S5 Max vs S8 MaxV Ultra
Side-by-side comparison of S5 Max (Roborock) and S8 MaxV Ultra (Roborock) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- S5 MaxChina
- S8 MaxV UltraChina
Year First Available
- S5 Max2019
- S8 MaxV Ultra2024
Verified Deployments
- S5 Max0 Deployments
- S8 MaxV Ultra0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- S5 Max$2,250 USD
- S8 MaxV Ultra$800 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- S5 Max2 hrs
- S8 MaxV Ultra—
Availability Status
- S5 MaxACTIVE
- S8 MaxV UltraACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level
- S5 Maxfully autonomous
- S8 MaxV Ultra—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $2,250 USD | $800 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | S5 Max | S8 MaxV Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $2,250 | $800 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $247,750 | $249,200 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +11011% | +31150% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes S5 Max and S8 MaxV Ultra?
S5 Max is made by Roborock, based in CN. S8 MaxV Ultra is made by Roborock, based in CN.
When were S5 Max and S8 MaxV Ultra launched?
S5 Max launched in 2019. S8 MaxV Ultra launched in 2024.
How much does S5 Max cost compared to S8 MaxV Ultra?
S5 Max is listed at $2,250. S8 MaxV Ultra is listed at $800.
How do S5 Max and S8 MaxV Ultra compare on the Robo Score?
S5 Max scores 66.0 on the Robo Score. S8 MaxV Ultra scores 61.3. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are S5 Max and S8 MaxV Ultra in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Home Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between S5 Max and S8 MaxV Ultra?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
S5 Max vs S8 MaxV Ultra compares two robots in the home-cleaning category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.