank. Overall, the S8 Pro Ultra scores 57.7 and the Roomba Combo 10 Max scores 48 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The S8 Pro Ultra is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the S8 Pro Ultra if you care most about noise and lidar. The biggest gaps in its favor are noise, lidar, suction.
Pick the Roomba Combo 10 Max if you care most about water tank. Its strongest claims are water tank.
Both ship with comparable mopping, battery life, self-empty base, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the S8 Pro Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Roborock - S8 Pro Ultra wins
- ▲Noise — 3.00 dB less. 67 vs 70.
- ▲Has Lidar.
- ▲Suction: 6000 Pa vs 0 Pa.
Why iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max wins
- ▲Water tank — 16.67% more. 210 ml vs 180 ml.
Spec comparison
Cleaning
| Spec | Roborock - S8 Pro Ultra | iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Suction | 6000 Palead | 0 Pa |
| Mopping | true | true |
| Water tank | 180 ml | 210 mllead |
| Dustbin | 400 ml | 500 mllead |
| Carpet detection | true | true |
Navigation
| Spec | Roborock - S8 Pro Ultra | iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Lidar | truelead | false |
| Camera navigation | true | true |
| AI obstacle avoidance | true | true |
| Max climb | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Autonomy
| Spec | Roborock - S8 Pro Ultra | iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 180 min | 180 min |
| Self-empty base | true | true |
| Self-wash mop | true | true |
| Self-dry mop | true | true |
| Noise | 67 dBlead | 70 dB |
Frequently asked
Which has stronger suction, S8 Pro Ultra or Roomba Combo 10 Max?+
S8 Pro Ultra delivers 6000 Pa vs 0 Pa.
Do S8 Pro Ultra or Roomba Combo 10 Max mop?+
Both can mop.
Which has a self-emptying base, S8 Pro Ultra or Roomba Combo 10 Max?+
Both ship with a self-emptying base.
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