Question 1

Which is better, Roborock S8 Pro Ultra or Shark IQ Robot RV1001AE?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra scores higher overall at 9.3/10. The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra scored 9.3/10 and the Shark IQ Robot RV1001AE scored 8.6/10 in our Best Robot Vacuums 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra worth it over the Shark IQ Robot RV1001AE?

Accepted Answer

The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra scores 9.3/10 while the Shark IQ Robot RV1001AE scores 8.6/10. The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Robot Vacuums 2026 category.

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra vs Shark IQ Robot RV1001AE: Which to Buy?