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Roborock S8+ vs Rowenta Explorer 40 Animal
What S8+ does better (4) and where Explorer 40 Animal wins (1) — every spec side by side.
vs
2.8Cleaning power2.1
4.3Navigation2.3
5.5Mopping2.3
6.1Battery4.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
S8+Explorer 40 Animal
| S8+ | Explorer 40 Animal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 97 mm | 80 mm | +17 mm |
| Width / diameter | 353 mm | 325 mm | +28 mm |
| Length | 353 mm | 325 mm | +28 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is S8+ better than Explorer 40 Animal?
- Mop typeVibrating / sonic mop vs Mop pad
- Base stationAuto-empty dock vs Charging dock
- Suction power2,500 Pa vs 2,000 Pa+25%
- Runtime180 min vs 150 min+20%
Why is Explorer 40 Animal better than S8+?
- Height97 mm vs 80 mm+21%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | 2,500 Pa | 2,000 Pa |
| Dustbin (robot) | 470 ml | — |
| Main brush | Single main brush | Single main brush |
| Side brushes | 1 | 2 |
| Carpet detection | Yes | — |
| Noise level | 67 dB | 66 dB |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | Laser (LiDAR) | — |
| Navigation sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors, Ultrasonic sensor | Cliff sensors |
| Obstacle avoidance | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Threshold climbing | — | 10 mm |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | Yes | Yes |
| Room mapping & room selection | Yes | — |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Vibrating / sonic mop | Mop pad |
| Mop lifting on carpets | Yes | — |
| Mop lift height | 5 mm | — |
| Water tank (robot) | 300 ml | — |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Auto-empty dock | Charging dock |
| Auto-empty dust station | Yes | — |
| Dust bag (dock) | 2.5 l | — |
| Mop washing in the dock | Yes | — |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,200 mAh | — |
| Runtime | 180 min | 150 min |
| Charging time | 360 min | 360 min |
| Cleaning area per charge | 200 m² | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 353 mm | 325 mm |
| Length | 353 mm | 325 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | — |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | Black | White |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri | — |
