Roborock Buyer Guide 2026: Which Model Is Right for You?

<h2>The Roborock Lineup in 2026</h2><p>Roborock offers the most complete robot vacuum lineup in the market, from the budget Q5 Pro+ to the flagship S8 MaxV Ultra. Every model shares the excellent Roborock app and PreciSense LiDAR navigation. Here is how to choose.</p><h2>Flagship: S8 MaxV Ultra ($1,799)</h2><p>The <a href="/robot-vacuums/roborock-s8-maxv-ultra">S8 MaxV Ultra</a> is for buyers who want the absolute best. 10,000 Pa suction, ReactiveAI 2.0 camera obstacle avoidance, VibraRise 3.0 mopping with 20mm lift, and the 8-in-1 RockDock Ultra.</p><h2>Value Flagship: S8 Pro Ultra ($1,199)</h2><p>The <a href="/robot-vacuums/roborock-s8-pro-ultra">S8 Pro Ultra</a> shares the RockDock Ultra and VibraRise mopping but drops the camera obstacle avoidance. Best for tidy homes without clutter on the floor.</p><h2>Mid-Range: Q Revo MaxV ($899)</h2><p>The <a href="/robot-vacuums/roborock-q-revo-maxv">Q Revo MaxV</a> offers dual spinning mops, hot water dock washing, and camera obstacle avoidance at about half the S8 MaxV price. Our top mid-range pick.</p><h2>Budget: Q5 Pro+ ($429)</h2><p>The <a href="/budget-robot-vacuums/roborock-q5-pro-plus">Q5 Pro+</a> is a vacuum-only model with LiDAR and self-empty at the lowest Roborock price point. Best entry into the Roborock ecosystem.</p><h2>Our Recommendation</h2><p>Most buyers should choose the Q Revo MaxV for the best balance of features and price. Pet owners with cluttered floors should upgrade to the S8 MaxV Ultra for camera avoidance. Budget buyers get excellent value with the Q5 Pro+.</p>