iLife V8s Plus — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | iLife |
|---|---|
| Model | V8s Plus |
| Year | 2018 |
| Category | Cleaning |
| Autonomy | fully-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Price (USD) | $189–$249 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, iLife App |
| Country of origin | CN |
Key features
- Large 750 mL dustbin for extended cleaning
- 1000 mL water tank for long mop runs
- 2000 Pa suction
- Simultaneous vacuum and mop combo
- 120-minute battery runtime
- Hard floor specialist design
- Budget combo cleaning without mapping premium
What is it?
The iLife V8s Plus is a large-dustbin combo vacuum-mop robot optimised for hard floor cleaning on random navigation, featuring an unusually large 750 mL dustbin and 1000 mL water tank for extended runs without user intervention.
Who is it for?
Large hard floor homes (tile, laminate) where emptying frequency is a concern. Budget households wanting combo cleaning coverage without LiDAR mapping or app features beyond basic scheduling.
Key specs
- Navigation: Smart random path (no LiDAR)
- Suction: 2000 Pa
- Dustbin: 750 mL (large capacity)
- Water tank: 1000 mL (very large)
- Battery: 120 min runtime
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, iLife App (basic)
- Price: ~$229
- Origin: China
Large-capacity advantage
At 750 mL dustbin and 1000 mL water tank, the V8s Plus can clean significantly more floor area between emptying stops than most comparable robots. For large tile floor apartments, this reduces the frequency of user intervention per cleaning cycle.
Limitations
- Random navigation — no room mapping
- Larger body height — may not fit under lower furniture
- Basic app functionality vs Roborock or Ecovacs
- Not suitable for carpet-heavy homes
FAQ
Why is the V8s Plus dustbin so large?
The V8s Plus is designed for large hard floor homes where frequent emptying interrupts cleaning. The 750 mL dustbin and 1000 mL water tank allow extended coverage on a single fill compared to most robots with 400-500 mL dustbins.
Does V8s Plus have room mapping?
No. The V8s Plus uses random path navigation without LiDAR mapping. Coverage is provided by random bounce pattern over time rather than systematic row coverage.
Is V8s Plus suitable for carpet?
The V8s Plus is optimised for hard floors. It can vacuum low-pile carpet but the mop should not be used on carpet. It has carpet detection to increase suction on carpet areas.
How does V8s Plus compare to A9s?
The A9s has LiDAR navigation and is vacuum-only. The V8s Plus adds mopping and a larger dustbin but uses random navigation. Choose A9s for navigation precision; V8s Plus for large-capacity combo cleaning.
What floor types does V8s Plus clean best?
The V8s Plus is best on tile, vinyl plank, laminate, and hardwood. Its large water tank and drag-mop system are optimised for hard surface maintenance cleaning rather than deep carpet extraction.