Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Dreame L40s Ultra AE
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 costs $570 and the Dreame L40s Ultra AE costs $670, so the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 is $100 cheaper. The Dreame L40s Ultra AE has a published review score and ranks #16 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 for tidy hard floor homes that want strong mopping. Pick the Dreame L40s Ultra AE for large mixed floor homes on a mid budget.
- Suction
- 25,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- LDS LiDAR
- Mopping
- Dual spinning mops
- Runtime
- Up to 231 min in quiet
A capable mopper with a full dock for about $500 to $570, but a step back from the original L40 Ultra in obstacle avoidance. Vacuum Wars saw it avoid only 2 of 24 objects and wrap 67% of long hair. Pick it only for tidy homes without long hair; Vacuum Wars itself points pet owners to the L40s Ultra.
Full Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 review →- Suction
- 19,000 Pa claimed
- Navigation
- LDS LiDAR
- Mopping
- Dual spinning mops
- Runtime
- Up to 180 min and 1,808
Vacuum Wars named it Best Value of the Year for its balanced results: good obstacle avoidance, careful mopping and about 2,462 sq ft per charge. It is a smart buy for mixed floor homes on a mid budget. Pet owners with lots of carpet may prefer the L40s Ultra, which picked up more hair.
Full Dreame L40s Ultra AE review →Side by side
| Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 | Dreame L40s Ultra AE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $570 | $670 |
| 3 year cost | $610 | $670 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.2/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #58 | #16 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years (Dreame US store) | 3 years (Dreame US store) |
| Suction | 25,000 Pa claimed (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.79 kPa bench suction against a 0.99 kPa average, and Vacuum Chef measured 11.5 CFM airflow against a 9.0 average | 19,000 Pa claimed (Dreame) |
| Navigation | LDS LiDAR, up to 4 maps (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.84 m2 per minute, faster than its 0.72 average | LDS LiDAR (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.87 m2 per minute against a 0.70 average |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D structured light only; the RGB camera of the original L40 Ultra was removed (Dreame, Vacuum Wars); Vacuum Wars saw it avoid 2 of 24 objects and Vacuum Chef scored 30% | RGB AI camera plus 3D structured light, 120+ obstacle types (Dreame); Vacuum Wars saw it avoid 19 of 24 objects |
| Mopping | Dual spinning mops, 10.5 mm lift, 4 cm extension, no auto removal (Dreame); Vacuum Wars scored dried stains 144 against a 108 average | Dual spinning mops, 10.5 mm lift, MopExtend (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured only 0.35 g of water left behind and a 269 combined mop score against a 188 average |
| Self empty | Yes, 3.2 L dust bag, up to 100 days (Dreame) | Yes, 3.2 L dust bag, up to 100 days (Dreame) |
| Dock features | Auto empty, mop wash, hot air drying, auto water refill, 4.5 L clean and 4.0 L dirty tanks; detergent dispenser sold separately for $39.99 (Dreame). Dreame lists hot water mop cleaning, but Vacuum Wars says Gen 2 washes with room temperature water | Auto empty, 167 F (75 C) hot water mop wash, hot air drying, self cleaning washboard, auto detergent and water refill, 4.5 L clean and 4.0 L dirty tanks; water hookup kit sold separately (Dreame) |
| Runtime | Up to 231 min in quiet vacuum mode, up to 1,679 sq ft (Dreame); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,290 sq ft per charge | Up to 180 min and 1,808 sq ft (Dreame); Vacuum Wars estimated about 2,462 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 250 ml robot bin plus 3.2 L dock bag (Dreame) | 395 ml on the product page, but Dreame's comparison table lists 300 ml or more |
| Height | 3.82 in (97 mm) (Dreame) | 97 mm (Dreame dimensions) |
| Pet hair | Vacuum Wars measured 69% flattened pet hair pickup and 67% hair wrap on its 7 in hair test; carpet sand removal was 90% | Liftable rubber brush plus TriCut Brush 3.0 (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 81% pet hair pickup and 0% hair wrap with the TriCut brush |
| App | Dreamehome app with Alexa, Siri, Google Home and Apple Watch; Matter planned in an update (Dreame) | Dreamehome app with Alexa, Google Home, Siri and Apple Watch (Dreame); Matter support (Just A Dad Approved) |
| Threshold | 0.79 in (2 cm) (Dreame) | 20 mm (Dreame) |
| Noise | Vacuum Chef measured 73 dB at max suction, about average | n/a |
| Best for | tidy hard floor homes that want strong mopping | large mixed floor homes on a mid budget |
| Skip if | you have pets with long hair or a cluttered floor | corner cleaning and heavy pet hair matter most |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
- Vacuum Wars (3.11 Vacuum Wars stars): Dried stain score 144 (108 average), 90% carpet sand removal, but 69% pet hair pickup, 67% hair wrap and only 2 of 24 obstacles avoided. Estimated about 1,290 sq ft per charge. Source
- Vacuum Chef: Measured 11.5 CFM airflow, 90% coffee, 60% sand and 98% cat litter pickup, 73 dB at max and a 30% obstacle avoidance score against a 66% average. Called it a rebalancing rather than an upgrade. Source
Dreame L40s Ultra AE
- Vacuum Wars (3.52 Vacuum Wars stars): 85% carpet sand removal, 81% pet hair pickup, 0% hair wrap, 19 of 24 obstacles avoided and about 2,462 sq ft per charge against a 1,015 average. Named Best Value of the Year. Source
- Just A Dad Approved (7.9/10): After 90+ days of home testing, liked the AI camera, included TriCut brush and low upkeep, but said corners get less attention without an extending side brush and recommended buying only on deep sale. Its bottom line text names a different model, so treat the score with care. Source
Pros and cons
Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2
Pros
- Strong stain removal in Vacuum Wars testing
- 90% carpet sand removal
- Efficient, fast navigation
- Long claimed runtime
- Extending mop and side brush
Cons
- Avoided only 2 of 24 obstacles
- 67% long hair wrap
- Weak pet hair pickup
- Detergent dispenser costs extra
- No camera or auto mop removal
Dreame L40s Ultra AE
Pros
- Avoided 19 of 24 obstacles
- Very long coverage per charge
- Low water use when mopping
- No hair wrap with TriCut brush
- Hot water mop washing
Cons
- Pet hair pickup only average
- No extending side brush for corners
- Low 20 mm threshold limit
- Older design than 2026 models
- Dustbin size differs between Dreame pages
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 or the Dreame L40s Ultra AE?
The Dreame L40s Ultra AE has a published review score and ranks #16 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 for tidy hard floor homes that want strong mopping. Pick the Dreame L40s Ultra AE for large mixed floor homes on a mid budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 at $570, versus $670 for the Dreame L40s Ultra AE, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $610 vs $670.
What is the difference between the L40 Ultra Gen 2 and the L40s Ultra AE?
Suction: 25,000 Pa claimed (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.79 kPa bench suction against a 0.99… on the L40 Ultra Gen 2, 19,000 Pa claimed (Dreame) on the L40s Ultra AE. Navigation: LDS LiDAR, up to 4 maps (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.84 m2 per minute, faster than… on the L40 Ultra Gen 2, LDS LiDAR (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.87 m2 per minute against a 0.70 average on the L40s Ultra AE. Obstacle avoidance: 3D structured light only; the RGB camera of the original L40 Ultra was removed (Dreame… on the L40 Ultra Gen 2, RGB AI camera plus 3D structured light, 120+ obstacle types (Dreame); Vacuum Wars saw it… on the L40s Ultra AE.
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