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AONUS S8 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Max suction power:3000 PaRuntime:120 minDustbin capacity:400 mLMax threshold height:18 mm

AONUS S8 Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Robot Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the robot vacuum's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best robot vacuums on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 74% of robot vacuums
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

30%

6.8

Cleaning

23%

5.0

Navigation

18%

6.3

Mopping

12%

5.8

Battery

10%

7.8

Smart Features

7%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 67%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum AONUS S8

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

30%

6.8

Cleaning

23%

5.0

Navigation

18%

6.3

Mopping

12%

5.8

Battery

10%

7.8

Smart Features

7%

7.0

Design

6.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the robot vacuum.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
AONUS S8 has a popularity index of 1, lower than that of 70.7% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 29.3% of robot vacuums.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.3
Max suction power
3,000 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 3,000 Pa, which is lower than 52.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 8.6% of robot vacuums.
N. of suction power levels
3
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 3 suction power levels, which is fewer than 50.5% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 35.5% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
brushless
This robot vacuum uses a brushless motor, a type that is generally more efficient than those used by 2.7% of robot vacuums and also used by 97.3% of robot vacuums.
Power
42 W
Cleaning modes
4
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes, which is more than 38.2% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 47.5% of robot vacuums offer.
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Mopping capability
yes
This robot vacuum can mop floors. 78.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
static pad
This robot vacuum uses static pad for mopping. This system is more effective than those on 20.4% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 46.3% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
semi-circular
Mop pad material
microfiber
Mop pressure
?
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Primary navigation technology
gyroscope
This robot vacuum uses gyroscope as its primary navigation system, which is less capable than the systems in 73.9% of robot vacuums and matched by 19.2% of robot vacuums.
Mapping capability
no
This robot vacuum does not map the floor, although 74.2% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Real-time mapping
no
This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, although 68.7% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Multiple map storage
no
This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, although 56.6% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Map editing
no
This robot vacuum does not support map editing, although 64% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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App control
yes
This robot vacuum supports app control. 5.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 6.3% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
no Wi-Fi
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Bluetooth connectivity. 35.5% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh, which is lower than 59% of robot vacuums and equal to 26.9% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
120 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 120 min per charge, which is shorter than 57.6% of robot vacuums and equal to 19.8% of robot vacuums.
Recharge and resume
yes
This robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging. 83.1% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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Shape
round
Height
76 mm
Width
320 mm
Length
320 mm
Weight
4.46 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 4.46 kg, making it heavier than 83.8% of robot vacuums.
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AONUS S8 vs the average robot vacuum

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  • Has anti-tangle technology
    This robot vacuum has anti-tangle technology, while the average robot vacuum does not. 42.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
  • 19 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (46 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    46 dB vs 65 dB
  • Supports a handheld remote control
    This robot vacuum supports a handheld remote control, while the average robot vacuum does not. 22.1% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 2x cheaper
    AONUS S8 is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 2x cheaper
    AONUS S8 is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 19 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (46 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    46 dB vs 65 dB
  • Supports a handheld remote control
    This robot vacuum supports a handheld remote control, while the average robot vacuum does not. 22.1% of robot vacuums support this.
  • Has anti-tangle technology
    This robot vacuum has anti-tangle technology, while the average robot vacuum does not. 42.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses gyroscope for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    gyroscope vs LiDAR
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not map the floor
    This robot vacuum does not map the floor, while the average robot vacuum maps the floor.
  • Does not support map editing
    This robot vacuum does not support map editing, while the average robot vacuum lets you edit maps.
  • Does not store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • Does not recognize individual rooms
    This robot vacuum does not recognize individual rooms, while the average robot vacuum recognizes individual rooms.
  • Does not update its map in real time
    This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, while the average robot vacuum updates its map in real time.
  • 6.53x less popular
    AONUS S8 is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    AONUS S8 has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (7.35 vs 7.6).
    7.35 vs 7.59
  • 30 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (120 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    120 min vs 150 min
  • 600 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 24.9% heavier
    This robot vacuum is heavier than the average robot vacuum (4.5 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    4.46 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2022, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2022 vs 2023
  • No maintenance notifications
    This robot vacuum does not provide maintenance notifications, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.8% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No cleaning reports
    This robot vacuum does not provide cleaning reports, while the average robot vacuum does. 87.4% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No do not disturb mode
    This robot vacuum does not have a do not disturb mode, while the average robot vacuum does. 89.3% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses gyroscope for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    gyroscope vs LiDAR
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not map the floor
    This robot vacuum does not map the floor, while the average robot vacuum maps the floor.
  • Does not support map editing
    This robot vacuum does not support map editing, while the average robot vacuum lets you edit maps.
  • Does not store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • Does not recognize individual rooms
    This robot vacuum does not recognize individual rooms, while the average robot vacuum recognizes individual rooms.
  • Does not update its map in real time
    This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, while the average robot vacuum updates its map in real time.
  • Does not show its location in real time
    This robot vacuum does not show its location in real time, while the average robot vacuum shows its location in real time.
  • 2 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (18 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    18 mm vs 20 mm
  • 1 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    3 vs 4
  • Does not support zone cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support zone cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports zone cleaning.
  • Does not support room-by-room cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support room-by-room cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports room-by-room cleaning.
  • 1,000 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (3,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    3,000 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 15 mm narrower main brush
    This robot vacuum has a narrower main brush than the average robot vacuum (163 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    163 mm vs 178 mm

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What customers like about AONUS S8

  • Powerful 3000Pa suction that effectively cleans pet hair, dust, and crumbs
  • Generates systematic and efficient cleaning lines rather than random bumping
  • Quiet operation and low noise level during standard cleaning cycles
  • Convenient wireless control via a user-friendly mobile application
  • Long-lasting battery life that easily handles large households
  • Capable of climbing over higher door thresholds and navigating under standard furniture

What customers don't like about AONUS S8

  • Mixed opinions regarding its overall value for the price point
  • The mopping cloth attachment design can be somewhat inconvenient to install and remove
  • Uneven water distribution across the mop cloth during shorter cleaning programs

Verdict

The AONUS S8 is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop featuring a powerful 3000 Pa suction motor, a 2600 mAh battery that provides up to 120 minutes of continuous runtime in eco mode, a 400 ml dustbin, and a 250 ml electronically controlled water tank with 3-stage flow management. Main pros include its intelligent automatic carpet detection that instantly ramps up to maximum suction, an included remote control alongside Tuya app integration for smart home connectivity with Alexa and Google Assistant, and four specialized cleaning modes (automatic, edge, spot, and scheduled). However, some notable cons are its lack of a advanced 100% intelligent laser mapping system for individual room targeting, requiring full home cleanings instead, and its reliance on physical magnetic strips to set up no-go boundary zones rather than digital app-based barriers.

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