# Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 vs Mova P50 Pro Ultra

As of Oct 31, 2026, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 costs $570 and the Mova P50 Pro Ultra costs $449, so the Mova P50 Pro Ultra is $121 cheaper. Pick the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 for tidy hard floor homes that want strong mopping. Pick the Mova P50 Pro Ultra for hard floor homes with long hair.

Prices checked Oct 31, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/dreame-l40-ultra-gen-2-vs-mova-p50-pro-ultra/

## Side by side

| | Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 | Mova P50 Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $570 | $449 |
| 3 year cost | $610 | $449 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #58 | #50 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 3 years (Dreame US store) | Up to 3 years (Mova) |
| 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 (Mova); Vacuum Wars measured 0.71 kPa and 17 CFM, below the 0.83 kPa average |
| Navigation | LDS LiDAR, up to 4 maps (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.84 m2 per minute, faster than its 0.72 average | RGB camera and sensors (Mova); Vacuum Wars measured 0.7 m² per min; nextpit saw it bump table legs |
| 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% | Camera based avoidance (Mova); Vacuum Wars scored 17 of 24; nextpit called detection of cables excellent |
| 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 rotary mops that detach at the dock for carpet, 10.5 mm lift, 32 water levels (Mova); Vacuum Wars dried stain score 111 against a 93 average |
| Self empty | Yes, 3.2 L dust bag, up to 100 days (Dreame) | Yes, 3.2 L dust bag, up to 75 days (Mova) |
| 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 | 167°F mop wash, 113°F hot air drying, auto detergent and water refill, self cleaning washboard (Mova) |
| 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 | Not stated by Mova; Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,375 sq ft per charge; nextpit used 16% battery in 30 min at max; 5,200 mAh |
| Dustbin | 250 ml robot bin plus 3.2 L dock bag (Dreame) | 300 ml robot bin plus 3.2 L dock bag (Mova) |
| Height | 3.82 in (97 mm) (Dreame) | 103.8 mm (Mova); nextpit lists 10.4 cm and calls it tall |
| 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% | Vacuum Wars measured 63% to 65% pet hair pickup (81% average) and 0% hair wrap |
| App | Dreamehome app with Alexa, Siri, Google Home and Apple Watch; Matter planned in an update (Dreame) | MOVAhome app with pet video calls, no go zones, room settings; Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant (Mova) |
| Threshold | 0.79 in (2 cm) (Dreame) | 22 mm (Mova) |
| Noise | Vacuum Chef measured 73 dB at max suction, about average | n/a |
| Best for | tidy hard floor homes that want strong mopping | hard floor homes with long hair |
| Skip if | you have pets with long hair or a cluttered floor | most of your home is carpet |

## 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](https://vacuumwars.com/dreame-l40-ultra-gen-2-review/)
- 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](https://vacuumchef.com/?p=12466)

### Mova P50 Pro Ultra

- Vacuum Wars (2.71 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 0.71 kPa suction, 17 CFM, 57% carpet sand, 63% to 65% pet hair, 0% hair wrap, dried stain score 111, obstacle score 17 of 24 and about 1,375 sq ft per charge. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/mova-p50-pro-ultra-robot-vacuum-review)
- nextpit (4.5): Picked up 98% of oats and sand on tile and 95% of sand on carpet. No hair in the brush. Battery dropped 16% in 30 minutes at max. Excellent cable detection but bumped table legs several times. [Source](https://www.nextpit.de/tests/mova-p50-pro-ultra-test)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 or the Mova P50 Pro Ultra?

Pick the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 for tidy hard floor homes that want strong mopping. Pick the Mova P50 Pro Ultra for hard floor homes with long hair.

### Which is cheaper?

The Mova P50 Pro Ultra at $449, versus $570 for the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $610 vs $449.

### What is the difference between the L40 Ultra Gen 2 and the P50 Pro Ultra?

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 (Mova); Vacuum Wars measured 0.71 kPa and 17 CFM, below the 0.83 kPa… on the P50 Pro Ultra. Navigation: LDS LiDAR, up to 4 maps (Dreame); Vacuum Wars measured 0.84 m2 per minute, faster than… on the L40 Ultra Gen 2, RGB camera and sensors (Mova); Vacuum Wars measured 0.7 m² per min; nextpit saw it bump… on the P50 Pro Ultra. Obstacle avoidance: 3D structured light only; the RGB camera of the original L40 Ultra was removed (Dreame… on the L40 Ultra Gen 2, Camera based avoidance (Mova); Vacuum Wars scored 17 of 24; nextpit called detection of… on the P50 Pro Ultra.

Full reviews: [Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/dreame-l40-ultra-gen-2/index.md), [Mova P50 Pro Ultra](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/mova-p50-pro-ultra/index.md)