Proscenic Q8 Max: Full Review 2026
The Proscenic Q8 Max is the most capable robot vacuum in the Proscenic lineup. Packing 8,000 Pa of suction, a 3-litre self-emptying base and Reactive AI dual-laser obstacle avoidance, it delivers a genuinely hands-free cleaning experience. Built for demanding households, this robot vacuum combines raw power, smart navigation and minimal upkeep for effortless day-to-day floor care.
Design and form factor
Standing just 97 mm tall, the Proscenic Q8 Max slips easily beneath most furniture, beds and sofas, reaching areas that upright vacuums simply cannot. Its low profile does not come at the expense of capacity: the onboard 500 ml dustbin handles full cleaning sessions, while the 350 ml water tank feeds the mopping module without constant refilling. Visually the robot is understated and modern, finished in a matte texture that blends unobtrusively into any living space. The real design centrepiece, however, is the self-emptying dock. With a 3-litre capacity — the largest across the entire Proscenic range — it stores up to 75 days of dust before the bag needs replacing. The dock itself is compact and upright, taking up very little floor space. Overall the package conveys quality and modernity, befitting a premium-tier appliance.
Vacuuming and mopping performance
The Proscenic Q8 Max motor delivers 8,000 Pa of suction power, placing it firmly among the strongest robot vacuums in its class. That output tackles fine dust, crumbs, pet hair and ground-in debris across every floor type with ease. Automatic carpet detection triggers an instant power boost: the moment the Q8 Max rolls onto a rug or carpeted area the suction ramps up to pull dirt from deep within the fibres, then drops back to standard mode on hard floors to conserve battery. On the mopping side, the 350 ml water tank feeds a passive pad that dampens hard floors as the robot passes. While high-frequency vibrating mop technology is not part of this model's feature set, the Q8 Max still provides dependable routine maintenance of hard surfaces in a single pass. At a measured 60 dB the robot remains pleasantly quiet, even during scheduled overnight sessions.
Battery life and charging
Powered by a 3,200 mAh battery, the Proscenic Q8 Max achieves up to 200 minutes of runtime in standard mode — enough to cover areas of up to 230 m² on a single charge. For even larger properties the auto-recharge-and-resume function takes over: when the battery dips to a critical level the robot returns to its dock, tops up, then picks up cleaning exactly where it left off. This intelligent energy management ensures complete coverage without any manual intervention, regardless of how large the home may be.
Navigation and mapping
The Proscenic Q8 Max uses LDS/LiDAR navigation to map the entire home with precision via a rotating laser sensor mounted on top of the unit. It builds a detailed room-by-room map on its very first run and refines it with every subsequent session. The Q8 Max stores up to 5 separate maps, making it an excellent fit for multi-storey houses or households that split time between properties. No-go zones and virtual barriers can be drawn directly in the Proscenic Home app, letting you exclude fragile or cluttered areas from the cleaning path. Reactive AI dual-laser obstacle avoidance is the Q8 Max's standout differentiator. Where conventional robots bump into objects and work around them, the Q8 Max spots items ahead of time — shoes, cables, toys, chair legs — and adjusts its route in real time to steer clear cleanly. The robot is also compatible with Alexa, Google Home, Siri and IFTTT, providing full voice control and the option to weave it into custom smart-home automations.
Maintenance and docking station
The 3-litre self-emptying station fundamentally changes everyday upkeep of the Proscenic Q8 Max. After each cleaning run the robot returns to its dock and automatically empties its dustbin into the station bag. With enough capacity for roughly 75 days of standard use, human involvement amounts to swapping the bag roughly every two and a half months. The robot filter is washable and reusable, and the main brush lifts out in one motion for quick removal of tangled fibres. Consumables remain affordable and easy to source.
Our verdict
The Proscenic Q8 Max is our top robot vacuum recommendation for households that want maximum day-to-day autonomy. The combination of 8,000 Pa suction, a 3 L self-emptying base, Reactive AI obstacle avoidance and 200 minutes of runtime makes it the most well-rounded robot in the Proscenic range. If you want to forget about vacuuming for weeks on end while still enjoying spotless floors, the Q8 Max is the one to choose.
