Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Dreame L60 Ultra FE
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 L60 Ultra FE costs $800, so the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 is $230 cheaper. The Dreame L60 Ultra FE has a published review score and ranks #17 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 L60 Ultra FE for tidy hard floor homes that want hot water mop washing.
- 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
- 30,000 Pa on the Dreame
- Navigation
- LDS LiDAR
- Mopping
- Dual spinning mops
- Runtime
- 5,200 mAh battery
A camera free way to get the L60 boiling water mop dock for less. Vacuum Wars found it mops dried stains better than the PE, but it picked up only 51% of flattened pet hair and avoided just 2 of 24 obstacles. Good for tidy homes with hard floors, not for pet owners or cluttered rooms.
Full Dreame L60 Ultra FE review →Side by side
| Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 | Dreame L60 Ultra FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $570 | $800 |
| 3 year cost | $610 | $800 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.2/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #58 | #17 |
| 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 | 30,000 Pa on the Dreame US product page; Vacuum Wars lists 28,000 Pa and measured a 0.59 bench suction score against a 0.99 average |
| 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 0.80 m2 per minute against a 0.71 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% | 3D structured light only, no camera (Dreame); Vacuum Wars saw it avoid just 2 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, 4 cm extension, 10 N pressure (Dreame, Just A Dad Approved); Vacuum Wars scored dried stains 137 against a 108 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, 212 F 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 (Dreame); Just A Dad Approved notes detergent goes only to the pad wash, not the floor |
| 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 | 5,200 mAh battery, no minutes listed (Dreame); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,110 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 250 ml robot bin plus 3.2 L dock bag (Dreame) | 250 ml robot bin plus 3.2 L dock bag (Dreame) |
| Height | 3.82 in (97 mm) (Dreame) | 3.82 in (97 mm) (Dreame) |
| 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% | TriCut Brush 3.0 (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 51% flattened pet hair pickup against an 82% average, with 7% hair wrap and 80% carpet sand removal |
| App | Dreamehome app with Alexa, Siri, Google Home and Apple Watch; Matter planned in an update (Dreame) | Dreamehome app with built in voice control, Alexa, Siri, Google Home and Matter (Dreame); 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only (Just A Dad Approved) |
| Threshold | 0.79 in (2 cm) (Dreame) | 0.79 in (2 cm) (Dreame) |
| Noise | Vacuum Chef measured 73 dB at max suction, about average | n/a |
| Best for | tidy hard floor homes that want strong mopping | tidy hard floor homes that want hot water mop washing |
| Skip if | you have pets with long hair or a cluttered floor | you have pets or a cluttered floor |
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 L60 Ultra FE
- Vacuum Wars (2.92 Vacuum Wars stars (buyer's guide)): Tested alongside the PE: 80% carpet sand removal, 51% flattened pet hair pickup, 7% hair wrap, 2 of 24 obstacles avoided, dried stain score 137 (108 average) and about 1,110 sq ft per charge. Source
- Just A Dad Approved (8.2/10): After 90 days of home testing, liked the flagship style hot water dock and included TriCut brush, but noted the 0.78 in threshold limit, lower mop pressure than the PE and only solid obstacle avoidance. 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 L60 Ultra FE
Pros
- Strong dried stain mopping in Vacuum Wars testing
- 212 F mop wash and hot air drying
- No camera, better for privacy
- TriCut brush kept hair wrap to 7%
- Efficient navigation
Cons
- Avoided only 2 of 24 obstacles
- Weak 51% pet hair pickup
- 0.79 in threshold limit
- Detergent is not added to floor water
- Suction claim differs between sources
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 or the Dreame L60 Ultra FE?
The Dreame L60 Ultra FE has a published review score and ranks #17 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 L60 Ultra FE for tidy hard floor homes that want hot water mop washing.
Which is cheaper?
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 at $570, versus $800 for the Dreame L60 Ultra FE, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $610 vs $800.
What is the difference between the L40 Ultra Gen 2 and the L60 Ultra FE?
Suction: 25,000 Pa claimed (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.79 kPa bench suction against a 0.99… on the L40 Ultra Gen 2, 30,000 Pa on the Dreame US product page; Vacuum Wars lists 28,000 Pa and measured a 0.59… on the L60 Ultra FE. 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 0.80 m2 per minute against a 0.71 average on the L60 Ultra FE. Obstacle avoidance: 3D structured light only; the RGB camera of the original L40 Ultra was removed (Dreame… on the L40 Ultra Gen 2, 3D structured light only, no camera (Dreame); Vacuum Wars saw it avoid just 2 of 24… on the L60 Ultra FE.
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